McLaren announces Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, will join as Chief Racing Officer to support team boss Andrea Stella. The move is part of a strategy to bolster trackside operations and allow Stella to focus on broader team leadership, with Lambiase's arrival slated for 2028 at the latest.
The FIA and F1 teams have begun formal talks to refine the controversial 2026 regulations, agreeing that tweaks are needed to energy management rules. A series of meetings over the next two weeks will seek consensus on changes, following criticism that the new cars are 'anti-racing' and data from the first three races.
Lewis Hamilton is enjoying the more nimble 2026 F1 cars and the increased on-track battles they create, offering a stark contrast to Max Verstappen's vocal criticism. Hamilton hinted that Verstappen's frustration may stem from his first non-dominant season in years, while Verstappen maintains his issues are with the car's fundamental feel, leading him to consider leaving F1 after 2026.
F2 has swiftly added Miami and Montreal to its 2026 calendar, replacing canceled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This historic move brings the championship to North America for the first time, ensuring a full 14-race season and expanding the series' global reach on high-profile F1 weekends.
RM Sotheby's will auction four legendary F1 cars in Monaco in April 2026, with an expected total value over €10 million. The lineup includes Ayrton Senna's 1984 Toleman, a Gilles Villeneuve-driven 1978 Ferrari, a 1991 Ferrari spare car, and Emerson Fittipaldi's 1979 chassis, offering a rare chance to own significant pieces of motorsport history.
Sergio Perez has pushed back against Cadillac F1 boss Mario Andretti's suggestion that he and Valtteri Bottas are 'rusty' after a year away from F1. Perez pointed to his qualifying advantage over Bottas and race incidents as the real factors in their slow start, not a lack of driver readiness.
The FIA has started talks with F1 teams and engine makers to adjust the 2026 energy management rules, responding to driver concerns about qualifying and safety risks. A series of meetings is planned to find a consensus on potential tweaks, with any agreed changes to be voted on later this month.
The FIA has begun a scheduled series of meetings with F1 teams and engine makers to review the 2026 regulations, focusing on energy management and safety. Talks will continue through late April, aiming to reach a consensus on potential tweaks based on data from the season's first races.
Williams has hired Dan Milner, a senior engineer with 14 years of experience at Mercedes, as its new Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology. The move strengthens Williams's technical department with championship-winning expertise as part of its ambitious rebuild, while marking a notable personnel loss for the Brackley squad.
Helmut Marko says Red Bull’s longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase leaving for McLaren in 2028 is a ‘significant loss’ for Max Verstappen, noting the duo’s role in four titles and impact on teams.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen confirmed he'll partner Lucas Auer in the Mercedes‑GT3 for the Nürburgring 24‑Hour race qualifiers on April 17‑19, after a recent NLS disqualification, using the sessions to sharpen his skills before the May endurance event.
McLaren has confirmed former Red Bull head of racing GianPiero Lambiase will become its Chief Racing Officer by 2028, bolstering the team’s leadership and prompting fresh speculation about Max Verstappen’s future partnership.
