Lance Stroll admits Aston Martin's uncompetitive 2026 F1 car led him to enter a GT race during the sport's break, seeking a change of pace and mindset. The team has suffered severe reliability issues, completing only one grand prix so far this season.
Former F1 driver Jean Alesi says Max Verstappen’s blunt remarks about the RB22’s performance under new 2026 rules are a call for improvement, not a complaint, highlighting the Dutchman’s struggle and his evolution.
George Russell is being urged to adopt a more ruthless approach against Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship after two straight wins. Analysts warn Russell must use his experience to build a gap before unpredictable events shift momentum, reigniting the cut-throat mentality he showed in his junior career.
F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin is set for a private Formula 1 test with Mercedes, earned through her work as a development driver and strong simulator performances. The move, approved by Toto Wolff, marks a key step in her goal to reach the F1 grid.
Red Bull's Laurent Mekies views the upcoming Miami GP as a potential season reset, with major car upgrades expected from all teams. He acknowledges Red Bull's current deficit but frames the development sprint as a key chance to catch up in the 2026 title fight.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown publicly echoed Lando Norris’s claim the MCL40 can be the fastest car in 2026, pointing to Suzuka progress and a rapid climb up the standings as proof of renewed confidence.
A collection of key F1 stories making headlines, from Jenson Button's planned reunion with his 2009 Brawn championship car and leaked images of a radical Aston Martin concept, to driver concerns over regulations and a first look at the 2026 race calendar structure.
Jenson Button is set to drive his legendary 2009 championship-winning Brawn BGP-001 car in demonstration laps at the Goodwood Members' Meeting. The reunion highlights one of F1's greatest underdog stories, where a team bought for £1 won both titles in its only season.
Red Bull's first car built entirely in-house for F1's 2026 rules is its slowest in 11 years, stuck in the midfield with a significant pace deficit. The core issue appears to be an aerodynamic concept lacking downforce, not the new power unit, echoing the long recovery it faced after the last major rules change in 2014.
Max Verstappen is seriously considering leaving F1 after the 2026 season due to his strong dislike for the new regulations. Former driver Eddie Irvine controversially stated the sport doesn't need him, citing many other talents, but acknowledged Verstappen's huge salary is a reason to stay. Both share critical views on the 2026 rules' focus on battery energy and safety implications.
Ayrton Senna delivered one of Formula 1's most iconic performances to win the 1993 European Grand Prix at a rain-lashed Donington Park. From fourth on the grid, he took the lead with a stunning first lap and masterfully managed constant tire changes in chaotic conditions to secure victory, while Damon Hill survived the "nightmare" to finish second.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen's criticism of F1's 2026 cars, arguing that over 90% of fans find the new racing exciting. He emphasized that pleasing the audience is the priority, highlighting a divide between driver feedback and the sport's commercial direction.
