Jake Humphrey, the former BBC F1 presenter, is making a surprise return to the sport by launching the 'High Performance Racing' podcast. He will be joined by ex-Alpine and Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer and former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley, promising unique technical insights drawn from their combined 50 years of Formula 1 experience.
Honda confirms its engineers are working nonstop with Aston Martin to fix severe vibration‑induced battery failures, but warns an immediate solution before the Miami GP is unlikely, leaving the team winless and drivers at risk.
Nearly 70% of F1 fans in a recent poll believe Ferrari should make a shock move for Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton when the seven-time champion retires, favoring the reigning world champion over promoting junior driver Oliver Bearman for the future seat alongside Charles Leclerc.
Fernando Alonso is responding to Aston Martin's Honda power unit struggles with supportive collaboration, a stark contrast to his famously frustrated radio messages during his McLaren-Honda years. The two-time champion says maturity and experience have changed his perspective, and he now sees the team's challenge as a unified effort to solve problems together.
Dutch driver Robin Frijns says he’s quitting all single‑seater series to focus on his BMW factory role in the World Endurance Championship, citing bad luck and a desire for a longer, stable career.
Karun Chandhok says the Indian Grand Prix won’t return before 2029, despite talk of a 2027 race. He lists steps – backing, a financial model, circuit upgrades, and a calendar slot – needed for a comeback.
The FIA has implemented immediate rule changes starting in Miami, targeting 2026's problematic energy management. Key adjustments include reducing the qualifying energy cap to curb "superclipping," capping overtake boost for safer racing, and introducing a new safety system for race starts to prevent stranded cars.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli admits a banned engine trick that gave a qualifying boost was dangerously unsafe, leaving him a 'sitting duck' on track. The FIA has now outlawed the procedure, which forced a post-lap electrical shutdown, after safety concerns were raised over the hazardous speed differences it created between cars.
McLaren's Lando Norris has dismissed any suggestion of abandoning the 2026 title defense, despite the team's difficult start. Citing past comebacks, Norris vows the reigning champions will fight to close the 89-point gap to Mercedes, though he admits a lack of track time with the new car is a major hurdle.
Rory McIlroy earned Laureus’ Comeback of the Year after completing a career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters, while Lando Norris captured the Breakthrough award for his first F1 title. Other winners include Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.
Liam Lawson used the April break to return to New Zealand and renew his passport after filling all its pages, a common issue given his F1 travel demands. The successful renewal ensures no travel disruptions for the remainder of the season, allowing him to focus fully on racing and simulator preparation for upcoming events like the Miami Grand Prix.
Williams’ new team principal James Vowles says his promotion was possible thanks to Toto Wolff’s mentorship at Mercedes, highlighting leadership and hinting at a Mercedes‑style revival for the team.
