America's team: How Cadillac's arrival is already shaking up F1
Cadillac is unveiling its first F1 livery in a Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, revealing just how big America's team ambitions are.
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8th February 2026
All you need to know about McLaren
Off the back of the team winning both championships in 2025, here is everything you need to know about McLaren ahead of the 2026 season.
When Formula 1 meets the NFL
To build up to tonight’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, let’s unpack all the crossovers between F1 and American Football.
Why Vowles has 'no concerns' about Williams going forward
Williams Team Principal James Vowles sits down with Lawrence Barretto to discuss why the outlook now looks brighter for the squad despite missing the recent Barcelona Shakedown.
SEASON LAUNCH: MotoGP lights up Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian capital hosted an incredible 2026 Season Launch, full of fans, noise and headline acts – from the riders to the performers.
7th February 2026
Why Piastri expects to keep Norris on his toes again
After just missing out on the title in 2025 to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri is ready to go again amid all-new regulations in F1.
What the 2026 cars are like – according to the drivers
After getting behind the wheel of the 2026 F1 cars during the Barcelona Shakedown, the drivers have been giving their verdicts on what it is like to drive the new challengers.
All you need to know about Cadillac
Cadillac will become F1’s 11th team in 2026 – but how will the American squad fare in their debut season?.
Gasly’s fashion evolution as he turns 30
As Pierre Gasly turns 30, we take a closer look at his rise as one of the grid’s most fashion-forward drivers, from his paddock style to front-row fashion moments.
Racing Bulls impressed by 'calm' and 'professional' Lindblad
Racing Bulls’ leadership team have praised Arvid Lindblad for his “calm” and “professional” approach during the Barcelona Shakedown, with Team Principal Alan Permane admitting that the rookie’s attitude reminds him of Isack Hadjar at the start of last season.
Who do you think will get the regulation changes right?
Cast your vote for the team you believe will have mastered the new rules right from the start of F1's new era.
Antonelli on why he is feeling 'more prepared' for 2026
Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he is feeling “more prepared” for the 2026 campaign, with the Italian explaining how working with a psychologist during the winter break has helped him to set goals for his sophomore season.
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Verstappen encouraged as Red Bull ‘hit the ground running’
Max Verstappen has described a “good start” for Red Bull in 2026 following the debut of their new car and new power unit at the Barcelona Shakedown.
F1 drivers who have competed at the Winter Olympics
Excitement builds as the Winter Olympics kicks off in Milano Cortina, but did you know there are a handful of Formula 1 drivers who have competed in previous editions of the Winter Games?.
F1 testing: When and how to watch live, full Bahrain preseason schedule, times, latest news
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1's 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,.
6th February 2026
Norris: Russell 'giddy' about being F1 favourite
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has said his old friend George Russell is "giddy" with excitement at being title favourite for Formula 1's 2026 season.
Everything you need to know as the Season Launch kicks off in KL
Time for takeoff: here’s the full rundown of what’s happening as MotoGP lands in Malaysia’s capital.
Komatsu admits Haas ‘expected more’ from Ocon in 2025
Ayao Komatsu has admitted that Haas “expected more” from Esteban Ocon in 2025, with the team boss anticipating that the driver will make “more [of a] contribution” during the upcoming campaign following talks over the winter.
Hamilton feels ‘winning mentality’ at Ferrari ‘more than ever’
Lewis Hamilton has spoken about an “incredibly enthusiastic” mood at Ferrari in the build-up to the 2026 season, with the seven-time World Champion feeling a “winning mentality in every single person more than ever”.
'It's unique' - Can Norris and Piastri guide McLaren to success again?
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris and his team-mate Oscar Piastri speak to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks, discussing their relationship, their new and improved car and their hopes for the new season.
Williams FW48 hits the track for first time at Silverstone
Williams’ 2026 car has hit the track for the first time, with the squad confirming that the FW48 ran during a shakedown at Silverstone.
Audi retain Felbermayr for second season in 2026
Emma Felbermayr has become the 14th driver locked in for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with Audi confirming that the Austrian racer will represent them for her second campaign in the all-female series.
Lowdon praises ‘strong team spirit’ at Cadillac
Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon has praised the “strong team spirit” of the new squad following their early mileage at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the mood in the camp ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain slated as “really positive”.
5th February 2026
Alex Marquez fends off Bezzecchi as sun sets on Sepang Test
The 2025 GP winner is top but ‘Bez’ is hot on the chase as testing concludes in Malaysia.
How Norris proved to himself he has ‘what it takes’
2025 World Champion sits down with Lawrence Barretto to reflect on his title achievement as well as looking ahead to a new season in Formula 1.
F1 champion Norris hungry for 2nd title
Lando Norris insists he is still as hungry as ever to win the Formula 1 title as defending champion, even if by his own admission, he does not have the same single-minded ambition as greats like Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen.
Piastri expects 'Papaya Rules' to continue in 2026
Oscar Piastri is expecting McLaren's controversial Papaya Rules approach to continue this year, after he found himself on the wrong side of it at last year's Italian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris driven to defend F1 title but says he has ‘different mentality to Max’
Lando Norris has insisted he enters the new Formula One season highly motivated to retain the world championship he won for the first time last year. The McLaren driver believes his maiden triumph has only given him greater confidence in his ability.
'More chaos in races' from new F1 rules - Norris
World champion Lando Norris is anticipating "more chaos in races" as a result of new rule changes in Formula 1 next season.
Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.
Williams 2026 FW48 hits the track after delays
The new Williams Formula 1 car, which missed the opening week of preseason testing due to delays in production, has finally hit the track during a filming day at Silverstone on Wednesday.
Why Hadjar’s mum knew about Red Bull seat before he did
Isack Hadjar has revealed that his mum found out about his promotion to the Red Bull team before he did, having received a phone call about the news prior to her son.
10 quiz questions on the latest Formula 1 news
Test your knowledge of the Formula 1 news from the past seven days...
American Express confirms Dobson for 2026
American Express have announced that Ava Dobson will be representing the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2026 grid.
The F1, football and NFL figures with Epstein links after conviction
Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.
Stefano Domenicali attends Apple TV press day
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has been speaking about the new partnership between F1 and Apple during an Apple TV press day, following on from the announcement in October that Apple would become the sport’s exclusive US broadcast partner from 2026.
DRIVING TOMORROW: Ariana Bravo on the future of F1 fan engagement
As part of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series, Ariana Bravo discusses the growth of Formula 1, the evolution of the fanbase, and her hopes for the next phase of the championship’s development when it comes to viewer and spectator engagement.
4th February 2026
Aston Martin '4 months behind' but 'spectacular'
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has revealed his team's 2026 car started wind tunnel development four months later than its rivals, but that hasn't stopped the new AMR26 turning heads in testing.
Mir leads Honda charge to the 1:56 club before rain stops play in Sepang
A day of two halves sees Honda and VR46 claim the top three as opposite fortunes for Yamaha see all their machinery stay in the pits on Wednesday.
Norris admits he’s ‘still trying to accept’ champion status
Lando Norris has conceded that he is still yet to fully process becoming F1 World Champion for the first time, with only a few months passing between last year’s Abu Dhabi finale and the start of the 2026 pre-season.
Vowles confident Williams won’t be on ‘back foot’ for 2026
While disappointed not to appear at last week’s Barcelona Shakedown, Williams team boss James Vowles has expressed confidence that the squad will ultimately avoid entering the 2026 campaign on the “back foot”.
Newey opens up on debut Aston Martin design
F1 design legend and Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has spoken about the process behind his maiden creation for the squad, the AMR26, and how the entire workforce “rose to the challenge” in preparing it.
Williams show off their new livery for 2026 F1 season
Williams have showcased their livery for the 2026 campaign.
Check out every angle of Williams’ 2026 livery
Williams have become the latest team to unveil the livery that will adorn their new challenger ahead of the 2026 season.
Williams reveals 2026 livery after car delays
Williams has revealed the livery it will race with in 2026 following delays to the production of its new car, the FW48.
Vowles 'not concerned at all' at missing test
Williams team principal James Vowles says he is "not concerned at all" about missing the first pre-season test last week.
3rd February 2026
Doohan joins Haas as reserve driver for 2026
Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan has signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 F1 campaign.
Russell impressed by ‘pretty spectacular’ Aston Martin
George Russell has described Adrian Newey’s debut Aston Martin as “pretty spectacular” and “probably the most standout” design of those seen at the Barcelona Shakedown.
Jack Doohan joins Haas as F1 reserve driver
Former Alpine driver Jack Doohan has joined Haas as its official reserve driver for the upcoming season.
Doohan to be Haas reserve driver
Australian Jack Doohan secures a role as reserve driver at Haas after being released by the Alpine team.
Marc Marquez fastest, Quartararo sidelined from Sepang Test
Day 1 is in the books with a familiar #93 on top, but there’s drama elsewhere as Quartararo crashes and returns home to recover.
Doohan to be Haas reserve driver
Australian Jack Doohan secures a role as reserve driver at Haas after being released by the Alpine team.
Sepang Test: as it happened on the final day
Stay up to date with all the action from the Sepang Test as MotoGP action in 2026 ignites.
All you need to know about Williams
Williams enjoyed one of the strongest seasons in their recent F1 history last year, rising to fifth in the Teams’ Championship – their highest placing since 2017 – and returning to the podium with new signing Carlos Sainz.
Button joins Aston Martin as Team Ambassador
F1 World Champion Jenson Button is joining Aston Martin as a Team Ambassador ahead of the 2026 season, the Silverstone-based squad have announced.
Vesti confirmed as Mercedes’ Third Driver in 2026
Fred Vesti has been confirmed as Mercedes’ Third Driver for the 2026 season, with the Dane admitting that he is “extremely excited” to make the step up after working with the team for the past few years.
Wolff admits Mercedes ‘simply don’t know’ what rivals can do
Toto Wolff has described himself as “really happy” over Mercedes’ smooth start to 2026 and F1’s all-new era of regulations at the Barcelona Shakedown, but admits the squad “simply don’t know” where they stand at this point.
Wolff urges Mercedes rivals to ‘focus on themselves’ amid 2026 engine row
Toto Wolff has dismissed claims from rivals over the legality of his team’s new engine, insisting it is within the regulations.
Russell 'ready to fight for a World Championship'
George Russell says he's ready to fight for a World Championship in 2026, while also harboring hopes of going toe to toe with four-time champion Max Verstappen.
Antonelli outlines title goal ahead of 2026 season
Kimi Antonelli has set out his goal to “eventually fight for the World Championship” as he prepares for his second season in Formula 1, one in which he is “really looking forward” to competing against team mate George Russell.
Russell 'wants to go head-to-head' with Verstappen
Mercedes driver George Russell says his hope for the 2026 F1 season is to find himself in a title fight with Max Verstappen.
2nd February 2026
Russell is ready to fight for 2026 F1 world title
Early Formula 1 preseason favourite George Russell said he's ready to fight for a world championship and is relishing the chance to go head-to-head with old rival Max Verstappen.
Newey ‘always teaching us something’ – Alonso
Fernando Alonso has been reflecting on Adrian Newey’s input after taking the designer’s debut Aston Martin car for its first laps during the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Spaniard admitting that Newey is “always teaching us something”.
Watch as Mercedes stage their 2026 F1 season launch
Mercedes are taking the latest step in their build-up to the 2026 campaign on Monday, with the team gathering for an official season launch event.
DRIVING TOMORROW: Button on the future of the F1 driver pathway
In the latest edition of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series Jenson Button offers advice for prospective talents and discusses how F1 drivers of the future might get their start in racing.
Wolff to rivals on F1 row: Get your s--- together
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has told rival teams to focus on themselves amid an ongoing row over the interpretation of this year's engine regulations.
Watch: Quartararo confirms Honda talks
Ahead of the Sepang Test getting underway, the Frenchman addressed the rumours that he’s signed for HRC in 2027.
ULTIMATE GUIDE: Sepang Test kicks off 2026
New items, fresh faces and a return to action – three days of Malaysian testing await.
Honda HRC Castrol reveal 2026 colours
Mir and Marini pull the covers off their machinery for the season as Honda HRC Castrol conclude our 2026 Team Presentations in style.
Bezzecchi renews with Aprilia Racing on multi-year new contract
"Marco Bezzecchi and the RS-GP say yes" - Aprilia confirm the #72's renewal in some style as the very first domino of 2027 silly season officially falls.
Clash postponed to Wed. due to historic snowfall
A bomb cyclone over North Carolina forced NASCAR to push its preseason exhibition to Wednesday night due to historic snowfall in the state.
1st February 2026
How Verstappen’s team mates fared against him
How will Isack Hadjar stack up against Max Verstappen in comparison to the Red Bull driver’s previous team mates?.
What F1 drivers were up to during the remainder of the off-season
With the off-season coming to an end and the 2026 season looming, here’s a recap of everything the drivers have been up to with their time away from racing.
Zarco’s Castrol Honda LCR & Moreira’s all-new Pro Honda LCR liveries revealed
The French veteran and the Brazilian rookie takes the covers off their machinery for our record-breaking 2026 season.
What the teams said after the Barcelona Shakedown
The drivers and teams report back following the Barcelona Shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Horner has unfinished business in F1, wants to win
Christian Horner admitted he misses Formula 1 and has unfinished business in the sport as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was ousted by Red Bull.
Christian Horner targets F1 return as he breaks silence after Red Bull sacking
Christian Horner said he misses Formula One and has unfinished business in the sport as he spoke publicly for the first time since he was ousted by Red Bull but is prepared to wait for an opportunity to “win something”, adding: “I am not in a rush.”.
‘Pure essence’: BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP unveil 2026 colours
Alex Marquez takes to the stage in Kuala Lumpur as Aldeguer connects from afar to take the covers off their new livery.
31st January 2026
DRIVING TOMORROW: James Vowles on F1’s future
As part of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series, Williams Team Principal James Vowles gives his take on F1 as it is today and where the sport might be heading…
What we learned from the Barcelona Shakedown
As the dust settles on the Barcelona Shakedown, F1.com's Lawrence Barretto has the lowdown on what happened at the event.
Shakedown concludes with Honda fastest at Sepang
The three-day season starter wraps up for test riders, rookies and factory race riders with concessions ahead of the official Sepang Test next week.
Mercedes and Hamilton shine in F1’s first pre-season test in Barcelona
Fears the swathe of new regulations and entirely new engines might be problematic on their first outing proved unfounded, after Formula One’s first pre-season test concluded in Barcelona on Friday.
The best social media from Day 5 in Barcelona
With all five days of the Barcelona Shakedown complete, we round up the best social media posted by F1 and the teams at the track from the final day of running.
What happened on Day 5 of the Barcelona Shakedown?
As the Barcelona Shakedown draws to a close, F1.com has the lowdown on how Day 5 unfolded.
What we know (and don't) about F1 in 2026 after Barcelona shakedown test
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN's F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash, report says
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to an NTSB report.
Hamilton sees 'winning mentality' in Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said he sees a "winning mentality" in Ferrari this year after the team completed its first week of preseason testing ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Barcelona 'shakedown' offers first hints of F1 2026
Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.
Trump gives green flag to IndyCar race in D.C.
The streets of Washington will host an IndyCar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America's 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House.
Elliott is finding his way back to where he belongs: the front of the NASCAR field
Last year was the first time Chase Elliott had won multiple races in a season since 2022. Can he carry that momentum into the 2026 campaign?.
Hamilton finishes F1 testing on top for Ferrari
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton ensured Ferrari left testing with a morale-boosting final day at Barcelona's private event on Friday.
All you need to know about Advanced Sustainable Fuels
Formula 1 is introducing Advanced Sustainable Fuels from 2026, as the sport enters a new era with a new set of regulations.
Why January could be the busiest month for F1 drivers
Racing in 2026 doesn’t start until March, but the drivers aren’t slacking to start the year – January might even be the busiest month of all. Here’s the breakdown of their hectic schedule...
Piastri assesses first drive in 2026 McLaren
Oscar Piastri has shared his first impressions after getting his debut running in McLaren’s new car at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Australian admitting that he is “excited” to take the lessons he learned during last season forward into 2026.
Krack reflects on ‘emotional’ first run for new Aston Martin
Aston Martin debuted their new F1 car on the penultimate day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack declaring that they can be “proud and happy” of the milestone moment – despite arriving “a little bit late”.
30th January 2026
F1's Gasly invests in Steiner-led MotoGP team
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has been named among the group of investors behind the Guenther Steiner-led acquisition of the Tech3 Moto GP team.
IKON Capital, Bolt Ventures, and Main Street Advisors complete acquisition of MotoGP’s Tech3 Team
Red Bull KTM Tech3 (Tech3) announces that David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors have partnered with IKON Capital to acquire the team.
Miller takes Yamaha’s V4 to the top as Shakedown Test Day 2 concludes
Putting Yamaha’s new project through its paces in Malaysia, the Australian topped the times by just 0.025s.