George Russell took pole for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint as Mercedes locked out the front row with Kimi Antonelli. The result answered a difficult Miami weekend and hinted that Mercedes' upgrade has sharpened its pace.
Montreal dancers are planning a strike on the eve of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The action is meant to hit club owners at their richest moment and sharpen pressure over labour rights.
Formula 1 and the teams have agreed in principle to alter the 2027 engine rules after drivers objected to excessive battery dependence. The move comes after the governing body decided to heed the demands from the drivers after criticism early on.
Miami GP: Formula 1 returns to Miami with five pressing questions after an unscheduled spring break. Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris and the FIA all arrive under pressure in a season still rapidly taking shape.
Max Verstappen revealed that race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase sought his approval before accepting a move to McLaren in 2028, with the Dutchman encouraging him to take the opportunity. Lambiase's exit comes amid a difficult start to the season for Verstappen and growing speculation about his own future at Red Bull.
India is pushing hard for Formula 1's return, but the road back remains complicated. While Mansukh Mandaviya is confident of 2027, the final call still rests with Formula One.
Max Verstappen faces renewed uncertainty at Red Bull Racing as reports suggest his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase could join McLaren in 2027.
Following Oliver Bearman's crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a series of meetings in April to review the new 2026 regulations. With races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off, the governing body will use the unexpected break to reassess the rules. The decision also comes amid growing pressure after Max Verstappen hinted at a possible retirement.
Suzuka exposed early cracks in Formula 1's new era, from safety concerns to shifting team dynamics. With tensions rising and a break ahead, the season already feels at a defining crossroads.
Max Verstappen opens up on possible F1 retirement after a frustrating 2026 start. Verstappen is yet to finish on the podium this season and finished 8th in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli continued his stunning rise with a second straight win at Suzuka. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver now leads the 2026 F1 championship with 72 points.
Formula 1 returns at Suzuka with pressure building across the grid. From Honda's home struggles to Verstappen's form and McLaren's reliability woes, the Japanese Grand Prix could shape momentum heading into the enforced April break.
F1: Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi F1 with immediate effect as speculation grows over a move to struggling Aston Martin, with Mattia Binotto stepping up as the new team principal.
Aston Martin insist Adrian Newey remains team principal amid reports the acclaimed designer is set to be replaced by Audi's Jonathan Wheatley at the struggling Silverstone outfit.
Shanghai GP: Kimi Antonelli's maiden win, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut podium, and Max Verstappen's frustration headlined a thrilling Chinese Grand Prix as Formula 1's 2026 season bursts into life in Shanghai.
Max Verstappen launched a fierce attack on Formula One's new regulations after retiring from the Chinese Grand Prix with a power unit failure, calling the rules "fundamentally flawed" and warning they could ruin the sport.
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton taking his first Ferrari podium. McLaren's Norris and Piastri both failed to start in Shanghai.
Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April as tensions escalate in West Asia. Safety concerns linked to the Iran conflict forced the sport to drop both races from the 2026 calendar.
Kimi Antonelli made history by taking pole position as a teenager, leading a Mercedes qualifying one-two in Shanghai. George Russell overcame technical issues to secure second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished third fastest.
George Russell wins the Chinese GP sprint, extending his championship lead to 11 points after a thrilling early duel with Lewis Hamilton using F1's new electric boost modes.
