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Latest: May 28, 3:39 PM from Autosport
How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry
As far as motorsport challenges go, it doesn't get much bigger than setting up a new Formula 1 team from scratch. Building one across continents to debut under the extremely complex 2026 regulations? If not mission impossible, then at least mission improbable. The fact that Cadillac has pulled it off, meeting every deadline along the way and achieving respectability from the start, is a huge ... Keep reading
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Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next punch at F1's Canadian GP?
Three weeks on from Miami's upgrade bonanza, the 2026 Formula 1 season is set for another twist as Mercedes and McLaren both bring a big package to the Canadian Grand Prix. There has been little doubt over who the dominant force is at the dawn of the 2026 rules era, with Mercedes sweeping the first four races from pole. Sophomore driver Kimi Antonelli heads to Canada as the championship ... Keep reading
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Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy
Although 2026 is only the first year of the current cycle, discussions about Formula 1’s future engine regulations are already taking place behind the scenes. Several tweaks have been agreed for the current ruleset, next year the balance will shift to 60-40 in favour of the combustion engine, and in the longer term the paddock increasingly appears open to more significant changes. That ... Keep reading
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Can Russell take inspiration from Norris in bid for F1 title?
While the theory of Mercedes' Formula 1 title favouritism ahead of the dawn of the championship's latest era has been proven correct, the name at the top of the drivers' standings is somewhat of a surprise. Many would have believed that George Russell would be the man to beat given his performances with the Silver Arrows during what was a barren period in the ground-effect years between 2022 ... Keep reading
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After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?
Honda has presented its worst financial report since the Japanese manufacturer was listed on the stock exchange in 1957. Honda Motor had already forecast a loss in March based on its financial predictions, and that picture was confirmed last Thursday with the official figures. Over the financial year, which ended in March, Honda suffered a loss of 423billion yen ($2.68bn). These numbers are ... Keep reading
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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave. As first reported by Autosport in November, Somerville agreed a deal to join Alpine and then served a six-month notice period before joining his new employer. With that gardening leave period having now concluded, during which Somerville was still ... Keep reading
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Zak Brown writes to FIA over Mercedes-Alpine ownership concerns
The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates back two decades, Brown believes this model should not be allowed to spread over the medium to long term. Zak Brown has reportedly sent a six-page letter to Mohammed Ben Sulayem ... Keep reading
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Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle
After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas F1 Team sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted weekend at its 'home' race in Miami has now put it five points behind the Anglo-French outfit, courtesy of Pierre Gasly's sprint race point and Franco Colapinto's run to seventh. Much of that can be put down to the efficacy of their ... Keep reading
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"The most fun I've had all year" - Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via the broadcast. Among them will likely be a number of his Formula 1 colleagues, and some of them might even be tinged with envy. McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar ... Keep reading
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Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026
The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship. Formally, the two events have never been officially cancelled by Formula 1, which merely ... Keep reading
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Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best
“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.” This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix. Isack Hadjar had a nightmare weekend, well off Verstappen’s pace before being excluded ... Keep reading
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What would you like to ask Valtteri Bottas?
On 21 May, Valtteri Bottas will sit down with Autosport for our very first ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview. You, the Autosport subscriber, have an opportunity to ask questions to the 10-time Formula 1 grand prix winner. Perhaps you’d like to ask him about his recent column about mental health and eating disorders, his time at title-winning Mercedes, or his new challenge at ... Keep reading
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The F1 drivers to take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours before Verstappen
Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic. Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since 1970 – the first year of the race – more than 30 F1 drivers have competed in this legendary ... Keep reading
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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control
There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. F1 teams have become companies capable of closing their annual financial ... Keep reading
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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP
After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team. His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red Bull looked considerably more competitive than during the first three race weekends of ... Keep reading
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The real reason Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing
Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category’s architect Stephane Ratel. While Formula 1 drivers have largely stopped competing regularly outside grand prix weekends in recent decades, aside from an occasional appearance in the Race of Champions, Verstappen has bucked the trend by exploring a wide ... Keep reading
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Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities
Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max Verstappen race the car one day. Ford has returned to Formula 1 this year thanks to its partnership with Red Bull Racing. The two parties have joined forces for the development and production of power units for Red Bull and its sister team Racing ... Keep reading
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FIA announces 2027 F1 rule changes for combustion and electrical output
Formula 1 will shift away from the current split between combustion and electric power, which is close to 50:50 this year, for the 2027 season, the FIA has announced. F1’s new-for-2026 rules quickly became a controversial topic this season, with the longed-for smaller, nimbler cars overshadowed by the greater emphasis on energy management. F1 racers have been dissatisfied with the driving ... Keep reading
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