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Alpine has strongly backed the legality of the Mercedes Formula 1 engine amid the compression ratio furore, arguing the FIA would set the wrong precedent should it intervene. 
This year F1 is introducing a completely new set of regulations, and one of the changes concerns the engine compression ratio, which has been reduced from 18:1 to 16:1. 
But Mercedes has caused a huge stir by ...Keep reading

Formula 1’s four top teams from last year – McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari – have been tipped to dominate again in 2026, amidst one of the biggest regulation changes ever.
The world championship introduced new chassis and engine rules featuring active aerodynamics and a much greater emphasis on electrical energy, which wiped the slate clean as teams worked on their new concepts ...Keep reading

David Malukas was fastest on the first day of the Unser IndyCar Open Test at Phoenix Raceway on Tuesday.
The newest Team Penske driver got up to speed almost instantly around the 1-mile tri-oval, holding a place among the top five throughout the four hours of full-field running and vaulting into the top spot in the final hour with a speed of 172.605 mph (20.8569 seconds).
The pace by ...Keep reading

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

The Apple TV Formula 1 channel is now live. The technology giant secured the broadcast rights for the championship in the United States after the deal with ESPN came to an end in 2025. 
Here is what you need to know to access the new channel ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
How to watch F1 on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch every practice, qualifying, sprint race and ...Keep reading

Team owner Dale Coyne has thrown his name in the ring with aspirations of being part of Honda’s factory program.
As part of the new agreement with IndyCar, Chevrolet and Honda each receive a charter beginning in 2028, which aligns with the expected debut of the new car and engine. The manufacturers have the option to run a solo factory effort or partner with any team that does not possess ...Keep reading

Nick Payne was resolute in advance of the Daytona 500.
The fourth-year spotter of the 23XI Racing No. 45 team needed to do some soul searching too. It’s been well-documented that Tyler Reddick and Billy Scott did some reflecting over the winter to better understand what produced a winless season one year after a three-win final four appearance.
Payne wanted them to know he was working too ...Keep reading

Red Bull have estimated that they are sitting behind Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari in terms of outright performance after the opening pre-season test in Bahrain, despite the “remarkable job” done by the team’s new power unit division.

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is “convinced” that most teams will “bring huge upgrades” to the second pre-season test in Bahrain, with the Frenchman also setting out his expectations for how the development race could initially unfold.

In Barcelona, Formula 1 teams and drivers had their first opportunity to test the new cars for the 2026 season, but this took place behind closed doors during the shakedown. F1 did share interviews and analysis from teams and drivers during the event, but few outspoken opinions were heard outside the Barcelona paddock.
That changed in Bahrain, however, with the first official 2026 F1 test ...Keep reading