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Isack Hadjar reveals Ayrton Senna-inspired 2026 F1 helmet for Red Bull drive

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 18:04
Isack Hadjar has unveiled his 2026 Formula 1 helmet ahead of his first season as a Red Bull Racing driver.
The French-Algerian driver has opted for a yellow and purple design with the Red Bull logo taking centre stage on the side of the helmet. The yellow accents are a nod to one of his F1 idols, Ayrton Senna.
The helmet also features a physics equation on the back as a tribute to his ...Keep reading

Watch NASCAR star Joey Logano snow drift a 1924 Model T

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:42
One of the greatest race car drivers in Ford Performance history, three-time champion Joey Logano has a deep appreciation for the history of the Blue Oval marque and it shows in the form of his 1924 Model T.
Logano has called it ‘my favorite car in my collection’ and ‘the most challenging car to drive,’ but loves it because ‘it is what made Ford, Ford,’ and thus a prize in his ...Keep reading

Haas 'discovering problems, but that's what we are here for' at Barcelona F1 test

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:12
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu admitted to encountering a number of issues on day one of Formula 1’s Barcelona test, but took pride in his new car’s consistent running.
F1’s new technical era with revamped chassis and engine regulations really began on Monday with the first day of collective testing, which seven teams took part in – the Barcelona behind-closed-doors ‘shakedown’ is ...Keep reading

Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:08
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:08
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:08
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-01-26 17:08
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

‘It seems every team had issues’ – how Valtteri Bottas’ first Cadillac F1 test went

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 16:50
New Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas hinted that problems struck all teams during the opening day of testing for the 2026 Formula 1 season - claiming the purpose of running is to ‘debug’ the 2026 cars. 
Monday kickstarted a five-day shakedown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, but little is known about the action due to it being behind closed doors with no release of lap times and local ...Keep reading

Porsche after Rolex 24 win: “It looked more dominant than it actually was”

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 16:42
Porsche won the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the third consecutive time, taking the chequered flag at the season opener of the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship — but not by as wide a margin as some might have expected. 
The result looked like another dominant performance from the German manufacturer’s 963 LMDh, a car that many had tipped to lead the field after strong pre-race ...Keep reading

Aston Martin to lose one F1 test day, intends to run in Barcelona on Thursday

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 16:22
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced its "intention is to run Thursday and Friday" at Barcelona's 2026 shakedown, which means it will not take up at least one of its three days of running.
F1 heads to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend for a five-day pre-season test, dubbed the shakedown as official testing takes place in Bahrain in February with two three-day tests.
At ...Keep reading

Why do F1 teams use special liveries at testing?

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-01-26 16:04
Formula 1 teams frequently run their cars with special liveries during pre-season testing – but why does this happen? F1.com has the answers...

Kimi Antonelli carries Olympic Torch in Italy before private F1 testing

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 15:46
Andrea Kimi Antonelli took part in the 48th stage of the Olympic Torch Relay before heading to Barcelona for private Formula 1 testing this week.
The Italian driver joined fellow athletes gymnast Tara Dragas, basketball player Michele Antonutti, former footballer Luigi De Agostini, Olympic fencing champion Mara Navarria, footballer Alessia Tuttino, cross-country skier Venanzio Ortis and Olympic ...Keep reading

Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over 2027 rider line-up

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 15:42
Valentino Rossi has made it clear he already knows who he wants riding for VR46 in 2027, and that message is being interpreted as a way of turning up the pressure on Ducati.
Although it has not been officially announced, 2026 is expected to be the final season at VR46 for its current riders, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli. That means Rossi must secure two replacements for 2027 ...Keep reading

More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under 2027 rules

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 13:37
More than 10 tuners have expressed interest in the World Rally Championship’s new technical regulations for 2027, according to the FIA.
Next year the WRC will embark upon a new technical era that aims to increase the number of constructors competing in the pinnacle of rallying.
The new technical regulations, which will span a 10-year period, are designed to be more affordable and flexible ...Keep reading

Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-01-26 13:04
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.

Why is the Barcelona Shakedown being held in private?

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-01-26 13:03
With the Barcelona Shakedown underway, F1.com explains why the event is being held in private, how much running the teams are permitted and more...

Alpine clarify rumours over Horner interest

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-01-26 13:03
Alpine have confirmed former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is part of a group of investors who have shown an interest in investing in the Formula 1 squad.

Audi sign Freddie Slater to Driver Development Programme

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-01-26 13:03
British racer Freddie Slater is set to become the first driver signed to Audi’s junior programme.

Aston Martin will skip first two days of 2026 Barcelona F1 test

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 12:59
Aston Martin is set to skip the opening two days of the first 2026 Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona, Motorsport.com understands. 
F1 is currently hosting a five-day shakedown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (26-30 January), ahead of further tests in Bahrain (11-13 and 18-20 February) before the forthcoming campaign. 
This season will introduce widespread regulation changes and as a ...Keep reading

Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP Sepang test, but won't rule out Thailand return

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-01-26 12:25
Gresini has announced that Fermin Aldeguer will not take part in the first MotoGP pre-season test of 2026 after suffering an injury at the start of the month while training at the Aspar Circuit.
In a post on social media, Ducati's satellite squad confirmed that MotoGP sophomore Aldeguer will miss the three-day Sepang test on 3-5 February as he continues his recovery from a femur ...Keep reading

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