The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver? Autosport · Apr 10
Kimi Antonelli’s honesty with media will inevitably change, says David Coulthard David Coulthard believes Kimi Antonelli’s open and upbeat media persona will fade over time as the pressures of Formula 1 and a title fight begin to take their toll Motorsport · Apr 9
The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities is new for the 2026 F1 campaign, allowing manufacturers with an inferior power unit more chances to upgrade Autosport · Apr 6
After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back to back Antonelli is one of just 10 drivers to win their second race straight after taking their first victory, here they all are Motorsport · Apr 3
Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite? Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship Motorsport · Apr 1
Kimi Antonelli’s “tremendous" Japanese GP recovery drive applauded as win makes F1 history Alex Brundle praised Kimi Antonelli’s assured Japanese GP drive after he recovered from a poor start to become F1’s youngest-ever championship leader Motorsport · Mar 31
Kimi Antonelli identifies area for improvement amid F1 title fight The Mercedes driver took the F1 championship lead by winning the Japanese GP on Sunday, but he feels there is still an area he must improve upon Motorsport · Mar 30
Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes’ 2026 car is vulnerable in dirty air despite Antonelli’s Japanese GP win, with both drivers struggling to recover through traffic Motorsport · Mar 30
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference Motorsport · Mar 30
Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren The McLaren driver took his first podium of 2026 with second at the Japanese Grand Prix Motorsport · Mar 29
George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday meaning he overtook team-mate Russell at the top of the F1 standings Motorsport · Mar 29
George Russell urged to "reassert himself" at Mercedes amid Kimi Antonelli threat David Coulthard has warned that George Russell must assert his authority at Mercedes after Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise intensified their early title fight Motorsport · Mar 28
Jenson Button explains why George Russell can handle Kimi Antonelli threat at Mercedes Jenson Button believes George Russell has the experience and mentality to cope with the pressure of a Mercedes team-mate battle with Kimi Antonelli Motorsport · Mar 28
Karun Chandhok impressed by Kimi Antonelli: "Had the upper hand" over George Russell all weekend Karun Chandhok praised Kimi Antonelli’s consistent speed at Suzuka after the Mercedes driver outperformed George Russell to take Japanese GP pole Motorsport · Mar 28
Motorsport · Mar 28 Toto Wolff admits George Russell faces Japanese GP challenge after Mercedes tweak backfires Toto Wolff has warned George Russell will carry a disadvantage into the Japanese Grand Prix after a Mercedes set-up tweak
Motorsport · Mar 28 Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifying Here is what we learned from qualifying at Suzuka on Saturday
Motorsport · Mar 27 Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan? McLaren ended up with the quickest time overall on Friday – yet that doesn’t say much about the true pecking order in Japan
Motorsport · Mar 27 Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weakness Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has the pace to challenge George Russell for the 2026 F1 title if he can cut out the small mistakes that come with inexperience
Autosport · Mar 27 F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2 Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout
Motorsport · Mar 27 F1 Japanese GP: Oscar Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2 Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout
Motorsport · Mar 26 David Coulthard shares behind-the-scenes details of emotional Kimi Antonelli Chinese GP interview David Coulthard reflected on the emotional moment Kimi Antonelli broke down in tears after securing his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix
Motorsport · Mar 25 Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP Suzuka will host round three of the 2026 F1 season this weekend
Motorsport · Mar 23 Max Verstappen Mercedes talks "going to happen", according to Jolyon Palmer Jolyon Palmer believes talks between Max Verstappen and Mercedes are inevitable if Red Bull’s struggles continue and Mercedes remains Formula 1’s benchmark team
Motorsport · Mar 23 George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict David Coulthard believes the growing Mercedes rivalry between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli could quickly turn ruthless as both chase the 2026 Formula 1 title
Autosport · Mar 23 How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight Antonelli took a maiden F1 victory in China and, with Japan up next, is realising he could be faced with a fight for the world championship in just his second season