2026 F1 Draft: Who would each team take first to start their future? A clean-slate reset: 11 teams, 11 picks, and the next decade at stake Motorsport · Apr 22
F1 2026 team-mate battles: Are 'slower' drivers suddenly more competitive? Three races into the 2026 season, we’re starting to get an idea of how the driver pairings on the F1 grid stack up Motorsport · Apr 14
F1 2026 driver numbers: Who runs which number and why? Formula 1 drivers have a permanent race number that they use throughout their careers. Here's who is racing with which number, and the story is behind each choice Motorsport · Apr 12
Is Pierre Gasly underrated? Autosport's 2026 reader ratings so far differ from our scorekeeper's own rankings - particularly when it comes to their top scorers so far... Autosport · Apr 12
Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check Autosport · Apr 11
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
Finally F1 cars don’t need to be faster to overtake – Isack Hadjar F1 sophomore points out overtaking is possible even with identical pace now Motorsport · Apr 9
Yuki Tsunoda deserves a return to full-time racing, says Laurent Mekies The 25-year-old has been without a full-time race seat since he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of the 2025 F1 season Motorsport · Apr 7
How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules Towards the end of the Japanese GP, Hamilton and Norris battled for fifth, but within their duel there’s an aspect that deserves investigation – namely how lifting off the throttle can paradoxically lead to a 'forced' overtake Autosport · Apr 3
Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw Toward the end of the race, Hamilton and Norris battled for fifth place, but within their duel there’s an aspect that deserves investigation – namely how lifting off the throttle can paradoxically lead to a “forced” overtake Motorsport · Apr 3
“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years? Motorsport · Apr 2
Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time Max Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years? Autosport · Apr 2
Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026 After a dominant spell in Formula 1’s ground effect era, Red Bull is facing a harsh new reality in 2026 Motorsport · Apr 1
Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle Liam Lawson came out on top in a Red Bull drift kart challenge in Australia after admitting he was nervous before facing Isack Hadjar and the rest of the field Motorsport · Mar 31
Motorsport · Mar 29 Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened Red Bull is down to sixth in the constructors’ championship going into the April break, with Pierre Gasly’s performance narrowly vaulting Alpine ahead
Autosport · Mar 29 Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Hadjar Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say
Motorsport · Mar 29 Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say
Motorsport · Mar 28 Isack Hadjar: Red Bull struggles in Japan 'make no sense' The Austrian outfit is in a midfield fight at this weekend's Japanese GP for round three of F1 2026
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Max Verstappen casts doubt over F1 future by claiming he is ‘beyond frustrated’ Verstappen was eliminated in Q2 in Japan and out-qualified by his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar.
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Mercedes continue early-season dominance as Kimi Antonelli pips George Russell to pole in Japan Italian starts first on race day for the second time in as many races as Max Verstappen struggles to get to grips with his Red Bull
Autosport · Mar 28 Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that” Verstappen didn’t make it to Q3 at Suzuka, and was disenchanted with his Red Bull machinery
Motorsport · Mar 28 Max Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that” Verstappen says handling issues made the car drive “all over the place” as he missed Q3 at Suzuka
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Kimi Antonelli pips frustrated George Russell to pole at Japanese Grand Prix Buoyed by his maiden victory in China, Antonelli delivered another composed performance to secure top spot in Suzuka
Autosport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around
Motorsport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around