Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell the story through the words of those who are experiencing it from the inside.
It’s often said that mastering tyre usage is fundamental, since it is the car’s only contact with the asphalt, but in the search for that perfect alchemy ...Keep reading

When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea. They created a carbon fibre season ticket that lets one lucky fan and a friend follow in his footsteps – and next season it could be you.
Burgess did the 2025 season on a shoestring so he was shocked when Heineken called to offer him an upgrade. He ...Keep reading

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.
The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and a modest amount of electrification amounting to a lower-cost and lower-complexity formula.
Other than cost, one of the key reasons ...Keep reading

Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.
Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there would be “two more races” until the powertrain is upgraded.
“We have two more races before we introduce the new engine,” ...Keep reading

On 16 July, Autosport's newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview will take place with Formula 1 grand prix winner Esteban Ocon in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock.
You, the Autosport reader, have the opportunity to ask the Haas driver about any topic of your choice, for instance his rise to F1 from humble beginnings or his time as two-time world champion Fernando Alonso's team-mate.
Fire ...Keep reading

Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.
The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabriel Bortoleto.
Although Bortoleto's veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg is yet to score a ...Keep reading

George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.
Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the Silverstone race while he was running in second and closing in on eventual winner Charles Leclerc ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.
The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his future in grand prix racing around the summer break, while dismissing the timeline being linked to Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade package set to arrive at ...Keep reading

The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb.
With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in attendance alongside a host of former racers and champions from other disciplines.
The ...Keep reading

Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.
The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first nine grands prix.
But because only V6 power is measured to determine which power unit ...Keep reading