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Oliver Bearman admits "wrong mindset" was behind difficult start to F1 rookie season

Oliver Bearman has conceded that he entered his Formula 1 rookie season with the "wrong mindset," leading to a bruising season-opening Australian Grand Prix that was compromised by costly on-track errors. The British driver, who signed with Haas after impressing on debut with Ferrari at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, endured a challenging opening weekend in 2025. Bearman suffered a ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 11

George Russell tipped to end Kimi Antonelli's winning run in Barcelona

The Formula 1 paddock has arrived in Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and former F1 driver David Coulthard has backed George Russell for a comeback this weekend after a string of bad luck and poor results. While Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he has watched his 19-year-old team-mate Kimi Antonelli extend his lead in the drivers' ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 20

Question of the week: Is more overtaking in F1 always better?

The new Formula 1 rules have sparked debate and differing opinions on a wide range of matters, not least what makes for good racing. F1 boasted about the huge number of overtakes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was lauded by some but ridiculed by most. It exposed an issue at the very heart of racing: what makes for good racing and is more overtaking always better. Our ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 17

Daniel Ricciardo says life feels "more real" after abrupt F1 exit

Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his adjustment to life away from the Formula 1 grid, admitting that stepping back from the intense calendar has allowed his day-to-day life to feel "a little more real." The eight-time grand prix winner retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson. Now, the Australian is enjoying the simple ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 11

Daniel Ricciardo refuses to rule out racing return after abrupt F1 exit: "Never say never"

Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a championship victory. The Australian driver left the world of Formula 1 behind him after his abrupt exit from the championship at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson. Ricciardo has opened up ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 11

Audi F1 reliability problems branded “embarrassing” by David Croft after Miami GP disappointment

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a troublesome Miami Grand Prix weekend. The German marque’s start to 2026 has included multiple reliability issues. While Gabriel Bortoleto secured two points with a ninth-place finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his team-mate Nico ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Apr 27

Why Oscar Piastri ranks 2026 Japanese GP second place above 50% of his F1 wins

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has explained why he feels his second-place finish at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix meant more than half of his race wins. The nine-time grand prix winner arrived at the Japanese race weekend on the back of a torrid start to the season. At the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, also his home race, he crashed on the reconnaissance laps and so was unable ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Apr 26

Valtteri Bottas’s first race-used Cadillac F1 helmet goes up for auction

Valtteri Bottas's first race-used Cadillac Formula 1 helmet will go up for auction with F1 Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives. The Finnish driver wore the helmet at the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his first race as a Cadillac F1 driver after the American outfit joined the grid as the 11th team this year. The helmet features a black and electric blue design and, while ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 31

Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri had a tough start to Formula 1’s new era in 2026. But after a second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, his McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the “best version” of the young Australian was on show last weekend. Piastri failed to start the first two grands prix of the year after crashing on the way to the grid in Melbourne and being hit by a mechanical issue ahead of ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 30

Oscar Piastri hailed for "really smart" Japanese Grand Prix drive

F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has lauded Oscar Piastri's "really smart" moves during the Japanese Grand Prix. Piastri, who has suffered a horrible start to the 2026 season after failing to start both the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix, delivered a strong drive from third on the grid to a second-place finish. While McLaren has struggled to kick off the season with the dominance it enjoyed ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 29

Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri might have been named "Driver of the Day" in Formula 1's official vote after the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, but who do you think was the best driver in the season opener? The Australian finished second in his first race start of 2026, just behind new F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Behind them, there were impressive scraps from the likes of Charles Leclerc, Lando ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 28

McLaren Chief Andrea Stella concedes Ferrari remains "one step ahead" of improving McLaren

McLaren team chief Andrea Stella has discussed the possibility of the Woking outfit challenging Ferrari for a spot on the podium at the Japanese Grand Prix. After a disastrous start to the season, which resulted in only one grand prix start from Lando Norris at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, McLaren saw a step forward at the Suzuka circuit. Oscar Piastri, who is yet to start a ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Feb 24

F1 2026: A New Era Begins Amidst Controversy and Anticipation

As teams gear up for the Australian Grand Prix, the new regulations spark mixed reactions.