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Max Verstappen explains frustrations behind major F1 2026 regulatory shift

Max Verstappen believes new regulations in F1 are leaving drivers across the grid unable to "make a difference" throughout the races.

motorsport.com·Aug 16

The best drives of the 2026 F1 season so far, according to our writers

Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on top, with it now leading the constructors’ standings and Kimi Antonelli is on top in the drivers’ championship. But the team hasn’t been bulletproof this year, and strong performances from drivers up and down the grid ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 12

Why McLaren feels the best drivers can still make a difference under F1 2026 rules

The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called ‘energy-starved’ circuits where the ratio of corners to straights, and the type of corners, mitigate against the new-generation cars being able to recharge their batteries through the lap. A tweak to the regulations implemented ahead of the Miami Grand Prix ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Aug 11

Kimi Antonelli Dominates 2026 F1 Season Midway Point

The young Mercedes star leads the drivers' standings as teams adapt to new regulations.

Planet F1·Aug 11

F1’s ‘real men’s corners’ still matter as the sport rewards drivers differently

F1's new regulations may have reduced the rewards of the sport's fastest corners, but the challenge now benefits the smartest drivers.

motorsport.com·Aug 11

McLaren trying to understand Ferrari's 'inspirational' upgrade volume

McLaren says Ferrari's vast number of Formula1 car upgrades over the first half of the 2026 season is an "inspiration" as it aims to keep rolling out updates of its own. The dawn of a new era of regulations triggered a huge development war over the first half of the 2026 campaign, with Ferrari and Red Bull in particular impressing rivals with the quantity of upgrades they have been able to ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Aug 9

McLaren's Journey Through Disruption: A Path to Championship Glory

As McLaren navigates new regulations, the team aims to reclaim its former glory.

motorsportweek.com·Aug 9

Oscar Piastri admits 2026 F1 season has come with ‘difficulties’

Oscar Piastri has opened up about how the 2026 Formula 1 season has pushed him out of his comfort zone and forced him to change his driving style. After a championship fight that raged throughout 2025, Piastri looked like a prime contender to come into the new regulations as a title rival. However, 2026 dealt […]

Planet F1·Aug 8

How Barcelona GP ‘difficulties’ triggered Oscar Piastri’s McLaren turnaround

Oscar Piastri has lifted the lid on his early-season battle to get on top of all-new F1 2026 regulations and recapture his race-winning form.

motorsport.com·Aug 8

Ferrari staff see Michael Schumacher similarities in Lewis Hamilton, says former engineer

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that long-serving Maranello personnel are drawing direct comparisons between seven-time champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. After a difficult maiden campaign with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has bounced back under this season's new Formula 1 technical regulations. Having claimed his long-awaited first victory in red at the ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Aug 8

Exclusive: Toto Wolff counters 'whinging' Ferrari with striking F1 engine claim

F1's new regulations this year has sparked a debate over which manufacturer possesses the strongest power unit in the field.

espn.com·Aug 5

F1 2026 results: Winners, podium, final positions from every race

The 2026 Formula 1 season has been full of twists and turns with the new rules and regulations shaking things up.

RacingNews365·Aug 4

McLaren offer unusual crisp comparison to explain new F1 rules

Mark Temple has likened the new F1 rules to crisps to help illustrate just how different the power unit regulations are.

motorsport.com·Aug 4

FIA criticised by former driver for failing to act sooner on 2026 F1 rules

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has taken aim at the FIA for reacting too slowly to the problems caused by the 2026 technical regulations, comparing the situation to a slow-moving disaster that everyone saw coming. The 13-time grand prix winner shared his frustration over the series' governing body failing to listen to early warnings. The introduction of the new rules, particularly the ...Keep reading