Formula One
We rarely cover F1 testing in depth because pre-season sessions are often inconclusive. The unofficial test in Barcelona was a case in point—a private event where teams ran systems checks under the new rules. Official...
By James Broughton
February 9, 2026
When Aston Martin entered their Adrian Newey phase, the much-anticipated AMR26 was late to the Barcelona test party, with rumors swirling that it might be overweight. Weight is a killer in high-performance racing, where victories are measured in...
By James Broughton
February 4, 2026
January 26–30 saw Formula One teams gather at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona for a private test session ahead of two official tests later this month in Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets for...
By James Broughton
February 1, 2026
Mercedes-AMG F1 has now revealed its 2026 campaign car. At first glance, it doesn’t appear dramatically different from last year’s machine. The most noticeable change is the front wing—and not much else. However, the 2026...
By James Broughton
January 22, 2026
Audi has revealed the livery decals for its first-ever Formula One car, with the livery unveiling held at an event in Berlin, Germany. Audi began preparing for this moment back in 2022, attracted by lower...
By James Broughton
January 21, 2026
We’ve reluctantly retired the Mad Dog Marko title now that Dr Helmut Marko—formerly known as Mad Dog Marko—has stepped down from his Red Bull role. No one ever seemed entirely sure what he actually did; officially, he...
By James Broughton
January 19, 2026