Formula One
The first Formula One pre-season test got underway at the Bahrain International Circuit on Monday, 11 February. We usually wait until the final day of testing to file a report because testing—no matter the decade...
By James Broughton
February 12, 2026
Fernando Alonso isn’t indulging in profound philosophical musings about humanoid robots replacing humans, or people becoming servants to machines. Nor is this a debate about sentient AI. He’s talking about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations—and his...
By James Broughton
February 10, 2026
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
As a private pre-season testing session enters its second day, Mercedes may have already won the 2026 F1 World Championship at the design and engineering stage—before ever firing up an engine or turning a wheel....
By James Broughton
January 27, 2026
Ferrari have unveiled their 2026 Formula 1 car, the SF-26, built to all-new regulations and set to be driven by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton under Team Principal Fred Vasseur. Smaller, lighter and narrower, the...
By DCB Editorial
January 23, 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