Formula One
It’s impossible to question Fernando Alonso’s commitment and motivation in Formula One. He hasn’t lost any pace as he enters his 44th year on this planet, 23 of which have been spent in F1. He...
By James Broughton
February 18, 2026
The first official 2026 F1 test revealed that Aston Martin is on the back foot — and that’s probably an understatement. The Adrian Newey Aston Martin era was heralded as a breakthrough for the Silverstone-based...
By James Broughton
February 16, 2026
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
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
Lewis Hamilton echoed teammate Charles Leclerc’s positive impressions after Ferrari completed the SF-26’s first full pre-season shakedown at Barcelona on Tuesday. Leclerc ran in the morning in dry conditions, while Hamilton tackled the afternoon on...
By DCB Editorial
January 29, 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