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Carlos Sainz to launch first Fifty Five merchandise collection ahead of Madrid F1 race

Carlos Sainz has teased a merchandise collection ahead of his home race, the highly anticipated Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?

The details in a Formula 1 driver contract is highly-guarded information, but often the length of the deal is released to the wider world.

Carlos Sainz could extend F1 career until 2040

Williams driver Carlos Sainz believes he could stay in Formula 1 until he’s 45 years old – the age he will be when the 2040 season gets under way.

A year without a win – The ugly statistics of Oscar Piastri's 2026 F1 season

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McLaren tipped to emerge as Mercedes' main threat by end of 2026 F1 season

Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes McLaren will establish itself as Mercedes' main rival by the end of the 2026 season.

Kimi Antonelli credits 2025 struggles for stronger 2026 F1 campaign

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has credited his tricky rookie Formula 1 campaign in 2025 with making him mentally stronger in 2026.

Poor Red Bull comeback could have ended Liam Lawson's F1 career, says former F1 TV pundit

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has argued that Liam Lawson's career in the championship would likely have ended had he underperformed during his return to Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz: Changes in drivers’ competitiveness could be down to F1 rules era

Carlos Sainz has theorised that Formula 1 drivers’ levels of competitiveness and performance swings have been dictated by the regulation changes.

Williams called out for 'overpromising and underdelivering' amid 2026 F1 woes

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has called out Williams for "overpromising and underdelivering" in 2026, admitting he remains surprised by Carlos Sainz's decision to sign with the Grove outfit over Audi.

Sergio Perez trying to help hire lure F1 personnel to Cadillac

Sergio Perez has stated that he's tried to 'influence' some of Cadillac's hires in its first Formula 1 season, and has offered feedback on potential targets for the team to headhunt.

Lando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win

Lando Norris insists that achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a Formula 1 champion has not changed who he is as a person, though it has brought a sense of calm and confidence in the car.

Kimi Antonelli reveals "different mindset" for F1 Italian GP return

Kimi Antonelli returns to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend armed with a 59-point lead in the drivers' championship and a completely different mindset to his troublesome home race debut in 2025.

Lando Norris's 2026 F1 title hopes face crucial Monza test, says James Hinchcliffe

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe says McLaren's performance at Monza will dictate whether Lando Norris can realistically challenge for the 2026 championship title.

Despite back-to-back wins, Norris says his F1 title form is a mirage

Lando Norris won his second straight race on Sunday in the Netherlands, so surely he's ready to mount a title challenge, right? He doesn't think so.

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.

F1 2027 driver lineups: From Hamilton to Verstappen, who has a seat - and who's out of contract?

The 2026 rule changes threw Formula 1 into a new era of challenges and uncertainty, but the real moments of unpredictability are still to come.

What makes Max Verstappen so good? Career, background and F1 records

Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots and is facing 100 drivers in a unique event called Max vs. 100 where the Formula 1 star will attempt to overtake 100 challengers, starting from the back of the grid.

"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

When Toto Wolff held his annual media session with a select group of Dutch journalists at Zandvoort, one of the topics that came up was how a Formula 1 team can get the maximum out of a driver and, related to that, how much freedom a team principal should give a star driver.

Defending F1 Champion Lando Norris Extends His McLaren Contract Through 2030

Summary Lando Norris has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with McLaren until at least 2030The defending Formula One world champion will receive his title-winning 2025 MCL39 car as part of the new agreementNorris cited the strong team culture and recent championshi

Lando Norris delivers verdict on McLaren 2026 F1 title fight

Lando Norris insists he remains entirely confident that McLaren can successfully make the necessary changes to its current challenger to fight for the 2026 Formula 1 championship.

George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when

Mercedes is deciding when George Russell will take an engine change penalty across the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with the team bracing for him to follow what Kimi Antonelli will face at the Italian Grand Prix.

Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing

Three-time Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart believes modern grand prix drivers can be more aggressive racers by taking advantage of the series' vastly improved safety standards.

Sergio Perez "had conversations" with other F1 teams - but never thought of leaving Cadillac

Sergio Perez revealed that his management had held talks with other Formula 1 teams about a potential 2027 switch, but he wants to remain part of Cadillac to help drive the team forward.

Audi F1 power unit facility branded "second to none" by Rob Smedley

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has lauded Audi's Formula 1 power unit headquarters, declaring the German manufacturer's engine department as "second to none".

Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows

Haas has completed its latest Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) run with Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara in action, as focus on its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up increases.

One detail of Lando Norris' McLaren extension has F1 fans talking

One main detail of Lando Norris's contract extension with McLaren has caught the attention of Formula 1 fans, who have branded the deal as "well deserved".

Lando Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030

Lando Norris and McLaren have agreed to a long-term contract extension, keeping the world champion at the Formula 1 team until at least 2030.

Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP

Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round.

Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory.

BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry

BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1.

Red Bull hands F1 test to protege as it assesses Racing Bulls driver line-up

Red Bull has given Nikola Tsolov his first Formula 1 test as it continues to assess its options for its 2027 driver line-up at Racing Bulls.

FIA Declares Red Bull Has F1's Most Powerful Engine in 2026

Summary The FIA confirms Red Bull maintains the strongest internal combustion engine after the second 2026 ADUO assessmentMercedes, Audi, Ferrari and Honda are granted additional development tokens while the Milton Keynes outfit receives zero upgrade opportunitiesRankings only me

Aston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come

Mike Krack has admitted Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix was facilitated by Zandvoort’s track characteristics, while Aston Martin is yet to extract the full potential of the upgraded AMR26.

F1 contracts: How long is each driver signed up for?

A look at how long each Formula 1 driver's contract is believed to be, as it stands in 2026, amid the potential for some key moves heading into the 2027 season.

Alex Albon on why Williams cannot afford team-mate secrets in F1

Alex Albon has shed light on his partnership with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz, explaining why the pair share set-up information rather than keep secrets on their respective sides of the garage.

The numbers behind Lando Norris' "pretty insane" claim about McLaren's F1 development

Whereas Lando Norris thought his Formula 1 title dream had gone up in smoke at Zandvoort last year – resulting in some iconic images in the dunes – this year he won the final edition of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz denies 2027 Audi F1 talks: ‘I never considered leaving Williams’

Carlos Sainz says he never considered leaving the Williams Formula 1 team, having signed a new deal for 2027 last week alongside team-mate Alexander Albon.

Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands

Alex Albon has opened up about his struggles with burnout during the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting that the championship's increasing demands and relentless commercial schedule left him feeling severely drained.

How Lando Norris has grown even better since his F1 title, as per McLaren

Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.

F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal

Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine.

Late F1 Icon Gilles Villeneuve Drives For Speed, Trophies in ‘Rise of a Legend’ Trailer (Exclusive)

Director Yan Lanouette Turgeon’s turbo-charged biopic about the late and fearless Canadian race car driver will close TIFF on Sept. 19.

FIA Declares Red Bull's Engine Best In F1, Gives Everyone Else Catch-Up Tokens

Thousand-dollar event tickets and stadium parking-lot races aren't the only things Formula 1 is co-opting from the United States.

Sergio Perez admits to disappointment with Cadillac's first F1 season

Sergio Perez says that Cadillac's recent stall in development has rendered the past few Formula 1 races "a disappointment", but believes that the team can find another second's worth of development in 2026.

Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge

After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team has most often been seen in recent years: at the front of the gr

Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027

Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.

F1 fans divided over Lewis Hamilton's frustrated team radio

Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict on Lewis Hamilton's "sassy" team radio messages throughout the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Williams collapses in F1 pecking order: ‘Aston is a different league right now’

Carlos Sainz says the Williams Formula 1 team now only leads Cadillac in terms of on-track performance, as team-mate Alexander Albon laments an excessive amount of blue flags.

Latest Red Bull rising star makes F1 test debut

Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming.

FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark

The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.

Ferrari must decide if it will run updated F1 engines in Monza this week after ADUO results

Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26.

Imola could make F1 calendar return in place of Qatar or Abu Dhabi GP

Formula 1 will soon have to make a decision about the final races of the 2026 season as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to shake the Middle East and cast doubt on the Abu Dhabi and Qatar grands prix.

Mercedes searching for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace fell off in F1 Dutch GP

Mercedes has launched a “deep dive” into Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after the championship leader revealed he had a “difficult second half” of the race as he struggled with the balance of his W17.

Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule

Esteban Ocon has defended his controversial overtake on Alexander Albon in the Dutch Grand Prix and criticised the Formula 1 rule that meant he was pegged back for the second start.

Alpine to keep Colapinto for 2027 F1 season

Alpine have confirmed they will retain Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades.

Prime Video Revs Up Doc Series About F1 Driver Lando Norris

Prime Video is on the starting grid with a docu-series about Formula 1 driver Lando Norris.

"Drive to Survive" Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover

Netflix has officially confirmed that its Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season.

F3 points leader: New F1 Spanish GP venue "incredible" to drive after test

Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater has labelled the new Madrid circuit as “incredible” to drive amid the junior series’ test at the Spanish venue.

What Charles Leclerc 'didn't understand' about Ferrari's Zandvoort F1 strategy

Charles Leclerc questioned a Ferrari strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix that potentially cost him a podium finish at Zandvoort.

Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the results of the first period have still not officially been made public.

Dutch GP: Reaction to Mercedes' strategy call, Hamilton frustration LIVE!

Follow live updates and watch the best video from the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Sunday. Watch live on Sky Sports F1

Fernando Alonso earns Michael Schumacher comparison from Jenson Button

2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has likened racing against Fernando Alonso to battling Michael Schumacher.

Fred Vesti delights fans with Mercedes V8 demonstration run in Singapore

Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Fred Vesti has completed a live street demonstration run in Singapore.

Bernie Collins issues stark Williams warning after Alex Albon-Carlos Sainz Dutch GP crash

Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Bernie Collins has warned that Williams is in no position to absorb the financial and developmental damage caused by the collision between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Ferrari faces Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc management test after Dutch GP, says pundit

Former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton has questioned Ferrari's ability to handle the dynamic between seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

Lando Norris discusses long-term McLaren future after committing to 2030

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says he would be "proud" to spend his entire F1 career with McLaren.

Fernando Alonso "saved" Aston Martin after difficult Dutch GP weekend, says Guenther Steiner

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Fernando Alonso is solely responsible for Aston Martin's points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.

How Fred Vasseur has been challenging Ferrari to take more risks

When Ferrari took to the track in February at the official start of winter testing in Bahrain, the Scuderia's 2026 challenger immediately turned heads.

The underlying upgrade that boosted McLaren's performance jump

McLaren’s win in Zandvoort, its second in a row after Budapest, highlighted a key point: the updates introduced on either side of the summer break did more than restore the aerodynamic load the car had been missing.

Ferrari "can't leave more points on the table" with race execution

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called on his squad to keep improving its race weekend execution as the margins between Formula 1's 2026 frontrunners continue to shrink.

Guenther Steiner: Lewis Hamilton has chance of eighth title if Ferrari makes one call

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton has a genuine, albeit small, chance of securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 championship in 2026, but insists Ferrari must throw its full support behind the Briton to make it happen.

Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F40 restoration project after selling entire car collection

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong ambition of his.

Verstappen to race 100 drivers live on Disney+

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will take on 100 drivers in a unique go-karting event live on Disney+ on Sept. 16.

Red Bull still has best engine, rivals get upgrades

Red Bull Powertrains will continue into the second half of the season as the only Formula 1 engine manufacturer that has not been granted an upgrade opportunity for its power unit.

Norris to stay at McLaren until at least 2030

Reigning world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a new contract to remain at the team until at least 2030.

Colapinto to stay at Alpine for 2027 season

Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine in Formula 1 for the 2027 season, the team confirmed on Thursday.

Merc upgrades coming; 'enjoying the challenge'

Mercedes remains confident that its next major upgrade will recover the performance deficit its rivals have opened up at recent races.

Alonso praises 'lovely' Aston Martin after P9 finish

A "happy and relaxed" Fernando Alonso issued a rallying cry that there's much more to come this year for Aston Martin after his ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Kirkwood wins IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C.

Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington.