‘I believe I can do it’: George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins

Rule changes will affect driver style and car performance with world champion Lando Norris already under scrutiny

Aston Martin fear they may not be able to race in Australian GP after practice disaster

Adrian Newey revealed Aston Martin may not take part in qualifying or the F1 opener in Melbourne after battery problems during practice

‘That person has gone’: Lewis Hamilton ditches despair for feelgood Ferrari reboot

Lewis Hamilton has said he ‘lost sight of who I was’ during debut campaign with Scuderia but has rediscovered himself and is optimistic before 2026 opener in Australia on Sunday

Oscar Piastri is hungry for Formula One title but won’t be rebellious

Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver says he will always race for the team – and the relationship is stronger than ever

Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP

Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half the race at the season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne

Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

Inside Cadillac’s F1 journey: ‘Our Silverstone shakedown was a miracle’

Formula One’s newest team liken their effort to the Apollo moon landings and join the grid with the aim of becoming a championship-winning force

‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams

James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top

The ultimate breakdown: everything you need to know about F1’s new regulations for 2026

Get to grips with active aero, boost mode and super-clipping as the adoption of new hybrid engines shakes up the sport before the new season begins in Australia next weekend

Formula One to revise controversial rule at centre of Mercedes engine row

The FIA and rival engine manufacturers have reached a compromise to tackle the controversy surrounding Mercedes that had threatened to overshadow next week’s start of the season in Australia

‘I know I can do it again – 100%’: Lando Norris on proving himself against the best in F1

Briton overcame crippling self-doubt to become Formula One world champion and is determined not to relinquish his crown

Mercedes magic and Ferrari’s rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power

Charles Leclerc clocks quickest time at final F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Lando Norris was second fastest and Max Verstappen third on Friday, but Aston Martin completed just six laps after part problems ended their session early

Domenicali pleads for calm over fears new rules will wreck Formula One

F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali insists he is listening to drivers’ complaints and admits the rules could change if racing isn’t exciting