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News2026-09-01
Mercedes seek answers after 2026 Dutch GP pace
Mercedes were reported to be investigating their Dutch Grand Prix pace after Andrew Shovlin flagged high-speed corner weakness and inconsistency.
News2026-09-01
Ferrari Monza 2026 livery nods to Schumacher
Ferrari has revealed a one-off Monza livery for 2026, with reports saying the revised SF-26 pays tribute to Michael Schumacher at its home race.
News2026-08-31
Cadillac 2026 seats: Perez, Bottas reported
BBC Sport reported Cadillac’s 2026 Formula 1 line-up is set to feature Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for the team’s first season.
News2026-08-31
Dutch Grand Prix 2026: Lawson replaces Hadjar
Reports said a wrist injury sidelined Isack Hadjar for the Dutch Grand Prix, before Red Bull confirmed Liam Lawson as his stand-in at Zandvoort.
News2026-08-30
2026 Dutch Grand Prix: Norris wins after red flag
Lando Norris won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from pole, 11.5s ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli, after Max Verstappen's lap-one crash caused a red flag.
News2026-08-30
Haas 2027 line-up still undecided after TPC test
Haas has not settled its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up, with reports linking the latest TPC test to the team's ongoing evaluation of options.
News2026-08-30
Red Bull leads FIA ADUO engine ranking
BBC Sport, Autosport and RaceFans reported the FIA’s latest ADUO review kept Red Bull-Ford at the top of Formula 1’s power-unit ranking.
News2026-08-30
Ukraine files FIA complaint over Russia ban lift
Ukraine has filed a complaint with the FIA ethics committee after the lift of restrictions on Russian competitors, with an urgent RAF probe requested.
News2026-08-30
Lando Norris McLaren deal to 2030 confirmed
Lando Norris has signed a new McLaren contract through 2030, with reports also pointing to options beyond that as he sits fourth in 2026 on 159 points.
News2026-08-29
FIA neutrality rule lift draws Ukraine complaint
BBC Sport, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported the FIA lifted its neutrality rule for Russian competitors, prompting a Ukrainian ethics complaint.
News2026-08-29
2026 Dutch GP: Williams addresses Albon-Sainz clash
Motorsport.com reported Williams was handling the fallout from Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz colliding late in the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
News2026-08-29
2026 Dutch GP: Hamilton rues Ferrari delay
Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari’s delay in moving Charles Leclerc may have cost him second at Zandvoort after the Ferrari pair finished fourth and fifth.
News2026-08-29
Cadillac 2026: Budkowski reported for top role
BBC Sport reported Cadillac have replaced Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski, while Autosport said TWG denied any sale of the 2026 F1 entry.
News2026-08-29
Mercedes budget claim on 2026 upgrades faces doubt
BBC Sport and Autosport reported Toto Wolff said Mercedes lacks the budget to match 2026 upgrade pace, a claim McLaren has publicly questioned.
News2026-08-28
F1 2026 finale in Europe? Imola named in reports
BBC Sport and Motorsport.com report Formula 1 could end its 2026 season in Europe if Qatar or Abu Dhabi cannot be staged, with Imola discussed.
News2026-08-28
2027 Alpine deal keeps Franco Colapinto on grid
Franco Colapinto will stay with Alpine for 2027, according to team announcement reports, keeping Pierre Gasly as his team-mate for next season.
News2026-08-28
Ukraine complaint follows reported FIA Russia move
BBC Sport reported that Ukraine's Automobile Federation filed a complaint and requested an urgent investigation into the Russian RAF.
News2026-08-28
Verstappen signs Red Bull F1 deal through 2030
Max Verstappen has signed a Red Bull deal through 2030, ending exit talk as the four-time champion sits sixth in the 2026 standings on 112 points.
News2026-08-28
Nikola Tsolov reported in first Racing Bulls F1 test
Formula1.com and RaceFans reported Nikola Tsolov completed his first Formula 1 test with Racing Bulls at Imola in a previous-cars programme.
News2026-08-28
Madrid test starts at reported 2026 Spanish GP venue
RaceFans reported Formula 3 has begun a two-day test at Madrid’s Madring, while Motorsport.com said the circuit is lined up for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.