Motorsport
FIA to introduce mid-season F1 engine test after Mercedes loophole row
The FIA introduces a new engine test from June 1 to close a compression ratio loophole allegedly exploited by Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
Will Power begins Andretti era as 2026 IndyCar season starts in St Petersburg
Will Power ends a 17-year stint with Team Penske to join Andretti Global as the 2026 IndyCar season gets underway. The two-time champion headlines a grid that also features Mick Schumacher and Álex Palou.
Wolff dismisses engine row as Verstappen warns of Mercedes power gain
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff describes the engine controversy as a "storm in a teacup" while Max Verstappen predicts a major horsepower advantage for the Silver Arrows.
Lewis Hamilton faces defining battle against Ferrari team-mate Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton prepares for the 2026 F1 season knowing he must outperform Charles Leclerc to prove he remains an elite force at 41.
Audi and Cadillac target F1 glory with differing strategies
Audi and Cadillac enter Formula 1 with the same goal of world championship glory but very different approaches. We analyse the challenges facing the automotive giants.
Luke Browning escapes injury in high-speed crash at Suzuka testing
Williams reserve driver Luke Browning has escaped unhurt after a dramatic high-speed crash saw his car flip over barriers during testing in Japan.
F1 champions criticise 2026 rules regarding energy management demands
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lead concerns over new regulations, though drivers admit the battle for grip remains the ultimate test.
F1 2026 season: Norris defends title as Cadillac join expanded grid
Lando Norris defends his Formula 1 title as Cadillac joins the grid and major regulation changes reshape the sport for the 2026 season.