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Greece to host 2026 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup as FIA launches its first regional drifting competitions
Sport newsThe sixth edition of the FIA IDC will be organised by the Hellenic Motor Sport Federation (OMAE), the FIA’s Member Club in Greece, which was selected following the FIA’s Call for Expressions of Interest launche…
Max Verstappen will start his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut from fourth after co-driver Daniel Juncadella set an 8m12.005s behind a Lamborghini 1-2 in the pole position qualifying fight
Max Verstappen will start his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut from fourth after co-driver Daniel Juncadella set an 8m12.005s behind a Lamborghini 1-2 in the pole position qualifying fight
Alpine name new Deputy Technical Director
Alpine have announced the appointment of Jason Somerville as their new Deputy Technical Director, in a move that further strengthens the team’s technical leadership group.
The Lotus 72 was "an extension of my body," Emerson Fittipaldi reveals
The question of which car defined a driver's career tends to produce diplomatic answers. Two-time Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi doesn't need to be diplomatic. Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the…
George Russell reveals how viral 'T-pose' was accidentally created
George Russell's viral 'T-pose' was created by accident, according to the Mercedes Formula 1 driver.What started as a moment of rest for the Briton during a long photo shoot ahead of the 2023 season ended up being one of…
BWT Alpine Formula One Team bolsters technical leadership team with Jason Somerville appointment
BWT Alpine Formula One Team bolsters technical leadership team with Jason Somerville appointment
Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.As FIA head of aero Somerville resigns amid Alpine F1 links, Somerville agre…
Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.As first reported by Motorsport.com in November, Somerville agreed a deal to…
James Vowles explains why Williams cannot immediately fix FW48 weight issue
The engineering work is done and the parts exist, at least on paper. Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed that the solutions for addressing his car's weight problem are in hand, but Formula 1's cost cap mak…
Jenson Button opens up on mental toll of a Formula 1 career
Jenson Button has detailed the mental challenges of driving in Formula 1. The 2009 F1 champion said that the extreme ratio of race wins to losses makes the series incredibly tough mentally. Over his 18 years in the champ…
Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”
Ahead of the progress shown in Miami, the opening weeks of the 2026 season had not been easy for Red Bull. While the new power unit surprised some of its rivals in the paddock, the picture on the chassis and aero side in…
Verstappen’s remarkable debut Red Bull win remembered
On this day 10 years ago, Max Verstappen well and truly announced himself to the F1 world by winning on his Red Bull Racing debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. To mark the anniversary, F1.com gathered the thoughts of severa…
10 of Verstappen’s best helmet designs
It’s ten years to the day that Max Verstappen became the youngest F1 winner, so to celebrate, here are 10 of his best helmets throughout the years.
Jenson Button says Lando Norris' mental health honesty shows "a lot of strength"
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has praised Lando Norris for speaking openly about mental health.While reflecting on his own career in the championship, Button detailed how every driver is "flawed" and "insecure",…
Grosjean felt Renault ‘told everyone I wasn’t good enough for F1’ before return | Formula 1
Romain Grosjean admitted his swift demotion from Formula 1 soon after his debut hurt his confidence at the time.
On this day in 1986: Elio de Angelis killed in testing crash at Paul Ricard
On this day in 1986: Elio de Angelis killed in testing crash at Paul Ricard
How F1’s additional development upgrade opportunities will be applied — and what’s changing?
Formula One will enter a new regulatory era in 2026, and alongside the radically revised power‑unit architecture, the FIA has introduced a mechanism designed to prevent long‑term performance stagnation among engine manuf…
Round-up: 2016 Formula 1 cars were best for racing says Ricciardo, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Zak Brown writes to FIA over Mercedes-Alpine ownership concerns
The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates ba…
Zak Brown takes FIA fight over Mercedes-Alpine F1 talks public
The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates ba…
Watch Round 9 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Catch all the action from Round 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.