Mekies: Red Bull Paid for 2025 Title Push as RB22 Trails Rivals
Red Bull is paying a price for prioritising its 2025 title bid with Max Verstappen, Laurent Mekies says, after late RB21 development left the RB22 behind early in 2026.
Ferrari
Ford to Debut Oreca-Based LMDh Prototype with 5.4l V‑8 at Le Mans
Ford Racing will debut an unnamed factory-built LMDh prototype in about 12 months, pairing an Oreca chassis with a 5.4-liter V‑8 as it targets the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Vasseur Says Miami GP Will Ignite Midseason Upgrade Battle
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur says the Miami Grand Prix will start a “new championship” as teams, including Ferrari and McLaren, prepare major upgrades after cancelled April races.
Hamilton Says He Broke F1 Dress Rules and Sparked the Paddock Catwalk
Lewis Hamilton told Esquire he defied paddock dress rules and began arriving in his own clothes, a move that sparked commercial and cultural shifts and made personal fashion common in Formula 1.
Antonelli Tops Russell as Mercedes Lock Front Row at Suzuka
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell locked the Suzuka front row after the FIA cut qualifying recharge from 9 MJ to 8 MJ, with Oscar Piastri third.
McLaren Sees Early Suzuka Uplift as Piastri Leads FP2
McLaren posted encouragement at the Japanese Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri led Friday practice, with the team planning aerodynamic upgrades and continuing to learn the Mercedes power unit.
Leclerc Holds off Russell as 2026 Boost Reshapes Suzuka Battles
Charles Leclerc defended third at Suzuka against George Russell as 2026 regulations’ boost and overtaking mode increased speed differences and made energy management decisive in passing attempts.
Hamilton Regains Form as Ferrari Emerges as F1’s Clear No.2
Lewis Hamilton has regained form after the opening two races as Ferrari’s early development and internal changes deliver a more competitive package, positioning Ferrari ahead of McLaren and Red Bull.
Porsche Penske No. 7 Takes Sebring Lead After Early Contact
Porsche Penske’s No. 7 recovered from early contact to lead the first half of the 12 Hours of Sebring, while a Porsche‑Cadillac collision required repairs to the Whelen Cadillac.