Latest Formula One News

AUGUST 19, 2026

F1 revenue plunges as 23-race season now assumed

Formula 1's revenues have taken a significant hit from the disrupted 2026 calendar, even as the sport insists its controversial new era is attracting more fans and talks over a long-awaited African race accelerate.

AUGUST 18, 2026

Vowles eyes Le Mans, but only to win

James Vowles says he could eventually race at Le Mans, but only after preparing seriously enough to fight for victory.

Antonelli tops driver ranking, Stroll dead last

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has topped Auto Motor und Sport's mid-season driver ranking, while Lance Stroll was rated the weakest of Formula 1's 22 drivers.

Mercedes shelves Macarena wing for 2026

Mercedes is expected to introduce another wave of upgrades after the summer break, but Auto Motor und Sport reports that the increasingly popular 'Macarena' rear wing will not be among them.

Cadillac insists Perez staying despite Williams rumours

Cadillac insists Sergio Perez will remain with the team in 2027 despite growing speculation linking the Mexican with Williams.

Sainz reportedly rejects Williams offer

Carlos Sainz has reportedly rejected Williams' latest contract offer as uncertainty grows over his 2027 future.

Ferrari brings new floor to Zandvoort, 'ADUO2' for Monza

Ferrari will emerge from the summer break with another major development push, beginning with a new floor at Zandvoort before its anticipated 'ADUO2' engine upgrade arrives at Monza.

AUGUST 17, 2026

Zandvoort farewell may only sink in later says Lammers

Jan Lammers says the real significance of Formula 1's final Dutch GP at Zandvoort may only become clear years after this weekend's farewell.

FIA lifts Russia restrictions, flags and anthems return

The FIA has controversially lifted almost all remaining restrictions on Russian and Belarusian participation in international motorsport, restoring national flags, anthems and full federation rights.

Tsolov set for Imola F1 test

Formula 2 championship leader Nikola Tsolov is set to test a Racing Bulls Formula 1 car at Imola later this month as speculation grows about a possible 2027 promotion.

F1 Academy graduates warn of dead end

Former Ferrari-backed F1 Academy driver Maya Weug has become the latest female racer to question what happens after the heavily promoted all-women series.

Cadillac suddenly axes Lowdon, Budkowski takes over

Cadillac has stunned Formula 1 by abruptly removing Graeme Lowdon as team principal during the summer break and replacing him with former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski.

AUGUST 14, 2026

Cadillac replaces team principal

Cadillac has dismissed Graeme Lowdon as its Formula 1 team principal and appointed former Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski as his replacement, changing leadership midway through the American team's debut season.

Manufacturers have their own agendas

It’s obvious most OEM’s now involved in Formula 1 believed, five or six years ago, they were just one decade or so from completely dropping combustion engines in favor of full electrical motors for their road cars.

AUGUST 13, 2026

Rules secured more than two Manufacturers

Ferrari and Mercedes would have been the only two manufacturers left in Formula 1 from the start of 2026 if the current Technical Regulations hadn’t been put in place. That’s the claim the FIA Single Seaters Director Nikolas Tombazis made during an exclusive interview with Grandprix.com the Greek seeming pretty convinced Audi, Ford and GM wouldn’t have decided to enter Formula 1 and Honda wouldn’t have done a U-turn on its plan to leave the sport, if there was no move towards electrification.

AUGUST 11, 2026

Tombazis open to ADUO changes for 2027

FIA’s Single Seaters Director Nikolas Tombazis has revealed the Fédération is already working with the teams and manufacturers to improve the way the ADUO - Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities - will be decided from the start of next year, the Greek engineer admitting the current system needs to be improved.

AUGUST 7, 2026

Verstappen urges Dutch government to back motorsport

Max Verstappen has urged the Dutch government to do more to protect the future of motorsport as Formula 1 prepares to leave Zandvoort after this month's final Dutch GP.

Perez linked with Williams as Cadillac future clouds

Sergio Perez is being linked with a possible move away from Cadillac for 2027, despite clearly outperforming teammate Valtteri Bottas during the new team's difficult debut season.

Red Bull lines up McCullough to replace Lambiase

Red Bull is reportedly preparing another major technical signing, with Aston Martin veteran Tom McCullough lined up to become its new head of race engineering.

AUGUST 6, 2026

Hulkenberg ready to stay with Audi long-term

Nico Hulkenberg says he is prepared to continue racing for Audi for as long as the team wants him, with earlier doubts about his 2027 seat now fading.

Ferrari wins came from Mercedes failures says Wolff

Toto Wolff has played down Ferrari's two victories this season, arguing that Mercedes lost both races through circumstance and reliability rather than outright performance.

Cadillac veterans split Dutch F1 experts

Cadillac's decision to build its new Formula 1 project around experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez has divided former Dutch racers Renger van der Zande and Jan Lammers.

Pagenaud finds new purpose in Cadillac F1 role

Simon Pagenaud says Cadillac's Formula 1 project has helped rebuild his life and career after the 2023 crash that left him with lasting neurological symptoms.

Camara plays down growing Haas rumours

Rafael Camara has played down growing speculation that Ferrari could place him at Haas in 2027 as a replacement for Esteban Ocon.