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APRIL 14, 2026

Kubica warns Antonelli over social media as Leclerc steps back

Robert Kubica has urged championship leader Kimi Antonelli to cut back on social media and focus fully on his title bid.

F1 must fix imperfect rules as engines make comeback

Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 must urgently what he calls the "imperfect" 2026 regulations - as the sport begins shifting back toward traditional engine thinking.

Lambiase had Aston option as Verstappen future debated

Christijan Albers has revealed that Aston Martin was among several teams chasing Gianpiero Lambiase, underlining just how sought-after Max Verstappen's race engineer has become.

F1 source pours cold water on India 2027 return claim

A Formula 1 source has dismissed claims that the sport will return to India as early as 2027, despite fresh optimism from government officials.

APRIL 13, 2026

More F1 calendar changes likely amid Saudi pressure

Former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos believes the cancellation of April's Middle East races may not be the end of the story, with fresh calendar changes now being actively discussed.

Monza upgrades approved to secure F1 future

Key upgrades at Monza have taken a major step forward after local authorities approved a series of renovation plans aimed at keeping the historic venue on the Formula 1 calendar.

Marko admits Lambiase exit known as Verstappen doubts grow

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he already knew about Gianpiero Lambiase's planned departure - as speculation intensifies about Max Verstappen's own future.

Drivers drawn into F1 rules talks, FIA plays down crisis

Formula 1 drivers are being formally drawn into discussions about the controversial 2026 regulations ahead of a key decision meeting on April 20.

Stroll's GT outing ends in disappointment amid Aston horror

Lance Stroll's bid to reset his difficult 2026 season during Formula 1's enforced April break ended in frustration at Paul Ricard.

Mick Doohan hits out at Alpine over son Jack's F1 exit

MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has criticised Alpine over the way his son Jack's Formula 1 career unravelled, calling the situation "unfair".

APRIL 11, 2026

Lambiase exit a significant loss for Red Bull says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull is facing a "significant loss" after confirming that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave for McLaren.

FIA plans 2026 rules tweaks

Formula 1's first April crisis talks over the controversial 2026 regulations have concluded with the FIA promising only "tweaks" for now - but a broader push for change is clearly building.

Schumacher warns Leclerc off Red Bull move amid chaos

Ralf Schumacher has warned Charles Leclerc against any temptation to jump ship to Red Bull, amid growing speculation the team could target the Ferrari driver if Max Verstappen departs.

Piastri plays down Webber distance talk after tough start

Oscar Piastri has played down suggestions he has distanced himself from mentor and manager Mark Webber, insisting their evolving relationship is simply a "natural evolution" of his growing experience in Formula 1.

APRIL 10, 2026

Jos expects son Max to stay in F1

Jos Verstappen does not think the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase will trigger Max Verstappen's exit from Formula 1 - and even expects his son to stay despite ongoing frustration with the 2026 rules.

APRIL 9, 2026

Red Bull and McLaren confirm Lambiase move

Red Bull issued a release this afternoon confirming that GianPiero Lambiase will leave the Red Bull F1 team when his current contract is up in 2028.

Williams hires Dan Milner

The Williams F1 Team has announced Dan Milner as Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology.

Verstappen's race engineer to be new McLaren team boss?

Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero 'GP' Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren, according to authoritative reports in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Albers calls Russell soft amid Antonelli surge

Christijan Albers has branded George Russell "soft" amid growing debate about whether the experienced Mercedes driver can withstand the challenge of championship leader and teenaged teammate Kimi Antonelli.

Second key meeting set as F1 rules row intensifies

Formula 1's escalating rules controversy is heading toward a decisive vote on April 20, as pressure mounts from drivers and safety concerns begin to outweigh resistance from leading teams.

Verstappen fuels German boom as F1 returns

Max Verstappen's growing presence at the Nurburgring is triggering a surge of interest in Germany - just as Formula 1 quietly returns to the iconic circuit due to calendar disruptions.

Hakkinen's daughter Ella to debut in Formula 4

Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, will make her single-seater debut in the Central European Formula 4 series this season.

Madrid insists F1 project on schedule despite criticism

Madrid's new Formula 1 circuit remains on track for its September debut despite new reports suggesting construction is lagging behind schedule.

Perez's father dreams of becoming Mexico president

Sergio Perez's father has revealed he harbours ambitions far beyond motorsport - including a run for the presidency of Mexico.