Verstappen plays down hopes for the F1 title: “It’s too many points to really have a chance” | RACER

Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s title hopes were hurt by form ahead of the summer break, as he started the final triple header of the season 49 points behind. Lando Norris has a commanding lead over Verstappen in the standings heading into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri is 25 points ahead […]

Switching from Sauber to Audi will raise expectations, but “we have to be realistic” – Hulkenberg | RACER

Nico Hulkenberg says the perception of Sauber will change when it becomes Audi next season, and hopes to use his experience to accelerate the team’s development. Sauber has been a midfield team for most of its Formula 1 history and, apart from a sixth-place finish in 2022, has not finished higher than eighth in the […]

Can Piastri save his F1 championship hopes? | RACER

With the World Championship in his grasp, Oscar Piastri has succumbed to the pressure, falling apart at the business end of the season and showing the mental weakness beneath the superficial, icy facade. That’s a narrative that has gained momentum recently, but is just as shallow and unsatisfactory as the alternative commentary that portrays Piastri […]

Perez enters Imola circuit in ’23 spec Ferrari for Cadillac F1 preparations | RACER

Sergio Perez will be back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time in almost a year for a two-day test of a previous car outing (TPC) as Cadillac ramps up preparations for 2026. Cadillac doesn’t have its own car for testing, but has reached an agreement with its powerplant supplier […]

Newey ‘in design trance’ since joining Aston Martin | RACER

Adrian Newey admits he has been in something of a ‘design trance’ since joining Aston Martin as managing technical partner as he focuses on the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. Aston Martin secured Newey’s services from Red Bull last year, with the legendary designer starting work with his new team in early March 2025. Newey says […]

Audi unveils R26 concept ahead of F1 debut | RACER

Audi has unveiled its R26 concept car, previewing the new Formula 1 team’s identity ahead of its debut in 2026. A launch event was held at Audi’s Brand Experience Center in Munich on Wednesday evening to showcase the team’s planned look, with a concept car – dubbed the R26 – featuring titanium, carbon black and […]