Can a ‘new’ Red Bull retain the old magic that made it an F1 powerhouse for twenty years? | RACER

Red Bull Racing is a team that has transformed to the point where next season should be considered the start of its second era in Formula 1. The question is, has it been reimagined and improved to meet the challenges of the next twenty years, or has the magic that made it so successful been […]

Ferrari’s Vasseur expects B-spec cars to appear after the first runs in Barcelona | RACER

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur expects Formula 1 teams to introduce B-spec cars during official pre-season testing in Bahrain next year, following January’s shakedown in Barcelona. New aerodynamic and powertrain regulations see the 2026 cars differ significantly from their predecessors, and led to a five-day test in Spain at the end of January to test […]

Can Ferrari help Hamilton turn the page in 2026? | RACER

Twelve months ago, a visit to Maranello for Ferrari’s traditional end-of-season Christmas debrief was a trip full of anticipation. The long wait was all but over: Lewis Hamilton would join the team just a few weeks later, and Ferrari was finally allowed to talk about the future after spending some quality time thanking Carlos Sainz […]

Hadjar says he is ready to fight through the frustration as Verstappen’s teammate | RACER

Isack Hadjar says he is confident he will be slower than Max Verstappen when he first joins Red Bull and is mentally preparing to face a “tough” and “frustrating” period in 2026. Red Bull has promoted Hadjar to partner Verstappen next season, replacing Yuki Tsunoda who took over from Liam Lawson two races in 2025. […]

Aston Martin and Honda ‘on the eve of something very special’ | RACER

The Honda-Aston Martin partnership, which will hit the track in 2026, is “on the cusp of something very special,” said Koji Watanabe, president of Honda Racing Corporation. Honda and Aston Martin are joining forces for the new Formula 1 engine regulations, with the Japanese manufacturer bringing its time with Red Bull to an end this […]

Final 2026 Concorde Agreement signed, enabling FIA investment in F1 governance | RACER

The 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement has been signed by the FIA, Formula 1 and its eleven teams, allowing further investment in race regulation, race management, stewarding and technical expertise. The Commercial Concorde Agreement between F1 and the teams was announced earlier this year, and together the two commitments form the overall Concorde Agreement which sets […]

Ben Sulayem officially re-elected as FIA president | RACER

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been officially re-elected as FIA President for a second term at the FIA ​​General Assembly in Uzbekistan. The presidential election at the year-end meeting in Tashkent was a formality, with Ben Sulayem running unopposed, following the withdrawal of candidates Tim Mayer, Laura Villars and Virginie Philippot. Although little was known about […]