Why Red Bull had no choice but to promote Hadjar for F1 2026
Faced with limited options and a Verstappen-centric machine, Red Bull's promotion of Hadjar for 2026 feels less like a bold move than the inevitable product of its system
The 2026 F1 driver line-ups are confirmed in full, with reigning world champion Lando Norris leading the grid into a new era alongside the only rookie of the season, Arvid Lindblad, who joins Racing Bulls. Here are all the contracts in place as silly season gives way to the real thing
Behind the noise over Adrian Newey’s new job title lies the real story: Aston Martin has quietly built a structure designed to unleash his genius
Piastri dominated on pace but saw his F1 championship chances slip further away at Lusail. We look at the main storylines from the Qatar GP
From 2026 driver moves to stewarding debates and Newey's puzzling new role, Qatar delivered plenty beyond the title permutations
A lap-seven safety car forced a simple choice - and McLaren got it wrong, throwing away Piastri’s win and giving Verstappen a shot at the title, as Mark Hughes explains
Lando Norris is still in control of the F1 world championship, but he'll face a nervous weekend in Abu Dhabi following a disappointing Qatar GP. Here are the latest permutations
Verstappen clinches Qatar Grand Prix victory ahead of Piastri, and the championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi next weekend
Piastri boosted his championship hopes with a straightforward victory from Russell and Norris
McLaren ran its cars with a ride-height safety margin in Las Vegas, where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified for excessive plank wear. But, asks Mark Hughes, was that based on a more aggressive set-up to tackle Red Bull's renewed threat?
Who will win F1 Fantasy's duel in the desert at the 2025 Qatar GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix could be this season's title decider. Here's how to watch the sprint weekend live: full schedule, including start time and streaming details of every session
Aston Martin's call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll's boldest decision yet
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1's most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he's the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
Adrian Newey is the latest — surprise — appointment to Aston Martin's F1 team principal role, and the fourth to hold that position under Lawrence Stroll. Here's the timeline of Aston's F1 bosses
The story behind Aston chairman Lawrence Stroll: how the billionaire businessman made his fortune; his F1 investments; and the cars that make up his impressive collection
In this month's magazine, Guenther Steiner tells Matt Bishop about the waves Haas made on its F1 entry