The fears and criticisms triggered by the 2026 F1 rules
The overhaul of F1 regulations for 2026 has sparked widespread fears and criticism among drivers, teams, and fans, who worry about the complexity, cost, and performance of the new cars
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Here’s a look at everything that’s changing on the chassis side of Formula 1’s 2026 cars
While Spa’s skies kept everyone guessing, some real action was unfolding off-track – from driver market shifts and new power plays at Red Bull to karting obsession and calendar complications. Here’s what you may have missed at the Belgian GP weekend
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
Belgian Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri feared the rolling start was going to rob him of a chance to pass team-mate Lando Norris at the start of the race. Championship…
Championship leader Piastri took a controlled victory over Norris in a rain-delayed Belgian GP
A storming drive by Max Verstappen, combined with a Red Bull with an ideal set-up, left McLaren on the back foot in the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race
Can Oscar Piastri strike back in the 2025 Belgian GP F1 Fantasy round? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
Championship leader Piastri dominates sprint qualifying to grab pole from Verstappen and Norris
The overhaul of F1 regulations for 2026 has sparked widespread fears and criticism among drivers, teams, and fans, who worry about the complexity, cost, and performance of the new cars
Here’s a look at everything that’s changing on the chassis side of Formula 1’s 2026 cars
While Spa’s skies kept everyone guessing, some real action was unfolding off-track – from driver market shifts and new power plays at Red Bull to karting obsession and calendar complications. Here’s what you may have missed at the Belgian GP weekend
A race that began with caution ended in strategic clarity, as Oscar Piastri calmly fended off team-mate Lando Norris to win the Belgian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on the F1 title race. Mark Hughes analyses the Spa event
Belgian Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri feared the rolling start was going to rob him of a chance to pass team-mate Lando Norris at the start of the race. Championship…
Championship leader Piastri took a controlled victory over Norris in a rain-delayed Belgian GP
A storming drive by Max Verstappen, combined with a Red Bull with an ideal set-up, left McLaren on the back foot in the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race
Can Oscar Piastri strike back in the 2025 Belgian GP F1 Fantasy round? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
Championship leader Piastri dominates sprint qualifying to grab pole from Verstappen and Norris
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 – and has a unique story to tell
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