Why is McLarenâs 2026 F1 car not orange?
McLaren will sport an entirely black F1 livery for their shakedown in Barcelona, but don't worry, it's not here to stay.
Why Karun Chandhok believes George Russell can win the 2026 F1 drivers' title
Karun Chandhok has backed George Russell to become the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' champion.2026 brings in a new set of regulations to the championship,.....
Ferrari tested wet-weather active aerodynamics in F1 Barcelona shakedown
Although only two teams took to the track on the second day of Formula 1's five-day 'shakedown' behind closed doors at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalu...
Tears at Audi over F1 2026 shakedown
F1 star Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed the team were 'teary-eyed' during Audi's 2026 shakedown.
Why Hadjar's Red Bull testing crash doesnât mean a Gasly 2019 repeat
Seven years ago, Red Bull signed sophomore Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly as Max Verstappenâs new team-mate following the Frenchmanâs convincing ro...
"F1" movie awards season success continues with three BAFTA nominations
The F1 movie has been nominated for three BAFTAs in the Best Editing, Best Special Visual Effects and Best Sound categories.The Formula 1 blockbuster,...
Everything you need to know about MotoGP's 2026 shakedown test
MotoGP 2026 pre-season testing is imminent. But first, the shakedown. Here's who's running at it and what their jobs lists will be
Russell sets fastest lap of Barcelona F1 test so far
Mercedes driver George Russell has set a new fastest time of testing so far at Barcelona in the first half of Wednesdayâs running
Lewis Hamilton's race engineer uncertainty sparks concern from Karun Chandhok
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has raised concerns about Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari race engineer changes.The seven-ti...
Williams crisis deepens as F1 giant SCRAPS 2026 car launch
Williams 2026 pre-season has not gone to plan with the team absent from the first F1 test in Barcelona, and now it appears their car launch has also b...
MotoGP Sepang shakedown test: Schedule, riders and how to follow
After a two-month winter break, MotoGP bikes will return to the track this week for the first official test of the year. While the entire grid won't b...
Graeme Lowdon: "Healthy rivalry" between GM and Ford good for F1 fans
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says the needle between his team and Red Bull partner Ford "adds another layer of interest" to the...
Lewis Hamilton reveals the wild location where he signed his Ferrari contract
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he signed his Ferrari contract in an unusual location.
Norris gives McLarenâs new MCL40 its debut in pre-season testing | Formula 1
World champion Lando Norris had his first run in McLaren's new MCL40 on Wednesday as he begins his bid to defend his title.
Why KTM thinks it "hasn't done enough yet" to retain Acosta in MotoGP
KTM boss Pit Beirer has admitted the manufacturer has not yet "done enough" to convince Pedro Acosta to stay beyond 2026, but is confident it can show...
Red Bull out of testing after Barcelona crash
Red Bull will reportedly miss day three (Wednesday, January 28) of F1 testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Aston Martin retains Stoffel Vandoorne as simulator, test and reserve driver for 2026
Aston Martin has confirmed that it has retained Stoffel Vandoorne as its simulator, test and reserve driver for 2026.The Belgian driver has been part ...
Audi F1 suffer DOUBLE blow in Barcelona testing
Audi F1 team have suffered yet another testing blow on day three of the 2026 Barcelona shakedown with Nico Hulkenberg at the wheel.
McLaren debuts 2026 F1 car at Barcelona test
McLaren finally joined Formula 1âs test in the third morning at Barcelona on Wednesday with its new MCL40 completing its first installation lap
The RACER Mailbag, January 28
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACERâs writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but...