Caption Contest 290: What’s the View Like?

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McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri enjoyed the atmosphere from the stands ahead of last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. Can you come up with the best caption for this photo? Share your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best entries will be featured in an upcoming edition of … Read more

F1 Considers Moving Canceled Race to Season Finale and More

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Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day By announcing a major change to its regulations for 2027 just four rounds into the season, Formula 1 has effectively acknowledged it got its rules fundamentally wrong, says Dex: If it’s so bad, change it completely. All this makes no sense. What’s the … Read more

Should Formula 1 Drivers Be Penalized for Not Respecting the Sport?

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Formula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has criticised Max Verstappen’s outspoken comments about the sport’s new regulations. “You’ve got to respect the sport,” Montoya told the BBC. “I’m okay with you not liking the regulations, but the way you were speaking about what you’re living off and your own sport, there should be consequences … Read more

Brown: F1 Should Prioritize South Korea and Africa Over More US Races

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Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day The Caption Competition returned last weekend and @RBAlonso supplied the standout entry from a strong selection: Is Miami cancelled too? @RBAlonso Social media and links McLaren’s Brown says boosting US viewing figures is key (Reuters) “We’ve got three fantastic grands prix and while … Read more

Why Williams Stumbled in 2026: Vowles Breaks Down the Mistakes

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Williams arrived last year with renewed momentum under James Vowles, who in his third season as team principal steered the team to its best championship finish since 2017. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Vowles, however, stressed that finishing fifth in the standings had not distracted Williams from the longer-term goal of maximising … Read more

Denmark Plans £439M First F1-Grade Circuit and More News

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Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Few readers agreed with Juan Pablo Montoya’s suggestion that Formula 1 drivers should be prohibited by the FIA from harshly criticising the series and its rules. One of the rare supporters was Broderick, who wrote: I strongly agree. Sporting stars from all sports … Read more

Why Saying Ferrari Should Have Discovered Antonelli Instead of Mercedes Is Wrong

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Ferrari should not be criticised for not signing Andrea Kimi Antonelli when he was a kart racer. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Antonelli joined Mercedes’ junior driver programme in 2018. His father has said that Ferrari’s then-team principal Maurizio Arrivabene previously declined the chance to sign … Read more

Which F1 Drivers Began 2026 Strongest Against Their Teammates?

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Two team-mates went into the final round of last season fighting for the world championship — and it increasingly looks like a repeat this year. With most teams keeping the same line-ups for the 2026 F1 season, the intra-team battles are where much of the season’s intrigue lies. Which pairings are closest, and which drivers … Read more

F1’s ADUO Not a Balance of Performance After Latest Changes, Says FIA

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Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Some readers are following Nico Hulkenberg’s suggestion that fans unhappy with Formula 1’s recent rule changes should consider stepping away: The Hulk has a valid point! This will be the last month that I will spend my money on the F1 subscription and … Read more