The FIA has confirmed a significant change to Formula 1’s engine regulations for the 2027 season. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The championship will move away from the strict 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and electrical systems that featured in the 2026 rules. In a statement, the FIA explained … Read more

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 has taken a positive step in its engine regulations by abandoning the planned 50-50 power split for next year, according to a reader: Assuming Domenicali doesn’t have the power to block this change simply to try to save the remains of … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Former Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene’s decision not to sign Andrea Kimi Antonelli is one example often cited of him overlooking young talent. Another frequently mentioned instance was his preference to renew Kimi Räikkönen’s contract at the end of 2018 rather than promote … Read more