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

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

Amid debate over how Formula 1’s revised engine rules have affected the racing, a quieter but important change this season has gone largely unnoticed. After four grands prix and two sprint events, F1’s stewards have not issued a single penalty point so far this season. By comparison, the first four rounds last year saw nine … Read more

Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day The shortcomings of Aston Martin’s car have sometimes hidden how Lance Stroll has narrowed the gap to Fernando Alonso, observes Ben: Do you still think Alonso is that good? If you do, then Stroll on race day has improved and is getting quite … Read more

Romain Grosjean has admitted that being quickly dropped from Formula 1 shortly after his debut damaged his confidence at the time. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free He made seven race starts for Renault at the end of 2009 but was not retained for the following season. After spending two years away from … Read more

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 appears to have stopped issuing penalty points as often, but did Max Verstappen’s close call with a ban last year prove they are effective? The suspended penalty served its purpose. I think he improved his driving and results by avoiding reckless … Read more

Isack Hadjar took a different set of four wheels for a spin at the Miami Grand Prix. Think you’ve got the perfect caption for this photo of Red Bull’s newest driver? Share your funniest idea in the comments below. We’ll pick a selection of the best entries to appear in an upcoming edition of the … Read more

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day A fresh perspective on Valencia’s often-maligned street circuit from Chris: I actually liked Valencia, and I’m not a fan of city circuits generally. The sequence of corners towards the end of the lap was fantastic. Chris Horton Social media and links Las Vegas … Read more

How much longer should Lewis Hamilton continue chasing an eighth world championship after the title narrowly and controversially eluded him almost five years ago? Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Now 41, Hamilton has seen limited success since that key moment. After win-less seasons in 2022 and 2023 he claimed two victories in … Read more

Williams will not be selecting drivers next season based on the sponsorship money they can bring, the team’s CEO Jost Capito has confirmed. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free That stance follows the team’s takeover by Dorilton Capital last year and Capito’s appointment ahead of the current season. “I think at Williams we … Read more