The trauma McLaren suffered from their disastrous tactical call at last year’s Qatar Grand Prix clearly left a lasting impression. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The team’s radio exchanges with both drivers during last weekend’s Safety Car period showed how anxious they were about repeating one of last season’s most shocking mistakes. … Read more

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Was Max Verstappen’s first-lap pass on Liam Lawson a divebomb that sent them both off, or was it a defensive move by the Racing Bulls driver over the line? Max’s front wheel was damaged, making no difference compared to Lawson’s. Lawson then turned … Read more

One of the more unusual effects introduced by Formula 1’s 2026 regulations remained a concern for drivers after last weekend’s sessions. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Following the two qualifying sessions, drivers reported that the new power unit rules can still penalise them for pushing too hard on a flying lap. McLaren’s … Read more

Welcome to the Friday edition of the RaceFans round-up. Here’s a concise summary of the day’s highlights, notable commentary and links to relevant motorsport news and resources. Comment of the day What does the reported value of Sky’s new Formula 1 broadcast deal say about the series? I’m surprised how low the successful offer was. … Read more

There are many notable aspects to Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s breakthrough at the start of 2026. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Antonelli has become only the third driver in Formula 1 history to win his first three grands prix consecutively, matching Mika Hakkinen and Damon Hill. He also achieved the rare feat of … Read more

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