The more Formula 1 drivers learn the subtleties of the series’ new power units, the more inventive they become in how they exploit them. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free In Miami, Charles Leclerc tried to use F1’s Overtake Mode defensively in a way reminiscent of past attempts to exploit the Drag Reduction … Read more
Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day The FIA stewards’ explanation for investigating Max Verstappen’s pit exit violation after the race did not satisfy Icarus: What possible angles would they need to wait for the race to finish to get? Certainly there are no on board angles that will show … Read more
Liam Lawson clearly disagreed with his team’s instruction to let Max Verstappen pass him on the second lap of the Miami Grand Prix, yet he complied immediately when ordered to yield to his former team-mate at Racing Bulls’ sister team. The incident began after Verstappen spun on the first lap and fell behind Lawson. Although … Read more
Formula 1 has not gone far enough with the changes introduced for the 2026 regulations, according to Lando Norris. The FIA made several adjustments ahead of last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix to address driver concerns, but Norris said those tweaks still fall short. “It’s a small step in the right direction, but it’s not to … Read more
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 needs a clearer stance on whether so-called ‘B teams’ such as Racing Bulls are allowed, says @Tifoso1989: The FIA needs to stop sitting on the fence: either ban multi-team ownership altogether, or fully embrace it and create a clear framework. I … Read more
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