Video: Episode 12: The Making of World Champions

Host Anthony Davidson sits down in Brackley with Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord and Technical Director James Allison to celebrate wrapping up the 2026 World Championships. Together, they look back on the rollercoaster São Paulo Grand Prix, salute the 2,000 team members across Brackley and Brixworth who made our return to the top possible, and break down the technical secrets behind Kimi…

Mercedes could only gamble on Kimi Antonelli because of George Russell, Toto Wolff told staff

Mercedes would not have been able to take the risk of promoting Kimi Antonelli without already having George Russell, according to a message Toto Wolff sent to the entire team. Antonelli joined Mercedes in 2025 after seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari. In only his second season in the series, the Italian driver became the youngest world champion in the history of F1 ...…

F1 boss 'at wit's end' over chronic reliability issues which have wrecked season

Aston Martin and Honda have struggled for reliability during a tough 2026 season.

Valtteri Bottas shares what he's heard from Cadillac regarding F1 future

Valtteri Bottas currently holds one of the two F1 seats yet to be formally confirmed for the 2027 season.

Kimi Antonelli divulges secret tactic to unlock radical new F1 cars

Kimi Antonelli adapted better than anyone to dominate the season and win his first drivers' championship.

Lewis Hamilton fires 'how it's going to be' vow after Ferrari F1 furore

Lewis Hamilton has fired a strong message that things will continue to change at Ferrari.

Toto Wolff offered his resignation during Mercedes’ struggles, but his boss refused

In motorsport, extended periods of failure usually result in swift executive turnover. But when Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff attempted to hold himself accountable for the team's struggles in recent years, his boss flatly refused to let him walk away. Speaking at the 2026 Golden Steering Wheel awards in Berlin, Wolff provided a glimpse into the internal corporate dynamics at ... Keep reading

Red Bull F1 car takes on MotoGP bike, rally car and snowmobile in extreme ice race

Red Bull pitted a Formula 1 car, MotoGP bike, rally car, Pro 4 truck and a snowmobile against each other in the first Ultimate Winter race. Former MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa won, riding a KTM MotoGP bike on the custom frozen lake course. The event, held in Eagle River, Wisconsin, brought five motorsport disciplines together on the same grid. Each machine ran on custom studded tyres, and Red ...…

"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027

Williams F1 team boss James Vowles says it was "horribly painful" for the squad to forego 2026 aero upgrades and save the resources for 2027 instead. Williams has been forced into playing the long game for some time now, but was hoping its progress behind the scenes in 2025 would carry over into the new regulations. Instead, Williams faced a huge wake-up call as the huge workload required to ...…

F1 drivers voice dissent after major test despite George Russell optimism

A tricky situation for all the drivers - but some strong dissent has been voiced.

Lando Norris 'master' trait singled out after stunning tour de force

McLaren has highlighted a major trait that Lando Norris possesses - and which was on full display in Sao Paulo.

Electrifying Max Verstappen eerily foreshadows stunning F1 streak

A decade ago, Max Verstappen showed all the signs of things to come, with a masterful performance at Interlagos that he has already replicated three times and counting.

The Kimi Antonelli you don't know: Inside the Mercedes garage with F1's new world champion

Mercedes mechanics have learned to watch their backs. Not because of the dangers of a pitstop, but because of Kimi Antonelli. Formula 1's newly crowned world champion has a rather unusual habit. He approaches members of his crew, greets them and, when they least expect it, gives their nipples a pinch - so nobody appears to be safe! It is just one of the many practical jokes through which the ...…

Adrian Newey makes important claim about Aston Martin and 'disappointed' Honda

Honda has a winning history in F1, from its stints with McLaren and Red Bull. However, its early partnership with Aston Martin has fallen well short of expectations.

F1 driver contracts: How long is each driver tied down for?

The details in a Formula 1 driver contract is highly-guarded information, but often the length of the deal is released to the wider world. Here is how long each F1 driver contract is believed to be and therefore what moves could be possible and when in the future. McLaren Lando Norris – 2030 The reigning F1 world champion recently announced a new four-year contract with McLaren which ... Keep…

Dan Ticktum explains how Fortescue beat Lola to his Formula E signature

Dan Ticktum has a new home for the start of Formula E's Gen4 era, but just how did it come about?

Toto Wolff discloses 'long-term vision' for Mercedes' F1 success

Toto Wolff has explained why Mercedes rejects the "fire-and-hire" practices often seen in elite sports, and how that sets the F1 team up for "long-term" success.

McLaren face risky dilemma over impending change to F1 rules

McLaren returned to winning ways at the São Paulo Grand Prix as the team turns its attention to its 2027 F1 car. However, as RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti explains, it faces a difficult challenge.

Charles Leclerc avoids thorny Lewis Hamilton question after eye-catching claim

Charles Leclerc has avoided answering a key question following comments made by Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen reveals key Red Bull factor in facing major Las Vegas issue

Although Max Verstappen is a two-time winner in Las Vegas, the cars are very different this year.

Lewis Hamilton lambasts F1 peers for 'talking smack' and lacking empathy

Lewis Hamilton has rebuked former F1 drivers, and some of the elder statesmen still racing in the championship, for having "no empathy" and being overly critical of the next generation.

The Secret Teams Behind F1 Drivers

F1 drivers might appear to be treated like royalty, but there is a practical reason for the small army working around them. Managers, personal assistants, trainers, accountants, lawyers and communications...

Guenther Steiner suggests Max Verstappen could be better suited to lead Ferrari

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned whether Lewis Hamilton is the driver to turn Ferrari's fortunes around, suggesting Max Verstappen might be better suited to the role. Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a successful 12-year stint with Mercedes, during which time he won six of his seven world titles. After a tricky first season with Ferrari, the ... Keep…

Liam Lawson avoids would-be brutal axe as Lewis Hamilton gets fiery - RacingNews365 Review

Check out all the biggest stories of the day with the latest edition of the RacingNews365 Review!

Daniel Ricciardo explains 'shoey' origin: 'I felt like a tie was choking everyone'

Daniel Ricciardo made this particularly awful practice iconic. One of the many reasons he is missed in F1.

Alan Jones remembered for 'indelible mark' in touching Williams family tribute

Claire Williams spoke exclusively to RacingNews365 regarding the passing of her former team's first champion.

Liam Lawson closing in on century in tight race to beat all-time F1 record

Liam Lawson can now turn his full attention to attacking for the all-time team record.

Lewis Hamilton says ‘Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling’ after Rafah visit

F1 driver urges Israel to let aid into Gaza Trip involved tour of facilities with aid workers Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday that Israel must allow aid ⁠trucks into Gaza, a day after he visited the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. Hamilton, a seven-time ⁠world champion, arrived ⁠in ​El Arish on Tuesday, where he was briefed on how aid is prepared and coordinated before it ⁠is…

Guenther Steiner warns Oscar Piastri's McLaren future could be at risk after 2027

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has warned that Oscar Piastri could find his McLaren future under threat if he has another season like 2026. Piastri, who fought for the world title in 2025, has endured a much tougher campaign this time around and is out of the fight for second in the championship with three rounds to go. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner was ...…

Isack Hadjar expresses sadness at all-too-soon F1 season ending

Isack Hadjar has started to produce stronger results for Red Bull since his return from injury layoff.

Toto Wolff reflects on Mercedes’ non-title years: ‘We weren’t complete losers’

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the squad wasn’t “complete losers” in its four years without a Formula 1 world title. The Silver Arrows claimed their ninth constructors’ championship on Sunday at the Brazilian Grand Prix, one week after Kimi Antonelli became F1’s youngest world drivers’ champion. Mercedes came out on top as F1 switched to new chassis and power unit ... Keep reading

FIA set hearing date with F1-comeback hero's result at risk

Audi appealed the result of the Italian Grand Prix after Yuki Tsunoda went unpunished following a starting infringement, and the FIA has now announced the date for that process.

Laurent Mekies: Brazil was Isack Hadjar’s “best race” for Red Bull

The 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix was a monumental weekend for Red Bull Racing. While Max Verstappen stole the headlines with a logic-defying charge from 21st to finish second, his team-mate Isack Hadjar quietly delivered what team principal Laurent Mekies believes is his most impressive drive yet. Securing a double podium for the Milton Keynes squad, Hadjar finished third at Interlagos after ...…

F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski reveals key lesson from Max Verstappen

Alisha Palmowski says the biggest lesson of her F1 Academy title year came from simply watching four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen at work. The Briton, who races for Campos Racing as part of Red Bull's junior programme, clinched the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin, with one round still to run in the all-female racing series. Palmowski made her F1 Academy debut as the wildcard entry ...…

Why Max Verstappen was 'high-profile victim' of Red Bull 'phenomenon' in Brazil

Our technical expert, Paolo Filisetti, deep dives into the issues that prevented Max Verstappen from winning Sunday's São Paulo GP - from 21st on the grid.

Red Bull map out clear F1 2028 route for 'exceptional talent'

The indication is clear - that Nikola Tsolov will be on the F1 grid with Racing Bulls in 2028.

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF APPEAL - Hearing November 25, 2026

Sport news The following hearing of the International Court of Appeal will take place in Paris: Hearing Case ICA-2026-14: Appeal lodged by Audi Revolut F1 Team against Decision No. 69 of the Stewards of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, dated 6 September 2026, counting towards the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. On 6 September 2026, at the end of the formation lap during the race restart…

How much do Formula 1 drivers get paid In 2026? | F1 Explainer

How much do Formula 1 drivers really earn in 2026-2027? 💰 New contracts have shaken up the pay table again. From rookie wages to the eye-watering top five, we break down every driver's salary on the 2026 grid. And believe us, the top five might surprise you.

Tsolov named Red Bull, Racing Bulls reserve driver after missing out on 2027 F1 race seat

Nikola Tsolov has been named as reserve driver for both Red Bull and Racing Bulls for the 2027 Formula 1 season having missed out on a full-time drive. The 19-year-old Bulgarian had been linked to a step up from F2 to replace Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls in 2027, but after weeks of speculation the Faenza-based squad put rumours to rest by confirming the New Zealander would continue alongside ...…

Red Bull confirm third driver for 2027 after Liam Lawson-Arvid Lindblad decision

It is no surprise that Nikola Tsolov has been handed the waiting-in-the-wings role for next year.