The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1’s 11th team in 2026 will expand the grid to 22 cars, prompting the FIA to adjust the qualifying format. Six drivers will now be eliminated in both Q1 and Q2 instead of five, while Q3 remains a 10-car shootout for pole position.
FIA Adjusts F1 Qualifying Rules as Cadillac Expands Grid to 22 Cars in 2026 Read More »
The FIA has candidly acknowledged a significant oversight in Formula One’s 2022-2025 ground effect regulations. Single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis admitted the governing body underestimated ride height’s critical importance, creating the porpoising crisis that defined the era.
Audi enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique advantage: decades of expertise from Le Mans, Formula E and the Dakar Rally that directly support the new hybrid era.
How Audi’s Le Mans, Formula E and Dakar Expertise Strengthens Its F1 Ambitions Read More »
The FIA has given early approval to Mercedes and Red Bull’s combustion‑chamber concepts for the 2026 power units, creating tension among manufacturers and raising questions about regulatory grey areas.
FIA Clears Mercedes and Red Bull Engine Concepts Ahead of 2026 F1 Rules Read More »
In a landmark deal for motorsport, the FIA, F1 Group, and all 11 teams—including newcomers Cadillac—have ratified the Concorde Agreement, ensuring stability and growth through 2030.
Concorde Agreements Signed Through 2030: A New Era for F1 Stability Read More »
Less than 48 hours after the 2025 finale, Formula 1 is back on track in Abu Dhabi for a unique post-season test focused on Pirelli’s all-new 2026 tyres. Here is a complete guide to the format, objectives, driver line-ups and what teams and fans can really learn from this first collective step into F1’s next era.
Abu Dhabi 2025 F1 Test: How the First 2026 Tyre Trial Will Shape the Future of Formula 1 Read More »
Renault has made the controversial decision to shut down its Viry-Châtillon engine program, turning Alpine into a Mercedes customer team for 2026. While the move cuts costs, Managing Director Oliver Oakes warns that buying a German engine is not an automatic ticket to the podium.
Alpine’s 2026 Reset: Why the Mercedes Engine Deal Isn’t a Magic Fix Read More »
From Monaco’s 2025 experiment to a potential calendar-wide rule, Formula 1 is re-thinking mandatory strategy—and the paddock is split right down the middle.
F1 Opens 2026 Debate: Should Grands Prix Force Two Mandatory Pit Stops? Read More »
