Max Verstappen has secured his fifth successive driver-of-the-year accolade in Formula 1’s exclusive peer voting system, despite falling agonisingly short of a fifth consecutive drivers’ title in 2025.
Read more: Max Verstappen wins F1 rivals accolade as Lewis Hamilton suffers seismic fall
Ferrari implement drastic changes with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc feedback
Aside from the sweeping new aerodynamic and power unit regulations, the 2026 technical revolution also affects elements that we might have thought would not require major changes.
Ferrari has offered an early insight into how F1’s rules reset is reshaping even the most familiar elements of an F1 car, with a radical redesign of its steering wheel.
Read more: Ferrari implement drastic changes with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc feedback
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FBI seize bizarre MotoGP collection from ‘most wanted’ Olympian fugitive
The FBI’s Los Angeles division, through Mexican authorities, has seized an unprecedented collection of motorcycles, including a remarkable selection of MotoGP machines from the likes of Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez.
Read more: FBI seize bizarre MotoGP collection from ‘most wanted’ Olympian fugitive
McLaren handed clear verdict over Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri management
McLaren has received a clear verdict from Formula 1 fans on how it should manage Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the 2026 season.
Read more: McLaren handed clear verdict over Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri management
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George Russell reveals ‘envious’ growth over Lando Norris title win
George Russell has highlighted his delight in seeing Lando Norris win the F1 title in Abu Dhabi, insisting a younger version of himself would have been envious of his compatriot’s success.
Read more: George Russell reveals ‘envious’ growth over Lando Norris title win
FIA raise protest fees by huge amount after contentious Red Bull drama
The FIA has confirmed a major increase in the financial threshold for protests, appeals and reviews in F1, raising the key deposit from €2,000 to €20,000 as part of the 2026 F1 Regulations.
Read more: FIA raise protest fees by huge amount after contentious Red Bull drama