Martin Brundle warns ‘stay calm’ on Mercedes W17 after ‘relentless’ Barcelona pace
On the evidence of Barcelona, Mercedes has “aced” the new set of regulations for F1 2026, suggests Martin…
What we learned from Barcelona
F1 2026 is, unofficially, up and running. All teams bar one, Williams, headed for Barcelona to get a…
F1 2026 Barcelona shakedown: Best times and total mileage
F1 2026’s opening pre-season test has concluded after five days of running at Barcelona. The behind closed doors…
Early tech trends of F1 2026
After the shakedown in Barcelona, the first question to ask is whether it really had to be so…
Adrian Newey ‘shock factor’ under scrutiny as Mercedes steps back into the light
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of all in Barcelona, but it is his former team…
Mercedes set new F1 test benchmark, McLaren hit trouble on day four
Mercedes produced a statement by setting a new benchmark lap time on the penultimate day of F1’s pre-season…
Oscar Piastri’s first day in new McLaren truncated by a fuel system issue, reliability, Mercedes power unit, Ferrari, Barcelona, Lando Norris, Mark Temple
Oscar Piastri’s first run in McLaren’s 2026 car has been cut short by a fuel system problem that…
F1 news: Mercedes leads as McLaren joins F1 Barcelona shakedown
Lando Norris takes to the track for McLaren on day 3 of the Barcelona shakedown. Image: McLaren Running…
Ferrari tops fan opinion poll as F1 2026 liveries so far ranked
In a survey of PlanetF1.com readers, Ferrari has come out on top when it comes to the favourite…
F1 is playing a dangerous game by restricting pre-season testing coverage
The news that Barcelona will have its test coverage limited threatens F1, adopting the corporate image of “we…
The diffuser opening on Mercedes’ and Ferrari’s 2026 F1 cars
Caution is always required when analysing Formula 1 launches – especially with the introduction of new regulations. A…
Here’s what the intriguing holes in Mercedes’ and Ferrari’s F1 diffusers are for
Caution is always required when analysing Formula 1 launches – especially with the introduction of new regulations. A…