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F1 V8 engines return 2030-2031 - FIA confirmed at Miami GP. Ben Sulayem explains the vote mechanics and why minimal electrification is coming back.

F1 2026 brought 50/50 hybrid engines, but drivers call them 'Formula E on steroids.' Viewership fell 43% in France while CEO Domenicali says F1 has no problem.

Miami GP 2026 — Antonelli wins third in a row, beats Norris on undercut. Now leads Russell by 20 points. Canada next is Montreal's first-ever Sprint weekend.

Albon's Miami sprint track limits breach in 2026 wasn't flagged until SQ2 had begun. Lawson lost the session, the FIA reform doesn't fix this gap.

McLaren Miami upgrades 2026 — Stella promises 'completely new MCL40' with full aero rebuild. 89 points behind Mercedes, papaya targets Florida fightback.

Kimi Antonelli, 19, is F1's youngest-ever championship leader heading into Miami. Nine points clear of Russell — new FIA rules in play, race May 3 on Apple TV.

F1 2025 attendance records: 6.7 million fans across 24 races, 19 events sold out. What the headline number misses — and what really happened at Silverstone.

Three races into 2026, George Russell finally has a Mercedes that can win — and a teammate who refuses to let him do it alone. He took the opener in Australia by almost a second, watched Antonelli grab two of his own, and woke up to Verstappen-to-Mercedes rumors filling the paddock. The season everyone called his coronation just got a lot more complicated.

Six years away. A five-year contract. F1 is officially heading back to Istanbul Park in 2027 — and this time it's not a pandemic stopgap. Here's how Turkey landed the deal, why Hermann Tilke's masterpiece could clash with the new 2027 regulations, and what the calendar shake-up means for fans waiting on Korea, Thailand, and Argentina.

The FIA just rewrote the rulebook before Miami — and the changes hit qualifying, the race, and the start procedure all at once. Super clipping is out. Dual-zone MGU-K is in. Honda's in trouble, McLaren rolls in as the championship leader, and Verstappen still wants more. Here's what to watch before lights out at Hard Rock Stadium.

After 13 years off the F1 grid, South Korea is pushing one of the most ambitious calendar comebacks in recent memory. Incheon has green-lit plans for a 4.96-kilometer street circuit through Songdo — 15 corners, speeds up to 337 km/h, and Hermann Tilke's fingerprints on the layout. Here's why Korean GP 2028 could finally stick where Yeongam didn't, and what still has to happen before lights out near Seoul.

Teams rely on precise tyre compound choices, exact pit stop timing, and tactical moves like the undercut or overcut to gain track position and outsmart rivals. Understanding these mechanics helps motorsport enthusiasts see exactly how a Grand Prix is won or lost on the pit wall, often turning a midfield car into a podium contender.

How do Formula 1 teams execute a flawless pit stop in under two seconds? It takes a highly synchronized crew of over twenty mechanics, advanced pneumatic tools, and thousands of practice hours to change four tires in the blink of an eye. This tiny window of intense action dictates track position and shapes race weekend strategy for the biggest Formula 1 teams.

What are the new 2026 F1 Sprint weekend rules? The updated format introduces flexible parc fermé rules, letting teams tweak car setups between Saturday’s short race and Sunday's Grand Prix qualifying. This means more aggressive driving, deeper strategy, and higher stakes for the six chosen race weekends.

How is the highly anticipated 2026 Aston Martin and Honda Formula 1 partnership actually performing on track? Right now, the team is fighting severe engine issues instead of fighting for wins. While the new Adrian Newey-influenced chassis looks promising, early power unit vibrations and reliability problems have turned their front-running dreams into a battle just to finish races.

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix confirmed that Mercedes is the team to beat at the start of Formula 1’s new era. Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed the first win of his F1 career, while Ferrari took a clear step forward in Shanghai. McLaren and Red Bull, meanwhile, leave China with more questions than answers.

The 2026 Australian Grand Prix made it clear that Mercedes has adapted to Formula 1’s new era better than anyone else, opening the season with a dominant one-two finish ahead of Ferrari. Melbourne also provided the first real clues about the 2026 pecking order, the form of the top teams and how the new regulations are already changing the nature of racing.

F1 testing is a high-stakes poker game where lap times are often illusions. To find the truth, you must look past the timing screen at fuel loads and race simulations.

Bahrain F1 testing proves that reliability, long-run consistency, and data correlation are the true indicators of performance, not a single fastest lap on low fuel.

Cadillac’s arrival as the 11th team in 2026 marks a major shift for F1. With 22 cars and a factory-backed entry, the American team is set to redefine the grid.

Audi’s 2026 entry is a game-changer for Formula 1. By building its own hybrid power unit and taking over Sauber, the German brand aims to fight for titles by 2030.

Formula 1’s 2026 rules bring the biggest technical shake-up the sport has ever seen. They change how drivers overtake and plan races by replacing the old Drag Reduction System (DRS) with a new “Active Aero” approach. Instead of a simple “open or closed” rear wing like DRS, Active Aero lets drivers keep adjusting both front and rear wings to balance grip and straight-line speed.

As the 2026 Formula 1 season begins, the sport is stepping into its biggest change so far. The main question is how the new power units keep F1 fast and exciting while making a serious move toward lower emissions.

The 2026 Formula 1 rules are a full restart for the sport. They bring in a radical mix of smaller, lighter “nimble cars,” a 50/50 split between electric power and engine power, and movable wings known as active aerodynamics.

The build-up to the 2026 Formula 1 season starts with a rush of car launches from January 15, 2026, followed by an intense testing program. This year’s pre-season includes a private five-day test window at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from January 26-30, and then two official three-day public tests at the Bahrain International Circuit (February 11-13 and February 18-20).

The bright trail of sparks behind a Formula 1 car is one of the most famous sights in racing, especially under the lights at night events. But what actually causes it?

Formula 1, the high-speed global motorsport series that mixes advanced technology with driver skill and bravery, is owned on the commercial side by Liberty Media Corporation. This American media company bought the commercial rights to F1 in 2017, marking a big change in how the sport is run as a business.

If you love high speed, bold overtakes, and the sound of F1 engines, knowing where to watch every session is key. Whether you've followed Formula 1 for years or only recently got hooked, you have many ways to watch, from regular TV to newer online streaming services.

Audi, the famous German car manufacturer, will join the Formula 1 World Championship in the 2026 season. This is a big step for both Audi and F1, bringing fresh competition and new technology to the grid.

The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship will begin with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8, 2026. This much-anticipated season marks a new era for the sport, bringing major technical rule changes, new sustainable fuels, and a busy 24-race schedule.

Formula 1, often called the peak of car racing, officially began with the first FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. But to really see where it started, you need to look back at European Grand Prix racing in the 1920s and 1930s. The sport we know today, with shared rules and fans all over the world, grew directly out of those exciting pre-war races.

Formula 1, or F1, is the highest level of global motorsport. It blends advanced engineering, athlete-level fitness, and high drama, traveling from country to country and drawing huge audiences.

The F1 Sprint is a shorter, high-speed version of a Formula 1 race. It is a 100-kilometer run, about 30 minutes long, where drivers push hard from start to finish. There are no mandatory pit stops like in the main Grand Prix. This format adds more meaningful racing to the weekend and gives extra points to drivers and teams.

F1 Academy is a new single-seater racing category built to support the next generation of female talent in motorsport. Created by the Formula One Group, its main goal is to make motorsport more diverse, inclusive, and open to everyone, giving young women a clear route to climb the ladder to Formula 1.

People often ask, "What happened to Renault F1?" The short answer: the team did not vanish. It changed its name and identity to Alpine F1 Team starting with the 2021 season. This move came from a company shake-up, a push to grow the Alpine road-car brand, and a new look at how to run the Formula 1 program with a clearer focus and tighter costs.

Formula 1 cars now use 1.6-liter, four-stroke, turbocharged 90-degree V6 DOHC engines. Since 2014, these have been called power units because they combine a petrol engine with electric energy recovery. These units are built for speed and efficiency on the toughest racetracks on the planet.

For the current Formula 1 season and through 2025, McLaren runs power units from Mercedes-Benz.

In Formula 1, where every second and every move can win or lose a race, knowing the different lap types matters. One of the most important, but often overlooked, is the out lap.

In Formula 1, an "interval" is the time gap between two cars on track. It shows how far one car is ahead of or behind the next car. This number gives teams, drivers, and fans quick, live info. It helps with pit stop calls, DRS use, and race tactics that can decide who wins.

In Formula 1, where every millisecond matters and small choices can decide the outcome of a race, learning the main technical terms helps fans and newcomers follow the action.