Formula 1 teams and the FIA have made “significant progress” in discussions to make cars smaller and lighter in 2026.
2026 F1 season articles archive
Articles on the 2026 Formula 1 world championship season
Andretti has ‘been to every F1 team’ about a buyout and ‘nobody wants to sell’
2026 F1 season
Posted onThere are no options to join the Formula 1 grid by purchasing an existing team, says aspiring entrant Michael Andretti.
Red Bull not seeking to benefit through push for 2026 rules change – Horner
2026 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied any “self gain” in his recent calls for changes to Formula 1’s 2026 engine rules.
Verstappen: Simulator shows 2026 F1 rules will produce “terrible” cars
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has echoed his Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s warnings over the problems they believe the 2026 Formula 1 rules will create.
Hitech’s high hopes: The billionaire-backed F2 team planning a leap up to F1
2026 F1 season
Posted onJunior single-seater team Hitech GP announced its plans to enter F1 after revealing a new billionaire backer. Is it ready to graduate from F2?
Hitech confirms 2026 F1 entry bid after buy-in from Kazakhstani billionaire
2026 F1 season
Posted onHitech Grand Prix has confirmed it is seeking a place on the Formula 1 grid after gaining backing from one of the richest people in Kazakhstan.
F1 engines will get louder when new rules arrive in 2026 – Domenicali
2026 F1 season
Posted onThe roaring noise of Formula 1 engines, which was quietened when the current engine rules were introduced, will return when new regulations arrive in 2026.
Audi hires Jani as simulator driver for F1 team
2023 F1 season
Posted onNeel Jani has been named by Audi as their simulator driver to help support development of their 2026 power unit.
F1’s growing popularity in America a factor in Honda’s 2026 return
Formula 1
Posted onF1’s increasing popularity in North America contributed to Honda’s decision to return to the world championship, the brand has revealed.
Honda had “harsh feedback” over its split from Red Bull. Were the critics right?
Formula 1
Posted onHonda’s CEO said the company had “harsh feedback” over its decision to split from Red Bull. Does their sudden U-turn show the critics were right all along?
Why did Honda leave F1, then return – and has it lost ground in the meantime?
2023 F1 season
Posted onWhy is Honda returning to Formula 1 a year and a half after it left, and will its brief absence hurt its chances in the 2026 development race?
Honda are open to reuniting with Alonso, 11 years after his ‘GP2 engine’ remark
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda said they are prepared to reunite with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso after announcing a deal to supply the team’s engines from 2026.
Official: Honda to power Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team from 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda has confirmed it will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as power unit manufacturer, supplying engines to current Mercedes customer Aston Martin.
F1 extends Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract to 2026
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onThe Azerbaijan Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2026 season after the series announced a contract extension with the Baku race promoters.
FIA’s ‘very little tyre degradation’ target is still too much for Michelin
2023 F1 season
Posted onMichelin have dismissed F1’s desire for tyres that “destroy themselves”, but the FIA’s invitation to tender suggests a shift in tyre philosophy may be on the way.
Audi begins F1 engine development and aims to run full hybrid unit this year
Formula 1
Posted onAudi have provided an update on the progress of their Formula 1 project at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
Pollock confirms he is planning a return to F1 with new ‘equal-gender’ team
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormer BAR Formula 1 team principal Craig Pollock has confirmed he plans to return to the sport with a new team in 2026.
New deal keeps Austrian Grand Prix on F1 calendar until 2027
2024 F1 season
Posted onThe Austrian Grand Prix’s contract to appear in the Formula 1 world championship has been renewed, keeping the race on the calendar until the 2027 season.
Why Red Bull-Ford? Why not Porsche? And what about Honda? Horner explains all
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s newly-announced deal to co-develop Formula 1 power units with Ford draws a line under months of speculation over its future plans involving three different manufacturers.
How the collaboration behind the “Red Bull-Ford” engine will work
2023 F1 season
Posted onFord’s return to Formula 1 with Red Bull has been met with great fanfare, but what will it actually mean? Ford Performance Motorsport’s global director explained.