Ferrari was fined €10,000 by FIA stewards after breaching tyre return sporting regulations during Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. According to official steward reports, the team failed to return a set of tyres to supplier Pirelli within the required timeframe following the first practice session (FP1) at Spa-Francorchamps. FIA Stewards Penalize Ferrari for … Read more
Red Bull’s power unit department has been officially ranked as the top engine manufacturer at the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season. According to an FIA ruling under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, the team’s combustion engine outperformed all rivals. While the achievement marks a milestone for the Milton Keynes-based manufacturer … Read more
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified that his recent comments regarding Ferrari’s rapid F1 development pace were intended as an observation rather than an accusation of financial misconduct. The clarification follows a sharp rebuke from Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur, who suggested Wolff’s remarks implied the Scuderia had violated the FIA’s cost cap regulations. Why … Read more
Ferrari will deploy its first power unit upgrade of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix, utilizing an Additional Development Upgrade Opportunity (ADUO) token to refine its internal combustion engine. Alongside this technical shift, the team confirmed that academy driver Dino Beganovic will replace Charles Leclerc during the opening practice session to satisfy mandatory rookie … Read more
Lewis Hamilton intends to influence Ferrari’s technical development to overcome a power deficit against Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following his victory in Barcelona, Hamilton told RacingNews365 he plans to work with engineers to optimize the SF-26 chassis to compensate for lower engine output compared to Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes. How will Lewis Hamilton … Read more
Fernando Alonso will start the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix from the pit lane after Aston Martin elected to replace multiple power unit components on his AMR26. The decision follows a qualifying session where the two-time world champion finished P22, marking his first time being outqualified by teammate Lance Stroll in 42 rounds, according to team reports. … Read more
Kimi Antonelli has extended his Formula 1 drivers’ championship lead to 66 points following a dominant victory at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian secured the win after a masterclass performance, successfully navigating two race restarts and crediting a mid-weekend Mercedes rear-wing upgrade for his increased pace. According to race reports, the result … Read more
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that the team will receive Additional Upgrade and Development Opportunities (ADUO) from the FIA. Following a second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix behind Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes, Hamilton revealed Ferrari is currently trailing both Red Bull and Mercedes in engine power. How does the ADUO system work for F1 … Read more
The Anatomy of Dominance: Why Ferrari’s Low-Speed Tech Could Topple Mercedes In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, dominance is often fleeting. While Mercedes has enjoyed a near-perfect start to the 2026 season—securing five wins in five races—the narrative is shifting as the circus arrives at the tight, unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo. View this … Read more
The Psychology of Speed: Why Even Elite F1 Drivers Lose Their Edge In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, we often obsess over telemetry, wind tunnel data, and mechanical setups. Yet, the recent performance gap between Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton serves as a stark reminder that the most complex component on the … Read more