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F1 Academy has unveiled a brand refresh ahead of the 2026 season.
As the all-female racing series heads into its fourth season, it has undergone a brand overhaul, moving away from the cyan blue fading into purple and pink. Now, it stands out with a bold purple base colour and white, cyan blue and hot pink accents. In addition, it features a pixelated font and an 'accelerator' icon.
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Andrea Stella has reaffirmed that McLaren will continue to provide “equal opportunities” to both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in 2026, with the Team Principal stating that the squad will “keep racing the McLaren way”.

Mercedes are the latest F1 team to reveal their 2026 livery design ahead of the new season.

Mercedes have unveiled the first images of their 2026 challenger, featuring a new livery in their iconic colours.

Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.
At such a pivotal moment as this one, with the rider market in full swing, information tends to ...Keep reading

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain when Formula 1 teams will launch their cars for the 2026 season.

Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with technology conglomerate Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.
Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.
The Microsoft logo will be displayed on the airbox and the front wing ...Keep reading

Mercedes has lifted the covers off the W17, its Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.
The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.
The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silver design, with turquoise accents as a nod to everlasting sponsor Petronas.
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Autosport handed out our inaugural Autosport Champion accolade at the 38th Autosport Awards at London’s Roundhouse on 21 January. And it was appropriate that reigning world champion Lando Norris should win it – but not just for his Formula 1 success.
Quite aside from becoming the second Young Driver winner to take the F1 title – after 1998/2009 victor Jenson Button – and the fifth to ...Keep reading

McLaren have revealed that they are planning to run from either the second or third day – rather than starting on day one – of the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown, while the squad have also predicted that their new car will not change drastically between that first run and the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The Audi Formula 1 team unveiled its 2026 livery during an event in Berlin on 20 January.
The striking new livery features a predominantly metallic grey design, reminiscent of the German marque's iconic Nardo Grey, with red and black accents. 
Fans have shared their verdicts on social media, with many pointing to the lack of sponsors consuming real estate on the design. "There’s beauty in ...Keep reading

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an "unprecedented" amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an "unprecedented" amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the world champions have faced an "unprecedented" amount of work as he looks ahead to the new season.