Compared to last year, the 2026 Formula 1 cars should be shorter, narrower and lighter. However, reducing the weight proves to be a huge challenge. Williams has confirmed that it has not yet reached the new minimum weight. Mercedes is reportedly having the same problems. The cars of the upcoming F1 season will therefore be … Read more
The organizing committee for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo announced the sabotage of the showers in 70 rooms in the Olympic village. The shower drain pipes were pierced with a mechanical tool between December 2025 and January 2026, after the work was completed. The sabotage was carried out in three brand new … Read more
After a long wait, it’s finally here: Williams’ brand new livery for the 2026 season! This year, the British racing team has once again opted for the now well-known dark blue shade, which stands out, especially on the nose and around the cockpit. Furthermore, Williams opts for a fresh look, by adding a lighter shade … Read more
Several F1 teams fear that Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have found a way to bring the compression ratio closer to 18:1 while driving, while still staying within the rules in the static test. The 2026 engine rules require a compression ratio of 16:1, compared to 18:1 last year. This ratio is always measured at … Read more
The latest Formula 1 and Max Verstappen news can be found on RacingNews365.nl, the F1 site of the Netherlands with the latest news from home and abroad every day. Max Verstappen is on the hunt for new successes in his Red Bull. View the Formula 1 calendar for an overview of all races, with extensive … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz announced this Monday, February 2 that he wanted to get a tattoo of a kangaroo to celebrate his triumph at the Australian Open. The latter makes him enter the history books as the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. The Spaniard beat Serbian great Novak Djokovic in four sets in … Read more
Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar has explained what went wrong in his crash during the closed Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona. The Frenchman was involved in the only major accident of the test week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the second day. He shot off the track in wet conditions in the last … Read more
Max Verstappen has had a productive test week in Barcelona. The Dutchman was in action all day today and was very satisfied with his test. He was a bit sick. The first test of the season was completed behind closed doors this week at the Barcelona circuit in Spain. It was an important week for … Read more
Formula 1 used to be mainly a European affair, with teams only occasionally going overseas from the old continent.Now it’s the exact opposite. This year’s season, wich starts on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix, will have 24 races – but only nine of them will be held in Europe. Or ten, if we … Read more
Hamilton describes the 2026 F1 technical rule change as a monumental challenge Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has issued a warning about impending changes to Formula 1’s technical regulations that will come into effect in 2026. He described this transformation as “monumental” and “the biggest technical regulation change in his career”. Hamilton believes the move … Read more