Formula One has announced the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds have been cancelled due to safety risks amid rising escalation of the Middle East conflict. It has also been confirmed that replacement Grands Prix will not be organised, shortening the 2026 calendar to 22 rounds.

Hamilton and Leclerc find "fun" in Shanghai as Ferrari’s race trim challenges Mercedes, with the team securing P2-P3 despite a late-race Safety Car.

Max Verstappen slams a "disaster" China Sprint after power issues and poor balance left his RB22 struggling with high tire degradation and no pace.

In the first sprint race of 2026, Russell raced to victory ahead of the Ferrari pair of Leclerc and Hamilton in action packed 19 laps.

George Russell took a dominant sprint pole for the season's first sprint round in China, followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli on the front row and Lando Norris to complete the top three.

Ollie Bearman voices confidence in Haas’ performance, contributing to what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested midfield battle.

Fernando Alonso has spoken on Aston Martin’s slow development from the back of the field, and reveals when the team will finally reach competitive status.

From Max Verstappen’s teenage breakthrough to Arvid Lindblad’s 2026 debut at last week's Australian Grand Prix, F1’s youngest points scorers show how the sport’s future is arriving earlier than ever.

Last Sunday, Ferrari put up a promising fight against an untouchable Mercedes. Does the Prancing Horse have what it takes to fight for the 2026 championships?

George Russell begins his 2026 title campaign with a dominant win in Australia after facing early pressure from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who rounded out the podium behind Kimi Antonelli in a season opener riddled with reliability gremlins across the field.

From Mercedes unleashing the W17's staggering performance to Max Verstappen's recovery drive after a Q1 crash and fresh faces chasing points on debut, here are five things to look out for at F1's 2026 season opener in Australia.

George Russell took a dominant pole in Melbourne with Kimi Antonelli lining up P2 after a chaotic qualifying session, as Toto Wolff admits he's "surprised by the gap" to the rest of the field.

Oscar Piastri admits Mercedes’ pace surprised the field after qualifying fifth at his home Australian Grand Prix.

The 2026 F1 season is officially underway, and with new regulations come new technical terms to understand. Here's a breakdown of all the key vocabulary you'll hear throughout the season that marks the beginning of a fresh era for F1.

On the dawn of his 20th season in F1, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton teases a successful 2026 season following the worst string of results of his career in 2025. 

Another Formula One season, another comment on McLaren’s notorious ‘Papaya Rules’. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has dismissed talk of a revengeful approach to the season, emphasising cooperation as the team begins its 2026 title defence in the place he calls home: Melbourne, Australia. 

Pre-season testing offered the first glimpse at who leads the pack, who rounds out the mid-field and who lingers behind on the back foot. But which teams go where ahead of the season opener in Australia? 

Ahead of F1's 2026 season opener in Australia, we asked our writers to share their predictions for the year that marks the launch of a fresh era for F1.

Can Racing Bulls continue with their upward momentum with the addition of Arvid Lindblad and their new engine partnership with Ford?

Audi are set to begin their F1 journey with ambitious targets and a wealth of experience in the right places, but will this be enough to be competitive at the pinnacle of motorsport?