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.

Max Verstappen crashes out in Q1 at Albert Park after a rear-axle lock sends the RB22 spinning, leaving the champion facing a last-place start.

Having dominated the first three years of the previous regulation cycle, for the first time since 2021, Red Bull enters a season without a title to defend. With a brand new power unit, will the team be able to power its way back to the top?

Kimi Antonelli posted the fastest time in Day 2 of the final pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Lando Norris topping the morning session as more issues plagued Aston Martin.

During F1's pre-season testing in Bahrain, some of the drivers on the 2026 grid gave their first thoughts on the new regulations.

Verstappen will return to the Nürburgring on 21st March for NLS 2

Red Bull and Racing Bulls launched their 2026 liveries ahead of the upcoming Formula One season. The event took place in Detroit, Michigan, the home of Ford which was celebrated last night in front of the 1,500 capacity audience.

Red Bull had a season of stark contrasts, as Max Verstappen soared, Yuki Tsunoda faltered and a two-point deficit cost them the Drivers' title. Here's their end of year report.

We have our champion. Exciting, perhaps not; tense, most certainly. Lando Norris was on top of the world in Abu Dhabi, but who else was all smiles?

After 20 years with the Red Bull family, it has been officially announced that advisor Helmut Marko will leave the company ahead of the 2026 season.

Despite missing out on his fifth World Drivers' Championship, Max Verstappen is proud of his comeback and is happy for Norris winning his first title.

Lando Norris sealed his maiden F1 Drivers' title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen took victory from pole and missed out on the title by just two points. Oscar Piastri finished second in the race ahead of Norris after an early-race overtake on his teammate, who comfortably brought home the championship.

F1's final round of 2025 promises everything from a spectacular title fight to intriguing team tactics in play. Max Verstappen starts on pole, Lando Norris in second only needs a podium to win his maiden title and Oscar Piastri isn't out of contention just yet. Here's everything to look out for in the season finale at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

With 58 laps left in the championship showdown, what does each driver need to secure the title in Abu Dhabi? Here are all the permutations ahead of the three-way fight for the 2025 Drivers' Championship.

Ahead of 2025's final race, and with a championship on the line, Verstappen's secured crucial pole position ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix.

Lando Norris topped the final FP2 of the year ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell, while Oscar Piastri found himself on the back foot in 11th after missing FP1.

Hadjar says he learned he was a Red Bull driver through “just a talk with Helmut,” entering 2026 focused on adaptation, hunger, and a clean-slate era.

Verstappen shrugs off title pressure, saying he’s “already achieved everything,” embracing Abu Dhabi as a bonus battle rather than a burden.

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix was marked by a unique tyre regulation and a curious McLaren strategy call, but who won out and who didn’t?

Exceptionally high demands on Pirelli tyres at the Lusail International Circuit forced Formula One’s tyre supplier to implement a one-off regulation, with drastic consequences for the title battle.