Formula One

Gianpiero Lambiase’s looming exit from Red Bull, the latest in a long list of high-profile departures from the team, continues to expose instability, internal fractures and an uncertain future ahead of the sweeping 2026 changes — for both the team and their number one driver, Max Verstappen.

McLaren has announced that Gianpiero Lambiase will become the F1 team's Chief Racing Officer following his Red Bull departure set for 2028, a role that will see him reporting to Team Principal, Andrea Stella.

Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028, deepening Red Bull’s talent exodus and signalling a major shift in F1’s competitive balance.

Formula One frames drivers as heroes, but performance is set by engineering. The car defines the limits; the driver works to push them.

The marketability models proven by F1’s 2025 leaders explain which drivers will dominate the sport’s commercial landscape in 2026.

Alex Albon, one of the three 2019 rookies, has had an up and down career in F1. Finally set to achieve 150 race starts in 2026, how has Albon gotten to this milestone?

The FIA have confirmed potential adjustments to the 2026 F1 regulations following Oliver Bearman's high-speed crash in Suzuka.

A history-making race win with a change in championship lead - here’s how all the drivers performed at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. 

A mid-race safety car undoubtedly altered the outcome of the Japanese Grand Prix, but whose luck was in - and whose was out?

Teen prodigy Antonelli leads F1’s youth surge, joining Hamilton, McLaren, Räikkönen, and Kubica as the youngest championship leaders ever today.

A dominant lion questions retirement, a Mercedes is left off the podium and a former championship contender finds his way back to the podium after missing the first two races of the season. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five key takeaways from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

The four-time world champion Max Verstappen is reportedly considering retirement at the end of the season.

Written by Kavi Khandelwal The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was a race of strategic mirrors and high-speed deception for Charles Leclerc. While the Ferrari driver secured a hard-fought third place, the result was forged through a battle with George Russell that extended far beyond the cockpit. In an era where the 2026 power units have made every joule of energy a tactical weapon, Leclerc’s podium was the result of out-thinking the Mercedes pit wall. Credit: Formula One The race t

Gasly fends off Verstappen in tense Suzuka battle, showcasing Alpine’s pace and precision under 2026 energy rules to secure P7 finish in Japan

Bearman survives 50G Suzuka crash as 2026 energy rules create massive speed delta, raising urgent safety concerns over F1 power regulations.

Kimi Antonelli took a dominant win at the Japanese Grand Prix after benefitting from a Safety Car, becoming the youngest championship leader with his second consecutive victory. Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc complete the podium with George Russell settling for fourth.

The Mercedes pair will go head-to-head for the win once more, while Oscar Piastri is chasing McLaren’s first podium of the season against the threat of both Ferrari drivers. Here’s everything to look out for in the 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

Mercedes lock out the front row at Suzuka as Antonelli takes pole, while Russell battles setup issues that leave him chasing answers ahead of the race.

Leclerc extracts maximum pace at Suzuka, but Ferrari’s Q3 system struggles cost straight-line speed, leaving him chasing faster rivals on race day.

Norris overcomes limited laps and reliability issues to secure a strong grid slot at Suzuka, but heads into the race lacking data and confidence.