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Cadillac Formula 1 has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s departure as team principal was not a mutual agreement between both parties involved. CEO Dan Towriss revealed that Lowdon was only informed about the decision on the morning the announcement was made public. Cadillac shocked the paddock on Wednesday by announcing that Lowdon had been replaced by

Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about his long-standing work with a sports psychologist, making clear the sessions go far beyond simply helping him through difficult moments. Russell has previously spoken publicly about seeking mental health support, including discussing therapy in an interview with Men’s Health, and has now expanded on what those sessions

Cadillac Formula 1 has confirmed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon who had held the position since December 2024. Budkowski, 49, brings over 25 years of experience within the Formula 1 world championship to his new role at the American outfit. The French-educated Pole began his career as an aerodynamicist, working

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has offered a striking defence of the decision to remove battery charge and usage graphics from television broadcasts. The on-screen battery information was notably absent during recent high-speed races at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, prompting widespread criticism from fans. Many observers believe the removal is a deliberate attempt to conceal how heavily

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has spoken openly about McLaren’s impressive Hungarian Grand Prix performance, acknowledging the scale of the challenge now facing the championship leaders. Lando Norris delivered a dominant victory at the Hungaroring, ending Mercedes’ perfect pole position record in 2026 and securing McLaren’s first grand prix win of the season. The

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has delivered a blunt verdict on Esteban Ocon’s future, suggesting the French driver has no place at the team beyond 2026. Steiner led Haas from 2016 to 2024 before transitioning to MotoGP, where he now serves as CEO of Tech3 KTM following his high-profile departure from Formula 1. The

Formula 1 has already shown creative thinking in relocating the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia amid ongoing regional conflict, but further difficult decisions remain on the horizon. Two more races are now under threat, with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix forming the final part of the season-closing triple-header alongside Las Vegas in

Aston Martin are heading into the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season with renewed optimism, backed by a significant Honda power unit upgrade on the horizon. Honda Racing chief Shintaro Orihara has issued a positive and confident assessment of where both Honda and Aston Martin currently stand heading into the summer break. The

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has responded to mounting driver frustration over the 2026 technical regulations, insisting free expression is welcome but must remain constructive. The new regulations place a significantly greater emphasis on electric power and energy management, dividing opinion across the paddock throughout the first half of the season. F1 claims its fanbase

Mercedes are leading both championships in 2026, yet team principal Toto Wolff remains deeply concerned about a looming FIA grid penalty for Kimi Antonelli. The 19-year-old Italian has established himself as one of the standout performers of the season, taking over from Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows ahead of the 2025 campaign. Antonelli’s journey