George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in the sole Chinese Grand Prix FP1 session at Shanghai, topping the timesheets ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris in a chaotic but revealing practice hour.
As Isack Hadjar faces the ultimate test at Red Bull, the young Frenchman receives crucial advice from former drivers Sergio Perez and Alex Albon on navigating the pressure of being Max Verstappen's teammate during a major regulation reset.
Cadillac has revealed a special black and silver livery for pre-season testing in Barcelona, but fans will have to wait until the Super Bowl to see the real racing colors for 2026.
Alpine has confirmed it will part ways with Jack Doohan ahead of the 2026 season, ending a brief and difficult stint for the Australian driver who managed just seven pointless races before being replaced by Franco Colapinto.
Aston Martin’s appointment of Jack Crawford as its first-ever “third driver” hints at more than just a title change. With Honda joining as power unit partner in 2026, the move could foreshadow a strategic shift in the team’s driver structure — and possibly open the door for Yuki Tsunoda.
George Russell’s new Mercedes contract flips the F1 power dynamic. With a performance-based clause that lets him automatically extend into 2027, Russell has effectively taken control of his own future — even if Max Verstappen joins Mercedes.
Hailing from São Paulo, Bortoleto made a strong impression in 2023 by dominating his debut season and winning the FIA...










