A major technical row is brewing behind the scenes as Ferrari and Mercedes debate the fine print of the F1 2027 engine regulations regarding compression ratios and performance limits.
Max Verstappen has confirmed he intends to honor his Red Bull contract through 2028, even as longtime advisor Helmut Marko steps down after 20 years with the team.
Red Bull has admitted that comments made during and after the Qatar Grand Prix about Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli were wrong and says it regrets the wave of online abuse that followed. Replay footage confirmed that Antonelli briefly lost control before Lando Norris passed him for fourth, rather than moving aside on purpose.
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar sprint with ease, reducing his deficit to Lando Norris while Yuki Tsunoda supported Max Verstappen on lap one, took a penalty, and still secured fifth.
A technical fault on the FIA side caused Mercedes to be investigated for failing to submit mandatory setup documents. The team was cleared once officials confirmed the email had been sent on time.
George Russell lost a strong pole position opportunity in Las Vegas after a sudden steering issue disrupted his final Q3 laps. He starts fourth but believes the race still offers a chance to recover.
BMW has become the first automaker to achieve approval under the groundbreaking UN Regulation No. 171 for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). This milestone eliminates fragmented European legal barriers and sets the stage for rapid global deployment of advanced "hands-off" driving technology over the next few years.
After an unprecedented delay, the FIA’s 2024 Formula 1 cost cap review confirms all teams are compliant, with only Aston Martin cited for a minor procedural breach and no penalties imposed.
