Silverstone

Red Bull Formula 1’s 2026 campaign starts with the team sliding farther from its 2025 high, a sharp reversal under the new management of Laurent Mekies. Leadership overhaul reshapes daily workflows Christian Horner’s departure after 20 years left gaps in the organisational culture that only a systemic change can close. Mekies, an engineering veteran, is re‑engineering processes in the […]

On 9 July 2025, Christian Horner was removed as chief of Red Bull Racing, paving the way for Laurent Mekies, formerly of Racing Bull, to take the helm. Evolution of Leadership Mekies arrived with a mandate to assess rather than overhaul the organisation, recognising that the crew that powered the 2022 title wins largely remained intact. He emphasised retaining the top talent […]

A wet race presents the toughest unknown for the 2026 Formula 1 chassis, the Mercedes team‑mate George Russell cautioned after his second‑place finish at Britain. Russell, who suffered a puncture yet clawed back through a late safety‑car, said nothing can prepare a driver for unexpected wet conditions. According to him, tyre behaviour this year may differ […]

Red Bull tops the internal‑combustion‑engine ranking of 2026, yet the team struggles wherever the grid demands tight energy pacing. Max Verstappen called out the deficit during an interview after a hard‑hit Silverstone weekend. “Even a third place would have felt unearned,” he said, pointing to the car’s sluggish power‑unit balance and the circuit’s high‑speed demands. Red […]

Ferrari’s overhaul of Charles Leclerc’s steering‑wheel software for the 2026 season delivers a fresh data layout and new energy‑management cues that diverge sharply from the 2025 configuration. From 2025 to 2026: A Clear Cut‑out of Data Leclerc’s previous steering screen featured a dense array of speed, RPM, and lap counters that demanded a high‑level concentration. […]

George Russell, Mercedes F1 driver, won the opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint, yet a season of bitter lessons followed. Early Momentum and Unlucky Starts After taking the Australian Champion’s title and cruising to victory in Shanghai, Russell suffered a hiccup during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, slipping to second behind teammate […]

Charles Leclerc’s triumph at the British Grand Prix has marked Ferrari’s return to the front of the 2026 Formula One grid, yet Mercedes remains firmly ahead in the championship. Mercedes Dominance and Ferrari’s Upsurge The Silver Arrows claimed the first six races after adapting to the new 2026 regulations, a streak that ended when Ferrari introduced a […]

Fernando Alonso slammed the 2026 Formula 1 regulations as a “button‑only overtaking” system after the sprint race at the British Grand Prix. Yo‑Yo Racing Demands Button‑Press Precision Alonso said drivers no longer need to out‑brake or take risks; the “power‑unit advantage” alone decides who pulls ahead. He added, “You just press one button and you overtake if […]

The 2026 Formula 1 power units have turned a factory‑team advantage into a software‑driven contest, forcing customer outfits like McLaren to chase performance through data analysis rather than engine design. Regulation and Equality of Hardware The FIA’s 2026 rules mandate that customer teams receive the same engine specification as the works outfit, preserving hardware parity […]

FIA Seeks Clarification on Ferrari and Red Bull Rotating Rear Wings After Verstappen Accidents The governing body has formally requested detailed information from Ferrari and Red Bull regarding their rotating rear‑wing systems following Max Verstappen’s high‑speed incidents at Spielberg and Silverstone. Both teams debuted the so‑called “Macarena wing” earlier in the season: Ferrari unveiled a […]