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Our writers reflect on the first three rounds of 2026
With a few weeks to go until the next round on the calendar, we asked our writers to give us their take on how the 2026 season has unfolded so far – and who has the most work to do when the campaign resumes…
Gasly consistency sparking Alpine betting boost
Three races down and Gasly has picked up points in every one this season.
What F1 teams and drivers will be doing in April
Why are there no races in April? How is the break in the calendar different to the enforced summer and winter ‘shutdowns’? What will the teams be working on during this period? F1.com answers all of these questions and more in a special explainer…
Stella on where McLaren need to improve after Japan
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has set out the factors that he believes helped the squad to “stay in the race” in Japan, with the Italian admitting that there is one particular area where the team “have to improve”.
10 of the most striking one-off liveries in recent F1 history
Haas and Racing Bulls caught the eye at Suzuka last weekend with a couple of creative one-off liveries – the former introducing the iconic Godzilla monster to the F1 world and the latter taking inspiration from Japanese shodo calligraphy.
Vowles hopes 'painful' Japanese GP will be 'line in the sand'
Carlos Sainz admitted he was “satisfied” with his 15th place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, with his Williams not capable of finishing any higher on a day where only two cars retired. With Alex Albon coming home in 20th, it meant no points for Williams as their early season struggles continue – something James Vowles called “painful.”
How Russell can reclaim betting market dominance
He was a clear favourite to win the F1 Drivers’ Championship in the summer.
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6 key factors that have seen Alpine jump up the order
With Alpine climbing from the bottom of the pack in 2025 to battling with Red Bull during the opening rounds of 2026, F1.com takes a closer look at the factors behind their upward trajectory.
Why some F1 teams are still set to hit the track in April
A handful of F1 teams are still due to be in action across April, with tyre supplier Pirelli continuing their development testing programme.
Leclerc on ‘main weakness’ Ferrari need to improve
Charles Leclerc believes that the key area Ferrari need to focus on improving going forwards is the power unit, with the Monegasque suggesting that it remains the team’s “main weakness” after the opening three races of the season.
Hulkenberg rues ‘frustrating’ starts that cost Audi points
Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto missed out on the opportunity to score points in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Stroll to make GT racing debut in April at Paul Ricard
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will take on the opening round of the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season later this month, making the most of a gap in the F1 calendar.