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Mario Isola to leave Head of Motorsport role at Pirelli
Pirelli have announced that Mario Isola will leave his role as Head of Motorsport at Pirelli, with Dario Marrafuschi confirmed as the Italian’s replacement.
The key qualities a driver needs in a race engineer
We asked F1 TV analyst and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe what exactly makes that relationship work, and the key traits a driver looks for in their ideal race engineer.
Who are the reserve drivers for each F1 team in 2026?
Teams need to be prepared to adapt to every scenario, including the possibility that one of their main drivers could fall ill or sustain an injury that rules them out of a race weekend. With every result proving crucial, their roster of reserve drivers must be ready to step in at the last second, so who has each team trusted that responsibility to?
Predict the Australian GP Winner for a chance to win
The lights are about to go out in Melbourne and this year; fans have more than just championship points to play for. We’re giving you the chance to win the brand-new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45 mm x Formula 1 Edition simply by predicting who will win the 2026 Australian Grand Prix winner.
F1 betting talking points ahead of 2026 season
Our betting experts answer the key F1 talking points ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, including which drivers and teams they're backing this season.
Albon admits Williams are ‘not where we want to be’
Alex Albon conceded that Williams are on the back foot ahead of the season opener in Australia.
F1 welcomes Damson Idris as Global Brand Ambassador
Following the launch of F1’s ‘All To Drive For’ campaign, featuring acclaimed actor Damson Idris, the Hollywood star is officially joining the F1 family as a Global Brand Ambassador.
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The Audi prospect making waves in single-seater racing
Freddie Slater, the first driver signed to Audi's junior programme, chats about his rapid rise to F3, his goal to make it into F1 and his friendship with current World Champion Lando Norris.
What do the new lights on F1 cars mean?
Everyone’s been talking about the raft of technical innovations and changes for 2026, but one of the easiest for fans to spot is the new rear and side lights on each car. You’ll see them flashing at every circuit, but what exactly does each colour and sequence mean, and why have they been redesigned?
Alpine performance is ‘tricky to tell’ – Colapinto
Franco Colapinto has admitted that despite early signs of promise, it’s “tricky to tell” how competitive Alpine will be compared to their midfield rivals as they target a significant improvement from last season.
The state of play at every F1 team ahead of the new season
With pre-season testing now complete, F1.com assesses where each team stands ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Ferrari and Mercedes ‘the teams to beat’ – Stella
Andrea Stella feels that the second pre-season test in Bahrain confirmed Ferrari and Mercedes as the “teams to beat”, though the McLaren Team Principal believes that the papaya squad are “not far” away.