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Passing Max Verstappen: Why the F1 champ impressed Christopher Haase

Christopher Haase went through the battle of his lifetime at NLS2 as the Audi veteran went wheel-to-wheel with the four-time Formula 1 world champion Christopher Haase is officially the first driver to ever legitimately put an overtake on Max Verstappen at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in the same class.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Aston Martin approach Wheatley as Newey rejects Horner option

For all the excitement that surrounded Aston Martin in the build-up to 2026, their start to these regulations has been nothing short of a disaster. The

Toto Wolff News / AutoRacing1.com / March 24

Formula 1 News: Toto Wolff blamed for ruining Formula 1 (Update)

(GMM) Formula E founder Alejandro Agag has pointed the finger at Toto Wolff and Mercedes for shaping Formula 1’s controversial 2026 regulations – and gaining an early advantage as a … Read More

Lance Stroll News / AutoRacing1.com / March 24

Formula 1 News: Stroll blasts Aston Martin car as Honda hopes muted for Suzuka

(GMM) Lance Stroll (pictured) has been captured venting his frustration at Aston Martin’s troubled 2026 car as the team prepares for Honda’s home race in Japan.

Formula One News / ESPN / March 24

Haas reveal Godzilla livery for Japan Grand Prix

Haas has unveiled the Godzilla livery it will race with at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / March 24

Has Newey Aston Martin team boss project failed? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Fernando Alonso to Sit Out Japanese GP FP1

Aston Martin has confirmed that reserve driver Jak Crawford will take part in Free Practice 1 at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, replacing Fernando Alonso for the opening session at Suzuka.

Formula One News / Motorsport / March 23

Max Verstappen Mercedes talks "going to happen", according to Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer believes talks between Max Verstappen and Mercedes are inevitable if Red Bull’s struggles continue and Mercedes remains Formula 1’s benchmark team Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer is confident that conversations between Max Verstappen and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff will happen.

Lewis Hamilton News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Kimi Antonelli makes surprising comments about Lewis Hamilton after Chinese Grand Prix win

Kimi Antonelli became the second-youngest driver to win a F1 race after winning the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend. He finished ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who rounded out the podium.

Formula One News / Motorsport / March 23

F1 fans amused as Toto Wolff's son backs Fernando Alonso over Mercedes drivers

Formula 1 fans praised Toto Wolff’s son Jack for naming Fernando Alonso as his favourite driver, with many admiring both his choice and Wolff’s relaxed reaction Formula 1 fans have applauded Toto Wolff's son, Jack, for choosing two-time champion Fernando Alonso as his favourite driver over any past or present Mercedes driver.

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / March 23

How Toto Wolff became the billionaire Mercedes F1 team boss

Reviled by one half of the F1 paddock and admired by the other, the Mercedes boss had an unconventional rise through the ranks of motorsport – here's how he got there Torger Christian “Toto” Wolff – born to a Polish mother and a Romanian father – caught the motorsport bug when he was a teenager.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / March 23

Fernando Alonso to skip F1 Japanese GP FP1

Jak Crawford will drive Alonso’s Aston Martin in the opening session of the Japanese GP Fernando Alonso will sit out Free Practice 1 at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, ceding his Aston Martin AMR26 to third driver Jak Crawford.

Formula One News / Motorsport / March 23

George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict

David Coulthard believes the growing Mercedes rivalry between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli could quickly turn ruthless as both chase the 2026 Formula

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Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / March 23

Kimi Antonelli sparks Max Verstappen team-up hopes as he watches Nürburgring race

F1 fans were excited by Kimi Antonelli’s support for Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring, with many dreaming of the pair teaming up in endurance racing one day Formula 1 fans were left hoping Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen could team up in the future as the Italian driver watched the four-time champion in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).

Max Verstappen News / F1 on SI / March 21

Max Verstappen Nurburgring Return Ruined After Shock Announcement

Over the past year, Max Verstappen has used his race-free weekends to venture outside of Formula One and compete in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, or NLS for short.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / March 20

Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley exits due to 'personal reasons'

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is leaving the organization just under one year after his arrival. Per Audi on Friday, Wheatley is departing due to "personal reasons" and the move comes with "immediate effect." He joined Audi last April.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / March 20

Aston Martin 'Set the Record Straight' on Adrian Newey Role Amid Speculation

Stories emerged yesterday that Adrian Newey was to depart from his role at Aston Martin as a team principal and move back to the engineering side of the project.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / March 19

F1 Fantasy Chips 2026: When to use every boost and why

Two races are in the books, and two have already been cancelled. 20 Races remain on the 2026 F1 calendar, and for F1 Fantasy players in 2026, the stakes are even higher.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Charles Leclerc comes to defence of 2026 regulations

Charles Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton have produced some of the most exciting wheel-to-wheel battles in 2026 so far. In both Australia and China, the Ferrari had a series of extended battles at the very front.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / March 15

Kimi Antonelli, 19, wins Chinese Grand Prix for first F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, won his first Formula 1 race Sunday, driving to victory in the Chinese Grand Prix. Antonelli finished ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell by 5.515 seconds, while Lewis Hamilton placed third for his first podium with Ferrari.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Outlook India / March 15

Kimi Antonelli Factfile: A Lowdown On Mercedes' Record-Breaking Chinese Grand Prix Winner

Kimi Antonelli is son of Marco, a former racing driver who runs his own motorsport team Kimi joined Mercedes' Junior Programme in 2019, made F1 debut in 2025 Youngster replaced Lewis Hamilton, who went to Ferrari He's not just Lewis Hamilton’s successor or George Russell’s teammate anymore.

Esteban Ocon News / Athlon Sports / March 15

F1 Announces Punishment for Esteban Ocon at Chinese GP

Esteban Ocon received a 10-second penalty during the Chinese Grand Prix after stewards ruled him responsible for a collision with Franco Colapinto at Shanghai International Circuit. The incident occurred on Lap 33 of the race, when Ocon attempted an aggressive move at Turn 2 shortly after Colapinto exited the pits.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / March 15

What Happened to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Chinese GP?

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both unable to start the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix after the team identified separate technical issues on their cars shortly before the race began.

George Russell News / NAI Sports / March 14

Mercedes’ Russell beats Ferrari duo to win Chinese Grand Prix

George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, continuing his dominant start to the new Formula One season.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / March 13

The Definitive Guide to the Formula 1 Sprint Format: Everything You Need to Know

If you are new to Formula 1, a sprint weekend can be confusing at first. A normal race weekend already has practice, qualifying, and the Grand Prix (the race), so adding a sprint can make the schedule feel much busier.

Formula One News / HITC / March 13

Sam Bird casts doubt over Franco Colapinto’s Alpine future after being ‘slaughtered’ by Pierre Gasly

Franco Colapinto’s place at Alpine is under the spotlight following a rough Sprint Qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix. Mercedes once again dominated the headlines in the first Sprint Qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season, locking out both front-row positions.