F1 team news

Williams boss James Vowles detailed why the team's 2026 F1 season has been disastrous, admitting 'everything was on fire'. He outlined fixes and the importance of the new Baku car. The Race published the interview.

Alex Albon discussed burnout from F1's demands after his Dutch GP retirement, while Williams confirmed Luke Browning will replace him in Monza FP1, adding fresh context to the team's driver plans.

McLaren's Andrea Stella discussed Oscar Piastri's 2025 season and 2026 dynamics, while PlanetF1 urged Piastri to experiment with the MCL40. Piastri won the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, his first victory.

Cadillac removed Graeme Lowdon as team principal during F1's summer break, replacing him with Marcin Budkowski. Team chairman Towriss said the exit was not mutual, with immediate effect announced before Zandvoort.

Red Bull unveiled special helmets for the Dutch Grand Prix, with Isack Hadjar's design referencing his broken first F1 podium trophy from last year's Zandvoort race. The team marks Zandvoort's final F1 appearance.

Mercedes leads the 2026 Formula 1 championships at the summer break, with Kimi Antonelli topping the drivers' standings. The team admits increasing pressure and expects a more intense second half as rivals close in.

Two days after the Hungarian Grand Prix, former champions Damon Hill and Emerson Fittipaldi praised Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari revival, backing him for a championship push in the second half of the season.

Mercedes considers grid penalties for Kimi Antonelli at Monza due to engine part limits. The team also argues his previous penalty was based on an unrepresentative lap time.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said the team is fighting with both hands tied as it struggles to find funding to reach the $215m budget cap for 2026.

Sepang circuit will not earn ticket revenue from hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Bahrain deciding ticket prices for the race.

Lando Norris announced his own junior single-seater team, LN4 Fusion, and the LN4 Legacy driver programme, aiming to support underfunded talent through the FIA ladder. The team will compete from 2027, with former Prema staff involved.

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher tribute at their home race at Monza has become a talking point, with David Coulthard questioning if it could distract the team, while others see it as inspiration.

Haas denies abandoning its troubled 2026 VF-26, bringing updates to Monza. Team boss Ayao Komatsu and Oliver Bearman remain hopeful of recovering after being overtaken by rivals.

Ferrari announced a special livery for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, honouring Michael Schumacher. The tribute marks anniversaries of his Ferrari career, with coverage noting both 20 years since his final win and 30 years since his arrival.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff addressed recent comments about the team's development budget and stated Max Verstappen would have the same freedom at Mercedes as at Red Bull, clarifying his earlier remarks.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri's recent pace deficit to Lando Norris is technical, not psychological. The comments follow analysis of Piastri's performance, with Mark Webber's managerial influence also discussed.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson bought a minority stake in Aston Martin F1 and joined its board as vice chairman, announced Thursday. The move adds a high-profile American investor to the team's shareholder roster.

Cadillac's F1 team is not for sale, owners TWG Global said, while drivers Bottas and Perez reacted to the departure of team principal Graeme Lowdon, with Bottas saying something needed to change.

Isack Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer shutdown. Red Bull confirmed Liam Lawson as his replacement. Hadjar hopes to return for the Italian GP.

Red Bull Racing shared social posts teasing new livery for Zandvoort, while Formula1.com published a half-term report on their 2026 season, currently fourth in Constructors' Championship.

Formula1.com published a half-term report on McLaren's 2026 campaign, while social posts shared focus on the upcoming second half. The team's season so far was assessed, with no new race result.

Johnny Herbert suggests Adrian Newey's influence at Aston Martin may be fading, despite Lawrence Stroll's heavy investment in the team and the design icon's arrival.

Oliver Bearman expressed frustration over Haas's difficult 2026 Formula 1 season, saying the team has been fighting with one hand behind its back. His comments follow recent races where performance has been limited.

Otmar Szafnauer reveals the origin of Force India's pink livery, saying BWT first approached Mercedes before being turned away, leading to the iconic partnership.

Formula 1's second-quarter 2026 revenue fell 38% year-on-year, with operating income down 61%, due to a disrupted calendar and lost races, according to latest earnings reports.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the German Grand Prix will "definitely" return to the calendar, amid discussions about the race's future. The comments came in response to Flavio Briatore's proposal for more sprint races.

Cadillac F1's first half of the 2026 season was reviewed, with team chairman Dan Towriss discussing challenges and progress. The team remains hopeful of scoring points despite early problems, while reports link Ugo Ugochukwu as a potential driver alternative to Herta.

Honda and Aston Martin endured a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, with Adrian Newey detailing how the relationship strengthened after a disastrous beginning. Honda also recalled January realities that shattered early engine hopes.

Former Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer said the root cause of the team's current F1 struggles was planted five years ago, in recent podcast and interview comments.

Audi's racing director Allan McNish expressed surprise at the team's strong start to the 2026 F1 season, citing five Q3 appearances. The team has also frozen engine development until 2027.