F1 team news

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon conceded their 2026 targets are now unattainable after a difficult first half, speaking on the team's podcast before the summer break.

Guenther Steiner warned James Vowles faces growing pressure at Williams after a difficult 2026 season, saying the team has gone backwards. The comments add fresh scrutiny on Vowles' future.

Red Bull Racing appoints Mercedes' lead talent scout Gwen Lagrue as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme, effective 2027.

McLaren responds to team radio anger from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the Hungarian Grand Prix, defending its strategy calls.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admits the team made too many mistakes and had very poor execution during the Hungarian Grand Prix, costing a podium chance.

Red Bull admitted a performance step back at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Liam Lawson replacing injured Isack Hadjar. The team faces tough work to regroup after a difficult weekend at Zandvoort.

Racing Bulls team boss outlined "my one thing" for Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad as their intra-team battle intensifies. Lindblad also discussed his relationship with Lawson during his debut F1 season.

Recent analysis pieces examine Alpine's slump into the midfield and McLaren's strategic errors that cannot be fixed until 2027, reflecting on their respective F1 seasons.

Franco Colapinto shared an anecdote about Flavio Briatore's exacting expectations, highlighting Alpine's midfield fight in 2025. The story focuses on the reaction to Alpine's improved performance and Briatore's demanding leadership style.

Red Bull acknowledges the F1 budget cap will limit its development pace for the remainder of the 2026 season, shifting focus to 2027 earlier than planned.