F1 team news

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.