Formula 1
Our writers on the best drivers and stories from 2025
As the dust settles on an eventful 2025 campaign, we asked our writers to give us their take on the season, from their best drivers and favourite stories to who needs to improve in 2026.
Vasseur stands by 'difficult' '26 Ferrari approach
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stands by his decision to switch development focus to 2026 relatively early this year.
On the racetrack or in the air, Greg Biffle will be remembered as a hero
Greg Biffle died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, where he'll be remembered not only as a NASCAR star, but as a humanitarian, too.
Williams reveals fan-chosen F1 livery for 2026 pre-season
Williams has revealed the winner of its fan vote to decide the livery its 2026 F1 car will run in during pre-season testing
F1 2026 official entry list revealed by FIA
Formula 1's governing body the FIA has released the official entry list for the upcoming 2026 season
The aero restrictions each F1 team will face in 2026
Here's what Formula 1's aero restrictions table looks like going into a crucial early-2026 development phase
Two manufacturers at centre of 2026 F1 engine loophole controversy
Formula 1 looks to be heading for its first showdown over the new 2026 rules, with a potential engine loophole at the centre of a growing controversy between teams
Alpine's terrible 2025 might have a hidden benefit
Alpine had a terrible 2025 F1 season on track. But there's a chance - not one that can be taken on trust - that it might go down as a success
The F1 'differentiator' tipped to return in 2026
The jeopardy of mechanical failures has felt all but eradicated from F1 in the last couple of years - but is expected to return in early 2026
Gary Anderson's take on F1 2026 engine loophole bombshell
Our F1 tech expert Gary Anderson offers his view on the news a potential engine loophole could swing the balance of power in 2026
Why Sainz feels ‘vindicated’ after his first Williams year
Carlos Sainz embarked on a new adventure in 2025 when he joined Williams and set about playing a key role in their planned return to winning ways. At the end of a rollercoaster season, which featured early headaches, hard-fought breakthroughs, memorable p...
11 times F1 drivers took another driver’s car number
With Max Verstappen announcing his switch to Daniel Ricciardo’s old number 3, and Lando Norris set to take on the champion’s number 1 next season – car numbers are back in focus. Here are 11 times drivers went on to race with another driver's number.
TREMAYNE: Why I’ll always have a soft spot for Sauber
The Sauber name is disappearing from the Formula 1 grid next season when the team will become the Audi works outfit. To mark the occasion we asked F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne for his best memories of the Swiss team’s three decades of Grand P...
Vesti on life as a Mercedes reserve and his plan to reach F1
After a hot lap of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti tells F1.com about what his role entails and how he plans to make his Formula 1 dream happen.
How Bearman went from super-sub to star rookie in 2025
Ollie Bearman was thrust into the F1 spotlight in 2024 when he made a last-minute substitute appearance for Ferrari and later filled in at Haas. Those impressive displays earned him a full-time opportunity for 2025 and, at the end of a whirlwind rookie se...
Formula 1 fans will love unique Christmas activity that's 'amazing for whole family'
One family has urged people to visit one UK Christmas activity, which they claim is the 'most unique' in Britain. The activity is perfect for anyone who is a driving or Formula 1 fan