Alpine have created a “much better” car for the upcoming season and F1’s overhauled regulations, according to Managing Director Steve Nielsen, who has also noted “big gains” with their new Mercedes power unit.

It’s almost time for the final pre-season test of 2026, as teams continue their preparations for next month’s curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening, and how to follow the action…

Aston Martin have admitted they are not where they want to be following the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but there's still plenty of hope for the team's future ambitions.

F1 has announced a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host a Grand Prix in 2028, 2030, and 2032, in addition to the event scheduled in 2026. From this year, the race will also be re-named as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

A new report shows how different drivers will have to pay different amounts

Dozens of people who had been driving for years had no clue this is how they worked

Changes being introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency will remove the incentive for car manufacturers to fit start-stop systems.

BMW opened its Hams Hall engine plant in 2001 and it has made more than 7.6 million motors since then – including V12 engines for Rolls-Royce

Ferrari employees in Italy qualify for an annual bonus of up to €14,900 after net revenue rose by seven percent in 2025, reaching €7.1 billion.

Ferrari is testing a 296 with a massive rear wing, suggesting it's a Challenge Stradale, especially since the prototype was spotted on public roads.