F1 2026

Aston Martin encountered a significant setback in developing its 2026 Formula 1 car, the AMR26, due to a four-month delay in starting wind tunnel testing. Adrian Newey, the team's managing technical partner, revealed that the program began in mid-April 2025, later than rivals who commenced in January. This compression affected preparations for the recent Barcelona shakedown.

3 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Williams has revealed the livery for its FW48 car ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, featuring a dark blue and black base with light blue and white accents to highlight new sponsors Barclays and Komatsu. The launch comes amid delays that caused the team to miss last week's Barcelona shakedown test. Team principal James Vowles expressed optimism about the season despite the setbacks.

Arvid Lindblad expressed satisfaction after his debut in Racing Bulls' 2026 challenger during the Barcelona Shakedown. The 18-year-old British rookie completed extensive mileage on Wednesday, adapting to the new regulations despite a rain delay. He highlighted the positive experience and the team's reliable performance.

30 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The Cadillac Formula 1 team is set to reveal its debut livery through a Super Bowl commercial on February 8, 2026, marking a distinctly American approach to entering the sport. The announcement includes a Times Square installation in New York City, where a frosted glass box will display a car silhouette before clearing post-game. This strategy aims to introduce the team to a broad U.S. audience while highlighting its underdog story.

Former Formula 1 drivers Karun Chandhok and Ivan Capelli have expressed concerns over Ferrari's delay in naming Lewis Hamilton's new race engineer ahead of the 2026 season. The seven-time champion is currently working with an interim engineer during Barcelona testing, following a challenging debut year with the team. This situation has raised questions about team preparation and driver integration.

28 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Ferrari and Red Bull were the only teams to hit the track on the second day of the 2026 Barcelona Shakedown, completing extensive laps despite rainy conditions. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shared duties in Ferrari's SF-26, while Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar ran for Red Bull in the RB22. Both teams gathered valuable data on their new cars amid the wet weather.