F1 Race: The start of the Formula 1 season has been difficult for Verstappen, with a sixth-place finish in Melbourne and a DNF at the China Grand Prix affecting his position in the F1 standings.

SHANGHAI (AP) — He’s been defined by being Lewis Hamilton’s successor and George Russell’s teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history.

For over a year, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team has had a countdown clock in its headquarters at Silverstone, England, clicking down to the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of 2026. Last weekend, in Melbourne, the clock had been relocated to its pit garage.

Max Verstappen doubled down on his Mario Kart claim after the Chinese Grand Prix, and was heavily critical of the new regulations once again. The Dutchman continued voicing his opinion against the current Formula 1 cars after his DNF in Shanghai.

"Give me a break, give me a break, Break me off a piece of that KitKat bar." That's what racing fans at the Silverstone Circuit in Great Britain have to

Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage.

A complete guide to Formula 1’s sweeping new 2026 regulations

In an alternate timeline, Connor Zilisch would be a Ferrari or Red Bull Racing driver in Formula 1. But fate pulled him towards stock car racing and he is one of the brightest youngsters in NASCAR Cup Series now.

Many F1 drivers continued to criticize the new 2026 cars after the Australian GP. But there is a split on what works and what does not