Formula One News — April 2026

Jack Doohan will race in the European Le Mans Series in 2026 after his planned Super Formula program failed to materialise.

Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes.

Max Verstappen's growing frustration with Formula 1 has triggered fresh speculation he could take a sabbatical in 2027 - potentially stepping away while still under contract with Red Bull.

Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to block major changes to Formula 1's controversial 2026 rules - despite growing criticism from drivers and even threats of a Max Verstappen exit.

Kimi Antonelli's stunning rise to the top of Formula 1 has continued with back-to-back pole positions in Shanghai and Suzuka - but not everyone is ready to credit the young Italian alone.

Saudi Arabia's Formula 1 ambitions are pressing ahead at full speed - even as war in the region has already forced the cancellation of the 2026 Jeddah race.

Max Verstappen may have unintentionally masked the true weakness of Honda's F1 project - a factor now haunting Aston Martin in its troubled 2026 campaign.

Toto Wolff says Christian Horner's current predicament is partly of his own making, as speculation continues to swirl about the former Red Bull boss' next move.

Fears are growing that Max Verstappen really could walk away from Formula 1 if the controversial 2026 regulations are not changed.

Aston Martin finally saw a car reach the chequered flag in 2026 - but there were no celebrations at Honda's home race in Suzuka.