Formula One News — May 2026

MAY 1, 2026

Practice 1 Results

Miami GP - Practice 1 Results

Miami GP under review amid storm threat says FIA

Formula 1 officials are holding meetings in Miami as a worsening weather forecast raises the risk of disruption to Sunday's race.

F1 admits deadline looming for Qatar, Abu Dhabi races

Stefano Domenicali has admitted Formula 1 faces a key decision deadline over its remaining Middle East races later this season.

Verstappen still weighing F1 future despite rule tweaks

Max Verstappen says Formula 1's rule tweaks will not change his thinking about the future.

F3 cars now 1,000 times more fun than F1 says Lance

Lance Stroll has delivered the strongest attack yet on Formula 1's 2026 regulations, declaring they are "completely wrong".

Alonso hints at 2027 stay as Aston struggles continue

Fernando Alonso has hinted he could extend his Formula 1 career into 2027, despite Aston Martin's difficult start to the new era.

Leclerc plays down Ferrari gains as ADUO decision looms

Charles Leclerc has played down expectations that Ferrari's major Miami upgrade will immediately close the gap to Mercedes.

FIA warns start cheats as new system debuts in Miami

The FIA will closely monitor teams for potential exploitation of a new start safety system debuting in Miami, as part of wider rule tweaks for the troubled 2026 regulations.

Ocon laments unlucky start, Bearman-Colapinto clash lingers

Esteban Ocon admits his 2026 season has started poorly - but insists misfortune rather than performance is to blame.

Pirelli to activate 2028 option, eyes longer F1 future

Pirelli has reportedly exercised its option to extend its Formula 1 contract through 2028, with ambitions to remain the sport's sole supplier beyond that.