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MARCH 5, 2026
MotoGP doubts Qatar race as F1 weighs calendar changes
The escalating Middle East conflict is now threatening multiple global motorsport championships, with MotoGP's chief admitting the Qatar race is unlikely to go ahead - a signal that could also affect Formula 1.
Bottas bucks driver criticism of new F1 rules
Bottas bucks driver criticism of new F1 rules.
Gasly surprised top four still ahead despite rule reset
Pierre Gasly says he is surprised the traditional top teams still appear to dominate Formula 1 despite the sweeping 2026 rule reset.
Berger tips Mercedes, McLaren as 2026 favourites
Gerhard Berger believes Mercedes and McLaren could start the new Formula 1 era ahead of the pack as the sweeping 2026 rules reset the competitive order.
Schumacher says Germany no longer ready for F1 return
Ralf Schumacher says Germany has fallen far behind as a motorsport nation and may not be ready even if Formula 1 suddenly needs replacement races.
Verstappen shrugs off title talk as priorities shift
Max Verstappen says life beyond Formula 1 now matters more to him than adding more world championships.
MARCH 4, 2026
War threatens Gulf races as calendar could shrink to 22
Formula 1's 24-race calendar could shrink to 22 grands prix this season if the escalating Middle East conflict continues, according to reports.
Piero Ferrari not predicting title despite favourite talk
Ferrari heir Piero Ferrari has refused to predict a championship breakthrough for the famous Italian team despite growing talk that the Maranello outfit could finally return to the top in 2026.
Retired Marko says Verstappen doesn't need advice anymore
Newly-retired Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says four-time world champion Max Verstappen has grown into such a leader that he no longer needs guidance.
MARCH 3, 2026
Melbourne reassured as F1 scrambles amid widening war
Australian GP chief Travis Auld has moved to calm fears about the season opener as the escalating Iran conflict continues to disrupt global aviation.
Aston formation lap only rumours swirl amid battery fears
Aston Martin could take the extraordinary step of completing only the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix before retiring both cars, amid deepening concerns about its new Honda power unit.
Berger uneasy as F1 enters Formula E on steroids era
Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger admits the 2026 rules feel less like evolution - and more like a farewell to classic motorsport.
MARCH 2, 2026
Middle East conflict hits F1 travel as season looms
Formula 1 is scrambling to protect the start of its 2026 season after fresh military escalation in the Middle East disrupted air travel just days before the Australian GP.
Honda explains Aston crisis as battery flaw exposed
Honda has broken its silence over Aston Martin's troubled start to 2026, admitting serious vibration issues with its new power unit after calls from critics - including Ralf Schumacher - for the Japanese manufacturer to "take responsibility and avoid further speculation".
Verstappen, Hamilton, Alonso snub Netflix interviews
Three of Formula 1's biggest names - Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso - declined to sit down for dedicated interviews in the new season of Netflix's Drive to Survive, reports reveal.
Alpine takes folding wing gamble under new aero rules
Alpine is pursuing a noticeably different solution to Formula 1's new active rear wing regulations - a bold move following the team's disastrous 2025 campaign.
Schumacher crashes out of IndyCar debut
Mick Schumacher's new IndyCar adventure got off to a difficult start, with the German crashing out on the opening lap of the season opener in St Petersburg.
Pourchaire eyes FP1 outing in new Mercedes F1 role
Newly appointed Mercedes development driver Theo Pourchaire says he would "really like" to take part in a Formula 1 free practice session as part of his new role with the Brackley based team.
Safe tip for 2026 champion is Russell says Hadjar
The FIA has officially confirmed that new engine compression ratio controls will be introduced earlier than planned, fast-tracked to June 1 amid the ongoing Mercedes engine controversy.
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Aston crisis deepens, Stroll pressured on and off track
Aston Martin's difficult start to 2026 has been compounded by serious turmoil in its road car division, intensifying scrutiny on team owner Lawrence Stroll.
Verstappen admits Red Bull not ready to win yet
Max Verstappen has conceded that Red Bull is unlikely to fight for victories at the start of the 2026 season, despite a surprisingly smooth debut for its all-new Red Bull-Ford power unit.
Isola to leave Pirelli and head Italian motorsport
Mario Isola is stepping down as head of Pirelli's motorsport division, with the Italian set to take up a new leadership role at ACI Sport from July 1.
Rovanpera to re-think F1 adventure next year
Kalle Rovanpera's switch from rallying to circuit racing has begun with a reality check, after another difficult outing - this time at the Super Formula test at Suzuka.
Compression rule change could be brought forward to June
Formula 1's controversial compression ratio clarification may be fast-tracked from August to June, according to fresh reports in Germany.