For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been geared toward 2026 and the start of what was promised to be a new, exciting era for the sport.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has insisted he is "motivated" for the new Formula 1 season despite revealing concerns about the sport's new regulations for the 2026 season.

That said, the four teams expected to be closest to the front were in the top positions, with pre-season favourite George Russell of Mercedes third fastest ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

The second Formula 1 pre-season test begins at the Bahrain International Circuit as the new technical regulatory era opens to public scrutiny for the first time.

One of the big changes for the 2026 season is an 11th team joining the grid with the arrival of the Cadillac Formula 1 team but during the private test in Barcelona in January, only 10 teams made it t...

Reigning champion Lando Norris has countered Max Verstappen's criticism of Formula 1's new regulations, saying there is "nothing to complain about" from a driver's perspective and his 2025 title rival can quit the sport if he does not like the new cars.

Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive the new Formula 1 cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean the series no longer feels like F1.

Teams will be given around eight hours of track time as drivers get to grips with the cars they’ll be racing during the 2026 campaign with changes to technology and rules.