Explained: F1’s 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
Mercedes’ Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
Wolff hits out at ‘bulls—‘ Mercedes speculation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at “utter bulls—” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team’s engine controversy.
Barcelona circuit to remain on F1 calendar
Formula 1 has confirmed an extension of its race contract with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
After kicking off under a cloud of secrecy with a private test in Barcelona, F1 2026 had official lift-off with official preseason running in Bahrain. Here are the fastest laps.
McLaren proposes F1 rule changes for safety
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week’s preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1’s new regulations that need to be changed before the first race in Australia, citing safety concerns for two of them.
F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1’s running order for 2026.
F1 testing: Charles Leclerc fastest, Mercedes cause stoppage, Aston Martin struggle – final day as it happened
The final day of Formula 1 preseason has been and gone and ESPN brought you all the action live.
Alonso: Aston Martin fastest? It’s a matter of time
Fernando Alonso remains convinced that Adrian Newey’s technical leadership will ensure Aston Martin ends up with the best car on the grid.
