The murky calculus required to get the best out of the 2026 Formula 1 cars gradually revealed itself during the second pre-season test in Bahrain. The competitive order remains unclear, but there were

Matt James profiles the teams and drivers ahead of the big kick off in Melbourne

It was hardly a surprise that expectations were kept in check ahead of Formula 1’s 2026 testing season. The memories of the last time that F1 introduced a new powertrain formula, back in 2014, continu

Matt James drills down into the detail to pick out the winners and losers from the early miles

The five-time grand prix winner says it is literally an open season among the big four F1 teams.

James Roberts picks out the plot lines ahead of the fresh grand prix season