Zhou Guanyu has joined Cadillac as a reserve driver for their 2026 Formula 1 debut, bringing his F1 experience from Alfa Romeo and Ferrari to the new team, which will feature Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as race drivers.
Ferrari shifted their focus early to the 2026 F1 chassis and power unit regulations, abandoning their 2025 car to prepare for a competitive leap in 2026, with their new car's performance to be tested in upcoming shakedown and testing sessions.
The 2026 Formula 1 season promises exciting changes with new regulations, a competitive driver lineup including four champions, a revamped race calendar with a new Madrid Grand Prix, and significant new team entries like Cadillac, Audi, and Ford, along with fresh partnerships and young talent making their debut.
TAG Heuer is reimagining its iconic 1980s Formula 1 watch with modern updates, including a larger size, stainless steel components, and a solar-powered quartz movement, marking a shift from its previous focus on vintage reissues to celebrating its recent achievements.
The article provides a detailed assessment of several Formula 1 teams' performances in 2025, highlighting Mercedes's improvement to second place, Red Bull's strong late-season surge, and Williams's consistent performance with notable drivers, while also discussing the challenges faced by Racing Bulls and Sauber.
The article showcases the 2025 Formula 1 drivers exchanging Secret Santa gifts, highlighting the festive spirit and the variety of presents, from heartfelt to humorous, in this annual holiday tradition.
Since 2017, Formula 1 drivers have participated in a festive Secret Santa tradition, exchanging humorous and thoughtful gifts that often include pranks, personal touches, and meaningful gestures, showcasing their personalities and camaraderie off the track.
Lego has significantly expanded its involvement in Formula 1 through licensed sets, immersive experiences, and sponsorships, boosting brand engagement, reaching new demographics including women, and contributing to record revenue growth in 2025.
Ferrari announced their 2026 Formula 1 car launch will take place on January 23, 2026, just before pre-season testing in Barcelona, with the team emphasizing an aggressive approach to car assembly and development amidst new regulations, aiming to improve after a challenging 2025 season.
The article details 11 instances where Formula 1 drivers have taken over another driver's car number, highlighting the significance and personal stories behind these choices, including Verstappen switching to number 3 in 2026 and other notable number transfers among drivers over the years.
The 2025 Formula 1 season marked a historic year with record-breaking attendance, a close championship race won by Lando Norris, a growing and diversifying global fanbase, and cultural milestones like the success of F1 The Movie and the Las Vegas Grand Prix, setting the stage for a transformative 2026 season with new regulations, teams, and races.
Max Verstappen will race under the number 3 in the 2026 F1 season, switching from his previous number 33, after Lando Norris took the number 1 following his 2025 World Championship win. Verstappen's choice reflects his personal preference for the number 3, which he considers his favorite and a symbol of luck.
The article explains new terminology and technical changes in Formula 1 regulations for the 2026 season, including updates to overtaking, energy recovery, and aerodynamic modes, with terms like Manual Override Mode (MOM) renamed to Overtake, ERS to Boost, and new modes such as Corner Mode and Straight Mode introduced.
Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, narrowly defeating Max Verstappen in a season finale, and is featured in a quiz to test knowledge of his title-winning season.
Honda offered Red Bull a discounted engine deal to keep Yuki Tsunoda on the F1 grid, but Red Bull declined, opting to make Tsunoda a reserve driver while continuing to receive engine discounts for testing purposes.