2026 F1 season

A new overview details the contract expiry dates for every Formula 1 driver heading into the 2026 season, showing which seats are up for renewal and when teams could make changes. With the new engine regulations arriving in 2026, fans are watching closely to see which drivers are secure and which face uncertainty.

Formula 1 has published a look at the qualifying and race head-to-head records between teammates and rivals across the 2026 season so far. The piece tallies who has come out on top in qualifying sessions and grands prix, offering an early snapshot of form as the 2026 campaign, run under the sport's new engine regulations, develops.

Motorsport.com is asking whether the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan really represented Max Verstappen's strongest opportunity to secure a win in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The question frames Baku as a track whose characteristics may have suited the Dutch driver and his Red Bull machinery better than most venues on the calendar. Fans and pundits are debating whether the street circuit layout gives him an edge over rivals.

Fernando Alonso has re-signed with Aston Martin, keeping the two-time Formula 1 champion with the team through the 2027 season. The deal secures the Spaniard's future beyond 2026, when new engine regulations arrive and Aston Martin partners with Honda. Alonso, one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, continues racing in his mid-40s.

Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during the F1 2026 summer break, with motorsport media reporting on how the incident happened and what it means for the young driver. Details about the circumstances of the injury and any impact on his racing duties remain limited, but fans and paddock observers are closely following updates on his condition ahead of the season's resumption.

Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin that keeps the two-time Formula 1 world champion at the team through the 2027 season. The deal, reported by Motorsport.com, secures the Spaniard's future as the squad prepares for major regulation changes in 2026. Alonso has been a key figure for Aston Martin since joining in 2023, and the extension signals continued confidence in his form despite his age.

Reports say Esteban Ocon's future at Haas and in Formula 1 beyond 2026 is in doubt, with Ferrari junior Rafael Camara emerging as a possible contender for a race seat. The Frenchman, who joined Haas from Alpine, could face pressure as teams weigh promising young drivers for the 2027 season, though no official decisions have been announced by either Haas or Ferrari.