Zandvoort returned to Formula 1 largely because of Max Verstappen. As the Dutch Grand Prix bows out and Verstappen commits to Red Bull through 2030, we examine the legacy he has already built—and what may come next.

More than three decades after Imola, Ayrton Senna remains woven into Brazil’s identity. His death transformed Formula 1 safety, but his extraordinary legacy also created an almost impossible benchmark for the Brazilian drivers who followed.

Super Formula leader Kakunoshin Ohta has the speed, Honda links and experience to become one of the most compelling prospects for the 2027 IndyCar grid.

Silverstone and Spa have shaped Formula 1 since its inaugural season in 1950. As historic circuits face rotation and removal from the calendar, what does the sport risk losing in its pursuit of global expansion?

Racing Bulls have spent years living in the shadow of Red Bull, but the 2026 season is starting to suggest something different. With Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, stable leadership and a stronger team identity, the outfit looks ready to define itself on its own terms.

Lando Norris’ first Madame Tussauds London figure marks more than a sporting honour. It reflects the McLaren World Champion’s rise from Formula 1 talent to one of the sport’s most recognisable cultural figures.

Alex Albon has become one of Williams’ most important constants during years of rebuilding, change and uncertainty. As the team looks toward its next chapter, his consistency remains valuable, but the bigger question is whether it will be enough.

Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Spain was more than a long-awaited win. It was a reminder of who Hamilton and Ferrari are when belief, timing and execution finally align.

Charles Leclerc’s new Ferrari deal is more than a contract extension. It is a statement of loyalty, identity and the future Ferrari is trying to build around him.

After years of decline, Alpine suddenly has momentum again. With Flavio Briatore back at the centre of Enstone, Franco Colapinto improving, Pierre Gasly still carrying experience, and Gucci arriving as title partner from 2027, the team’s future looks more intriguing than it has in years. But is this the start of a true Alpine revival - or another flashpoint moment in a team built on reinvention?

Thirty years after Benetton proved fashion could win in Formula 1, Gucci is returning that idea to Enstone. From 2027, Alpine will race as the Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team, turning a title partnership into something larger than a logo.

The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 delivered one of the most cinematic finishes in motorsport history, as Felix Rosenqvist beat David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds after a late caution set up a final-lap showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

IndyCar’s 2026 season has opened with one question hanging over the field: can anyone stop Álex Palou? From Kyle Kirkwood’s rise to Will Power’s new chapter, Team Penske’s reset, and Arrow McLaren’s growing threat, the road to Indianapolis already feels loaded with tension, opportunity, and unfinished business.

Kimi Antonelli’s third consecutive Grand Prix victory in Miami has changed the scale of expectation around his second Formula 1 season. With Mercedes setting the benchmark and George Russell under growing pressure, the question is no longer whether Antonelli belongs at the front, but whether he needs a 2026 World Championship to fully prove his worth.

Thirty-two years after Imola, Ayrton Senna’s legacy remains inseparable from Formula 1 itself. From unmatched brilliance behind the wheel to the tragedy that reshaped motorsport safety forever, this is a tribute to the man who defined racing for generations.

A complex power shift is quietly unfolding beneath the surface of Formula 1’s 2026 season, as Audi, Aston Martin, Red Bull, and McLaren navigate internal upheaval, leadership changes, and uncertain futures that could reshape the competitive order for years to come.

Three races into the 2026 season, the illusion of early uncertainty is already beginning to fade, as patterns across the grid reveal a competitive order shaped by dominance, instability, and rising pressure.

In Formula 1, visibility is no longer built on performance alone. Through its Godzilla partnership, TGR Haas F1 Team crafted a multi-layered fan engagement strategy, blending culture, entertainment, and racing into a single narrative designed to reach audiences far beyond the grid.

At Suzuka, the lap is shaped before it even begins. What matters is no longer how the car behaves at the apex, but how it arrives there. Entry phase, positioning, and commitment now define everything that follows, turning Suzuka into a circuit where the outcome of a lap is decided long before the corner unfolds.

After two races, the 2026 Formula 1 season is already defined less by aerodynamic efficiency and more by energy management. From Mercedes’ early advantage to Red Bull’s struggles with ERS reliability, Melbourne and Shanghai have revealed a championship shaped by systems integration rather than outright speed.