Through F1’s rewrite of the car design rulebook for 2026, which covers both aerodynamic designs and new engines, things have changed. The cars are now slightly lighter and smaller — and safer — making them more agile for the drivers.

Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator.

Many F1 drivers continued to criticize the new 2026 cars after the Australian GP. But there is a split on what works and what does not

Formula One enters a new era in 2026 with a regulation change bringing in all-new cars as well as a couple of new teams. With the new machines having taken to the track in three testing sessions, it is time to sift through the best-looking cars on the grid,

I’ll start with this: Saturday night’s 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix features 120 overtakes. The 2025 race? 45.

F1 cars have changed in size in 2026 as part of the sweeping new regulations

Max Verstappen says he wishes F1 was "more fun" but is hopeful the sport is heading towards changes that will "improve everything".

Mekies is not concerned about Verstappen’s motivation level despite the Dutchman’s public criticism of the new-for-2026 F1 cars