Those Valtteri Bottas rumours... Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has just explained to PlanetF1 and other select media what's actually going on... #F1 “I’ll make it really, really clear: factually, they’re completely incorrect. There’s no basis of truth whatsoever in any of them."

A positive meeting between the #F1 drivers with the FIA is said to have resulted in agreement, in principle, on rules tweaks. However, this doesn’t mean change is guaranteed: the GPDA does not have a voice in governance. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/f1-2026...

F1 showdown looms as drivers win ground before crucial rules vote

Drivers and the FIA are understood to have found common ground, setting up a pivotal Monday decision...

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Red Bull has announced a change in leadership structure: - Ben Waterhouse will step up as chief performance and design engineer, reporting to Pierre Waché. - Andrea Landi will join as head of performance from July 1, reporting to Waterhouse. #F1

Karin was one of the journalists to talk to me and offer advice when I first appeared in the media centre 10 years ago. Her passion for F1 was evident, and she also talked with plenty of excitement about space missions! A lovely person, what sad news to hear.

Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 🏁@thebishf1.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I’m sad to hear of the death of Karin Sturm, 64, #F1 reporter, paddock sage, kind & friendly press-room stalwart, & as knowledgeable about the life & career of Ayrton Senna as anyone I’ve ever met. Pic: Karin (left) with Seb Vettel & his PR assistant Britta Roeske. #RIPKarinSturm

India will not feature on the #F1 2027 calendar, following reports suggesting the country could return as early as next year. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/f1-indi...

F1 shuts down India 2027 race talk after bold government claim

Big plans, bold claims, but F1 has made its stance clear on India 2027...

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Sources with knowledge of the situation suggest Wheatley is likely facing at least one year of gardening leave, but this can be expedited to a significant extent – it all depends on the finances on offer, and the strength of the relationships. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/jonatha...

Jonathan Wheatley’s sudden Audi exit explained as Aston Martin rumours intensify

A shock split, backstage politics, and a possible next move already in motion...

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Formal confirmation has arrived that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been cancelled. "While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April," an FIA spokesperson told PlanetF1. #F1 #ChineseGP

Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar's retirement in Australia was down to a power unit failure. Investigations ongoing to understand what can be kept in his pool for the year. #F1

The stewards have ruled that there is no further action to be taken against Franco Colapinto regarding the incident with Lewis Hamilton in FP2. #F1 #AustralianGP www.planetf1.com/news/franco-...

Lewis Hamilton swerves past crawling Alpine as Franco Colapinto summoned by stewards

Lewis Hamilton took to team radio after encountering a “crazy slow” Alpine on the straight, and stewards are now involved.

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Honda: "We were able to gather the necessary data to determine that the items we implemented first on the dyno at HRC Sakura are working at the track. "As a result, there are less battery vibrations occurring according to our analysis gathered during the session." #F1 #AustralianGP

George Russell is facing two FIA investigations after the first day of #F1 action in Australia... #AustralianGP www.planetf1.com/news/george-...

George Russell under double FIA investigation at Australian GP

George Russell is facing a double investigation at the Australian Grand Prix, following a pair of potential practice infringements.

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Cadillac confirm a suspected hydraulic issue for Sergio Perez, to be checked out fully when the car is returned. #F1 #AustralianGP

Big off for Max Verstappen as he has a snap of oversteer through T10. He keeps it all pointing in the right direction and recovers to the track, but bits have snapped off the car. Whew, that could have been a lot worse. #F1 #AustralianGP

Williams confirm an issue on Carlos Sainz's car, and he will not be returning to the track in FP2. No word on what the issue is related to. #F1 #AustralianGP

Alpine has confirmed the renewal of Argentine sponsor, Mercado Libre, which continues its support of Franco Colapinto for 2026. #F1

A few confirmed tweaks in the ownership structure of Mercedes #F1 team today, following on from CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz purchasing 15 per cent of Toto Wolff's Motorsports Invest company. As of 25/01/2022, MI is now the 'person of significant control', rather than Wolff.

Adrian Newey has just spoken on the Aston Martin issues, and has revealed race laps are likely to be limited to somewhere between 15 and 25 laps. This is due to the vibrations being so bad, that the drivers risk nerve damage if they drive for longer... #F1 #AustralianGP

Given he was driving an Alpine Acadamy-branded car in F2 testing, thoroughly unsurprising news this morning. Alex Dunne has joined Enstone for 2026. #F1 #F2 www.planetf1.com/news/alex-du...

Alex Dunne lands Alpine lifeline after chaotic McLaren and Red Bull spells

From McLaren exit to Red Bull reversal, Alex Dunne’s 2026 path is now confirmed.

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Any Irish #F1 fans who follow me, I'll be appearing on RTE Saturday Sport with Des Cahill on Saturday to chat about the Australian GP. I also suspect we'll be discussing the future of Alex Dunne... www.planetf1.com/news/alex-du...

The Qatar round of the #WEC, scheduled for later this month, has been postponed until the second half of 2026. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/fia-wec...

Qatar WEC delay puts focus on Formula 1’s Bahrain and Saudi races

One race is off, and now all eyes are on Formula 1’s Middle East double-header.

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Charles Leclerc has confirmed he and Alexandra Saint-Mleux married in a civil ceremony on February 28. #F1

Aston Martin is heading to Australia with its weekend prospects very much dependent on the reliability tweaks Honda is introducing on the PU. With Honda revealing excessive battery pack shaking caused the issues in Bahrain, reliability fixes are being brought to Australia. #F1

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement on the Middle East tensions, saying, “Safety and well-being will guide our decisions as we assess the forthcoming events scheduled for the FIA World Endurance Championship and the FIA Formula One World Championship." #F1

Happy Formula 1 power unit homologation deadline day, everyone! #F1

Pirelli has confirmed the cancellation of its two-day Bahrain test, today and tomorrow. "All Pirelli personnel currently in Manama are safe in their hotels. "The company is working to ensure their safety and arrange their return to Italy and the UK as soon as possible." #F1

Pirelli's tyre test in Bahrain is understood to have been cancelled, while #F1 is keeping a watching brief on the situation in the Middle East. www.planetf1.com/news/f1-bahr...

F1 and FIA monitoring Gulf tensions, Bahrain and Saudi races still on track

Rising Middle East tensions are under close watch by F1 officials, with no changes yet to Bahrain or Saudi Grand Prix dates.

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Cadillac has named its 2026 car the MAC-26, or the Mario Andretti Cadillac-26, in honour of the 1978 #F1 world champion.

Abnormal levels of battery shake was encountered by Honda in Bahrain, with Koji Watanabe explaining what happened, and what's next, for Aston Martin and Honda. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/honda-a...

What’s really behind Honda’s vibration issue at Aston Martin?

From battery damage to lost laps, Honda has broken down Aston Martin’s disrupted test programme.

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Here's what to expect from Apple TV when its #F1 live coverage begins at the Australian GP. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/formula...

Apple TV’s new F1 coverage promises 30 feeds and Netflix tie-up

Multi-view, onboard cameras and even Netflix — Apple is reshaping how America watches Formula 1.

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Mike Krack believes that Aston Martin's current issues aren't restricted to one specific area of the car, and insists the team is focused on looking forward, and not back. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/mike-kr...

Mike Krack lays bare Aston Martin’s F1 reality after testing struggles

Mike Krack has said Aston Martin's current problems are not isolated to one specific area of the AMR26, which would be easier to resolve.

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