SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Mercedes driver George Russell was fastest on the first day of Formula 1's final testing event ahead of the new season, edging McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Wednesday.

For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been geared toward 2026 and the start of what was promised to be a new, exciting era for the sport. All

If you are an existing Formula 1 fan, you may be used to enjoying race day using the F1.TV website or apps. While you cannot pay directly for F1.TV anymore, you can still access the F1.TV experience if you have an Apple TV account. This is because Apple TV includes F1.TV Premium as a free perk (previously priced at $129/year on its own).

Preseason testing for the new Formula 1 season ends in Bahrain, with teams not putting their cars on a track until the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend on March 6.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will rotate with Spa-Francorchamps beyond 2026 as Madrid takes over the Spanish Grand Prix.

U.K. media and entertainment company Global has lined up an all-star quartet of hosts for “Up to Speed,” its new Formula 1 racing podcast: Will Buxton, “Drive to Survive” star and F1 journalist; driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff;

The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) is thrilled to confirm that global megastar Shakira will perform an iconic set on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit Main Stage on Sunday April 19th after the conclusion of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026.

Visa renews and expands its Formula 1 sponsorship through 2030 with Oracle Red Bull Racing, Racing Bulls, and F1 Academy - securing a lasting commitment to the sport.

Cadillac’s F1 program is less about instant wins and more about intent, credibility, and what a serious American factory effort looks like on motorsport’s biggest stage.

F1 has overhauled its car and engine designs for the 2026 season, placing a greater emphasis on energy management.