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Classic US rivalry hits F1 as Ford slams Cadillac's "patently absurd" claims

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

US manufacturers Ford and Cadillac are poised to bring their long-running rivalry to Formula 1, as Ford has responded to what it felt are "patently absurd" claims from the Cadillac camp over the nature of its Red Bull involvement. Having last competed in F1 under the Jaguar brand in 2004, Ford is joining forces with Red Bull for the new power unit era of 2026, contributing personnel and ...Keep reading

Top 10 Red Bull F1 drivers ranked: Vettel, Verstappen, Perez and more

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

Eight drivers’ and six constructors’ titles headline a Red Bull Formula 1 CV that includes 130 wins – enough for fourth on the all-time list behind Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes. It also has a major junior driver programme, which has launched the careers of many successful drivers, including Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. For this list of top 10 F1 drivers, we’ve taken into ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar admits he wasn’t ready for what happens after an F1 podium

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

Isack Hadjar has revealed a cooldown room blunder he suffered after clinching his first Formula 1 podium during the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. The French-Algerian driver finished third behind race winner Oscar Piastri and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen - a moment he had hoped for but didn't think would be possible in his rookie season. "I wanted that podium that year, but I honestly didn't think ...Keep reading

The challenges facing Racing Bulls ahead of F1 2026

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

The 2026 Formula 1 car launch season is set to commence in Detroit tonight with Red Bull and sister squad Racing Bulls revealing their liveries for the upcoming campaign.  This will kickstart a three-week window in which all 11 teams will showcase their look for this year, which will also witness the introduction of widespread technical regulation changes. A car chassis will become lighter ...Keep reading

McLaren signs Leonardo Fornaroli and Pato O'Ward as 2026 F1 reserve drivers

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

The McLaren F1 team has confirmed reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar star Pato O'Ward as its 2026 reserve drivers. Fornaroli was snapped up by McLaren in December after securing the F2 championship, joining its driver development programme. As part of those duties the Italian will be its designated reserve driver for the majority of the 2026 season, supporting regular racers ...Keep reading

Alpine’s 2026 rebuild gains new partner as eToro joins as team partner

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced a new partnership with trading and investment platform eToro ahead of the 2026 season.  Joining as the French team's exclusive trading and investment partner, eToro will "focus on engaging fans globally through content and experiences". "We are excited to welcome eToro as the exclusive trading and investment partner," Guy Martin, Alpine F1 global ...Keep reading

Daniel Ricciardo makes Red Bull appearance as Max Verstappen and Arvid Lindblad take on fun challenge

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has made a Red Bull appearance as four-time champion Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad took on a racing challenge in 12 cars from over 100 years in motorsport history. The first challenge was 'Acceleration'. With the line-up of 12 cars in front of them, the two drivers made their choices for the first challenge. Up first was ...Keep reading

The challenges facing Red Bull ahead of F1 2026

Motorsport.com (F1)1/15/2026

Red Bull is unveiling its new RB22 Formula 1 car in the United States on Thursday, following a tricky 2025 campaign where Max Verstappen nearly overcame a 104-point deficit to win a fifth consecutive title. This prowess is largely irrelevant, however, as F1 switches to new technical regulations on both the chassis and engine sides, with the Red Bull team itself going through a management ...Keep reading