For the first time since 2016, Formula 1 will feature 11 teams and 22 cars on the grid. Cadillac is entering the sport with Bottas and Pérez behind the wheel. But as a brand-new outfit starting completely from scratch, they face some serious challenges. In this GPFans Special, we break down why their debut might not be as smooth as it seems.
The 2026 regulation changes are often described as one of the biggest overhauls in Formula 1 history. Why does the FIA revise the rules every few years, and why does it introduce new types of Formula 1 cars? In this GPFans Special, we examine the reasoning behind these changes.
The FIA have scheduled two more meetings this week to tackle the much-discussed engine trick found by Mercedes surrounding their power unit’s compression ratio. The FIA will meet with all eleven teams, and Thursday, the Power Unit Advisory Committee will come together as well to discuss the matter. Meanwhile, Christian Horner has made his first public appearance since being let go as Red Bull’s team principal back in July, and the Brit claims he still has unfinished business in Formula 1.
Williams team principal James Vowles has refuted the fact that a weight problem and failed crash tests are the reason why the team is not able to run this week in Barcelona. Vowles claims it’s impossible to know whether or not the car is overweight or not, but has confirmed they’ll be ready in time for the two upcoming tests in Bahrain in February.
The first real test week of the Formula 1 season has begun. Already, several striking developments are emerging, and in this GPFans Special we take a closer look at some of those clever innovations.