Alonso: Aston Martin fastest? It’s a matter of time
Fernando Alonso remains convinced that Adrian Newey’s technical leadership will ensure Aston Martin ends up with the best car on the grid.
Who’s really fastest in 2026? F1’s new rules are confusing the pecking order — and the drivers
Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
F1 testing: When and how to watch final three days live, full Bahrain preseason schedule and times
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1’s 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
Formula 1 2026 is underway — under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
Norris on Max complaints: ‘Can retire’ if he wants
Reigning champion Lando Norris has countered Max Verstappen’s criticism of Formula 1’s new regulations, saying there is “nothing to complain about” from a driver’s perspective and his 2025 title rival can quit the sport if he does not like the new cars.
Reddick’s Daytona 500 win a buzzer-beater befitting of his boss: Michael Jordan
Thanks to a buzzer-beater move befitting of boss Michael Jordan, Tyler Reddick won the biggest race in NASCAR: the Daytona 500.
F1 testing: Mercedes set the pace, Lewis Hamilton causes red flag to end final day – as it happened
Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all appear evenly matched after a fascinating three days of preseason testing, and you can recap it all with ESPN below.
What NASCAR drivers have won a career Grand Slam?
Here are the drivers who have won all of NASCAR’s top races, completing a career Grand Slam.
Verstappen slams F1 cars: ‘Formula E on steroids’
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said cars in Formula 1’s new generation are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but “on steroids.”
Ferrari’s Leclerc quickest on day 2 of F1 testing
Charles Leclerc topped the second day of Formula 1’s Bahrain preseason test as the new competitive order continued to be shrouded in mystery ahead of the coming year.
