Lewis Hamilton calls for Africa to be ‘taken back’
Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, saying the continent is being “controlled” by European powers.
One reason to root for all 22 drivers on the 2026 F1 grid
On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage up and down pit lane with details on why you should be rooting for every driver on the F1 grid.
F1 2026 grid: From world champs to rookie stars
It’s a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces — here’s the Formula 1 driver line-ups for 2026.
IndyCar 2026: Power’s reclamation, Schumacher’s rehabilitation, Palou’s quest for history
Will Power is in new surroundings, Mick Schumacher is stateside, and Álex Palou is chasing history. Here’s what to watch in IndyCar in 2026.
Verstappen after F1 rant: Bit late to make changes
Max Verstappen has said the limitations of Formula 1’s new regulations were predictable from the outset, warning it is already “a bit late” to make changes to improve the racing.
Aston fears driver nerve damage from vibrating car
Aston Martin may not even complete half of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, with drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll fearing permanent nerve damage to their hands.
F1 uses charter planes to keep Australian GP on
Formula One has kept Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix alive by using charter planes to fly hundreds of affected members of the sport’s travelling circus to Melbourne.
FIA: Safety will guide calls on Middle East F1 races
The president of Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has said it will prioritize “safety and wellbeing” as it decides what to do about upcoming races in the Middle East.
2026 F1 rules: What’s new on the cars; how will changes affect the racing?
The new F1 season is upon is, and it’s a blank canvas in the paddock, where teams have been preparing for the new rulebook. So what has changed?
Has Aston Martin’s F1 super-team turned into a disaster team?
Fernando Alonso described Aston Martin as the “team of the future” — but it heads to Australia in disarray. ESPN looks at how things have unravelled for a team led by Lawrence Stroll and Adrian Newey, and what’s next.
