The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the off
Grand prix starts have always held the potential for chaos, but this year there’s almost guaranteed drama when the lights go out in Australia on Sunday. ESPN explains why.
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.
Russell vows to “make hay while the sun shines”
George Russell vowed to “make hay while the sun shines” after he blitzed his world championship rivals to take a crushing pole position for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix
Hamilton: Mercedes could get ‘out of reach’
Lewis Hamilton believes his former team Mercedes could put this year’s Formula 1 world championship out of reach within “a few months” based on George Russell’s performance in the opening qualifying session of the season on Saturday.
Bold predictions for F1 in 2026: Ferrari will end its title drought
Is 2026 lining up for Ferrari? Will Fernando Alonso hang around struggling Aston Martin? ESPN makes its boldest predictions for the new F1 season.
F1 boss hits back at drivers after rule criticism
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hit back at drivers criticizing the sport’s new regulations.
Aus GP: Aston Martin participation in doubt
Aston Martin are down to two batteries for the entire race weekend, with their cars potentially about to miss the season-opening grand prix.
Verstappen ‘not having fun’ driving new F1 cars
Max Verstappen said he’s “not having fun at all” driving Formula 1’s controversial cars after crashing out of the season’s first qualifying session
Leclerc tops FP1 in Melbourne ahead of Hamilton
World champion Lando Norris had a truncated session with a gearbox problem, as Ferrari and Red Bull set the early pace.
