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F1 bosses agree to engine design change for 2027

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:11:25 GMT

Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.

What does Antonelli's improvement mean for Russell? F1 Q&A

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:56:25 GMT

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix.

'Be honest with each other' - Norris gives title advice to Rice

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:02:18 GMT

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris shares his title-winning advice with Arsenal's Declan Rice as pressure builds in the race to be crowned Premier League champions.

F1: Chequered Flag

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:28:00 GMT

Harry Benjamin looks into the efforts by Lewis Hamilton to create more opportunity in F1.

Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:34:26 GMT

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:33:36 GMT

Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

Antonelli 'stupendous' and Leclerc's 'lairy final lap' - driver ratings

Sun, 03 May 2026 22:33:26 GMT

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.

Montoya weighs in on rising Mercedes rivalry

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:37:15 GMT

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in on the rising rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after the Miami Grand Prix.

'He's gone missing' - Hill questions Russell's mindset

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:34 GMT

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

Montoya demands penalties for drivers disrespecting F1

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:25:04 GMT

Speaking on The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya calls for heavy penalties, including fines or race bans, for drivers who disrespect the sport and the championship's direction. Montoya's comments follow Red Bull's Max Verstappen's open criticism of the 2026 F1 regulations.

'I love winning when there is massive competition'

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

BBC Sport Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson talks to Mercedes driver George Russell about competition, Kimi Antonelli and his title hopes.

Montoya and Hill react to dramatic Miami GP

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Who would claim victory as F1 returned from its enforced break?

Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

Sun, 03 May 2026 22:05:42 GMT

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead.

The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:02:43 GMT

Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

The Scot helping drive forward a new Formula 1 team

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:14:25 GMT

Allan McNish knows more than most about motorsport's highs and lows as he starts a new role with Audi.

Antonelli on Miami pole from revived Verstappen

Sat, 02 May 2026 22:17:50 GMT

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli bounces back from a difficult sprint race to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris takes dominant win in Miami sprint race

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:14:53 GMT

Lando Norris takes McLaren's first victory of the 2026 season with a dominant drive from pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race.

Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:08:43 GMT

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:33:01 GMT

McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year with sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix.

Can you name every location to have hosted a US F1 race?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:11:39 GMT

As the 2026 season prepares to resume with the Miami Grand Prix, see how much you know about F1 in the US.

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:06 GMT

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.

Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:39:00 GMT

Max Verstappen says the changes to F1's rules amount to "a tickle" in terms of addressing his and other drivers' concerns about the new style of racing.

Albon on preparing for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:07 GMT

The Williams driver is ready to race again this weekend after the unexpected five-week break.

'Verstappen future not affected by Lambiase's departure'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:26:20 GMT

Max Verstappen's decision on his future will not be affected by the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase, says the Red Bull team boss.

Will rule changes make noticeable difference in Miami? F1 Q&A

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:56:22 GMT

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Miami Grand Prix.

Alonso hopes to stay in F1 beyond this season

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:17:15 GMT

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says he hopes 2026 will not be his final season in Formula 1.

Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:35 GMT

The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.

Ex-F1 driver McNish named Audi racing director

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:00 GMT

Former Formula 1 driver Allan McNish is named racing director of the Audi F1 team.

How Russell is surprising himself in title race - and the positives of F1's new rules

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:04:29 GMT

George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

McLaren sign 11-year-old to young driver programme

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:16:58 GMT

McLaren make 11-year-old Harry Williams their youngest ever signing - two years younger than F1 great Lewis Hamilton was when he joined.

F1: Chequered Flag

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Back at Base with the Cadillac team as they go racing in F1’s new era.

Verstappen leaving F1 would not be great look - Piastri

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:39:54 GMT

Max Verstappen leaving Formula 1 would be "not a great look" for the sport, says McLaren driver Oscar Piastri.

F1: Chequered Flag

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:41:00 GMT

Harry is joined by Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya to review the Miami Grand Prix

F1: Chequered Flag

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT

F1 title contender George Russell sits down for an in-depth chat with Andrew Benson.

The Chequered Flag Podcast

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

How are F1’s smallest team performing so well?

F1: Chequered Flag

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson answer your questions.

F1: Chequered Flag

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.

F1: Chequered Flag

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:38:00 GMT

The team react to the Japanese GP and Max Verstappen’s comments on his future.

Episode 1: All at Risk

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:42:08 GMT

We’re on board with stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman and tour Cadillac’s F1 factory.

Episode 2: Master v Apprentice

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:42:28 GMT

F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.

Episode 3: Hope and Ambition

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:42:40 GMT

Hollywood comes to Cadillac. Racers Ollie Bearman & Kimi Antonelli are in the spotlight.

Episode 4: Flying High

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:42:51 GMT

Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman hit career F1 highs. Cadillac stage a race simulation.

Episode 5: A Mountain to Climb

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:32:34 GMT

It’s debrief time for rookies Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman. Tension rises at Cadillac.

Episode 6: A Clean Sheet

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT

Mercedes mark the end of an era. Valtteri Bottas prepares for his fresh start at Cadillac.

Episode 7: Shooting for the Stars

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

Episode 8: Making History

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:10:00 GMT

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

What it's really like to try to make it to F1

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:41:19 GMT

BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:42:05 GMT

Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:33:43 GMT

The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

Lotus 79 voted most beautiful F1 car by BBC Sport users

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:18 GMT

We asked you to select the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, and the Lotus 79 came out on top.

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:15:49 GMT

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:07:19 GMT

Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.