From the Armchair: Hot Takes, Cold Drinks, and Couchside Commentary
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Cadillac has revealed a temporary monochrome testing livery ahead of its first on track appearance as a Formula One team, with the design set to be used during the Barcelona shakedown at the end of January. Formula One’s newest entrant will make its debut as the...
As Formula One moves toward the 2026 season and a major regulation reset, debate has been brought to life around two of the sport’s most successful drivers. Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso will both be racing well into their forties, and questions around form,...
Pierre Gasly has experienced pressure at every level of motorsport, but when asked to reflect on the most intense moment of his career, his answer does not come from Formula One. Instead, he points back to 2013 and a single season in Formula Renault 2.0 that defined...
Ahead of Formula One winter testing at Barcelona, the FIA is set to hold a meeting with technical experts as attention grows around a potential engine loophole linked to the new 2026 power unit regulations. Even before the first cars run collectively on track, debate...
Audi is preparing for its first season in Formula 1 after completing its full takeover and rebrand of the previous Sauber team ahead of the F1 2026 campaign. The appearance of the car on track marks the first public glimpse of Audi’s Formula 1 project in motion. While...
The 2026 Formula One season feels different before a wheel has even turned. A full regulation reset, new teams, new manufacturers and new circuits all arrive at once. It is one of the biggest turning points the sport has seen in years. Here are five reasons why the...
Audi is set to place its first true marker down in Formula One’s new era, with its 2026 challenger scheduled to hit the track in early January. Destination Formula 1 understands Audi’s brand new car, the R26, will run for the first time as early as 9 January at the...
Formula One often looks like a drivers championship fought across the grid, but the most important fight always happens closer to home. Teammate versus teammate. Same car, same tools, same opportunities. Over a full season, these battles reveal true performance. The...
Lewis Hamilton’s latest Instagram post reads like a deep breath taken after a long, exhausting climb. Following one of the most draining seasons of his career, the seven time world champion used the moment not to speak about lap times or results, but about rest,...
Audi has reached a defining milestone on its road to Formula One by successfully firing up its 2026 car for the first time. The moment marks the first occasion the Audi power unit has been run while fully installed in the chassis, signalling a major step forward in...
Isack Hadjar is stepping into the biggest opportunity of his career with clarity, excitement and realism. The twenty one year old has spoken openly about what it means to race for Red Bull, a team he grew up watching dominate Formula One, and about the unique...
Alpine has made its position clear on Franco Colapinto as the Argentine driver prepares for his first full Formula One season in 2026. The team believes raw speed is already there, but points will only come with time, stability and a more competitive car. Speaking at...
David Coulthard has revisited one of Formula One’s most divisive debates by comparing Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in a direct world champion shoot out. Appearing on an off season episode of the Red Flags podcast, the former grand prix winner was asked to choose...
The 2026 Formula One season represents a full reset. New chassis rules, new power units and a new competitive order. History shows regulation changes rarely reward continuity alone. They reward preparation, structure and adaptability. With that in mind, here are five...
Mercedes has confirmed the launch plan for its 2026 Formula One challenger, officially named the W17. The Brackley based team will unveil the car on 22 January 2026, marking its first public step into one of the most significant regulation changes the sport has seen...
The build up to the 2026 Formula One season starts long before the first test lap. January and February will bring the first public look at an entirely new generation of cars, shaped by fresh chassis rules and new power unit regulations. Launch dates already confirmed...
Sebastian Vettel has offered one of his most open and self aware reflections on his Formula One career during a recent appearance on the Beyond the Grid podcast. The four time world champion spoke candidly about when he believes he reached his peak, how his motivation...
Oliver Bearman entered the 2025 Formula One season as one of the six roookies on the grid. Despite having previous experience in F1 after racing for Ferrari in 2024 stepping in when needed, he still had to learn quickly, avoid costly mistakes and prove he belonged at...
