Last season we ran a series of F1 track guides courtesy of drivers and engineers who would talk us round a lap of each venue. Arriving at Albert Park of the season-opening race of 2026, the scenario is a little different...

Audi has to display an ability to learn quickly rather than set tangible targets for its debut season in Formula 1, according to the head of the F1 project Mattia Binotto.The livery for the R26 – Audi’s 2026 car – was unveiled in Berlin on Tuesday, with Audi choosing to...

IndyCar chassis details, Rockingham and Bowman Gray Stadium races among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.

Renault has enjoyed its best winter ever in terms of power unit development, according to engine technical director Remi Taffin.The V6 hybrid era has been dominated by Mercedes so far, with 74 of the 100 races since 2014 won by Mercedes power units. Ferrari has picked up 14 victories in...

Mercedes has yet to decide whether it will have a power unit upgrade at this weekend’s French Grand Prix or take a fresh version of its previous specification.While originally intending to introduce its updated power unit in Canada two weeks ago, Mercedes delayed the new engine due to what it...

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says his mechanics need "to work a miracle" in order to get Daniel Ricciardo's car ready for qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.Ricciardo slowed as smoke poured out the back of his car during FP3 in Shanghai, stopping on the exit of the penultimate...

Messages that McLaren and Honda are frustrated with the current performance does not mean both parties want to end their partnership, according to head of Honda's F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa.McLaren has been on the offensive since Fernando Alonso's participation in the Indy 500, with executive director Zak Brown saying he...

Honda's head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa believes supplying a second customer team would help the Japanese manufacturer respond to problems more quickly.McLaren has had an exclusive partnership with Honda since 2015, but the supplier has struggled since returning to F1. While last year saw an improvement from ninth place...

McLaren's Formula 1 development program continues in Malaysia with an upgraded Honda power unit and rear wing.RACER's Formula 1 coverage is presented by Grand Prix Tours. Feel the power and the glory of Grand Prix racing now via Grand Prix Tours' Pick 8 competition.

Carlos Sainz Jr. believes the lack of power he has had at his disposal since entering Formula 1 last season has made him a stronger driver.Toro Rosso ran an underpowered and unreliable Renault F1 power unit last season before making a late switch to Ferrari power for 2016, but the...