With a victory Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history

A speed boost might be appealing in a racing video game, but Formula 1 drivers are struggling with the real-life equivalent. Formula 1’s 2026 regulations introduced a feature that the world’s best drivers are comparing to using a mushroom in Mario Kart.

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Formula 1 has returned for the 2026 season, bringing fast-paced racing and high-stakes rivalries. With plenty of racing events each weekend, from qualifying to the race itself, Formula 1 has been both adrenaline-inducing and addictive for fans around the world.

For over a year, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team has had a countdown clock in its headquarters at Silverstone, England, clicking down to the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of 2026. Last weekend, in Melbourne, the clock had been relocated to its pit garage.

Red Bull driver says current era feels “anti-driving” despite contract through 2028.

Formula 1’s new energy-management rules are not winning over Max Verstappen. The four-time F1 champion told the BBC that he’s even considering stepping away from F1 at the end of the 2026 season if he’s not having fun in the series.

Teams are constantly running tests at their factories, including right into race weekends, passing along their findings and often giving drivers a last-minute leg up.