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Latest Formula 1 News

Catch up on all the latest Formula 1 News courtesy of Autosport magazine.

• After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?
  May 16, 2026
  Honda has presented its worst financial report since the Japanese manufacturer was listed on the stock exchange in 1957. Honda Motor had already forecast a loss in March based on its financial predictions, and that picture was confirmed last Thursday […]
• Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
  May 15, 2026
  Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.As first reported by Autosport in November, Somerville agreed a deal to join Alpine and then served a six-month notice period […]
• Brown writes to FIA over Mercedes-Alpine ownership concerns
  May 14, 2026
  The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates back two […]
• Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle
  May 14, 2026
  After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted weekend at its 'home' race in Miami has now put it five points behind […]
• "The most fun I've had all year" – Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
  May 13, 2026
  When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via […]