F1 2026 News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Formula 1: George Russell confident Mercedes offers 'best chance' for 2026 world title
New Delhi, Oct 17: George Russell says he is “in the best seat in Formula 1†to challenge for the world championship in 2026 after signing a new multi-year contract with Mercedes. The team officially confirmed on Wednesday that Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli would continue as their driver pairing for the 2026 season.
Formula 1: Mercedes confirm George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026 season
Austin, Oct 15: Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will form their Formula 1 driver line-up for the 2026 season, with the announcement coming on the eve of the United States Grand Prix weekend. The move secures continuity for the *eight-time World Champions, who currently sit second in the Constructors’ Championship with six races remaining in 2025.
Bottas returns to lead Cadillac's F1 charge in 2026 season
Beijing, Oct 8: Valtteri Bottas has spent the past year watching Formula One from the inside without ever taking part. Officially, he has been Mercedes' reserve, attending briefings, analyzing data, and staying fit in case he was needed.
Formula 1: Pierre Gasly signs contract extension with Alpine
Monza, Sep 6: Pierre Gasly has committed his long-term future to Alpine by signing a contract extension that will see him race for the French manufacturer until at least the end of the 2028 campaign.
Formula 1: Perez targets joy in racing again with Bottas as they join Cadillac
New Delhi, Aug 26: Sergio Perez said he had “nothing to prove†and only wanted to rediscover the joy of competing in Formula One after Cadillac confirmed his return to the grid next season.
Formula 1: Cadillac shut down rumours of Horner's role, back Lowdon as team principal
New Delhi, Aug 26: Formula One newcomers Cadillac have firmly dismissed speculation linking former Red Bull boss Christian Horner with a role in their setup, reiterating their full backing for current team principal Graeme Lowdon ahead of their 2026 debut.
Formula 1: Cadillac sign veteran duo of Bottas and Perez for 2026 season
New Delhi, Aug 26: Cadillac have signed veteran duo Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas to be their drivers when the team joins the Formula 1 grid for the first time in 2026. The American squad, who are backed by General Motors and will be led by former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon, will become the sport's 11th team next season.
Formula 1: Toto Wolff backs Bottas to return to circuit amid Cadillac links
New Delhi, Aug 21: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has thrown his weight behind Valtteri Bottas’s bid to return to Formula 1, as speculation grows around the Finn’s potential move to the new Cadillac F1 Team ahead of their debut in the 2026 season.
F1: Cadillac unveil team logo ahead of 2026 entry
Miami, May 4: Ahead of their highly-anticipated entry as the grid's 11th team from the 2026 season onwards, Cadillac have revealed their team logo and brand that will mark their Formula 1 identity and set them apart from their rivals for the upcoming seasons.
Cadillac receives final approval to join Formula 1 grid from 2026
New Delhi, March 7: Formula 1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have received final approval to join the sport, with the team – who are backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM) – are set to be part of the F1 grid in 2026.