F1’s new cars behave unlike any others. It’s all down to new aerodynamics

F1 has new cars in 2026, which look different to previous eras in grand prix racing. Here's how they work and what the drivers think ...

What the New F1 2026 Lights Actually Mean

Formula 1’s 2026 technical regulations have introduced sweeping changes to chassis, power units, and aerodynamics, but one of ...

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

The cars, now energy-starved, must be driven cleverly to keep recharging the battery across a lap. Tactics such as dropping down to first gear (rarely necessary in the past), running at maximum revs ...

2026 F1 Cars Aren’t Almost as Long as a Chevy Suburban Anymore

The new cars for the 2026 F1 season may be shorter, narrower, and lighter than the last generation, but they're still longer than a full-size SUV ...

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone ...

Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars ‘no fun’ as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain test

Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive Formula 1’s new cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean it no longer feels like ...

New cars 'like Formula E on steroids' - Verstappen

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen says the new cars in Formula 1 this year are "not a lot of fun".
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F1: Max Verstappen Slams New Formula 1 Cars As 'Formula E on Steroids'

Max Verstappen has criticised the new generation of Grand Prix cars as Formula E on steroids, over concerns surrounding the power units.

Hamilton finds new F1 cars more fun to drive

Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max ...