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F1 drivers really seem to hate their new cars

Formula One has made some drastic changes to its vehicles for 2026 and many drivers were expressing some heavy criticisms going into the season. Now that the Australian Grand Prix is in the rearview, ...
The New York Times

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

Max Verstappen driving on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit Mark Thompson/Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain — For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been ...
Yardbarker

F1 drivers' complaints about new cars eerily reminiscent of NASCAR's COT era

As Formula 1 readies for a new season of competition beginning Saturday evening in Australia, its biggest stars are becoming the biggest critics of its new car and regulations. Following qualifying ...
F1i.com

Hamilton demands Formula 1 drivers get ‘a seat at the table’

Lewis Hamilton has fired a challenge at F1's power brokers, insisting the sport can no longer afford to keep its drivers on ...
The New York Times

Don’t panic: Formula 1’s 2026 cars still deliver the sounds and speed we love

George Russell's Mercedes heads into the Bahrain pits (Sona Maleterova/Getty Images) SAKHIR, Bahrain — One of Formula 1’s biggest selling points has been the sensory experience. In formative racing ...
Yahoo! Sports

Aston Martin's car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and is unlikely to finish F1 season-opener

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage. Adrian ...