Ferrari believes better SF-26 setup, deployment and data correlation could unlock crucial performance without relying only on new upgrades.
https://scuderiafans.com/why-ferrari-sf-26-setup-could-be-worth-more-than-another-f1-upgrade/
Graeme Lowdon reveals progress on Cadillac’s new F1 factories in Fishers, Silverstone and Charlotte as the team expands its 2026 operation.
James Vowles explains how Williams plans to use AI and its Anthropic partnership to accelerate design, strategy and operations across the Formula 1 team.
David Coulthard predicts Aston Martin will make F1’s biggest improvement and win races within two years
https://gp-news.net/david-coulthard-predicts-aston-martin-will-win-f1-races-within-two-years/
McLaren’s MCL40 Hungary upgrade stabilised rear downforce through revised floor and rear-corner aerodynamics, helping unlock its Budapest pace.
https://gp-news.net/the-crucial-floor-changes-that-unlocked-mclarens-mcl40-in-hungary/
Red Bull reportedly rejected a near-$3 billion Abu Dhabi-backed offer for Racing Bulls as Formula 1 team valuations and ownership scrutiny continue to rise.
https://gp-news.net/red-bull-rejects-near-3-billion-abu-dhabi-backed-bid-for-racing-bulls/
Cadillac has enlisted 16-year-old American driver Aiden Price to help improve its Formula 1 simulator models, supporting engineers with correlation work and virtual development throughout the 2026 F1 season.
Audi has scored just six points in its debut 2026 Formula 1 season, but the R26 has shown far more pace than the standings suggest.
https://gp-news.net/audi-faster-than-the-results-show-whats-holding-the-r26-back/
Aston Martin is preparing a major AMR26B upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Adrian Newey expecting significant gains through chassis improvements and a new Honda engine later in the season.
https://gp-news.net/aston-martin-upgrades-how-much-lap-time-will-the-new-amr26b-gain-in-hungary/
Did Ferrari's "small turbo" really cause the SF-26's struggles? Charles Leclerc's Silverstone victory suggests Ferrari's problems ran much deeper than the turbocharger alone, with setup, aerodynamics and tyre management playing a crucial role.
Alpine introduced a major A526 upgrade package at the Austrian Grand Prix, featuring a redesigned nose, front wing and side endplate inspired by Mercedes' W17.
https://gp-news.net/alpine-follows-mercedes-lead-with-major-a526-front-wing-redesign/
Williams continues to battle the FW48's weight issues in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but a major upgrade package planned for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix could transform the team's competitiveness.
https://gp-news.net/williams-plans-radical-fw48-upgrade-as-weight-reduction-remains-top-priority/
McLaren’s 2026 Formula 1 campaign has fallen short of expectations. Development delays, reliability concerns, tyre management challenges and Oscar Piastri’s inconsistent form have all contributed to the Woking team’s difficult start.
The most significant challenge, however, appears to be tyre management. For the previous two seasons, McLaren had built its reputation on its ability to look after its tyres better than anyone else. In 2026, that strength has become a weakness. The MCL40 seems to operate within an extremely narrow performance window, and when conditions move outside that range, tyre temperatures become difficult to control, especially at the front of the car.
Performance assessments indicate that the internal combustion engine developed in partnership with Ford is a highly impressive piece of engineering. However, Red Bull’s power unit is anything but the best on the grid
https://gp-news.net/why-red-bulls-engine-is-not-the-benchmark-many-believe-it-is/
Alpine continued its innovative aerodynamic development at the Monaco GP, introducing a unique rear wing solution featuring additional flap elements on the nolder to maximize downforce around the streets of Monte Carlo.
https://gp-news.net/alpine-pushes-aerodynamic-limits-again-with-unique-monaco-rear-wing-design/
Audi has introduced a subtle but interesting front wing modification for the Monaco Grand Prix, removing the active aerodynamic actuator from the R26’s front wing. The Hinwil team hopes the change will reduce drag, increase downforce and help return to the points.
https://gp-news.net/f1-audi-removes-front-wing-actuator-in-monaco-to-gain-extra-downforce/
Ferrari faces a defining month in June with Monaco, Barcelona and Austria set to determine the true potential of the SF-26, the effectiveness of upcoming upgrades and the team's Formula 1 title ambitions.
Red Bull’s RB22 is showing strong potential from its Ford-supported power unit, but the car is still suffering from excess weight and structural chassis limitations that are holding back performance in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
https://gp-news.net/red-bull-rb22-struggles-linked-to-weight-and-chassis-issues-not-power-unit/
The FIA's new ADUO concessions could provide Aston Martin and Honda with a crucial opportunity to recover lost ground in F1 2026, unlocking additional budget and testing resources to address a significant power unit deficit.
https://gp-news.net/how-hondas-aduo-recovery-plan-could-transform-aston-martins-2026-f1-season/
Cadillac is bringing a major upgrade package to the Canadian Grand Prix, including a new front wing, floor, diffuser, and rear suspension, as the American team looks to build on its Miami progress.