Mercedes look to have spotted a gap in the new 2026 F1 engine rules, and it could end up giving them a notable boost in horsepower. The regulations set a maximum fuel compression ratio of 16:1, but Mercedes are believed to be operating closer to 18:1 during races.

The R26 represents VW AG's first-ever full works operation in F1—and the first step in a plan to win a championship by 2030.

Formula 1 is gearing up for the start of a brand new era which sees five manufactures compete on motorsport's biggest stage.

After the engine noise made by F1’s first V6 hybrid power units came under fire, key members of the Audi team have hailed the sound made by the new motors

Ferrari has revealed the sound of its 'revolutionary' F1 2026 engine as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton prepare to meet the SF-26 car.

Audi have revealed their first Formula 1 car the R26 ahead of the opening shakedown in Barcelona on January 26 in Barcelona.

More than just brand exposure, companies sometimes team up with F1 teams to poach their technological expertise. For example, Toyota Gazoo Racing will be Haas' title partner in 2026 and helped the team acquire their first personal simulator at the team's UK base in Banbury.

Cadillac and Haas are both customers of Ferrari and will be using the Italian teams engine this season; Cadillac ran their car for the first time last week; watch every round of the 2026 F1 season live on Sky Sports F1,