Formula 1 has always been as much a game of thermal management as it is of raw horsepower, but the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve took the skill of tyre management to another level. On a weekend defined by dramatic weather conditions, sudden shifts, and punishing track surfaces, managing and controlling degradation played a crucial role in success. The Montreal Conundrum: Surface vs. Compound The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve presents a notorious logistical

As racing gears up again for the Miami Grand Prix, new changes to the regulations have been agreed upon by both the FiA and F1 teams. But what exactly do they entail...

When the 2026 Formula 1 season begins, it won’t just mark the start of a new championship - it will signal a profound transformation in how the sport thinks about cars, engines, racing and sustainability. After years of planning and development, the FIA and Formula 1 have introduced a sweeping set of rules designed to modernise the sport, increase competitiveness, enhance on-track action, and accelerate its push toward environmental responsibility. A Strategic Reset for the

Carlos Sainz’s 10-second penalty at Zandvoort turned into a two-week saga that exposed just how messy F1’s penalty system really is. A move that looked like hard racing was first punished, then overturned, leaving fans and drivers asking: if the rules are meant to bring clarity, why do they so often create even more confusion?

My 4-day work experience at Williams Racing was unforgettable. I explored departments from aerodynamics to marketing, shadowed engineers, and saw how every detail affects performance. The highlight was going behind the scenes and speaking with people whose passion for racing was inspiring. The experience gave me a real insight into F1 and confirmed my ambition to pursue a future in motorsport and engineering.

In F1, material science drives performance and safety — from carbon fibre for strength and aerodynamics to heat-resistant composites in brakes and sensors. Every material is chosen to push limits, protect drivers, and shave off precious milliseconds.

Max Verstappen uses his DRS to get past the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Credit: LAT Images What is DRS? DRS, was introduced in 2011 as a...

Over the past year, I have been lucky enough to go on two F1 Team factory tours; at Red Bull, Milton Keynes and at the McLaren Technology...