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Origins of Formula 1's 11 Teams

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Cadillac will become F1’s newest arrival in 2026, joining a grid of established teams with rich histories – some more complex than others. From Ferrari’s celebrated roots to the many faces of Mercedes, we delve into the origins of all 11 squads…

F1 2026: New rules era kicks off in Melbourne

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Formula 1's new era of regulations finally gets under way for real in Melbourne from Friday as the Australian Grand Prix opens a 24-race season in which no one yet seems quite sure what to expect.

2026 F1 Season: Predictions and Bold Calls

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

After several team launch events, the Barcelona Shakedown and two pre-season tests in Bahrain, all eyes are now on the Australian Grand Prix, which will kick off a busy 24-round calendar in 2026.

What Drivers Need from a Race Engineer

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

We asked F1 TV analyst and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe what exactly makes that relationship work, and the key traits a driver looks for in their ideal race engineer.

Brundle: George Russell Ready to Chase 2026 Title

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

George Russell is "ready" to fight for a first F1 world championship in the 2026 season, says Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle. As the countdown continues to next week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports, Mercedes' Russell remains the bookmakers' favourite for the Drivers'…

Pierre Gasly at 30: The Driver's Style Evolution

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

We’ve seen Pierre Gasly grow up during his nine years in Formula 1, and as he celebrates his 30th birthday today, there’s no better time to explore one of his most noticeable transformations – his fashion.

F1 drivers who also competed at the Winter Olympics

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

The 25th Winter Olympic Games are almost upon us, with Friday's opening ceremony marking the beginning of Milano Cortina 2026. This edition of the Games will feature over 90 nations, 2800 athletes and 116 events in venues across Northern Italy.

Hamilton Sees 'Winning Mentality' at Ferrari After Shakedown

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Lewis Hamilton was in high spirits at the end of a positive Barcelona Shakedown week for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton has spoken about an “incredibly enthusiastic” mood at Ferrari in the build-up to the 2026 season, with the seven-time World Champion feeling a “winning mentality in every single person…

Lando Norris: Aiming to Repeat as World Champion

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

It's Tuesday afternoon and Lando Norris has just bounded into our studio, nestled deep inside the McLaren Technology Centre, for our first interview of the year. He's been going for six hours or so already, completing various tasks as part of a marketing day, but he's still exuding energy.

Vowles: Williams Will Be Ready for Bahrain Tests

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

While disappointed not to appear at last week’s Barcelona Shakedown, Williams team boss James Vowles has expressed confidence that the squad will ultimately avoid entering the 2026 campaign on the “back foot”.