The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

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.

Audi has revealed its first-ever Formula 1 car for the 2026 season at a major launch event in Berlin. Entering F1 as a full ...

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photo: Steven Tee/Getty Images Between the Racing Lines | Formula One is complicated, confusing and constantly evolving. This story is part of our ...

Cantilevered atop a spindly, vulnerable column of bone, nerve, and muscle is a 10-pound shell filled with a brain and sensory organs and protected by an additional three pounds of racing helmet. The ...

There is more to Formula 1 than its swift speeds. Behind these thrilling races are integral parts and mechanics that come at a staggering price, all for the sake of victory. Normal cars can be ...

FORMULA 1 crash tests must be passed each year before a new car is passed as fit for use. Introduced in 1985 and supervised ...