Mercedes is reportedly prepared to take the FIA to court if their controversial new engine design is banned following pressure from rivals.

Oscar Piastri confirms McLaren has updated its internal racing rules to prevent a repeat of the friction between him and Lando Norris.

Giedo van der Garde predicts a rapid convergence in F1 designs as teams rush to copy the best ideas from Mercedes and Adrian Newey's Aston Martin.

Christijan Albers praises Adrian Newey's genius but warns that his radical Aston Martin design could suffer from reliability issues.

Lewis Hamilton praises Ferrari's hard work and positive culture after a successful test, signaling his belief that the team is ready to win again.

With reports of an overweight car and missed tests, questions mount over whether Carlos Sainz made a fatal error joining Williams for 2026.

Oscar Piastri expresses his desire to see Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen fight for the title again, while acknowledging Mercedes' strong start.

Fernando Alonso completes his first laps in the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26, highlighting the legendary designer's impact on team motivation.

Flavio Briatore reveals that Alpine chose Mercedes over Ferrari for their 2026 engine supply because he only wanted the best.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur remains cautious despite a productive test, focusing on the steep learning curve facing Hamilton and Leclerc.

Peter Windsor argues that a mature Pierre Gasly would be a strong teammate for Max Verstappen, capable of winning races but not the title.

Max Verstappen enjoys a final family ski trip in Innsbruck, with private jets and social media posts confirming a winter getaway before Bahrain.