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Haas extends Ferrari PU deal through 2028 Haas F1 Team has extended its technical partnership with Ferrari through at least the end of the 2028 season, ensuring continued access to Ferrari power units and stability as new power unit regulations take effect in 2026. The partnership provides a vital foundation for Haas' future development, given the team's seventh-place finish in the current constructors' championship and its previous best result of fifth place in 2018.. Source: Racer

Mercedes departure no longer 'bittersweet' after win - Hamilton Here is a summary of the article: Lewis Hamilton, who will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, believes his departure won't be bittersweet due to the team's recent progress in races, including back-to-back wins. Despite struggling under new regulations, Mercedes had only one victory in 54 races over two and a half seasons. However, Hamilton's win at the British Grand Prix marked a turnaround for the team, which he attributes to the collective effort of the team and the car's increased competitiveness. Meanwhile, Team Principal Toto Wolff is focused on finding more performance for the current drivers to finish the season strongly, showing no regret about Hamilton's departure.. Source: Racer

Haas extends Ferrari PU deal through 2028 Haas F1 Team has extended its technical partnership with Ferrari until at least the end of the 2028 season, including the use of power units. This deal provides stability for Haas to continue growing, as they will only have to adapt to new power unit regulations coming in 2026.. Source: Racer

What engine every F1 team is using for 2026 rules Here is a summary of the article: In 2026, Formula 1 will see six engine manufacturers registered: Audi, Red Bull Powertrains (supported by Ford), Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda, and Alpine. The Andretti-Cadillac project has FIA approval to join mid-cycle but must negotiate commercial terms. Currently, Red Bull uses its own power unit, while McLaren partners with Mercedes, Aston Martin uses Honda engines, and Ferrari has all operations in-house at Maranello. In the 2026 season, Honda will supply engines to Red Bull and AlphaTauri, and will also register as a manufacturer with the FIA. Aston Martin has secured an exclusive deal with Honda for its 2026 engine, while Renault's works team will continue to use Renault engines with no changes expected. Williams extended its partnership with Mercedes into the 2026 season, marking its longest continuous relationship with an engine manufacturer since 2014. Red Bull's sister squad will also receive the same engine package as the senior team from 2026. Audi is entering F1 for the first time in 2026 and aims to fight for wins in its first three years with its own power unit, developed at its Neuburg facility in Germany. Haas has extended its deal with Ferrari through the end of 2028, providing stability as the team enters a new era with new regulations.. Source: The Race

Toyota's surprise potential Haas F1 alliance explained Toyota is in talks with Haas F1 Team to form a technical alliance, utilizing Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe's facility in Germany. The partnership would allow Haas to tap into Toyota's expertise, human resources, and high-specification equipment, while Toyota seeks to enhance its technologies and working processes in Formula 1. This deal would not involve a full takeover or sponsorship of Haas, but rather a client arrangement similar to McLaren's use of the Cologne windtunnel. Toyota has been focused on hydrogen technology for the next five years, making a V6 turbo-hybrid F1 engine unlikely. The partnership could help Haas evolve further and potentially become more competitive in midfield, as they have struggled to develop cars in-season due to limited facilities and staff numbers.. Source: The Race

The true test of Mercedes’ return to form? Six Hungarian GP talking points Here is a summary of the article: The upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will be a test for Mercedes' W15 car, particularly in hot conditions, to see if they have addressed their weaknesses. Lewis Hamilton has traditionally performed well at this track and is looking forward to it. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez is under pressure from Red Bull to improve after contributing only 15 points to the team's total over the past six races, with Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo potentially taking his place if he doesn't step up. Alpine has undergone significant changes but their performance has declined, while Carlos Sainz Jr is considering his future options. The summer break may bring last-minute market moves in the driver lineup.. Source: Race Fans

Why "best racer" Stella does not want sole credit for McLaren's F1 resurrection McLaren's Formula 1 team has experienced significant improvement recently, transforming from being a struggling team to becoming Red Bull's most consistent challenger. CEO Zak Brown credits Team Principal Andrea Stella for leading this change, but Stella disagrees, attributing the success to unleashing existing talent within the team rather than bringing about a significant change himself. Stella believes that the 1000-strong workforce at McLaren had the potential to deliver a faster car and his role was to bring out the best in them. He attributes the improvement to a combination of factors, including the appointment of new talent, infrastructure upgrades, and operational improvements. Despite struggling initially due to the transition from old regulations to new ground effect rules, Stella credits predecessor Andreas Seidl for laying the groundwork for the team's success. However, Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff expresses frustration that McLaren has only achieved success in the past 15 years, implying a long period of underperformance before that. Despite their current success, Wolff emphasizes the importance of staying humble and realistic as they continue to "catch up" with rival teams.. Source: Motorsport

Is McLaren wasting F1's best 2024 car? Here is a summary of the article about Formula 1: McLaren has had a strong 2024 season, but has struggled to convert opportunities into wins. Despite having six chances to win since Imola, McLaren has failed to capitalize due to various circumstances. The team's drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, have shown pace in several races but were hindered by track position, red flags, strategic blunders, and slow pit stops. Specific instances include the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix where Norris was unable to close the gap with Verstappen due to track position; Monaco GP where a red flag prevented McLaren from capitalizing on strong lap times; Canadian GP where Norris lost track position due to a safety car deployment and poor pit stop strategy; Spanish GP where a poor pit stop cost him a likely win; Austrian GP where he lost to Verstappen due to slow pit stop and penalty for track limits violations; British GP where McLaren failed to switch to intermediate tyres quickly enough during a rain shower, leading to a drop in position; and Silverstone GP where the team failed to pit Norris for fresh soft tyres, costing them a certain victory. The article concludes that McLaren needs to improve its strategic decision-making, particularly in complex situations, to capitalize on their strong car performance at most tracks.. Source: The Race

Is Aston Martin over its 2024 F1 slump? Aston Martin's Formula 1 team has experienced a decline in performance following a strong start to the 2023 season, led by Fernando Alonso. After scoring 149 points in the first 12 races, Alonso has only managed 45 points in the same number of races this year without securing any podium finishes. The team's struggles can be attributed to other teams making greater improvements between seasons, leaving Aston Martin stuck in fifth place in the constructors' championship. The Imola upgrade brought new bodywork but made the car more difficult to drive, causing a slump in form. Balance issues particularly on circuits with longer-radius or faster corners have been a challenge for the team. A new front wing introduced at the British Grand Prix addressed these weaknesses, resulting in a return to normal performance for Alonso. The team plans upgrades for the next two races in Hungary and Belgium to improve performance before the summer break, focusing on efficient downforce while reducing difficult traits, particularly in longer corners. Performance Director Tom McCullough expressed concern that neither of their drivers was able to challenge sixth-place finisher Nico Hulkenberg.. Source: Motorsport

Sainz and Albon cases reveal why Piastri’s Austria penalty infuriated McLaren McLaren appealed a penalty given to Oscar Piastri for exceeding track limits at the Austrian Grand Prix, citing inconsistencies in how the stewards applied the rules. The appeal was rejected due to a technicality, preventing an examination of whether other drivers who gained positions also exceeded track limits. McLaren argues that the evidence used to penalize Piastri did not meet the standard set by the FIA in previous cases, as footage showing the infringement came from a camera that didn't capture similar images of other drivers' lines through the same corner. This contradicts precedent established at the 2022 US Grand Prix. McLaren also protested Sergio Pérez's qualifying lap, claiming he crossed the white line at Turn 6, but their protest was rejected. They point out that Carlos Sainz Jr. committed a similar infringement without penalty and are seeking more clarity on track limits in the future. Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, is frustrated with the FIA's decision and suggests remodeling Turn 6 at the Red Bull Ring to provide a clearer definition of the track limit to prevent future incidents.. Source: Race Fans

Toyota committed “serious breach” of rules with Balance of Performance comments Here is a summary of the article: Toyota's team director Rob Leupen was fined €10,000 for publicly criticizing the FIA's Balance of Performance system, deemed a "serious breach" that could undermine the integrity of the championship. The fine was suspended due to it being the first application of this regulation in 2024. Meanwhile, IndyCar driver Will Power expressed concerns about his series' cars becoming too heavy after introducing hybrid power systems, citing reduced performance and overloading tires. Formula 1 is working to reduce weight in cars to achieve closer and more exciting races, with changes underway to address the issue. Audi has confirmed BP as its fuel supplier for its power unit when it enters F1 in 2026, anticipating strong competition on sustainable fuels. Additionally, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher revealed he is in a gay relationship and received positive support from his family and fans.. Source: Race Fans

Perez won't let future talk be a distraction Here is a summary of the provided article: Sergio Pérez is under pressure to perform after a poor run of results in Formula 1, having scored only 15 points in six race weekends and slipping to sixth place in the drivers' championship. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has put Pérez under scrutiny, with the driver focusing on improving his performance over the next two races before the summer break. Pérez hopes to avoid distractions about his future contract during this time. He believes that early practice work will be crucial to improving his performance, and if there is no improvement, Red Bull may review his situation during their August shutdown. Meanwhile, Red Bull has options to extend Yuki Tsunoda's contract beyond the current season, but Horner is reserving judgment on whether he would be a suitable replacement for Pérez.. Source: Racer

The wider significance of Mercedes' back-to-back F1 wins Here is a summary of the article: Lewis Hamilton's win at the British Grand Prix marked Mercedes' first back-to-back victories since 2021, ending a 945-day drought without a win. The team has found its footing after struggling in the current Formula 1 era dominated by Red Bull, thanks to new package upgrades including front wing and suspension revisions. This success has put Mercedes on top of the constructors' championship standings, ahead of McLaren, with 125 points scored over the past four races. Mercedes aims to continue its momentum with upcoming upgrades, particularly at Hungary where they have excelled previously.. Source: Motorsport

Silverstone lessons will benefit Ferrari - Vasseur Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes that the team gained valuable technical understanding during the British Grand Prix, which will benefit them for the rest of the season. An upgrade introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix led to increased bouncing, impacting performance, and Ferrari compromised their weekend in Silverstone to analyze the situation. Despite a disappointing result, Vasseur thinks they took a step forward on the technical side, gaining a better understanding of the issue by Sunday evening than Friday morning. This focus on the longer-term approach came at the cost of a potentially better result, but Vasseur believes it was a valuable decision that will pay off in the long run.. Source: Racer

Perez won't let future talk be a distraction Here is a summary of the article: Sergio Perez, Red Bull's driver, faces pressure to improve his performance after scoring only 15 points in the last six races. Christian Horner, team principal, has stated that Perez's situation will be reviewed during the August shutdown if he doesn't show improvement. Perez aims to turn things around by prioritizing teamwork and focusing on the next two races before the summer break, with Friday practice sessions being crucial for his performance. Meanwhile, Horner is non-committal about Yuki Tsunoda as a potential replacement candidate, despite Tsunoda's good performances alongside Daniel Ricciardo this season.. Source: Racer

F1 Podcast: Red Bull's self-inflicted driver conundrum The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast focuses on Red Bull's driver dilemma, particularly Sergio Perez's uncertain future at the team despite signing a new deal just a month ago. The podcast explores Perez's chances of staying with the team and potential replacements, including Liam Lawson, Daniel Ricciardo, and Yuki Tsunoda. Special guest Nelson Valkenburg joins hosts Mark Hughes and Edd Straw to discuss the situation, also addressing long-term issues with Red Bull's driver program. Additionally, the podcast touches on Max Verstappen's position in the team and rumors of a potential move to Mercedes.. Source: The Race

How to watch the 2024 Hungarian GP, Formula E title-decider and more Formula 1 is set to hold a doubleheader event in Hungary before its summer break, with racing taking place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK and ESPN or F1 TV Pro in the USA. Additionally, Formula E will have a title-deciding double header in London, IndyCar will race in Toronto, and Formula 2 and Formula 3 will take place at the Hungaroring.. Source: Race Fans

How Haas is succeeding where Ferrari and Aston Martin are struggling Haas F1 Team has surpassed expectations by securing sixth place in the constructors' championship, despite being predicted to be at the back of the grid at the start of the season. The team's success can be attributed to its consistent progress through in-season development, which allowed it to keep up with other teams. Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu credits a new mindset and teamwork for the team's success, stating that they are working together effectively and adapting to changing circumstances. Technical director Guenther Steiner is satisfied with recent upgrades, which did not deliver everything hoped for but was analyzed transparently without blame culture. He believes this approach will allow them to learn from mistakes and apply lessons to future upgrades.. Source: Motorsport

Mercedes weren’t self-critical enough during 2022 and 2023 failures – Allison Here is a summary of the article about Formula 1: Mercedes' technical director James Allison admits that the team failed to recognize weaknesses in their approach, resulting in uncompetitive cars over the past two seasons. Despite winning eight consecutive constructors' championships until 2021, Mercedes struggled to adapt to F1's new ground effect regulations and scored only one win in the past two years. The team has made improvements with their W15 car since the season began and won the last two races. Allison attributes this failure to the team's inability to adjust internal structure and processes, which were effective under previous technical regulations but became inadequate under the new rules.. Source: Race Fans

IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix The 2024 Formula 1 season has seen six different winners in the first 12 races, with four teams consistently competing. Mercedes has experienced a resurgence, winning the previous two races and securing their first win since 2021 at the British Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton locked out the front row. Team principal Toto Wolff believes this performance shows that Mercedes have a car capable of regular wins and the team is expected to bring further upgrades for the upcoming Hungaroring double-header before the summer break.. Source: Formula 1