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F1 2026 grid: From world champs to rookie stars
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces -- here's the Formula 1 driver line-ups for 2026.
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Formula One
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
After kicking off under a cloud of secrecy with a private test in Barcelona, F1 2026 had official lift-off with official preseason running in Bahrain. Here are the fastest laps.
Formula One
F1 2026 car launches: All pictures of new cars as full grid completed
One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.
Williams
Formula One
Williams 2026 FW48 hits the track after delays
The new Williams Formula 1 car, which missed the opening week of preseason testing due to delays in production, has finally hit the track during a filming day at Silverstone on Wednesday.
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Formula One
Williams to miss testing after delays with new car
Williams will not participate in the opening test of the 2026 F1 season in Spain next week after hitting delays with its new car.
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Formula One
EA F1 25 gives out iconic Williams x Gulf livery for free
Fans will be able to get the orange and white color scheme until Jan. 6
Williams
Formula One
Sainz discusses scrapping of F1 racing guidelines
Carlos Sainz believes Formula 1 could get rid of its controversial racing guidelines if it were to apply the same logic as certain ex-F1 drivers, currently working as TV pundits, to stewarding decisions.
Williams
Formula One
Sainz gets 5-place grid drop for Mexico GP
Carlos Sainz has received a five-place grid penalty at the Mexico Grand Prix for colliding with the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix.
Williams
Formula One
Sainz: F1 race broadcasts too focused on celebs
Carlos Sainz has criticised the way Formula 1 broadcasts live races, saying there is an over-emphasis on the reactions of driver girlfriends and celebrities during key moments.
Williams
Formula One
Williams handed double DQ in Singapore
Both Williams cars have been disqualified from the results of Saturday's qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix after the Drag Reduction System (DRS) flap on the rear wings of both cars was found to open beyond the maximum limit.
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Formula One
Sainz's podium finish in Baku sets record straight on his season at Williams
Carlos Sainz' third-place finish in Baku was a great response to critics who had accused the Spanish driver of being past it since moving from Ferrari to Williams.
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Formula One
Sainz: Baku podium feels better than the rest
Williams driver Carlos Sainz said his third-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix felt even better than the first podium result of his career.
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Formula One
Sainz dreaming of fairytale podium in Baku
Carlos Sainz is dreaming of a fairytale podium for Williams after claiming a shock front row start for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Formula One
Sainz: Time for F1 to have permanent stewards
Williams driver Carlos Sainz said it's time Formula 1 embraced a permanent race stewards to stop the growing noise about inconsistent and unclear decisions over wheel-to-wheel racing.
Williams
Formula One
Sainz's Dutch GP penalty rescinded after review
The stewards of the Dutch Grand Prix have rescinded a penalty issued to Carlos Sainz in Zandvoort two weeks ago.
Williams
Formula One
Williams appeal Sainz's 10-second penalty
Williams has initiated a "right of review" over the controversial 10-second penalty Carlos Sainz received at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Formula One
Sainz: I can win title at 'right place' Williams
Carlos Sainz remains convinced he can become Formula 1 world champion with Williams.
Motor Sports
Sainz calls 10-sec penalty 'a complete joke'
Carlos Sainz has labelled his 10-second penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix "a complete joke" after the stewards found him responsible for causing a collision with Liam Lawson.
Williams
Formula One
5th-place Williams find solutions for problems
Williams are confident they can fix issues behind recent retirements and expect a car upgrade coming soon to keep them on course for fifth place in the Formula 1 championship.
Williams
Formula One
Vowles signs new long-term deal with Williams
Williams has announced a long-term extension for boss James Vowles as part of the vision to returning the team to the glory days of old.
Williams
Formula One
Hadjar given 3-place grid penalty; starts P12
Isack Hadjar has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Williams driver Carlos Sainz during qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula One
Albon buys Russell dinner after blocking tactic
Alex Albon agreed to buy George Russell dinner on Sunday evening after blocking him for several laps at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Williams
Formula One
Sainz: Monaco rule too easy to manipulate
A rules tweak for the Monaco Grand Prix teased drama and chaos but ultimately left Formula 1's drivers bored, angry or frustrated, with Carlos Sainz saying the new format was too easy for teams to "manipulate."
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Vowles text Wolff to apologise for Monaco tactics
James Vowles sent Mercedes boss Toto Wolff a text during the Monaco Grand Prix to apologise for the tactics his Williams team employed against Mercedes driver George Russell.
Williams
Formula One
Sainz: No conflict in father's FIA presidency bid
Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. is confident there would be no conflict of interest if his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., runs for president of motorsport's governing body.
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