In 2026 there will be 11 teams on the grid using engines from five different manufacturers: Mercedes, Ferrari, RB-Ford, Honda and Audi.

The countdown to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix continues with FP3 and qualifying in Melbourne today. McLaren and Lando Norris start their respective team and driver championship defences amid new cars and dramatically different technical regulations.

A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power. After the biggest changes in years, F1 teams are dealing with a whole new driving style and trying to find innovations that are within the letter of the rules.

Team boss says Honda’s vibrating engine is affecting the health of Aston's drivers, as well as the car's performance.

Five top car manufacturers supply the engines for 2026’s new generation of Formula One

Honda is feeling the impact of lost

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

As Formula One enters a new era with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, there is a sense of excitement but also trepidation about what will unfold.