Haas should therefor be right at the front of the midfield this year and its boss Komatsu reckons Racing Bulls (sixth), Alpine (seventh) and Audi (eighth) are its nearest rivals -

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.

Suzuka is one of Formula 1’s most iconic and demanding tracks, but given the state of Aston Martin’s 2026 challenger, it would be a miracle to see either car finish what’s expected to be an embarrassing homecoming for the Honda-powered operation.

F1's stakeholders have been examining the new rules in place for 2026 after staunch driver criticism. But no major changes are planned yet

Residents of Atlanta, Georgia, will be able to experience Formula 1 like never before as F1 Arcade motion simulators arrive in town. Paired alongside a restaurant and a bar, the sim is designed to

Formula One and the sport’s controversial new technical regulations have been taking fire from all directions in recent weeks and now a new clip is set to pour fuel on the fire.

Do the new Formula 1 rules create “incredible” racing or “probably the worst” cars in F1 history? Drivers are split. The opening race in Australia which mixed a dramatic battle for the lead with some complex strategy,

The LEGO x Formula 1 partnership is going full throttle in 2026. A huge new wave of F1-themed sets has just arrived (and more are on the way), spanning everything from affordable Speed Champions builds to detailed collector models.

From teen dreams to speedy studs, we rank the hottest, high-octane heartthrobs on the starting grid this season

Oscar winner Brad Pitt plays washed-up Formula One driver Sonny Haynes, who left after career-ending crash. He's back 30 years later to help his team.

Max Verstappen has made a major announcement ahead of the Japanese GP while the FIA have 'made a key ruling' that impacts Lewis Hamilton