Formula 1 World Championship

Formula 1 is set for a recalibrated balance between combustion power and hybrid deployment from 2027, as the FIA and manufacturers move to answer criticism of the 2026 cars while staying aligned with sustainability and safety targets.

Aston Martin believes its 2026 car can rank as the fifth-fastest chassis on certain circuits, but a bruising Monaco weekend has underlined how narrow its performance window remains. Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa says upcoming upgrades must unlock consistency across a varied calendar.

Lewis Hamilton will sit out first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Ferrari reserve Dino Beganovic taking over in FP1 amid a wider wave of rookie outings across the grid.

Alex Albon will make his 96th Grand Prix start for Williams at the Barcelona Grand Prix, moving clear of Nigel Mansell as the driver with the most Formula 1 race appearances for the Grove team. He will mark the milestone with a special helmet paying tribute to the 1992 world champion.

Ayumu Iwasa will step into Isack Hadjar's Red Bull for first practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, underlining the team’s youth-testing push and shaping opportunities for fellow prospect Nikola Tsolov.