The secrecy and skullduggery during Formula 1 winter testing, particularly at the start of a sweeping new regulation change is sometimes creates a murky situation that is difficult to decipher, but it is also one of the reasons to love F1.

Formula 1 will return to racing for the 2026 season in a little under a month's time, bringing with it a completely new set of engine and chassis regulations.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss shrugs off the early hype around his team and suggests Red Bull Ford has the stronger 2026 power unit

Other F1 teams have raised concerns about Mercedes and Red Bull finding an engine loophole - a topic that is set to remain in the spotlight.

Alpine appears to have made a considerable step forward from last year’s abysmal last-place championship finish, but team boss Flavio Briatore set the season objective to be in a position to snipe for occasional podiums, which at the moment seems a step beyond the French-owned squad’s standing.

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.

The alarm bells continue to ring ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season with Oscar Piastri adding his concern to the ever growing list.

Since we can't judge these cars based on their performance just yet, we're going to have to settle for judging them on their appearance.