Formula 1's preseason kicks into overdrive with the first of two tests in Bahrain this week, and you can follow all the action live with ESPN.

After sweeping both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ F1 titles in 2025, McLaren believes starting from zero is the key to defending them.

The McLaren driver doesn't share Verstappen's critical views over the 2026 Formula 1 cars

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power you produce, although if you try and do this too much it becomes counterproductive.

Max Verstappen gives damning verdict on 2026 F1 rules: ‘It’s like Formula E on steroids’ - The four-time F1 world champion has been left unimpressed with F1’s new era of cars so far at Bahrain testing

As the Seahawks dominated the Patriots on the field in Super Bowl LX, Formula One’s newest team was busy making an introduction.  With an expected audience of o

"It's really a thrill to work with Brad," F1's producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells the BBC at the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles.

The cars, now energy-starved, must be driven cleverly to keep recharging the battery across a lap. Tactics such as dropping down to first gear (rarely necessary in the past), running at maximum revs in a gear or avoiding full throttle at points can all help top up energy levels for later in a lap.