By Diane Versaevel The 2026 Formula 1 season has proven that the sport is as much a masterclass in geopolitical logistics as it is a showcase of engineering and driver talent. Recently, scheduling shifts and regional uncertainties, sparked by questions over whether key rounds like the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix would proceed amidContinue reading “Middle East Controversy – No Sign Of End Date As End Of Season Plans Up In The Air…”
Author Archives: Wheel2Wheelreports
Red Bull joy, Russell Heartache and Aston Points! Can we race in Malaysia every year?
By Joe Murphy Formula 1 returned to Malaysia today for the first time since 2017, with Sepang hosting the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as round 16 of the 2026 world championship. The race was moved from Bahrain due to disruption in the Gulf and will return to Sakhir next year, with BahrainContinue reading “Red Bull joy, Russell Heartache and Aston Points! Can we race in Malaysia every year?”
Verstappen Pole shows Red Bull are back!
By Holly Wright Max Verstappen finally returned to the top of Formula 1 qualifying as the Red Bull driver produced a dominant performance at Sepang International Circuit to take his first pole position of the 2026 season. Verstappen topped all three qualifying sessions and saved his best performance for Q3, setting a 1:35.130 to finishContinue reading “Verstappen Pole shows Red Bull are back!”
Antonelli: I will restore order at Mercedes
By Holly Wright Kimi Antonelli has made it clear that George Russell’s impressive Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has not changed his belief that he can remain the driver in control of Mercedes’ championship battle. After a difficult weekend in Baku, Antonelli is determined to respond immediately when Formula 1 returns to action in Malaysia, insistingContinue reading “Antonelli: I will restore order at Mercedes”
Ready for Qualy as Battle Intensifies
By Holly Wright Three Different Practice Leaders Sets Up Intriguing Bahrain GP Qualifying Three practice sessions have given Formula 1 teams their final opportunity to fine-tune their cars ahead of qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but the competitive picture remains far from straightforward. The opening two sessions produced a mixture of long-run programmes, tyre comparisons, andContinue reading “Ready for Qualy as Battle Intensifies”
I don’t care what F1 say, this is the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix
By Joe Murphy The history of Formula 1 in Malaysia is longer than most fans realise, but its world championship chapter is centred on one circuit. The name Malaysian Grand Prix dates back to 1962, when it was run at Thomson Road in Singapore while Singapore was still part of the Malaysian federation. After separationContinue reading “I don’t care what F1 say, this is the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix”
Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin Future Raises One Big Question
By Holly Wright There are few driver-team relationships in Formula 1 quite like Lance Stroll and Aston Martin. When the Canadian lines up on the grid in 2027, he will begin his ninth season with the company that started life as Racing Point before becoming Aston Martin. Stroll will once again share the garage with Fernando Alonso,Continue reading “Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin Future Raises One Big Question”
Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Sepang Return, Heat Hazard and a Championship Battle Under Pressure
By Holly Wright Formula 1 heads somewhere familiar yet strangely unfamiliar this weekend as the Bahrain Grand Prix is staged more than 3,000 miles from its usual home, with the championship making an unexpected return to Sepang for the first time since 2017. The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will form round 16 of theContinue reading “Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Sepang Return, Heat Hazard and a Championship Battle Under Pressure”
Russell survives Verstappen charge to Win Baku Thriller
By Joe Murphy George Russell converted pole position into victory as Max Verstappen fell just 0.196 seconds short. Isack Hadjar completes a rare Red Bull double podium whilst six drivers retire in a chaotic 51-lap contest. George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 Formula One season after holding off a determined Max VerstappenContinue reading “Russell survives Verstappen charge to Win Baku Thriller”
Why Ferrari’s biggest enemy in 2026 is itself…
By Laura Juliana Flórez Alba When the 2026 Formula 1 season began, Ferrari looked poised for a championship renaissance. Armed with the SF-26 and arguably the most formidable driver pairing on the grid, the sheer single-lap pace of Charles Leclerc combined with the unmatched experience of seven time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, the team’s aggressiveContinue reading “Why Ferrari’s biggest enemy in 2026 is itself…”
