The R26 represents VW AG's first-ever full works operation in F1—and the first step in a plan to win a championship by 2030.

Liam Lawson got behind the wheel of Racing Bulls’ new car, built for the 2026 F1 regulations, during a private shakedown at Imola on Tuesday. The team took advantage of F1’s rules allowing up to 15 kilometres of running during a filming day to check the basics of their new chassis.

Racing Bulls completed a 15km shakedown on Tuesday, checking its VCARB 03 for any issues ahead of a 200km filming day on Wednesday

Honda pulled the wraps off its new Formula 1 engine, which, unlike in years past, will not power the latest Red Bull Racing F1 car. In 2026, Honda will propel the Aston Martins driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll,

The livery harkens back to Red Bull's first livery in 2005, and marks the start of Ford's partnership with the team

The reveal took place at the Detroit Free Press Breakfast Club series, which included GM President Mark Reuss and auto titan Roger Penske.

Red Bull Racing revealed its 2026 Formula 1 livery and detailed its new Ford-developed powertrain.

The Tyrrell P34 is the only six-wheel Formula One car ever to compete in the sport after the such a radical design was later banned. In Formula One, teams are forced to constantly adapt to new technology in order to keep up with their rivals and ensure their cars are as fast as possible.

Formula 1 newcomer Arvid Lindblad went off when shaking down Racing Bulls ’ 2026 car in Imola on Tuesday. Racing Bulls opted to give its VCARB 03 a maiden run at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, less than 15km away from the team’s Faenza factory.