Russell pips Piastri on day one as F1 tests revised starting procedure · RaceFans | Motorsport
George Russell put Mercedes back on top as the first day of the final pre-season test came to a close in Bahrain, setting the fastest time seen so far this year at the track. However there was almost nothing to choose between him and Oscar Piastri, who was second fastest for McLaren. The pair were separated by just a hundredth…
Five things we learned in Jeddah
Feature by Katy Fairman Formula E completed its first double-header of Season 12 at the weekend, with the return of PIT BOOST, dominance from Edoardo Mortara across qualifying and two very different race results. Here is all you need to know from Rounds 4 and 5 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Five races and five different…
George Russell keeps Mercedes on top at F1 testing but McLaren, Ferrari tease pace | Motorsport
Laurence EdmondsonFeb 18, 2026, 12:32 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday. The third and final preseason test is taking place over three days at the Bahrain International…
Pictures: 2026 F1 pre-season test three day one: Bahrain · RaceFans | Motorsport
Pictures from the first day of the third test for the 2026 F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. F1 pictures Lando Norris, McLaren, Bahrain International Circuit, 2026 pre-season test Sergio Perez, Cadillac, Bahrain International Circuit, 2026 pre-season test Nico Hulkenberg, Audi, Bahrain International Circuit, 2026 pre-season test Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Bahrain International Circuit, 2026 pre-season test Lando Norris, McLaren,…
Edoardo Mortara surges past Oliver Rowland in Formula E Drivers’ Standings after double poles, two podiums | Formula – E News
Edoardo Mortara won two poles in Jeddah. (Image credit: Mahindra Racing) There is something special about Edoardo Mortara this season. His consistent performances have propelled him into the top tier of the Formula E Drivers’ Standings. The Mahindra Racing driver sits second with 62 points, just six behind current championship leader Pascal Wehrlein. Mortara moved ahead of Oliver Rowland in…
TheBurntChip on winning Formula E EVO Session: “I’ll tell my fiancee that my wedding day will be better” | Formula – E News
TheBurntChip won the Formula E EVO Session in Jeddah (Image credit: Instagram) Josh, aka TheBurntChip, is elated after winning the Formula E EVO Session in Jeddah this year. He opened up about his big win after excelling in a GEN3 EVO and beating competitors like TikToker Khaby Lame, Behzinga, JUCA, and others. He also shared details about his racing experience…
Leclerc quickest for Ferrari but Red Bull miss out on mileage as final test begins · RaceFans | Motorsport
Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the times soon after testing resumed in Bahrain this morning and was still there when the lunch break began. He set a best time of 1’33.739 in the team’s SF-26, quicker than it managed through the test at the Bahrain International Circuit last week. The Ferrari sported an unusual new winglet in front…
The ‘scary’ career Richard Hammond’s daughter Izzy is pursuing
Richard Hammond’s daughter, Izzy, is carving out a career in the same field as her father and spent the weekend trying her hand at Formula E racing. The 25-year-old content creator took part in Formula E’s Evo Sessions event at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia, where she was involved in a terrifying crash during the race. The crash…
Cool Runnings 2? F1’s Lewis Hamilton would shine in a bobsled, says new Jamaica hopeful | Motorsport
Feb 18, 2026, 05:40 AM ET Jamaican sprinter-turned-bobsledder Tyquendo Tracey has said Lewis Hamilton would do “very well” if he swapped Formula 1 tracks for the ice of the Winter Olympics. Tracey is competing at the Milan-Cortina Games with the Jamaican four-man bobsleigh team, having previously represented his country as a sprinter at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo five years…
Saudi women’s motorsport on the rise
Aspiring future leaders of motorsport in Saudi Arabia had the opportunity to visit the Formula E paddock at last weekend’s Jeddah E-Prix, with over 120 girls exploring behind the scenes at the double-header weekend, many of whom with aspirations of a career in the sport. This unique opportunity gave girls, local to the Jeddah area, the chance to experience a…
“Ferrari seem to be able to run higher gears” says Russell and more · RaceFans | Motorsport
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to _Ben_ and Mike! On this day in motorsport Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari was born on this day in 1898 Born on this day in 1958: Future Formula 1 driver Giovanni Lavaggi Born on this day in 1898: Enzo Ferrari Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go…
Best of social: Formula E’s EVO Sessions
Under the lights of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, we were treated to 10 rapid influencers for a one-lap shoot-out, with Calfreezy’s Señor Frogs going up against Vikkstar’s Quickstars to prove who was quickest in Formula E’s ultra-fast GEN3 Evo. Ultimately, it was Chip and the Señor Frogs team who came out on top and claimed EVO Sessions victory. Here’s the…
Formula E announces TDK as Title Partner of the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix night race and Official Partner of the 2025/26 season
As an Official Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, TDK, a leading global technology company in the automotive and mobility industry, will be integrated into the race experience through a comprehensive suite of rights. This includes prominent trackside branding and a visible presence across digital and physical touchpoints during race events, designed to engage fans both at…
Taylor Barnard stands apart as Formula E drivers reveal their favorite pancake toppings, watch | Formula – E News
Taylor Barnard (Image credit: Instagram) The Jeddah E-Prix wrapped up on a high note this weekend after two back-to-back finals and an additional Formula E Evo Session for content creators. The teams have now earned a much-needed break before racing resumes in March. With a full month to go before Round 6 in Madrid, Formula E shared a fun Instagram…
TDK secures Tokyo E-Prix title sponsorship, joins Formula E as Official Partner | Formula – E News
Tokyo E-Prix (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E has partnered with global technology company TDK, a leader in the automotive and mobility industry, as the Title Partner for the Tokyo E-Prix and has also announced it as an Official Partner for the current 2025/26 season. Japan is home to TDK, and the Tokyo E-Prix is set to be a night…
Formula E closing on new race at iconic street circuit
A Formula E race at the Norisring in June 2027 is now being considered as a serious possibility as the all-electric world championship starts to form deals for its first Gen4 calendar. Formula E has raced at the Berlin Tempelhof airfield in 10 of its 11 full seasons so far – it is the only circuit to have enjoyed such…
Could F1’s new rules limit overtaking? Charles Leclerc leads driver concerns | Motorsport
Laurence EdmondsonFeb 17, 2026, 04:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Multiple Authors Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport’s new regulations. Sweeping changes to power unit, chassis and aerodynamic regulations for 2026 have resulted in a…
“It pains me when I hear ‘we’ll get back to you'” | Motorsport
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley says the team must improve how it communicates with its drivers and stop telling them “we’ll get back to you”. He said he was “pained” by some of last year’s exchanges between Lewis Hamilton and Ricardo Adami, who has been replaced as his race engineer for the upcoming season. Smedley said it was clear…
“I was pulling my hair out”: Oliver Rowland back on the podium in Jeddah after two disappointing races | Formula – E News
Oliver Rowland at Jeddah E-Prix (Image credit: Instagram) Oliver Rowland is on a roll this season as well after winning the Formula E World Championship last season. The reigning Nissan champion secured his third podium of the season in Jeddah on Saturday, finishing third in the Round 5 race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. He was joined on the podium…