One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.

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

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.

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

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,

PARIS, France (AFP) — German manufacturer Audi, which will make its Formula One (F1) debut this season after acquiring the Sauber team, unveiled its first-ever single-seater on Tuesday and declared its ambition to “win championships 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