Pierre Gasly set the fastest time on the first day of this week's preseason test in Bahrain, but it was Mercedes who turned heads with a significant upgrade to its car. read more »

Charles Leclerc topped the first session of the Bahrain pre-season test as teams continued to rack up mileage ahead of the new campaign. read more »

Mercedes has unleashed a package of upgrades at the second pre-season Formula 1 test, with the W13 sporting radical vertical sidepod inlets. The W13 wore traditional inlets at... read more »

The Maranello-based team had a hugely encouraging first test at Barcelona in Spain last week, with Carlos Sainz Jr and Charles Leclerc consistently near the top of the... read more »

A lot of lessons learned in Barcelona will cause the grid to react with significant upgrades, says George Russell. read more »

Red Bull and Mercedes will both reportedly head to Bahrain for the second test with "heavily upgraded" cars. read more »

F1 managing director Ross Brawn revealed last November that series bosses were planning an open session for media in which teams would be required to reveal and explain car... read more »

McLaren is planning an aggressive approach to its upgrades this season as the demands of the budget-cap finally kick in. read more »

McLaren's MCL36 for the opening Bahrain Grand Prix will already have been upgraded from the version in pre-season running. read more »

McLaren Operations Director Piers Thynne has explained the team's 'late and lean' approach to its MCL36 with upgrades targeted for the Bahrain season-opener in... read more »

With another $5 million off the budget cap for this season, Ferrari's Laurent Mekies detailed the process of planning and producing upgrades. read more »

Despite a setback from 2021 to 2022, Formula 1's technical update is nearly here. With all-new F1 car designs, tyre upgrades, fresh wings and a new-yet-familiar venturi... read more »

Due to the budget cap, Ferrari believe it is no longer possible for them to fire out upgrades every one or two races. read more »

Fred Vasseur admits he "underestimated" the challenges of not updating the car but says 2022 will determine whether he made the right call. read more »

The Swiss-based squad was one of the first to call time on any upgrades for last year's challenger, as it instead decided to focus all its resources on preparing its 2022... read more »

Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott has revealed there is "nothing other than optimism" with regard to Albert Park's long-term future on the... read more »

Upgrades being made at Albert Park are designed to ensure Melbourne hosts the Australian Grand Prix for many years to come. read more »

Organisers at Spa-Francorchamps have revealed the various upgrades taking place at the Belgian track in a bid to secure its future as Grand Prix host and attract other disciplines. read more »

As part of the rules aimed to help F1 get through the financial difficulties triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, teams were forced to carry over their 2020 chassis in to... read more »

What has McLaren done to its MCL35M to all but cement itself as 3rd best in Formula 1? McLaren has not rested after their successful 2020 F1 season, incorporating a new... read more »

In a move which would have seen Ross Brawn, in a previous incarnation, go apoplectic, teams are to reveal their latest upgrades to media and thereby fans on GP Fridays. read more »

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's improved form in recent Formula 1 races is down to several upgrades that have allowed it to move ahead of rivals McLaren. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said reporters are being "fed with a lot of bull****" about recent changes or upgrades to their engines. read more »

Williams are no longer developing the FW43B, and so the United States GP onwards will be about maintaining P8 in the Constructors'. read more »

F1 teams have had to balance work on this year's cars against the efforts needed to maximise the potential of next season's challengers.And while Red Bull pushed on... read more »