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.

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

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

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

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

As Ford prepares to launch its 2026 racing season in Detroit – including reveals of the liveries for the Red Bull and Racing Bulls cars – here are all of the dates that are confirmed this pre-season in Formula 1.

Ford Motor Company's Racing division has a Driver Development Program with 16 male drivers and no women as it readies for WEC competition.