After a certain time, when drivers, teams and also power unit suppliers learn more about this new way of racing, then gradually the performance on the energy side will converge between competitors.

Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull will struggle under the new (engine) rules, and that it will be a Mercedes powered driver that claims the 2026 title.

I think it's going to be a very dynamic season. What you see in race one and race two, I expect will be totally different when we come to the final races of the year.

Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman reflect on the winter break, such as it was, and look ahead to the coming season.

Haas has revealed renders of the design and livery of its VF-26, to be raced by Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon this season.