Formula 1 had another busy day behind the scenes this Thursday, with important debates about the future of engines, investigations involving teams, and technical concerns arising within the grid. Kimi Antonelli, the 2026 championship leader, admitted that a specific problem has been hindering his season, while the FIA confirmed an investigation into the ownership structure of some teams.
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One of the main topics of the day was Andrea Stella’s statement about the future of Formula 1 power units. The McLaren boss said that deeper changes to the engines are unlikely to happen before 2028, indicating that the category should still maintain regulatory stability in the coming years. The subject gained momentum after recent discussions about the return of V8 engines and criticism of the hybrid regulations planned for 2026.
On the track, Antonelli revealed concern about his starts throughout the season. Even leading the championship, the Mercedes driver acknowledged that he needs to improve in this aspect to avoid problems in upcoming races. The Italian highlighted that starts have been a weak point compared to the rest of his weekends, especially at a time when the title fight is starting to intensify.
Another highlight of the day was Franco Colapinto. The Argentine said that the Miami GP represented his “most perfect weekend” in Formula 1, after managing to combine good performance, confidence, and competitiveness throughout all sessions. The result reinforced the driver’s growing adaptation to the category in his first full season.
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Behind the political scenes of the category, the FIA confirmed that it is investigating issues related to the ownership of Formula 1 teams. Although few details have been officially disclosed, the topic immediately generated repercussions in the paddock for involving possible conflicts within the control structure of some grid teams.
Stefano Domenicali also became a topic by avoiding fueling rumors about changes to the Formula 1 calendar for 2026. The category’s CEO preferred not to comment on recent speculations about alterations to already confirmed rounds, maintaining caution amid discussions involving possible replacements and adjustments to next season’s schedule.
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