Formula 1 Daily Digest – September 17, 2026

The latest F1 news, race reaction, driver updates and paddock talking points in one quick daily roundup.

F1 confirms 24-race 2027 calendar featuring 10 Sprint events

Formula 1 and the FIA have officially announced the 2027 schedule, which features 24 Grands Prix, the return of Portugal and Turkey, and an expanded program of 10 Sprint races starting in Bahrain.

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Max Verstappen secures first race victory of 2026 season

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has reportedly claimed his first race win of the 2026 Formula 1 season as a series switch receives official approval.

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Alpine appoints former Mercedes tech chief Mike Elliott as CTO

Alpine has named Mike Elliott as its new chief technical officer, a newly created role where the 52-year-old Briton will oversee technical and engineering functions at the Enstone factory.

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Red Bull continues working to resolve technical issues on RB22

Despite securing strong recent results, Red Bull is reportedly still working to correct an ongoing technical issue with its RB22 car ahead of upcoming races.

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Audi explores selling minority stake in Formula 1 team

Audi CEO Gernot Dollner has revealed there is strong interest as the German manufacturer considers selling a minority stake in its Formula 1 team.

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Lando Norris warns of increased risk with Monaco Grand Prix Sprint format

World champion Lando Norris believes Formula 1 drivers will face a much tougher challenge at next year’s Monaco Grand Prix due to the addition of a Sprint race.

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British driver Ollie Millroy speaks out after surviving fiery crash in China

Racing driver Ollie Millroy has shared an update from his hospital bed in China, calling it a miracle he survived after his Ferrari erupted into a fireball during a crash in Shanghai.

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Lewis Hamilton’s production company signs deal with Skydance Sports

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has secured a multi-year, first-look production deal with Skydance Sports to develop scripted, unscripted, and animated content.

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Max Verstappen declines father’s push for winter rally car test

Jos Verstappen is attempting to persuade his son Max to test a rally car this winter, though the four-time Formula 1 world champion has expressed concerns that the risks are too high.

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Frederik Vesti tips Rafael Camara as candidate for 2027 Haas seat

Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti has suggested that Rafael Camara is a logical candidate to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas, predicting it could be the main driver change for 2027.

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Fernando Alonso seen driving rare $5 million Bugatti Veyron in Monaco

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso was spotted driving an ultra-rare Bugatti Veyron in Monte Carlo, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding his future in Formula 1 beyond the current season.

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Australian GP rules out date change to serve as 2027 F1 season opener

Australian Grand Prix CEO Travis Auld has stated that Melbourne’s April 1-4 date is locked in, complicating F1’s contingency plans if conflict affects Middle East races.

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F1 faces criticism over lack of overtaking opportunities at Madring

Formula 1’s recent race at the Madring has drawn criticism, with observers labeling it the most boring event of the 2026 season due to the near-impossible passing conditions.

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Ferrari team principal reportedly under pressure from Italian media

Reports from the Italian press suggest the Ferrari Formula 1 team principal’s position may be under threat, highlighting the historic influence of local media over Scuderia leadership.

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Alexia Danielsson named F1 Academy Wild Card driver for Austin round

Swedish racer Alexia Danielsson, 17, has been confirmed as the TeamViewer Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the F1 Academy season at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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