Formula E

Haas has officially confirmed that Esteban Ocon will leave the Formula 1 team at the end of the year, with the French driver formally saying his goodbyes. Attention now turns to who will take the seat, with fans and Brazilian media speculating about possible replacements as the silly season continues.

The FIA has officially declared a Heat Hazard for the Formula 1 race at Sepang, allowing drivers to use cooling vests under extreme conditions. The announcement comes with forecasts of heavy rain combined with intense heat and humidity in Malaysia, raising questions over tyre strategy, race start timing and driver safety. Teams and fans are debating how the weather will shape the grand prix weekend.

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place in Malaysia, the latest case of a Formula 1 race named after a country that is not hosting it. Historically, several F1 races have carried geographically surprising names, such as the Luxembourg and European Grands Prix held elsewhere. Fans are debating these naming oddities and what the relocation means for the calendar and hosting circuits.

Formula E, the all-electric motorsport series built around sustainability, is changing its communications approach, aiming to reach beyond what it calls the echo chamber of environmentally minded fans. The New York Times reports the championship is rethinking how it presents itself, moving away from leaning primarily on its green credentials to attract a broader audience.