Rory Mitchell
@rorymitchellf1.bsky.social
F1 Journalist. f1debrief.substack.com.
Bylines with Sector.World, F1Oversteer, RacingNews365, Autosport, Motorsport News, ZAG Daily. Formerly PR @ Patterrn. University of Sheffield graduate.
Bylines with Sector.World, F1Oversteer, RacingNews365, Autosport, Motorsport News, ZAG Daily. Formerly PR @ Patterrn. University of Sheffield graduate.
F1 will ditch fossil fuels for advanced sustainable fuels in 2026. The FIA has worked with non-profit sustainability companies to ensure these fuels are sourced responsibility, which should bring real tangible benefits to road cars. #F1
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Can F1’s 2026 sustainable fuel have a tangible impact on road cars? | Sector
The FIA and Formula 1 have put accountability and verification processes at the forefront of their sustainable fuels drive in 2026
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December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
F1 will ditch fossil fuels for advanced sustainable fuels in 2026. The FIA has worked with non-profit sustainability companies to ensure these fuels are sourced responsibility, which should bring real tangible benefits to road cars. #F1
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A lot of talk about F1 rules over winter (got to be a Christmas quiz topic). Here is another:
An update to the FIA International Sporting Code for 2026 now allows stewards to independently "re-examine" penalties "on their own initiative" if they discover a new element. #F1
An update to the FIA International Sporting Code for 2026 now allows stewards to independently "re-examine" penalties "on their own initiative" if they discover a new element. #F1
December 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A lot of talk about F1 rules over winter (got to be a Christmas quiz topic). Here is another:
An update to the FIA International Sporting Code for 2026 now allows stewards to independently "re-examine" penalties "on their own initiative" if they discover a new element. #F1
An update to the FIA International Sporting Code for 2026 now allows stewards to independently "re-examine" penalties "on their own initiative" if they discover a new element. #F1
The official 2026 F1 entry list has been revealed by the FIA. Lindblad will use #41, with Verstappen also down as using #3. Norris will use the #1 as he is the world champion. #F1
December 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The official 2026 F1 entry list has been revealed by the FIA. Lindblad will use #41, with Verstappen also down as using #3. Norris will use the #1 as he is the world champion. #F1
The FIA is anticipating a 90% reduction in dirty air at 20m with the 2026 regulations, while F1 chiefs expect 'unpredictable' racing that favours sim racers.
All you need to know as teams get busy over the winter. #F1
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All you need to know as teams get busy over the winter. #F1
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F1’s new ‘unpredictable’ era explained
New terminology and car renders have been released by F1 and the FIA, as teams get stuck into a busy winter preparing for 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The FIA is anticipating a 90% reduction in dirty air at 20m with the 2026 regulations, while F1 chiefs expect 'unpredictable' racing that favours sim racers.
All you need to know as teams get busy over the winter. #F1
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All you need to know as teams get busy over the winter. #F1
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F1 has revealed the new terminology that will be incorporated into the 2026 regs.
Overtake Mode - Replaces DRS. Drivers within a second of a car in front can deploy extra power, either all at once or spread over a lap.
Boost Mode - Gives drivers maximum power from the power unit. #F1
Overtake Mode - Replaces DRS. Drivers within a second of a car in front can deploy extra power, either all at once or spread over a lap.
Boost Mode - Gives drivers maximum power from the power unit. #F1
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
F1 has revealed the new terminology that will be incorporated into the 2026 regs.
Overtake Mode - Replaces DRS. Drivers within a second of a car in front can deploy extra power, either all at once or spread over a lap.
Boost Mode - Gives drivers maximum power from the power unit. #F1
Overtake Mode - Replaces DRS. Drivers within a second of a car in front can deploy extra power, either all at once or spread over a lap.
Boost Mode - Gives drivers maximum power from the power unit. #F1
F1 will return to Portimao in 2027 and 2028, as part of a new two-year agreement that takes up the vacant slot left by Zandvoort after 2026. #F1
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
F1 will return to Portimao in 2027 and 2028, as part of a new two-year agreement that takes up the vacant slot left by Zandvoort after 2026. #F1
Lando Norris is crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony by Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Lando Norris is crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony by Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Aripov. #F1
A new Concorde Agreement that defines the regulatory framework and commercial governance terms for Formula 1 over the next five years has been signed off by the FIA, F1 Management, and all 11 teams participating in 2026. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A new Concorde Agreement that defines the regulatory framework and commercial governance terms for Formula 1 over the next five years has been signed off by the FIA, F1 Management, and all 11 teams participating in 2026. #F1
The FIA has confirmed Mohammed Ben Sulyem has been re-elected as president of the governing body in Tashkent, Uzbekistan after standing unopposed. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The FIA has confirmed Mohammed Ben Sulyem has been re-elected as president of the governing body in Tashkent, Uzbekistan after standing unopposed. #F1
A few changes to the #F1 sporting regs approved by the WMSC:
- Race suspension and resumption procedures simplified
- FP1 can now be extended on Sprint weekends following a red flag
- Sprint qualifying dry tyre limitations no longer removed when the session is declared wet
- Race suspension and resumption procedures simplified
- FP1 can now be extended on Sprint weekends following a red flag
- Sprint qualifying dry tyre limitations no longer removed when the session is declared wet
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A few changes to the #F1 sporting regs approved by the WMSC:
- Race suspension and resumption procedures simplified
- FP1 can now be extended on Sprint weekends following a red flag
- Sprint qualifying dry tyre limitations no longer removed when the session is declared wet
- Race suspension and resumption procedures simplified
- FP1 can now be extended on Sprint weekends following a red flag
- Sprint qualifying dry tyre limitations no longer removed when the session is declared wet
Lando Norris is not a ruthless #F1 world champion like Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna or Max Verstappen.
But he didn't need to be to reach 'championship level' in 2025. Instead, he did it his way.
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But he didn't need to be to reach 'championship level' in 2025. Instead, he did it his way.
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Lando’s way: How Norris turned 2025 into title success
Lando Norris conquered the intense three-way title battle with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by learning from his mistakes. And by doing it his way.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Lando Norris is not a ruthless #F1 world champion like Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna or Max Verstappen.
But he didn't need to be to reach 'championship level' in 2025. Instead, he did it his way.
f1debrief.substack.com/p/landos-way...
But he didn't need to be to reach 'championship level' in 2025. Instead, he did it his way.
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From earlier this season, it is probably better for Red Bull to rethink its 'sink or swim' mantra after the Lawson/Tsunoda saga. #F1
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December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
From earlier this season, it is probably better for Red Bull to rethink its 'sink or swim' mantra after the Lawson/Tsunoda saga. #F1
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When you consider Marko is 82 years old, it's an incredible 20 years of service at Red Bull having championed Vettel, Ricciardo, Kvyat, Gasly, Sainz, Buemi, Verstappen and more through their driver development programme. #F1
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
When you consider Marko is 82 years old, it's an incredible 20 years of service at Red Bull having championed Vettel, Ricciardo, Kvyat, Gasly, Sainz, Buemi, Verstappen and more through their driver development programme. #F1
Pirelli has tweaked the look of their F1 tyres for 2026. Drivers will run them today in a mule car at Abu Dhabi ahead of homologation on December 15th. #F1
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Pirelli has tweaked the look of their F1 tyres for 2026. Drivers will run them today in a mule car at Abu Dhabi ahead of homologation on December 15th. #F1
2014 Australian GP - 13/22 cars classified.
2025 Abu Dhabi GP - 20/20 cars classified.
Last race of the current #F1 power unit regulations really does show how far we've come in terms of reliability. #AbuDhabiGP
2025 Abu Dhabi GP - 20/20 cars classified.
Last race of the current #F1 power unit regulations really does show how far we've come in terms of reliability. #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
2014 Australian GP - 13/22 cars classified.
2025 Abu Dhabi GP - 20/20 cars classified.
Last race of the current #F1 power unit regulations really does show how far we've come in terms of reliability. #AbuDhabiGP
2025 Abu Dhabi GP - 20/20 cars classified.
Last race of the current #F1 power unit regulations really does show how far we've come in terms of reliability. #AbuDhabiGP
Bearman has taken F1's naughty boy award for 2025. His post-race penalty in the #AbuDhabiGP also comes with one penalty point, which puts him on 10 points this season - two away from a race ban. #F1
December 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Bearman has taken F1's naughty boy award for 2025. His post-race penalty in the #AbuDhabiGP also comes with one penalty point, which puts him on 10 points this season - two away from a race ban. #F1
I first interviewed Norris before his first season in F3 back in 2017. I thought his answers were pretty mature for a 17-year-old.
Drove like a champion today and is a great ambassador for F1 with all his work in mental health. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Drove like a champion today and is a great ambassador for F1 with all his work in mental health. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I first interviewed Norris before his first season in F3 back in 2017. I thought his answers were pretty mature for a 17-year-old.
Drove like a champion today and is a great ambassador for F1 with all his work in mental health. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Drove like a champion today and is a great ambassador for F1 with all his work in mental health. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Unless I'm mistaken, I think the last man to press the DRS button was Kimi Antonelli. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Unless I'm mistaken, I think the last man to press the DRS button was Kimi Antonelli. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Stroll drops to P11 at the chequered flag after being handed a five-second time penalty for more than one change of direction. That promotes Hulkenberg to P10 and takes the final point of the season. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Stroll drops to P11 at the chequered flag after being handed a five-second time penalty for more than one change of direction. That promotes Hulkenberg to P10 and takes the final point of the season. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Verstappen took that comeback to the max at the end of the season. His team radio: "Don't worry. I'm happy. I'm happy with what we have achieved so far. So, let's keep going." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Verstappen took that comeback to the max at the end of the season. His team radio: "Don't worry. I'm happy. I'm happy with what we have achieved so far. So, let's keep going." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Norris team radio: "Lando, this is Zak from McLaren. Is this the world champion hotline?"
Norris: "You made a kid's dream come true. Thanks so much. I love you guys. Thanks for everything. You deserve it. I love you, Mum. I love you, Dad. Thanks for everything. And I'm crying." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Norris: "You made a kid's dream come true. Thanks so much. I love you guys. Thanks for everything. You deserve it. I love you, Mum. I love you, Dad. Thanks for everything. And I'm crying." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Norris team radio: "Lando, this is Zak from McLaren. Is this the world champion hotline?"
Norris: "You made a kid's dream come true. Thanks so much. I love you guys. Thanks for everything. You deserve it. I love you, Mum. I love you, Dad. Thanks for everything. And I'm crying." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Norris: "You made a kid's dream come true. Thanks so much. I love you guys. Thanks for everything. You deserve it. I love you, Mum. I love you, Dad. Thanks for everything. And I'm crying." #F1 #AbuDhabiGP