Williams' preparations for the 2026 Formula One season have been dealt a significant blow after conceding defeat in having their car ready for next week's first testing session in Barcelona.

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to set up a final race title showdown with McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Max Verstappen grabbed his sixth pole position of the season for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a crash-marred qualifying session on the Baku street circuit Saturday.

Japanese Grand Prix Highlights: Max Verstappen reigned supreme at Suzuka on Sunday, becoming the first Formula 1 driver to win four back-to-back Japanese Grand Prixs.

Australian GP 2025 Highlights: Lando Norris won the season opener, ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. Ferrari disappointed on race day, in Lewis Hamilton's first race for the team.

Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari is just one of numerous intriguing subplots in a season that gets underway in Australia this Sunday.

Carlos Sainz drove the entire day, topping Day 2 overall, while Lewis Hamilton put in the fastest time of the first session with his Ferrari.

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon criticised the move by motorsport governing body FIA to codify a rule that could hand drivers fines or suspensions for criticising officials.

Carlos Sainz, the driver ditched by Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton, believes his old team could now be even better placed to return to the summit of Formula One with the former world champion on board.

Both Messi and Colapinto hail from Argentina.