How dedicated an F1 fan are you really? Set your alarm clock to find out. TV coverage in the build-up to the first race of the 2026 season in Australia starts at 2.30am GMT, with the race itself underway at 4am. Not everybody will avoid the temptation to hit snooze.

Max Verstappen has launched a scathing attack on Formula One’s controversial new regulations, likening the sport to a game of Mario Kart and casting further doubt over his long-term future on the grid.