Lewis Hamilton failed to finish on the podium in the 2025 season, the first time he has not had at least one top-three finish in 19 F1 seasons
The 2026 Formula 1 season is nearly upon us and there are many questions to answer, following the biggest regulation change in the sport's history.
The chassis, tyres and fuel are all subject to new regulations, and we will have to get used to new terms, such as overtake mode, boost mode and active aero.
Last year's drivers' champion Lando Norris will be hoping that McLaren remain the dominant team, but Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull all looked strong in pre-season.
Before this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions.
