Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers — and more

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

Car MCL40 Engine Mercedes Principal Andrea Stella Debut Monaco 1966 GPs 994 Constructors’ titles 10 Last season 1st. Held their nerve to close out the constructors’ and drivers’ double last season, albeit with the latter going to the wire as they rather tied themselves in knots trying to be fair to both drivers. Enter this year a little off the front but in a season likely to be marked by a fierce development battle, will expect to exploit their huge strengths in bringing the car on with alacrity and be in the mix in no short order.

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England have abandoned their pursuit of perfection as they plot a path to victory over India and a place in the T20 World Cup final but Harry Brook remains confident they can beat any opponent. “This team is awesome,” the captain said. “We’re never out of the game.”

England have faltered and stumbled their way to the last four, impressive at times but always flawed. As Brook said after the victory over Pakistan, when his own performance with the bat got close to flawless: “We haven’t had the perfect game yet, and hopefully that’s just round the corner.” Or as Sam Curran said on Tuesday: “All of us will be hoping that the perfect game comes Thursday.”

Snead and McVay confirmed "great dialogue" regarding a contract revision for Matthew Stafford, describing the situation as "very stable" despite the reigning MVP seeking additional money.

Regarding other moves, the Rams have not spoken to Davante Adams about a restructuring. McVay expressed a desire to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo but acknowledged the quarterback's market value.

The hosts must conjure the spirit of their last title triumph, 27 years ago, when the sides meet at Murrayfield

Even now, 27 years on, Kenny Logan still remembers how good it felt. Back in 1999, as this year, Scotland were title outsiders before a crunch fixture against the defending champions, France. Beneath a bright blue Parisian sky they gloriously ripped up the script with five first-half tries and, thanks to England’s late implosion against Wales at Wembley a day later, hoisted the trophy at Murrayfield in front of 15,000 fans on the Monday.

For Logan, who landed five successful kicks on that famous afternoon, the timeless lessons of the story are twofold. The first is that Scotland have failed to win the tournament since; and the second is that, at times like this, fortune favours the brave: “When we went to France that year we took the game to them. That’s what Scotland will do this weekend – and probably do it better than we could.”

In ESPN's simulation, three teams made offers to the soon-to-be free agent: the Arizona Cardinals (two years, $33 million), New York Jets (two years, $40 million), and Vikings ($20 million for one year). National reporter Dan Graziano, representing Willis, chose the Minnesota offer, citing the advantage of a one-year deal that would allow Willis to prove his value and potentially secure a larger contract in 2027.

The decision was influenced by Minnesota's offensive structure, coaching staff, and opportunity to play with star receiver Justin Jefferson. Willis would join the Vikings as a backup quarterback option, with the chance to showcase his abilities in a system led by head coach Kevin O'Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown.