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How to follow 2026 F1 season on BBC

The Formula 1 season is rapidly approaching and this is how you can keep up with all the action on the BBC.

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How F1 will overcome fresh international travel chaos

If Formula 1 has proven anything over the years, it is that it can be incredibly resilient when the biggest of challenges are thrown at it.Think of the Covid-era races, the Icelandic volcano disruptio...

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How F1 has handled past world crises amid race cancellation concerns

With the Middle East conflict raising concerns about the 2026 calendar, a look back at how Formula 1 has navigated previous geopolitical crises. From wars to pandemics, F1's history shows a patte...

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Why Vasseur was surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has expressed bewilderment at the controversy surrounding Formula 1's 2026 starting procedure, pointing out that turbo lag management without the MGU-H was a k...

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How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix live

A comprehensive guide to watching the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, the season-opening round at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit. The guide covers broadcast schedules, streaming options, and session...

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How to follow the Australian Grand Prix on the BBC

BBC Sport outlines its full coverage plans for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. From live radio commentary to online updates and highlights, the guide details every way fans can follow the...

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How the latest Iran-US conflict is impacting Formula 1 and WEC

The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States is having tangible effects on both Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship. With Middle Eastern rounds on both calendars, organisers a...

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F1 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne: Start times and how to watch

Everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park. Full session schedule including practice, qualifying and the race, plus a guide to broadcast ...

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Why Max Verstappen won't follow his father Jos into rallying

Despite his father Jos's well-known rallying exploits, Max Verstappen has firmly ruled out following that path when his Formula 1 career eventually ends. Crash.net explores the reasons behind the...

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Doohan received 'death threats' before losing Alpine F1 seat to Colapinto

Jack Doohan has revealed the harrowing extent of the abuse he suffered before being dropped by Alpine, including death threats warning that 'all my limbs would be cut off' if he competed at ...

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Why rain is a growing concern for teams early in the 2026 season

Wet weather has become a significantly greater challenge for Formula 1 teams under the 2026 regulations. Autosport explains how the new active aerodynamics and energy management systems create additio...

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Why the biggest challenge in upgrading 2026 F1 cars isn't technical

The most significant obstacle facing Formula 1 teams in developing their 2026 cars may not be an engineering problem at all. Autosport reveals that regulatory restrictions on testing and development, ...