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Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for a landmark season as he enters his second year at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion has promised to give everything in pursuit of a record eighth title under the ...
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World champion Lando Norris swapped tarmac for ice as he tested a rally car in Sweden alongside Oliver Solberg. Rally legend Petter Solberg watched on and was left stunned by the McLaren star's n...
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Honda president Koji Watanabe has explained the root cause of Aston Martin's current difficulties. The Japanese manufacturer is supplying power units to the British team for the first time in 202...
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Lando Norris has compared George Russell's cunning in Formula 1 to that of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The reigning world champion believes the Mercedes driver is just as skilled at playin...
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Former F1 driver and pundit Ralf Schumacher has praised Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for his willingness to compromise on the 2026 engine regulations. Schumacher believes the new rules are 'not fair&...
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Arvid Lindblad is just days away from his first official Formula 1 race weekend. The British-Swedish driver is the only rookie on the 2026 grid and made full use of the three pre-season test weeks in ...
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Will F1's new rules thrill? Will Aston Martin really retire before the start? And who will be the team to beat? Here are the talking points for the new season.
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The new Formula 1 season is about to begin with the opening race in Melbourne, Australia. Last year, eventual world champion Lando Norris won this Grand Prix in treacherous wet conditions. This time a...
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Wild reports of a full-blown reliability crisis at Aston Martin ahead of the Australian Grand Prix have been doing the rounds, but how much is true? Crash.net investigates the real state of affairs be...
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Ferrari faces intense scrutiny ahead of the 2026 season opener as rivals question the legality of their innovative rotating rear wing design. The Maranello team insists the concept is fully compliant ...
Autosport
BBC Sport's Andrew Benson tackles reader questions ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton's prospects at Ferrari topping the agenda. After an encouraging pre-...
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Carlos Sainz acknowledges that Williams starts at a disadvantage after early difficulties with the FW48, but the Madrid-born driver prefers to see the glass half full. He remains optimistic about the ...
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Williams have admitted being caught off guard by the size of the gap to the leading teams after pre-season testing. The Grove-based outfit had hoped the 2026 regulation reset would provide an opportun...
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Aston Martin faces a potential debacle at the Formula 1 season opener in Australia. Reports suggest Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso may have to park the AMR26 after just a few laps due to ongoing Hon...
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McLaren will field a car similar to their pre-season test specification at the Australian GP but remain confident they can compete at the front. The team sees itself well-positioned despite a conserva...
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McLaren is eagerly anticipating the Australian Grand Prix as the first real test of the 2026 regulations. The team believes Melbourne will finally provide answers about the true competitive order unde...
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Charles Leclerc tied the knot just before the start of the season. Rumours had been swirling for days after the Monegasque was spotted with partner Alexandra Saint Mleux in a vintage Ferrari. The driv...
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Sebastian Vettel has reportedly offered to team up with Max Verstappen for a Le Mans 24 Hours entry. Verstappen has responded to the intriguing proposal, sparking speculation about a potential F1 cham...
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World champion Lando Norris swapped asphalt for ice as he tested a rally car alongside Oliver Solberg in Sweden. The McLaren star experienced a very different kind of motorsport challenge in the Scand...
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Oliver Bearman filmed plenty of material with Netflix during his impressive rookie season at Haas, yet very little of it appears to have made the final cut for the latest Drive to Survive series. The ...
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Jos Verstappen has come to the defence of his son Max, recalling how many people mocked their early career decisions. The elder Verstappen insists those choices ultimately proved right as Max became a...
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A five-second warning is being introduced to help drivers manage the new starting procedure. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu supports the change but insists that any further alterations to the regula...
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Former team principal Gunther Steiner believes Formula 1 narrowly avoided cancelling the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The escalating conflict in the Middle East and resulting travel disruptio...
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Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has reassured fans that the 2026 cars are performing much better than the pessimistic predictions suggested. He believes the new regulations will produce compet...
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Liberty Media reports record revenue for 2025, but the new television deal with Apple is generating debate about the future of Formula 1 in the United States. While the sport's financial numbers ...
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Melbourne marks the first round of the 2026 World Championship and the competitive debut of the new cars and Pirelli tyres. The Italian manufacturer will use higher rear tyre pressures, part of a raft...
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Lando Norris nominated for a Laureus award after becoming F1 world champion for the first time.
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Albert Park may be a great venue for a season opener, but The Race argues it's one of the worst circuits to showcase the 2026 regulations. The track's characteristics risk exposing the new c...
The Race
As the 2026 season is about to begin, The Race examines the nine most pressing questions facing Formula 1. From the new regulations to team form and driver battles, the biggest unknowns heading into t...
The Race
The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1's 11th team necessitates changes to the qualifying format for the 2026 season. With 22 cars on the grid instead of 20, the elimination thresholds in Q1, Q2, a...
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Oscar Piastri's home Grand Prix is set to break attendance records at Albert Park as Australian fans flock to see their local hero race in the 2026 season opener. The circuit expects its biggest ...
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The makers of Drive to Survive offer exclusive insights into the production of season eight. The dramatic championship finale proved a gift for Netflix, but the show's focus was not necessarily o...
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The magic of Le Mans continues to attract Formula 1's biggest names. Max Verstappen has expressed openness to sharing a hypercar cockpit with fellow world champions at the iconic 24-hour race, fu...
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As the most dramatic claims about Aston Martin's preparedness for the Australian Grand Prix continue to circulate, The Race cuts through the noise to assess what is actually happening within the ...
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Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and guests look forward to the new F1 season.
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With the Australian Grand Prix just days away, The Race's team of journalists assesses whether the widespread concerns about the 2026 regulations are justified. Max Verstappen has called the new ...
The Race
Formula 1 enters a transformative new era in 2026 with sweeping changes to cars, engines, and the grid itself. The new regulations introduce smaller, lighter cars with active aerodynamics, a revamped ...
BBC Sport
Britain's Arvid Lindblad will be the youngest driver on this year's F1 grid
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Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix have moved to reassure fans that all Formula 1 drivers will be present in Melbourne despite significant travel disruptions caused by the geopolitical situation ...
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Formula 1 has confirmed that the safety and wellbeing of all personnel will be the primary factor in deciding whether Middle Eastern races proceed amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. The Race reports t...
The Race
The Australian Grand Prix organisers and Formula 1 have confirmed that the season-opening race in Melbourne will not be affected by the travel disruptions caused by Middle East tensions. While some fl...
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The Australian Grand Prix is upon us. The opening race of the 2026 season will be held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, marking the first competitive outing for the new cars and technical regu...
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Ferrari turned heads during the penultimate test day in Bahrain with a radical new rear wing design. Lewis Hamilton's SF-26 featured a spoiler flap that rotated 180 degrees on the straights to le...
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Oliver Bearman looks back on his first real on-track battle with Max Verstappen. Starting ninth at the Mexican Grand Prix in his debut full-time season with Haas, Bearman was able to mix it with the f...
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The nightmare continues for Aston Martin. After a disastrous final test day in Bahrain where Lance Stroll had to stop after just six laps, the British team is reportedly still not race-ready for Melbo...
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Lando Norris has achieved his lifelong dream of becoming world champion, yet his motivation remains undiminished. The McLaren driver explains why success alone does not define him and what continues t...
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Eighteen-year-old Arvid Lindblad always believed he would reach Formula 1, and this year his dream becomes reality with Racing Bulls. An old video of a 14-year-old Lindblad promising Norris he would s...
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The Formula 1 season opener in Australia will go ahead as planned despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organisers have assured that fans will notice no difference, though the geopolitical ...
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Toto Wolff is aware that the new technical regulations offer midfield teams a real opportunity to make a significant leap forward. He points to McLaren as an example of a team that emerged from the pa...
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Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher witnessed Aston Martin's struggles during pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Honda engine problems severely limited the team's mileage. Schumacher fears a ...
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Safety car driver Bernd Maylander reaches a remarkable milestone at the Australian Grand Prix, celebrating his 500th Grand Prix. The German made his debut in Melbourne in 2000, and after more than two...
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Max Verstappen has warned that the 2026 regulations could make Formula 1 more confusing for casual viewers. The four-time world champion argues that the complex energy management systems and active ae...
Autosport
As the 2026 Australian Grand Prix approaches, Crash.net looks back at the most controversial season-opening moments in Formula 1 history. From dramatic crashes to contentious team orders and disqualif...
Crash.net
Mick Schumacher's return to the Formula 1 grid has revealed dimensions of the young driver that were obscured during his initial troubled tenure. The Race examines how Schumacher's second ch...
The Race
A planned wet-weather tyre test in Bahrain has been cancelled as a direct consequence of the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States. Pirelli had scheduled the test to evaluate the 2026...
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BBC Sport invites fans to make their predictions for the 2026 Formula 1 season by ranking drivers and constructors. With the new regulations creating unprecedented uncertainty in the pecking order, th...
BBC Sport
Despite polarising opinions within the paddock, Netflix's Drive to Survive series remains a fixture of Formula 1's media landscape. The show, now entering its latest season, has been credite...
Autosport
Formula 1's proposal to increase the number of sprint race weekends from six to twelve has sparked a heated debate among fans and insiders alike. RaceFans puts the question directly to its audien...
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies pushes back against claims that anyone could drive the new F1 cars. He believes driver talent can make an even bigger difference in 2026 than in previous years, ...
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Not all Formula 1 cars have reached the new minimum weight target. FIA single-seater director Peter Bayer suspects some teams are carrying double-digit kilograms of excess weight, which could signific...
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Season eight of Drive to Survive covers the 2025 Formula 1 season, and despite ongoing criticism about how the show portrays events, Netflix and its producers are standing by their approach. The show&...
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Rick Jansen, who doubles as an economics teacher and the official F1 DJ under the name DJ Admin, will not attend the opening races of the 2026 season. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has made t...
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Pirelli's new tyre range for the 2026 season marks a significant departure from previous compounds. BBC Sport explains the full tyre lineup, from the softest to the hardest compound, and how they...
BBC Sport
Mick Schumacher has offered a frank comparison of his IndyCar experience, likening the American single-seater to 'an F2 car, just with better tyres.' The former F1 driver's candid asses...
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has predicted that Christian Horner will find his way back to the Formula 1 paddock after his departure from Red Bull. Brown's comments come amid ongoing speculation about H...
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Pirelli has officially cancelled its planned Formula 1 test in Bahrain, citing safety concerns related to the geopolitical situation in the region. The tyre manufacturer had intended to conduct a dedi...
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The celebrity presence in Formula 1 has reached unprecedented levels, and the BBC argues this new golden age of star power is only just getting started. From Hollywood A-listers to music icons, the pa...
BBC Sport
The 2026 regulation reset gives several drivers a fresh opportunity to rewrite their Formula 1 narratives. Autosport identifies five competitors who enter the new era with something to prove, whether ...
Autosport
The FIA's decision to adjust the engine compression ratio rules has been positioned as a compromise between Mercedes and its power unit rivals. Autosport analyses whether the solution genuinely l...
Autosport
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Formula 1 is set to revise the engine regulation that has been at the heart of a bitter dispute between manufacturers. The BBC reports that the rule governing compression ratio testing will be amended...
BBC Sport
Formula 1's engine manufacturers have agreed to revised compression ratio regulations that aim to close a loophole exploited most effectively by Mercedes. The new rules tighten the wording around...
The Race
Max Verstappen has announced that he hopes to remain in Formula 1 for many more years. However, the four-time world champion stresses that having fun is essential to his longevity, and that enjoyment ...
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Lewis Hamilton's first year at Ferrari was a disaster, but all signs point to a comeback in 2026. Sky expert Martin Brundle is convinced Hamilton will be a threat, with the SF-26 showing strong p...
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The Australian GP organisation emphasises there is no danger to the opening race despite tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Hundreds of F1 staff saw their flights to...
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McLaren loses its favourites tag heading into the new Formula 1 era. Team principal Andrea Stella sees his squad back in the role of challenger after testing suggested Ferrari and Mercedes may have th...
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New regulations, new teams, new drivers. The 2026 Formula 1 season could be one of the most exciting ever, but not everyone is convinced. An expert reveals what concerns him most about the new era of ...
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur outlines his priorities for the 2026 season in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com. With all teams starting from zero under the new regulations, Vasseur ...
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Aston Martin has fallen into a deep hole, largely due to Honda. The RA626H power unit has proven so unreliable that the Silverstone team failed to complete a normal testing programme in Bahrain. Honda...
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In a significant expansion of its Formula 1 coverage, Netflix will stream the Canadian Grand Prix live in the United States. The move represents the streaming giant's latest push into live sports...
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McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing have reached a definitive settlement in the legal dispute over IndyCar driver Álex Palou. The case, which centred on conflicting contracts and Palou's aborted move...
Autosport
Veteran commentator Martin Brundle has offered his assessment of what 2026 holds for both Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and George Russell at Mercedes. Brundle weighs up whether Hamilton can challenge for...
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Honda has shared concerning details about the 'abnormal' behaviour detected in the power units supplied to Aston Martin during testing. The investigation uncovered issues that go beyond a si...
Crash.net
The eighth season of Netflix's Drive to Survive has arrived with a shorter episode count, and RaceFans finds the latest instalment lacking the paddock drama that made earlier seasons so compellin...
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Cadillac has revealed that its first Formula 1 car will be designated the MAC-26, a tribute to racing legend Mario Andretti whose family fought for years to bring an American team back to the grid. Th...
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The new Cadillac Formula 1 team has paid a fitting tribute to Mario Andretti by naming its debut car the MAC-26. The 1978 world champion's involvement in the Andretti Global campaign was instrume...
Autosport
Both Cadillac and Audi enter Formula 1 in 2026 with world championship aspirations, but their paths could hardly be more different. Cadillac arrives as a customer team using Ferrari power units while ...
BBC Sport
The long-awaited 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. After three pre-season tests that gave only a glimpse of the true competitive order, here i...
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Oliver Bearman impressed on track during his rookie season at Haas, but away from the circuit the young Brit struggled with a problem few people noticed. The driver opens up about the loneliness and i...
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Between test sessions and the start of the season, Charles Leclerc celebrated his wedding. The Ferrari star said 'I do' to partner Alexandra Saint Mleux in Monaco, with photos of the couple ...
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Former driver Martin Brundle does not see Max Verstappen following in Fernando Alonso's footsteps by racing well into his forties. According to the analyst, Verstappen has no reason to stay in F1...
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According to reports from Motorsport.com Italy, Aston Martin may only complete a handful of laps before retiring both cars at the Australian Grand Prix. The team's Honda engine reliability remain...
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Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur is surprised by the discussions about the new starting procedure in F1. He insists the challenges posed by removing the MGU-H, including turbo lag at race starts, were k...
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Max Verstappen reveals how he prefers to prepare for a Formula 1 race. Unlike other sports, drivers cannot simply practise their craft between events. Verstappen explains the unique challenge of motor...
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After numerous problems during the Bahrain test, Ralf Schumacher believes Aston Martin and Honda face difficult weeks and months ahead. The former F1 driver questions whether the team can complete a f...
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced Pirelli to cancel its planned wet tyre tests in Bahrain. Formula 1 management says it is monitoring the situation, with the Bahrain and Saudi Arab...
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Williams development driver Luke Browning has broken his silence following a violent crash during testing at Suzuka. The young British driver provides a first-hand account of the incident, describing ...
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2 sources
The 2026 regulations have raised a fundamental question about the role of the driver in modern Formula 1. With active aerodynamics, complex energy management, and increased electronic assistance, the ...
BBC Sport
An in-depth look at the qualities and characteristics that set Max Verstappen apart from his Formula 1 rivals. Crash.net explores the four-time world champion's unmatched car control, his relentl...
Crash.net
As concerns mount about the 2026 regulations producing processional racing, the concept of 'super clipping' has emerged as a potential solution. Autosport explains the technical mechanism be...
Autosport
Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has weighed in on the 2026 regulations with characteristically blunt criticism, arguing the new rules are 'less about racing' than they should be. ...
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Reigning constructors' champions McLaren expect to begin the 2026 season on the back foot, with team principal Andrea Stella acknowledging they will need to play 'catch-up' based on pre...
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Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has offered a humorous yet pointed take on the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, expressing concern that the emphasis on energy management could turn races into enduranc...
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Lando Norris does not yet feel the responsibility of defending his world title. The McLaren driver believes the MCL40 needs considerable improvement for the 2026 season, but draws confidence from his ...
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Formula 1 teams have found alternative travel routes to Melbourne despite the Middle East airspace closures. However, flight prices to Australia have tripled as teams scramble to ensure all personnel ...
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confidence in Isack Hadjar's preparation but stresses the real test comes when the new season begins. After an impressive rookie year at sister team Rac...
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The revolutionary new technical regulations make their competitive debut at Albert Park in Melbourne. Here is everything you need to know about dates, session times and broadcast information for the A...
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Formula 1's new era in 2026 will be a defining moment for several drivers. From title contenders to those fighting for their futures, five drivers in particular face intense scrutiny as the new r...
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Melbourne is set to become the first real stress test for the new F1 regulations, particularly around energy management. With long straights and few opportunities to harvest energy, drivers fear they ...
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Among the positive changes in the 2026 sporting regulations is a new provision allowing teams to modify ride heights and wing angles between qualifying and the race if rain is forecast. Previously, pa...
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Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone sympathises with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll. The Canadian businessman invested heavily in a brand-new factory and recruited top designer Adrian Newey, y...
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Bernie Ecclestone doubts the new Formula 1 regulations will resonate with fans. The former F1 supremo fears the sport is moving too far away from pure racing with its emphasis on energy management and...
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The BBC profiles Britain's youngest Formula 1 driver, exploring the 'rare combination' of natural talent, family support, and strategic career management that propelled them onto the gr...
BBC Sport
Christian Horner has distanced himself from the decision to drop Liam Lawson from the Red Bull seat after just two races, claiming the call was not his to make. The revelation adds another layer to th...
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Autosport looks back at ten of the most impressive Formula 1 cars that, despite their brilliance, never secured a world championship title. The retrospective spans decades of racing history, from mach...
Autosport
Despite disastrous pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain where the team completed fewer than 500 laps, Aston Martin insists there is no reason to panic. Fernando Alonso maintains his trust in th...
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Valtteri Bottas cannot understand why some colleagues, including Max Verstappen, own a private jet. The Finn says he never purchased one during his long F1 career, arguing it makes no financial sense....
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Two days of wet tyre testing were scheduled at the Sakhir circuit, but the US and Israeli strikes against Iran have forced Pirelli to cancel the event. The safety of personnel in the region took prior...
Marca
Oliver Bearman is widely seen as Lewis Hamilton's future replacement at Ferrari. The young Brit, who made his official F1 debut with Haas last year, has been part of the Scuderia's driver ac...
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Formula 1 has dropped the mandatory two-stop rule for the Monaco Grand Prix. The experiment was introduced last year in an attempt to make the race more exciting, but the narrow street circuit's ...
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Former Haas boss Gunther Steiner says he is positively surprised by Audi's progress but cautions against expecting miracles from Nico Hulkenberg and the team in their debut 2026 season. Podium fi...
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A poor pre-season test typically leads to a difficult season. This gallery looks back at the slowest teams during Formula 1 winter testing over the years, offering a reminder of how testing form often...
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Formula 1 has scrapped the mandatory pit stops for the Monaco Grand Prix following heavy criticism. At the same time, the FIA has introduced a qualifying rule change to accommodate the expanded 22-car...
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Toto Wolff has revealed the contents of the text message he sent to Christian Horner following the latter's departure from Red Bull. The Mercedes team principal's gesture towards his long-ti...
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4 sources
Jack Doohan has spoken publicly for the first time about the disturbing death threats he received before being dropped from the Formula 1 grid. The young Australian driver's account sheds light o...
Crash.net
Pre-season testing in Bahrain has offered the first competitive picture of the 2026 grid. Ferrari and Red Bull emerged as the standout performers, with Mercedes and McLaren showing solid pace behind t...
Crash.net
The team principal of Cadillac's Formula 1 operation has revealed a powerful personal pledge from Mario Andretti during the team's journey to the grid. Andretti's promise — 'I will...
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4 sources
Tensions in the Middle East that have escalated into military strikes between Israel and Iran are having a clear impact on motorsport programmes. Pirelli has cancelled its planned wet tyre test in Bah...
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2 sources
Active aerodynamics is a central feature of the 2026 regulations, driven by the need to reduce drag on straights and manage energy consumption. McLaren has taken an innovative approach to its front wi...
Motorsport.com IT
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved several significant changes for the 2026 season beyond the compression ratio compromise. The mandatory two-stop strategy for Monaco has been dropped, qua...
Motorsport.com IT
With less than a week until the 2026 season begins, the FIA has announced a compromise on the contentious engine compression ratio issue. Hot-condition measurements will begin on 1 June rather than Au...
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All flights from Europe with stopovers in Dubai, Qatar or Abu Dhabi were cancelled over the weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East. Some Ferrari personnel found themselves stranded in Doha, un...
Marca
3 sources
More electric power but the same battery capacity means teams must take a radically different approach to qualifying in 2026. The concepts of derating and super-clipping introduce hidden time losses t...
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The couple drove through the streets of Monaco in their wedding attire aboard a spectacular Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa from the late 1950s, one of the most valuable and iconic cars ever built by the Pran...
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Different cars have always suited different circuits, but in 2026 this dynamic gains an extra dimension. Energy management demands mean some tracks will dramatically favour certain teams over others, ...
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Andrea Stella has suggested that increasing the super-clipping limit to 350 kilowatts under the new regulations could help address energy deployment concerns. This explainer breaks down what super-cli...
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With pre-season testing complete, Crash.net delivers its definitive assessment of the 2026 Formula 1 pecking order. Ferrari and Red Bull lead the way, with Mercedes and McLaren forming a competitive s...
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Lewis Hamilton has emphatically dismissed suggestions that the 2026 season could be his last in Formula 1, delivering a statement of intent about his long-term commitment to Ferrari. The seven-time ch...
Crash.net
A comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing programme in Bahrain. The data covers the fastest times set by each team and driver, total lap counts, and reliability re...
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Even with distance from the Bahrain test, McLaren still does not see itself as the favourite for 2026. Team boss Andrea Stella says the reigning champions plan to play a counter-attacking game at the ...
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Max Verstappen praises Red Bull's new engine and dismisses the sceptics who predicted immediate reliability failures. Despite his positivity about the power unit, Verstappen does not believe his ...
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Max Verstappen has warned F1 fans that the sport will become harder to follow under the new 2026 regulations. With cars relying more than ever on electric power and energy management, the four-time ch...
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Former F1 driver Marc Surer is a fan of the look of the new 2026 cars but takes issue with the regulations themselves. He is particularly critical of how much teams can dictate driver inputs, calling ...
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Honda has identified the root cause of its reliability woes: vibrations from the engine are damaging the battery. The Japanese manufacturer hopes to have the issue under control by the Japanese Grand ...
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Honda continues its more transparent approach by explaining what went wrong with the new AMR26 power unit. The Japanese manufacturer has identified the root cause of the engine failures and has set a ...
Marca
Cadillac will enter the 2026 Formula 1 season with the MAC-26, named in honour of 1978 world champion Mario Andretti. The American racing legend played a key role in getting the team accepted onto the...
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Laurent Mekies opens up about his first months as Red Bull team principal in an exclusive interview. The Frenchman discusses the enormous challenge of developing Red Bull's own power unit and rev...
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There was enormous expectation around the Aston Martin-Honda project, but the first tests revealed crippling problems. Honda has identified that abnormal vibrations from the engine are damaging the ba...
Motorsport.com IT
Laurent Mekies discusses his first months as Red Bull team principal and explains why he chose not to completely overhaul everything Christian Horner had built. His leadership style marks a clear depa...
Motorsport-Total
Despite widespread concern about the 2026 regulations, there are specific scenarios and circuit types where the new cars could actually produce better racing than their predecessors. Crash.net identif...
Crash.net
A specific concern about the behaviour of Formula 1 cars in low-drag 'straight mode' was raised during an F1 Commission meeting. Autosport reports that the issue relates to how the active ae...
Autosport
Former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner insists that Helmut Marko drove the decision to drop Liam Lawson after just two races. Horner says he personally did not push for the New Zealander's de...
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Former driver Martin Brundle has high expectations for Lewis Hamilton in 2026 despite a disastrous first season at Ferrari. Brundle believes the 41-year-old will be back fighting for the title, though...
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Doubts surrounding the AMR26 cover everything from reliability to pace. While some concerns may be exaggerated, the spectre of failing to qualify within the 107% time limit is a genuine worry for Asto...
Marca
McLaren has reached a settlement with Chip Ganassi Racing over the Alex Palou contract dispute. A London court ruled in January that Palou owed McLaren over twelve million dollars for breach of contra...
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A startup team, a radical concept, and a fairy-tale debut in Formula 1. Ten years on, Haas looks back on the chaos, doubt and surprise success that marked its entry into the sport and established a te...
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Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen publicly revived the dream of racing together at the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the F1 pre-season tests in Bahrain. Despite 16 years separating them, mutual respect ...
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Red Bull has renewed its long-term partnership with title sponsor Oracle and will leverage the software giant's technology, including AI solutions, as the team enters the new engine era of Formul...
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Ralf Schumacher believes Mercedes left the strongest impression during pre-season testing in Bahrain, but notes the engine appeared to be running well below its full potential. While a strong sign, he...
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The Formula 1 Commission discussed several safety-related topics last week, including the decision to ban the new active aerodynamics 'straight mode' during race starts. The measure aims to ...
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Mario Isola is leaving Pirelli to take on a new role outside the company after three decades. His successor as head of Pirelli Motorsport, Dario Marrafuschi, comes from within the organisation and wil...
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McLaren has added Gregoire Saucy to its young driver programme. However, the 26-year-old Swiss driver's path is unlikely to lead to a Formula 1 seat, with the programme covering various motorspor...
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Renowned Spanish sports journalist Lobato speaks to Marca about the current state of motorsport and his unwavering belief in Fernando Alonso. Despite Aston Martin's troubled pre-season, Lobato in...
Marca
Former F1 driver Gerhard Berger is willing to give the new Formula 1 regulations a chance but admits they feel too far removed from classic motorsport. The Austrian expresses reservations about the sp...
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As the F1 debut at Melbourne approaches, performance coach Riccardo Ceccarelli explains how teams will need to help their drivers exploit hidden resources in the new 2026 cars. Energy management will ...
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Oscar Piastri has detailed the evolving role of his manager Mark Webber within a reorganised personal support structure for the 2026 season. The McLaren driver explains how the former F1 driver's...
Crash.net
Audi has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding its 2026 Formula 1 competitiveness, admitting the team won't know where it truly stands until all teams show their true performance levels. The f...
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The BBC shines a light on the unexpected cluster of people from northeast England who have found their way into the Formula 1 paddock. From engineers to media personnel, the feature celebrates the Geo...
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As first reported by Motorsport Magazine, the start of hot compression ratio measurements has been moved forward from August to 1 June. The agreement is expected to be formalised by the FIA World Coun...
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On the eve of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Pirelli has announced a major leadership change. Mario Isola will step down as Pirelli Motorsport director from 1 March, with Dario Marrafuschi taking over the...
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The eighth season of Netflix's Drive to Survive covers the 2025 Formula 1 championship in eight episodes, two fewer than previous seasons. The series continues to divide opinion among hardcore fa...
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The BBC delivers its verdict on the winners and losers from the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing programme. Ferrari and Red Bull emerge as the clear frontrunners, while Aston Martin's Honda engi...
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Formula 1 is actively exploring doubling the number of sprint races from six to twelve per season starting in 2027, along with other format changes to regular race weekends. Liberty Media has pushed t...
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has adopted a reassuring tone towards fans and critics concerned about the 2026 regulations, urging everyone to 'keep calm.' Speaking to the BBC, Domenicali ...
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The 2026 Formula 1 cars feature new LED lights on the rear and in the side mirrors. This explainer covers their meaning, the different colour signals, and future plans for expanding the visual communi...
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Car development will be the central theme of the 2026 season, but the biggest barrier to bringing upgrades may not be engineering. The budget cap is expected to severely limit how quickly and how ofte...
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Williams reserve and Carlos Sainz's backup driver Luke Browning suffered a violent crash at 299 km/h during testing at Suzuka. The British driver walked away unharmed and credited the HANS device...
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Cadillac enters Formula 1 in 2026 with no illusions about beating the established teams straight away. But what realistic benchmarks can the new team set itself, and what would genuinely constitute a ...
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A technical explainer on why many racing categories produce spectacular exhaust flames while Formula 1 cars never display this phenomenon. The answer lies in the fundamental differences in engine desi...
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The 2026 regulations launched amid doubts from the sport's biggest stars, but the reality is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. While the changes are significant, opinion remains divided on...
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Jack Doohan has revealed he received death threats and was the target of an intimidation campaign during his brief and troubled tenure at Alpine. The Australian driver says he was told his limbs would...
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Williams junior Luke Browning suffered a spectacular crash in wet conditions at Suzuka, ending up upside down beyond the track barriers. Remarkably, the British driver emerged uninjured from the high-...
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From 2026, a new system called ECAT will monitor track limits at every corner using an advanced AI-assisted platform. The technology aims to bring greater consistency and accuracy to track limit enfor...
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The Mercedes engine is expected to unlock even more potential for the first race of the season in Melbourne. After an impressive showing in pre-season testing, the German manufacturer appears to have ...
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The FIA has suggested that drivers can make a bigger difference under the complex 2026 regulations than before. But with energy management heavily dictated by software and strategy, the question is wh...
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Actor Damson Idris has been named as a new Formula 1 ambassador. Idris plays Joshua Pearce, Brad Pitt's teammate at APX GP in the upcoming F1 film, and his new role bridges the gap between Hollyw...
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The proposal to expand the number of sprint race weekends has divided the Formula 1 driver community. While some support the idea of more action-packed weekends, others worry about the additional phys...
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Venice provided a magical setting as Formula 1 history met Italian art and design at an exclusive event. A Senna helmet sold for 270,000 euros while an F1 car was displayed against the backdrop of the...
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Track limits have been one of F1's most contentious issues for years. From 2026, a new AI-powered system called ECAT will monitor every corner at every circuit, promising to end the inconsistency...
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NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch raced against Kimi Antonelli in karting and now reveals why the Mercedes youngster was already considered one of the best drivers at that level. Zilisch's testimony a...
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Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1, believes both Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton remain hugely important assets for the sport. The Italian has weighed in on speculation about when the two vetera...
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Once again in 2026, Formula 1 launches its Netflix offensive before the season starts. The eighth season of Drive to Survive premieres this Friday, but the question of when the show will finally run i...
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has appointed Hollywood actor Damson Idris as a global brand ambassador. Idris, who plays Joshua Pearce in the upcoming F1 film alongside Brad Pitt, will help promote ...
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Construction firm Eiffage is rapidly building the new pit building at the Madring circuit in Madrid, with a target completion date of August, one month before the Spanish Grand Prix. The facility will...
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Jack Doohan has shocked the paddock with disturbing details about his final race with Alpine. The Australian driver received serious death threats and required security protection in what proved to be...
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Max Verstappen has dropped hints that he may leave Formula 1 at a relatively early age. 'I see myself near the end,' says the 28-year-old four-time world champion, fuelling speculation about...
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Formula 1 is taking action to close a regulatory loophole in the 2026 engine rules that one manufacturer had identified and exploited. The BBC reports on the swift response from the FIA and the sport&...
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All Formula 1 engine manufacturers will vote on whether to implement additional testing requirements in response to the compression ratio controversy. Autosport reports that the vote represents a coll...
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The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.
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The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.
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The 12th edition of the Maria de Villota Awards was held at the Spanish Olympic Committee, celebrating the legacy of the late Spanish racing driver. A street in Madrid will be named in her honour, rec...
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Toyota's GR Cup Spain has unveiled its sporting calendar for the season, confirming the new Madring circuit in Madrid will host a key round. It will be the first competitive race ever held at the...
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The new season of Drive to Survive premieres on Netflix this Friday with eight episodes covering the 2025 season. Former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner features prominently, including candid rema...
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Ferrari's promising pre-season has reignited Lewis Hamilton's enthusiasm. The seven-time world champion insists he is not thinking about retirement and remains fully committed to competing f...
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Among the details spotted on the 2026 cars during launches and pre-season testing is a redesigned anti-rain LED light at the rear. The unit has changed from round to oval and now houses a new camera, ...
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Honda is under the spotlight after a disastrous pre-season with Aston Martin, but the Silverstone team has solid reasons to keep the faith. The parallels with Honda's troubled McLaren era are har...
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Andrea Stella has ranked the Big Four heading into 2026, placing Mercedes and Ferrari a step above McLaren and Red Bull. The reigning constructors' champion is deliberately lowering expectations ...
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Ralf Schumacher suggests the Japanese mentality considers Alonso's infamous 'GP2 engine' insults as unforgettable slights. Meanwhile, Honda may arrive at its home race in Suzuka with a ...
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Energy management is the central theme of the 2026 regulations, with the MGU-K's power tripled compared to the previous era while the battery capacity has barely changed. In qualifying, this mean...
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Arvid Lindblad has been mentored by Oliver Rowland's racing school, and that connection to the Formula E champion could prove invaluable for the only rookie on the 2026 grid. In an era of heavily...
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BBC Sport explains the concept of sandbagging in Formula 1 — the practice of deliberately hiding a car's true performance during testing or practice sessions. The explainer covers why teams sandb...
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Autosport's video update summarises the key takeaways from the Formula 1 2026 pre-season testing programme in Bahrain. The report covers the competitive picture emerging from the timesheets, the ...
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Energy management has emerged as a major complication for qualifying in the 2026 season. The new hybrid power units require teams to carefully balance battery deployment across a single flying lap, an...
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Williams driver Carlos Sainz wants to give the new season several races before drawing conclusions. The Spaniard says the Australian Grand Prix will be entertaining and insists he feels completely at ...
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After three test sessions across Barcelona and Sakhir, the statistics reveal significant disparities between teammates. At Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli completed 850 fewer kilometres than George Russell d...
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After intense discussion about the complexity of race starts without the MGU-H, the FIA has decided to ban the use of active wing settings during race starts. The decision aims to reduce the risk of i...
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After the second Bahrain test, the driver corps remains split between those criticising the new regulations and those defending them. Performance coach Riccardo Ceccarelli observes that Max Verstappen...
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While Honda's Sakura factory insists it is working on key areas of the engine, Aston Martin technical chief Adrian Newey has highlighted the power unit problems as the primary source of the team&...
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Pre-season testing for F1 2026 is over and just two weeks remain until the season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne. Ferrari emerged as the team to beat, while Aston Martin's Honda-powered car r...
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Tyres were not a central topic during the Bahrain pre-season tests, but they will become crucial once the 2026 season begins in Melbourne. Tyre blankets could still play a decisive role in qualifying ...
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Honda's Sakura facility is working around the clock to develop an emergency battery solution for the Australian Grand Prix. The fix could be implemented as soon as it is ready, but the timeline r...
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Carlos Sainz acknowledges that the start of 2026 should be different from his difficult debut year at Williams. The Spaniard is managing expectations while remaining cautiously optimistic about the te...
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Leclerc set the fastest time in the morning of the final pre-season test day in Bahrain, while Mercedes suffered a mechanical issue with the W17. Aston Martin's problems deepened as Lance Stroll ...
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Barcelona has signed a new agreement to continue hosting Formula 1 races until 2032, securing the Spanish Grand Prix's long-term future at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The deal ensures one...
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Ferrari dominated the timing sheets by burning through sets of soft tyres during the final Bahrain test, though four teams are closely matched at the front. Williams showed no improvement in pace whil...
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Ferrari topped the pre-season testing timesheets in Bahrain, exciting fans worldwide. But team principal Fred Vasseur urges caution, noting that Charles Leclerc's fastest lap used softer tyres an...
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Racing Bulls concluded the final test day with rookie Arvid Lindblad, the only new driver on the 2026 grid. The team introduced an innovative aerodynamic feature — a tunnel on the outside of the front...
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Alongside their regular test programmes, some teams spent the final Bahrain test day trialling proposals suggested by the FIA. The most notable idea under consideration is reducing MGU-K power output ...
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Honda's new 2026 power unit has proven deficient in both reliability and outright performance, as the Japanese manufacturer itself has acknowledged. As Aston Martin's sole engine customer, t...
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The 2026 regulations place aerodynamic efficiency at the heart of car development due to energy management constraints. Audi has adopted a novel approach where its rear active wing collapses when depl...
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As we have said since day one: these are only tests, and Melbourne will reveal the true pecking order. But on the final day of pre-season running, Charles Leclerc's Ferrari delivered an impressiv...
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Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa breaks down the team's challenges and outlines the key areas that need attention before the Australian Grand Prix. Despite the troubled pre-season, De la ...
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The British team admits its difficulties after completing just six laps on the final day of pre-season testing. Aston Martin acknowledges there is a mountain of work ahead in the weeks and months to c...
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Honda has revealed the problem that forced Fernando Alonso to stop during Thursday's session. A shortage of spare parts means Aston Martin will have severely limited running on the final day of p...
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A frustrated Fernando Alonso expressed his displeasure after yet another breakdown in the AMR26 during the second day of the final pre-season test in Bahrain. The two-time champion made clear that Ast...
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Aston Martin has made a frank admission that the team is 'not at the level' of its competitors following a disastrous pre-season testing programme. The acknowledgement confirms what the time...
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BBC Sport cuts through the noise of pre-season testing to determine which teams were genuinely fast and which were hiding their true pace. The analysis examines long-run data, fuel-corrected times, an...
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It’s debrief time for rookies Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman. Tension rises at Cadillac.
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The 2026 Formula 1 cars have split driver opinion dramatically, with some comparing them unfavourably to Formula E while others find the new machinery genuinely enjoyable. The BBC captures the full sp...
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A stunning visual gallery of the 2026 Formula 1 cars captured during pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit. The images showcase the dramatically different look of the new-generation mach...
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Mercedes mark the end of an era. Valtteri Bottas prepares for his fresh start at Cadillac.
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Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman hit career F1 highs. Cadillac stage a race simulation.
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Hollywood comes to Cadillac. Racers Ollie Bearman & Kimi Antonelli are in the spotlight.
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F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.
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We’re on board with stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman and tour Cadillac’s F1 factory.
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BBC Sport provides a comprehensive guide to the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, confirming when the season gets underway and listing all scheduled race dates. The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne marks the...
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Lando Norris has revealed his desire to disconnect from the pressures of Formula 1 by living a few normal days between testing and the season opener. The McLaren driver's comments offer insight i...
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Lando Norris has declared he is 'only just getting going' after his first world championship, signalling ambitions far beyond a single title. The McLaren driver ranks himself among the great...
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BBC Sport takes readers behind the scenes of McLaren's championship-winning 2025 campaign, exploring the team dynamics, internal rules, and personal relationships that shaped their success. The f...
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In an emotional reflection on his 2025 title triumph, Lando Norris insisted his world championship belongs to the entire McLaren team. The driver's generous tribute to his mechanics, engineers, a...
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The BBC profiles Lando Norris's rise from a young karting prodigy to Formula 1 world champion, highlighting the crucial role his family played in supporting his journey. The feature explores the ...
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With Red Bull's driver lineup undergoing significant changes, the BBC examines what the future holds for Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese driver has impressed in recent seasons but faces an uncertain p...
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BBC Sport explains the halo device — the titanium structure mounted above Formula 1 cockpits that has saved multiple lives since its introduction in 2018. The explainer covers how the halo works, the ...
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BBC Sport decodes the 'papaya rules' — McLaren's internal code of conduct governing how their drivers race against each other. Named after the team's signature colour, these rules ...
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BBC Sport explains the super licence — the mandatory qualification required to race in Formula 1. The guide covers the points system drivers must navigate through junior categories, the minimum age re...
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BBC Sport profiles Cadillac, Formula 1's newest team and the first new constructor to join the grid since Haas in 2016. The feature traces the team's journey from the Andretti family's ...
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Who is Lando Norris? Hear from Carlos Sainz, Andrea Stella and the man himself.
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Alain Prost launches his legendary career in motorsport when he discovers karting.
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Yuki Tsunoda has set his sights on a podium finish at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, his first race as a Red Bull driver. The Japanese driver, who replaced the dropped Liam Lawson, is eager to mak...
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Mario Andretti says Sergio Perez remains an option for a Cadillac seat in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Andretti also suggests that Liam Lawson's rapid decline has, by comparison, made Perez's ...
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Former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari reflects on Liam Lawson's abrupt exit from Red Bull and what Yuki Tsunoda might deliver in his place. Alguersuari argues it is unfair to judge a driver ...
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The full schedule for the third round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship at Suzuka, featuring Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz. Here is everything you need to know about dates, session times and...
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