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The best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers

19 hours 41 minutes ago

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Formula 1's competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on... read more »

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Verstappen highlights "big priority" for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026

1 day 19 hours ago

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During Formula 1's summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.Last season, the four-time world... read more »

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Mercedes explains "out of phase" developments compared with other F1 teams

2 days 15 hours ago

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Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other teams... read more »

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The life and racing lessons McNish learned from Senna and Audi

2 days 18 hours ago

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For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of his storied career on... read more »

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Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski

3 days 20 hours ago

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More than a week before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Formula 1 world was abruptly awakened from its summer break.At 3pm UK time, Cadillac decided the time was right... read more »

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Cadillac confirms Lowdon's shock exit wasn't a "mutual decision"

4 days 10 hours ago

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The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon's dismissal as its team principal "wasn't a mutual decision" - adding he was only told on the... read more »

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Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss

4 days 13 hours ago

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The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon.Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in... read more »

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How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules

4 days 14 hours ago

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The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called 'energy-starved' circuits where... read more »

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FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" - but defends its measurements

4 days 19 hours ago

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Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade... read more »

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What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade

5 days 20 hours ago

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While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort.With Adrian... read more »

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How Cadillac is 'building its plane while flying in it' in F1

6 days 13 hours ago

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Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given an update on the outfit's current infrastructure, which is still being developed.F1's newest squad operates... read more »

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Why McLaren won't switch full focus to its 2027 car anytime soon

6 days 19 hours ago

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Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two... read more »

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The standout tech innovations of F1 2026 so far

7 days 18 hours ago

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Although Formula 1 models itself as the pinnacle of technology in motorsport, the governing body polices the guardrails carefully to prevent car performance from getting out of... read more »

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100 not out: Albon on Williams's desire to atone for its 2026 struggles

7 days 20 hours ago

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At this year's Hungarian Grand Prix, Alex Albon became the first driver to complete 100 races with Williams, a few rounds after eclipsing Nigel Mansell as the team's... read more »

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FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

9 days 13 hours ago

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When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept".The machinery was supposed to become smaller and... read more »

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Clark, Senna, Antonelli - How the grand chelem age record evolved

9 days 19 hours ago

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Juan Manuel Fangio - 38y, 10m, 27d1950 Monaco GPThe first-ever grand chelem - leading the whole race from pole position and setting the fastest lap on your way to victory -... read more »

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What is it like being a Williams F1 simulator driver?

10 days 13 hours ago

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Autosport: Let's talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car?Victor Martins: "I can have an impact on the car, but is it... read more »

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Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won't work

10 days 19 hours ago

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While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so... read more »

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Mercedes "closely monitoring" upgrades for the rest of F1 2026

11 days 13 hours ago

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Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce... read more »

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Why Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

11 days 19 hours ago

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Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey... read more »

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Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing

12 days 19 hours ago

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McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept - but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea... read more »

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Why the FIA couldn't intervene sooner over F1's 2026 rules

13 days 19 hours ago

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With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules,... read more »

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Verstappen's mindset going into the F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"

14 days 20 hours ago

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Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer... read more »

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Audi won't upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027

15 days 19 hours ago

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Audi won't add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this... read more »

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The challenge Haas faces in trying to meet F1 budget cap: "Fighting with both hands tied"

16 days 13 hours ago

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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been "fighting with both hands tied" relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits.Komatsu opened up about... read more »