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Mercedes yet to understand problem that nearly ruined Russell's qualifying

about 1 month ago

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Qualifying in China went anything but smoothly for George Russell after he suffered a front-wing breakage in Q2 and then briefly halted on track at Turn 5 during Q3. Russell... read more »

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Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

about 1 month ago

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Max Verstappen lamented Red Bull's "undriveable" Formula 1 car as he suggested "every lap is like survival" after qualifying eighth for the Chinese... read more »

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F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes first pole as Russell fights Q3 issue

about 1 month ago

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Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest polesitter after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, as George Russell qualified second despite... read more »

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Why Ferrari is fighting F1 start rule changes

about 1 month ago

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Heavy debate about Formula 1's starting procedures during Bahrain's pre-season tests led to the implementation of the pre-start routine for the 2026 season. While... read more »

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F1 Chinese GP: Russell survives early Hamilton attack to win sprint

about 1 month ago

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George Russell claimed victory in an eventful Formula 1 sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.As seen in... read more »

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Decision imminent on F1 Bahrain and Saudi races as time runs out

about 1 month ago

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Following talks at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, F1 had set itself a 10-day deadline to make a final call on the fate of April's Bahrain and Saudi Grands... read more »

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Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

about 1 month ago

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In the aftermath of George Russell securing pole position for the sprint race in China by 0.289s from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, and a substantial 0.621s from... read more »

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Why Ferrari didn't use its 'rotisserie' rear wing after FP1 at Chinese GP

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari's ground-breaking Formula 1 rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees, returned at the Chinese Grand Prix - but the experiment was short-lived.The wing, which was first... read more »

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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge - Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

about 1 month ago

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While many drivers complained in the Melbourne paddock about "yo-yo racing" and overtaking that was, according to Lando Norris, "way too artificial",... read more »

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Wolff explains how Mercedes bolted clear of the field in Chinese GP sprint qualifying

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes' George Russell held an advantage of well over half a second to the next quickest Formula 1 team - the McLaren of Lando Norris - in sprint qualifying at the... read more »

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What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

about 1 month ago

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For any other Formula 1 team, having both cars qualify over four seconds off pole position for the season opener would be shaming. But for Cadillac, simply being there at all... read more »

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F1 Chinese GP: Russell grabs sprint race pole in Mercedes 1-2

about 1 month ago

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George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli for a Mercedes 1-2.Like he did in Melbourne, Russell... read more »

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Briatore confirms Mercedes hoping to buy Alpine F1 team share

about 1 month ago

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The Mercedes Formula 1 team intends to acquire a stake in the rival Alpine outfit, Flavio Briatore has confirmed.Recent reports about the potential transaction - which... read more »

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F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues

about 1 month ago

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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were comfortably the fastest drivers in the only practice session of Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.The Shanghai round is the first... read more »

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Why it's Mercedes, not Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 team shares

about 1 month ago

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It has long been known that a minority stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team is up for sale to the highest bidder. The share in question - 24% - is currently owned by Otro... read more »

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Exclusive: Lowdon on what's next for Cadillac after short F1 honeymoon

about 1 month ago

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Cadillac's rocky road to an eventually accepted Formula 1 entry has been well documented, but it is hard to underestimate the challenge the series' first bona fide... read more »

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Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end 'yo-yo racing' in F1?

about 1 month ago

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After the first race under the new regulations, Formula 1 highlighted the number of overtakes on its social media channels. The season opener produced a total of 120 overtaking... read more »

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Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

about 1 month ago

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When his Racing Bulls car failed to make a clean getaway from eighth on the grid in the Australian Grand Prix last weekend, Liam Lawson was expecting the worst, asĀ Franco... read more »

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Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

about 1 month ago

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It is difficult to delve too deeply into the biggest losers after the first Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne (Aston Martin and its Honda power unit woes aside), but if... read more »

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Verstappen admits to 'conflicting thoughts' on F1 retirement

about 1 month ago

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Max Verstappen is enduring conflicting thoughts on whether to retire from Formula 1, confirming he 'doesn't want to' leave but is having more fun with his... read more »

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From the Archive: The day F1 alienated its US audience

about 1 month ago

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"Hey, F1. Don't let the door hit you on the way out." The headline in The Indianapolis Star on Monday 20 June 2005 summed up the post-race feeling after Formula... read more »

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Counting the cost of F1's controversial new engine formula

about 1 month ago

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In 1954, the world championship adopted a 2.5-litre engine formula whose cack-handed introduction had led directly to grands prix having to be opened to Formula 2 cars only for... read more »

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Exclusive: Engineers already love "impressive" Lindblad, says Racing Bulls chief

about 1 month ago

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As Formula 1 2026's only rookie, the Australian Grand Prix weekend presented Arvid Lindblad with plenty of potential pitfalls to navigate as he made his debut in the new... read more »

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Verstappen still striving for glory despite F1 2026 criticism - Red Bull

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists Max Verstappen is pushing the squad for improvements in every area as usual, despite his dislike for the 2026 Formula 1... read more »

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How Mercedes' advantage in F1 2026 goes beyond the engine

about 1 month ago

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Pre-race predictions were confirmed at the 2026 Formula 1 opener in Melbourne. Mercedes appears to have made a significant step forward compared to the competition, with rivals... read more »