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Red Bull reveals actual 2026 F1 car as Barcelona test begins

27 days 2 hours ago

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Red Bull has lifted the covers off its RB22 Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The Milton Keynes-based outfit previously revealed its livery on 15 January at an event in... read more »

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McLaren reveals renders of new MCL40 F1 car

27 days 2 hours ago

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McLaren has unveiled the car tasked with mounting a successful Formula 1 title defence in 2026, as it unleashed renders of its new MCL40 in a testing livery ahead of the... read more »

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Explained: The diffuser opening on Mercedes' and Ferrari's 2026 F1 cars

27 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Caution is always required when analysing Formula 1 launches - especially with the introduction of new regulations. A few years ago, Red Bull played games with its sidepod... read more »

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Why the first 2026 F1 test is really being held in secret - and what to expect

28 days 25 minutes ago

from: Autosport.com

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The human brain is hard-wired to greet changes and unexpected circumstances with a stress response: the amygdalae, biochemical arbiters of the fight-or-flight instinct, flag... read more »

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Why there are "no excuses" for Alpine in F1 2026

28 days 17 hours ago

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As Flavio Briatore said at Alpine's 2026 launch in Barcelona, his team has no more excuses. But rather than dreading the added pressure, a character-building 2025 has... read more »

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Haas completes 2026 F1 car shakedown ahead of Barcelona test

28 days 21 hours ago

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Haas has become the latest team to shake down its 2026 Formula 1 car, as the grid makes their final preparations for the first official test under the new regulations.F1... read more »

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Briatore: Horner interested in Otro's Alpine F1 team stake

29 days 19 minutes ago

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Flavio Briatore has said Christian Horner is one of the interested parties in buying Otro Capital's stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team.Since being sacked as Red Bull F1... read more »

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Stella wants F1 to openly communicate new regulations to fans

29 days 1 hour ago

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has urged Formula 1 to openly communicate the nuts and bolts of the 2026 regulations due to how different the racing is set to look.The... read more »

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What missing the Barcelona test means for Williams' 2026 F1 season

29 days 17 hours ago

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Rumours began to circulate early this week that Williams had fallen behind schedule in its build programme for the new FW48 - to the extent that it might not be ready to run... read more »

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Audi launches its own F1 young driver programme

29 days 19 hours ago

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In the same week it confirmed a five-year plan to win the world championship by 2030, Audi has announced a driver development programme which will scout and nurture young... read more »

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Williams to miss Barcelona test as 2026 F1 car is late

29 days 21 hours ago

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Williams will not take part in next week's Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona, the team has revealed."Atlassian Williams F1 Team has taken the decision not to... read more »

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Alpine launches livery for 2026 F1 season on a cruise ship

29 days 22 hours ago

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Alpine has revealed the livery for its 2026 car ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season.The Enstone-based outfit hosted its season launch on a cruise ship off the Catalan coast... read more »

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Controversial 2026 F1 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP

29 days 23 hours ago

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Here we are and here we go: the status quo will remain as the 2026 Formula 1 season gets under way. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains will be able to race with power units... read more »

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Ferrari reveals 2026 F1 car at Fiorano

29 days 23 hours ago

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Ferrari has become the latest Formula 1 team to unveil its 2026 car, the SF-26, ahead of a shakedown at its Fiorano test track.As detailed last month, the Italian team has... read more »

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Fallows joins Racing Bulls after short-lived Aston Martin F1 stint

about 1 month ago

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Racing Bulls has hired former Red Bull and Aston Martin engineer Dan Fallows as Formula 1 technical director.Fallows will report to chief technical officer Tim Goss and... read more »

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The challenges facing Alpine ahead of F1 2026

about 1 month ago

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After finishing dead last in the 2025 constructors' championship, Alpine will attempt to bounce back in the upcoming Formula 1 season.What can the French outfit do with a... read more »

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The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The car launch season for the 2026 Formula 1 season is firmly under way with Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Haas, Audi and Mercedes all having revealed their liveries for this... read more »

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McLaren likely won't upgrade 2026 F1 car before Australian GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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"The car everyone will see in Barcelona won't be the car that races in Australia. I think that will be across the board, because it's simply too early."A... read more »

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Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026

about 1 month ago

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Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto is expecting his team to have an inferior power unit compared to its more established rivals in the forthcoming 2026 campaign. The German... read more »

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Mercedes' completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes' 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series' new technical era. Just hours... read more »

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FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1's first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.Several manufacturers believe Mercedes... read more »

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Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in... read more »

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Mercedes reveals new-look F1 design for 2026

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes has lifted the covers off its new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The W17 meets F1's new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides and sports a... read more »

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Why McLaren won't run on the first day of F1's Barcelona test

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1's behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender - the... read more »

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"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Three-time Formula 1 world champion and motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart has offered his verdict on Lando Norris after the Briton secured his first drivers' title in... read more »