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Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"

about 1 month ago

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The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it missed?Probably... read more »

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026 from Hamilton

about 1 month ago

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Max Verstappen took his first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign to deliver on his early weekend promise by dominating qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The... read more »

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to top FP3

about 1 month ago

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Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to recover from a disappointing Friday for the championship-leading Mercedes outfit.The Silver Arrows... read more »

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Why Verstappen's unusual run plan highlights F1 teams' biggest challenge in Malaysia

about 1 month ago

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Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was atypical in several respects. Lap times turned out to be four and a half seconds slower than expected due... read more »

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Why Verstappen and Hadjar urge Red Bull to "make all the mistakes now" for 2027

about 1 month ago

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With seven or eight Formula 1 weekends remaining in 2026 - depending on the situation in the Middle East - Red Bull has just two objectives left: preventing 2026 from becoming... read more »

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc tops FP2 with Mercedes seventh and eighth

about 1 month ago

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Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the high threat of rain didn't come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The... read more »

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Vasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside... read more »

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen pips Russell to top FP1

about 1 month ago

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Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia aboard a highly competitive 2026 Red Bull Formula 1 car in an uninterrupted session at Sepang.The... read more »

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Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

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Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine.Colapinto was set for a... read more »

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Mercedes introduces new floor, sidepods for F1 Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and new sidepods as it seeks to increase its control... read more »

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The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

about 1 month ago

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Malaysia's Sepang circuit is making a one-off return to the Formula 1 calendar as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, bringing challenges both familiar and new.The... read more »

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Why Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku comments

about 1 month ago

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Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says he issued a public apology to Franco Colapinto to help calm the waters as his calls for a race ban sparked an online... read more »

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Ocon fighting for his F1 future - but is adamant he deserves to stay

about 1 month ago

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This week the Haas Formula 1 team confirmed what had long been mooted in the paddock: Esteban Ocon will be leaving at the end of the current 2026 season. But the man himself... read more »

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Hamilton strongly backs Vasseur amid Horner to Ferrari links

about 1 month ago

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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" amid destabilising rumours around his future.Just... read more »

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Audi confirms plans for new F1 base

about 1 month ago

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The Audi Formula 1 team has revealed plans for its long-term development, including a new 'campus' near the existing factory in Hinwil, Switzerland."Elements of... read more »

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The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin

about 1 month ago

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It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his... read more »

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Verstappen adds Portimao GT3 race in the middle of hectic F1 schedule

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull star Max Verstappen will use the brief gap between two Formula 1 triple-headers to contest a GT3 race at Portimao.The Dutchman will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by... read more »

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Colapinto still has full support of Alpine and Briatore despite Azerbaijan GP clash

about 1 month ago

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Franco Colapinto appears to have survived the wrath of Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore after he triggered a late-race accident in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - which cost... read more »

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Why Honda secretly introduced its second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid

about 1 month ago

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Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early... read more »

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The five contenders to replace Ocon at Haas for F1 2027

about 1 month ago

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The news is finally out that Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign following a disappointing time with the American outfit.He joined for 2025... read more »

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Ocon to leave Haas at the end of F1 2026

about 1 month ago

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Esteban Ocon will officially leave Haas at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with his replacement yet to be announced.The 30-year-old joined the American squad from Alpine... read more »

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Whether Baku was Red Bull's last realistic opportunity of winning in F1 2026

about 1 month ago

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When Max Verstappen walked into the Red Bull hospitality on Friday for his Dutch Formula 1 media session - which in Azerbaijan, incidentally, consisted of just two Dutch... read more »

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Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027

about 1 month ago

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Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future.For months the... read more »

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Azerbaijan GP was a step forward for upgraded Williams - but real test is still to come

about 1 month ago

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If there is a definition of a mixed bag, that's what the Baku weekend was to Williams. It progressed to Q3 for the first time in 2026, but didn't start there due to a... read more »

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Herta still aiming for F1 by 2028

about 1 month ago

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"It would be foolish to sit here and think that I will be on the pace right away, that I will be on the pace and ready to win in my first race. I may be older, but... read more »