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Antonelli "did not expect to find myself in this position" after first half of 2026 season

11 hours 42 minutes ago

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he never expected to find himself leading the Formula 1 World Championship after the opening half of the 2026 season, as the Mercedes driver... read more »

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Who did Ferrari poach from Mercedes before the summer break?

1 day 11 hours ago

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Ferrari have continued to strengthen their technical department by recruiting two more experienced engineers from rival Formula 1 teams, with Luciano Nicomede joining from... read more »

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McNish explains his new role as Audi Racing Director after returning to Formula 1

1 day 16 hours ago

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More than two decades after his only Formula 1 season as a driver, former racing driver Allan McNish has returned to the paddock in a very different capacity. read more »

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F1ANALYSIS: The numbers that confirm Formula One's social media growth

2 days 24 minutes ago

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Formula 1 has revealed continued growth across its digital platforms and global fanbase following the opening 11 races of the 2026 season, with new figures highlighting record... read more »

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Who did Ferrari poach from Aston Martin before the summer break?

2 days 13 hours ago

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Ferrari continue to strengthen the technical foundations of their Formula 1 project by adding more experienced engineering talent from rival teams, with Carlos Sanchez Martinez... read more »

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FIA confirms Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang will be a daytime race after start-time confusion

3 days 5 hours ago

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The FIA has officially confirmed that this year's Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will be held in daylight, putting an end to... read more »

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F1ANALYSIS: The numers that confirm that Formula 1's popularity continues to soar

3 days 22 hours ago

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Formula 1's remarkable growth has continued throughout the 2026 season, with every Grand Prix weekend so far selling out as fan demand reaches unprecedented levels. read more »

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How did Russell help Mercedes identify the power‑unit software issue?

4 days 12 hours ago

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Mercedes believes it has identified and resolved the technical issue that contributed to George Russell's recent struggles with power delivery, with deputy technical... read more »

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McNish claims Audi proving its potential as rookie Formula 1 campaign gathers momentum

4 days 15 hours ago

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Audi racing director Allan McNish believes the German manufacturer's maiden Formula 1 season is moving in the right direction after a difficult start, with improving... read more »

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F1ANALYSIS: Does Formula 1 remain on course to achieve Net Zero target by 2030?

5 days ago

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Formula 1 has announced that it remains on track to achieve its goal of becoming Net Zero by 2030, reporting significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint across the sport. read more »

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F1ANALYSIS: What do the numbers reveal about the race attendance and TV audiences after first ...

6 days 18 minutes ago

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Tthe opening half of the 2026 season has delivered record-breaking growth both on and off the track, with sold-out Grands Prix, rising television audiences and increasing... read more »

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Lowdon says Cadillac must think like an established team despite rookie F1 season

6 days 12 hours ago

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Cadillac may still be in its debut Formula 1 campaign, but team principal Graeme Lowdon insists the American outfit cannot afford to think or operate like a newcomer. read more »

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Honda confirm updates power unit for Aston Martin after the summer break

6 days 22 hours ago

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Honda has confirmed that Aston Martin will introduce a new-specification power unit at the Dutch Grand Prix, with the upgraded engine set to make its race debut when Formula 1... read more »

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McLaren complete two-day Portimao test following Hungarian Grand Prix

6 days 22 hours ago

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Fresh from Lando Norris' victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren headed to Portugal for a two-day Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) programme at the Autodromo... read more »

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Domenicali confirms Formula 1 has contingency plans if Middle East conflict forces more race ...

7 days 19 hours ago

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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the sport is preparing alternative plans for the remainder of the 2026 season should the ongoing conflict in the Middle East... read more »

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F1MATHS: What do the lap times reveal about Ferrari's unexpected struggles on the hard tyres at ...

8 days 15 hours ago

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Although the Hungarian Grand Prix is done and dusted, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo explains how different compounds affected the performance of the four... read more »

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How does Audi rate Bortoleto's performance in his second season in F1?

8 days 19 hours ago

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Gabriel Bortoleto has made a strong impression during his second Formula 1 campaign, and according to Audi Racing Director Allan McNish, the Brazilian's maturity under... read more »

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Aston Martin debuts upgraded Honda power unit during Hungaroring filming day

10 days 2 hours ago

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Aston Martin used its second filming day of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungaroring to give Honda's upgraded power unit its first on-track outing ahead of its... read more »

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Did conditions contribute to McLaren's dominant showing at the Hungaroring?

10 days 13 hours ago

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Lando Norris has admitted that a favourable change in wind direction played a crucial role in McLaren's pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix, revealing that the conditions at... read more »

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F1MATHS: Which team managed to dip below the 2. ...

10 days 13 hours ago

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Alongside their strong showing on the track as the midfield-leading outfit, Racing Bulls became the first team in 2026 to complete a tyre change in under two seconds at the... read more »

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What did we learn from Pirelli's post-Hungarian GP tyre test?

10 days 15 hours ago

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Following last Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, Audi, Alpine and Aston Martin remained at the Hungaroring to assist Pirelli with a two-day dry-weather tyre development test... read more »

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F1MATHS: Ferrari's lost launch edge as Russell's anti-stall nightmare stands out at the ...

11 days 10 hours ago

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The start of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix proved decisive for several drivers, and the acceleration data from the opening seconds of the race provides a insight into how... read more »

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What were Williams and Albon really aiming to achieve with their South Africa tour?

11 days 11 hours ago

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Williams driver Alex Albon has brought the excitement of Formula 1 closer to South African fans with a special visit to Johannesburg, marking a significant moment in the... read more »

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Norris reveals McLaren asked him "to peg it back a little bit" at the Hungaroring

11 days 19 hours ago

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Lando Norris has revealed that McLaren was forced to ask him to reduce his pace during the Hungarian Grand Prix after the Briton pushed his MCL40 to its absolute limit on the... read more »

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Lando Norris believes he is driving better than during his title-winning 2025 Formula 1 campaign

11 days 21 hours ago

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Fresh from securing pole position and a commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris believes he is performing at an even... read more »