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FP2: Antonelli tops second Spielberg practice as Mercedes delivers dominant long-run simulation

about 1 month ago

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered the standout performance of Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix, topping both practice sessions and closing FP2 with a commanding benchmark that... read more »

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FP1: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Red Bull and Norris hit trouble at the Red Bull Ring

about 1 month ago

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli opened the Austrian Grand Prix weekend in commanding fashion, heading a Mercedes 1-2 in the first practice session at the Red Bull Ring. read more »

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F1TECH: Mercedes forced to modify diffuser after FIA clarification on spike‑like extensions

about 1 month ago

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Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, it has now emerged that Mercedes were instructed to modify the diffuser and remove the serrated extensions entirely. The team has complied,... read more »

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Mercedes battery troubles remains "highest priority" as Canada unit remains in sea freight

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Mercedes enters the Austrian Grand Prix still working to fully understand the battery‑related reliability issues that have affected all four Mercedes‑powered teams this season. read more »

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Hamilton opens up on Ferrari's regurgance for the current season

about 1 month ago

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Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari's resurgence in 2026 is the product of a highly motivated team that has rediscovered its "north star" - a clear development... read more »

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Leclerc expects Mercedes to emerge as the benchmark in Austria due to its power‑unit advantage

about 1 month ago

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Charles Leclerc has played down suggestions that Ferrari could arrive at the Red Bull Ring as favourites, insisting that Mercedes' power unit advantage and the... read more »

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Russell: Ferrari's Barcelona step a "reality check" as Mercedes assesses upgrade strategy ...

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix with a healthy lead in both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship, but George Russell reflected on the... read more »

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Russell reveals front‑wing issue masked Barcelona pace, but confidence in the W17 Is growing ...

about 1 month ago

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George Russell says he heads into the Austrian Grand Prix feeling "good" and "confident" after a much‑needed strong weekend in Barcelona - even if a... read more »

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Piastri and Hadjar split on cooling vest use as FIA declares heat hazard for Austrian GP

about 1 month ago

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With the FIA officially declaring a Heat Hazard for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, drivers must choose between wearing a cooling vest or carrying 0.5 kg of ballast in... read more »

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What do Alpine and McLaren expect from the second appeal against the Monaco GP results?

about 1 month ago

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The fallout from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix pit‑lane penalty controversy continues to shape the paddock conversation as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend begins. read more »

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Leclerc to miss the opening practice session in Austria

about 1 month ago

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Six rookie drivers will take part in FP1 at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, as teams continue to fulfil the FIA‑mandated requirement to run young drivers-defined as those with no... read more »

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Perez: Cadillac's upgrade "aims to get us closer" as tyre degradation remains the key ...

about 1 month ago

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Cadillac arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix with what Sergio Perez describes as a "substantial upgrade package", as the American team looks to strengthen its position... read more »

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Mercedes set to introduce non-ADUO reliability updates to its power unit in Austria

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes has moved to stabilise its power unit package after two race‑ending failures for George Russell in Canada and Andrea Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona were traced to the... read more »

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F1 TECH: Technical challenges of the Red Bull Ring

about 1 month ago

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The Red Bull Ring may be one of the shortest laps on the Formula 1 calendar, but its simplicity on paper hides a set of technical demands that make the Austrian Grand Prix one... read more »

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Pirelli expects one‑stop strategies at the Austrian Grand Prix despite heat and soft compounds

about 1 month ago

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Despite the heat forecast and the use of the softest compounds in Pirelli's range, the tyre supplier believes that a one‑stop strategy could emerge as the dominant... read more »

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FIA declares Heat Hazard for Austrian Grand Prix as Europe battles extreme temperatures

about 1 month ago

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Europe's first major heatwave of the summer has forced the FIA to declare an official Heat Hazard for this weekend's Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, as temperatures at... read more »

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BREAKING: Ferrari confirm the introduction of updated power unit at the Austrian Grand Prix

about 1 month ago

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Hot on the heels of Lewis Hamilton's maiden Ferrari F1 victory at Barcelona, the Scuderia has now confirmed that it will introduce an updated power unit at this... read more »

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MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia signs four‑year Aprilia deal to form all‑Italian MotoGP line‑up ...

about 1 month ago

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Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has signed a four‑year contract with Aprilia Racing, marking one of the most significant rider transfers in recent MotoGP history. read more »

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MotoGP: What did we learn from Pirelli's first 2027 MotoGP tyre test?

about 1 month ago

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Pirelli has taken another major step toward its debut as MotoGP's sole tyre supplier in 2027, completing a full day of testing at the Autodrom Brno with the participation... read more »

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F1MATHS: The 0.086 per cent that confirm Ferrari's improvements at Barcelona

about 1 month ago

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Following an up-and-down start to the new technical era of Formula One, Ferrari has slowly gained momentum in recent races, culminating in Lewis Hamilton's maiden F1... read more »

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MotoGP: Why will MotoGP ban the holeshot devices with immediate effect?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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MotoGP has confirmed a significant set of technical and sporting regulation changes, headlined by the immediate ban on front ride‑height devices - commonly known as holeshot... read more »

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MotoGP: Why did Ducati lure Pedro Acosta away from KTM?

about 1 month ago

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Ducati Corse has confirmed that Pedro Acosta will join the Ducati Lenovo Team from the 2027 MotoGP season, stepping into the factory line‑up as Marc Marquez's teammate and... read more »

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MotoGP: Bagnaia set to part ways with Ducati at the end of 2026

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati will end one of the most successful partnerships in modern MotoGP history at the conclusion of the 2026 season, bringing an eight‑year... read more »

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Formula E: The two all‑new race modes that should make Formula E more appealing from 2027

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Formula E has confirmed a sweeping set of changes to its sporting regulations for the 2026-27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, introducing a transformative race‑weekend... read more »

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MotoGP: What is behind Marc Marquez's two-year contract extension with Ducati?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Hot on the heels of his two succesful victories in Hungary and the Czech Republik, Marc Marquez confirmed the extension of his agreement with Ducati which means that he will... read more »