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"Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari are there at the top," claims Red Bull's Pierre Wache

4 days 19 hours ago

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Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache offered a detailed and candid assessment of the team's performance as the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain came to a... read more »

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Verstappen does not know whether Red Bull's new F1 car "will be enough to win races"

4 days 19 hours ago

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Despite Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff's suggestions that Red Bull might enjoy a significant competitive advantage in terms of energy management over a long distance,... read more »

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Formula 1 Extends Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Through 2032

4 days 20 hours ago

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Formula 1 has confirmed a major long-term commitment to racing in Spain, announcing a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya that secures Grand Prix... read more »

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Antonelli rues "reliability issues" for his lack of running in Bahrain

4 days 20 hours ago

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Reflecting on the week, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was candid about the challenges he faced during the opening two days of the first pre-season testing at the... read more »

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"Our competitors have looked much stronger than they did in Barcelona," claims Russell

4 days 20 hours ago

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Although Mercedes have been tipped to enjoy a competitive edge over the field as the sport embarks on a new technical era, George Russell dismisses those claims, suggessting... read more »

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Stella suggests Ferrari and Mercedes lead early 2026 pecking order

5 days 18 hours ago

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the opening three‑day pre‑season test has offered encouraging signs for his own team - but early performance indicators point to... read more »

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Ferrari Downplays Concerns as Hamilton Set to Work With New Race Engineer in 2026

5 days 18 hours ago

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hamilton's switch to a new race engineer for the 2026 Formula 1 season could hinder the... read more »

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MotoGP: Dorna Sports rebrands as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group

5 days 18 hours ago

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In a landmark move that underscores the rapid evolution of motorcycle racing's global profile, Dorna Sports, S.L. has officially rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment... read more »

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F1TECH: How did Alpine and Audi bring a completely new rear wing philosophy?

6 days 4 hours ago

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The introduction of Formula 1's 2026 active‑aerodynamic regulations has already sparked a wave of creative engineering solutions, and two teams-Audi and Alpine-have... read more »

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F1MATHS: What does the top speed disclose about Red Bull's power unit and Honda's current issues?

7 days 5 hours ago

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The opening day of pre‑season testing in Bahrain immediately highlighted a striking contrast between the front and back of the field, with Red Bull showcasing exceptional... read more »

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F1MATHS: Mercedes beat Ferrari and McLaren during their race simulation

7 days 7 hours ago

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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli not only set the quickest lap time during the last day of the opening Bahrain pre-season testing, but pipped Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton... read more »

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F1MATHS: What mileage reveals about the 2026 F1 field after Bahrain testing

7 days 10 hours ago

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The opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain offered the first real glimpse into how well each Formula 1 team has adapted to the sweeping 2026 regulations.... read more »

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F1MATHS: How many laps did the five engine manufacturer complete in Bahrain?

7 days 13 hours ago

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The first Bahrain test of the 2026 Formula 1 season offered an early look at how each power‑unit supplier handled the demands of the new regulations. F1Technical's senior... read more »

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Formula E: Wehrlein takes dominant victory in first Jeddah race

7 days 15 hours ago

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Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein delivered a flawless, almost clinical performance in Jeddah to celebrate his 100th E‑Prix start with victory - a win built not on chaos or luck,... read more »

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"This generation of car is quite complex," Hamilton offers his verdict after opening ...

7 days 23 hours ago

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Ferrari wrapped up the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain with a sense of quiet satisfaction, having completed an extensive programme and gathered a substantial... read more »

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Vasseur explains why Ferrari achieved its target in Bahrain

8 days 19 minutes ago

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Ferrari concluded the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain with an encouraging level of reliability, completing an extensive programme that delivered both mileage and... read more »

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Leclerc left encouraged by Ferrari's start, but claims "Mercedes is hiding a massive ...

8 days 9 hours ago

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Charles Leclerc left the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain feeling satisfied with Ferrari's progress, yet he made it clear that he does not trust the early... read more »

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REPORT: Antonelli heads dominant Mercedes one-two on final test day in Bahrain

8 days 15 hours ago

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Mercedes concluded the first three‑day pre‑season test of 2026 with a commanding display, locking out the top two positions on the final day in Bahrain. F1Technical's... read more »

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F1MATHS: How did the Mercedes W17 perform during Russell's race simulation?

8 days 17 hours ago

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Mercedes closed the opening pre‑season test in Bahrain with a full race simulation from George Russell, offering the first uninterrupted look at the W17's long‑run... read more »

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Russell sets the quickest lap of pre-season testing to top final morning in Bahrain

8 days 20 hours ago

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George Russell set the pace during the morning session on the third and final day of the opening Formula 1 pre‑season test in Bahrain, producing a best lap of 1m33.918s after... read more »

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F1 TECH: How has Ferrari changes its front suspension for 2026?

8 days 20 hours ago

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As Formula 1 prepares for the sweeping regulatory reset of 2026, Ferrari has taken an assertive step in rethinking one of the most defining elements of its chassis philosophy:... read more »

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Hadjar explains how Red Bull battled early setbacks to salvage its test day in Bahrain on Thursday

9 days 10 hours ago

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Newly promoted Red Bull racer Isack Hadjar endured a challenging start to Day 2 of Bahrain's pre‑season test, but the Frenchman ultimately turned the situation around to... read more »

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Leclerc remains cautious despite setting the benchmark time on Day 2 in Bahrain

9 days 10 hours ago

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Completing a full day of running at the wheel of the SF‑26 on the second day of the three‑day programme, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc set the benchmark time at the Bahrain... read more »

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REPORT: Leclerc puts Ferrari on top on Day 2 in Bahrain

9 days 15 hours ago

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ended up quickest on the second day of the opening three-day testing in Bahrain. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reports on Day 2... read more »

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Norris sets the early benchmark as the 2026 generation of cars completes its first meaningful ...

10 days 11 hours ago

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The opening day of pre‑season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit marked the first true on‑track examination of Formula 1's radically revised 2026 machinery. read more »