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Leclerc explains why he "started losing some performance from Q2" in Sepang qualifying

19 days 14 hours ago

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Ferrari turned around its fortunes in Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton securing a front-row start and Charles Leclerc set to line up... read more »

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F1TECH: Things to know about Mercedes' major W17 upgrade package

19 days 14 hours ago

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Mercedes has introduced its most substantial aerodynamic upgrade package since May for this weekend's race at Sepang, with the championship-leading team targeting another... read more »

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Piastri admits McLaren still lacks pace despite sixth-place starting spot

19 days 17 hours ago

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Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren is still lacking outright pace after qualifying seventh for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, although a grid penalty ahead means the... read more »

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SRATEGY GUIDE: Did Leclerc and Verstappen put themselves under pressure with their tyre allocation?

19 days 18 hours ago

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Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the 2026 season for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.298s in a closely watched Qualifying... read more »

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Haas indicate Sepang exposed the weaknesses of their car

19 days 18 hours ago

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Haas endured a difficult Qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon eliminated in Q1 as the challenging conditions at... read more »

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Cadillac admits pace deficit after difficult Sepang Qualifying

19 days 18 hours ago

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Cadillac endured another difficult Qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with both drivers eliminated in Q1 as the team continued to struggle for... read more »

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Williams reflect on their "well-executed qualifying" after Friday struggles

19 days 18 hours ago

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Carlos Sainz delivered an impressive Qualifying performance for Williams at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, dragging the upgraded FW48 to 13th place at the Sepang... read more »

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Alonso reflects on Aston Martin's best qualifying of 2026

19 days 18 hours ago

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Aston Martin enjoyed its strongest Qualifying performance of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll progressing to Q2... read more »

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"I felt really at ease with the car," claims Bortoleto after strong Sepang qualifying

19 days 18 hours ago

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Audi enjoyed a mixed but ultimately encouraging Qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Gabriel Bortoleto reaching Q3 for the first time since Zandvoort... read more »

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What does Alpine aim for in Sepang after Baku disaster?

19 days 18 hours ago

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Alpine maximised its Qualifying opportunity at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Pierre Gasly securing ninth place on the grid at the Sepang International Circuit after... read more »

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Norris leads McLaren charge as team faces difficult battle in Malaysia

19 days 18 hours ago

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McLaren heads into the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with both cars inside the top six after Lando Norris edged Oscar Piastri in a closely fought Qualifying battle at the... read more »

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"it's been an incredible result for us," claims Verstappen after his first pole in 2026

19 days 18 hours ago

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Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, capping a major step forward for Red Bull at... read more »

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Mercedes left searching for answers after toughest Saturday of 2026

19 days 18 hours ago

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Mercedes has been left searching for answers after suffering its most difficult Saturday of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the team unable to... read more »

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Russell admits Mercedes suffered its toughest Saturday of the season in Malaysia

19 days 18 hours ago

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George Russell admitted Mercedes endured its most difficult Saturday of the 2026 Formula 1 season after the team unexpectedly lost pace in Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix... read more »

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Antonelli admits Mercedes "dropped back in terms of competitiveness come qualifying"

19 days 18 hours ago

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Mercedes appeared to be in contention for pole position after a strong FP3 session at the Sepang International Circuit, but the team's pace disappeared when Qualifying got... read more »

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Verstappen and Hadjar offer explanation for Red Bull's recent breakthrough

19 days 18 hours ago

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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull's recent development work has helped eliminate some of the weaknesses that had limited the car earlier in the 2026 Formula 1 season, with... read more »

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Verstappen snatches Sepang pole, Hamilton secures brilliant P2 for Ferrari

20 days 56 minutes ago

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Max Verstappen returned to the top of the Formula 1 qualifying order in spectacular fashion on Saturday, securing pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. read more »

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Why was the Sepang practice day a disappointment for Williams?

20 days 11 hours ago

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Williams endured a difficult opening day at Sepang as the team continued to evaluate the upgrade package introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with both Alex Albon and... read more »

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What does heat hazard mean for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?

20 days 13 hours ago

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The FIA has declared the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia a heat-hazard race, activating Formula 1's driver-cooling regulations for Sunday's race at the Sepang... read more »

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Why is Pirelli expecting an unusual race in Sepang?

20 days 15 hours ago

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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of the second free practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, but the headline from Friday was not simply... read more »

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Ferrari expect rivals to "up their game" for Saturday after strong Sepang practice day

20 days 19 hours ago

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Ferrari enjoyed a productive opening day of running at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc topping FP2 while Lewis Hamilton finished fifth as the field began to close... read more »

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"We're struggling more than we'd like to," claims Norris after Sepang practice day

20 days 21 hours ago

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McLaren made significant progress between the two Friday practice sessions at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris finishing third in FP2 and Oscar Piastri sixth as the... read more »

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Mercedes offer initial verdict on their comprehensive upgrade package after Sepang practice day

20 days 21 hours ago

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Mercedes endured a challenging opening day at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli admitting that the team has work to do to unlock the potential of... read more »

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Red Bull reflect on unusual run plan for Sepang practice day

20 days 21 hours ago

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Red Bull made a strong start to the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, with Max Verstappen topping the opening practice session and Isack Hadjar finishing second in FP2. read more »

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Ferrari fined after Hamilton's incident with Bortoleto in second Sepang practice

20 days 21 hours ago

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Lewis Hamilton was given a warning by the FIA stewards after unnecessarily impeding Gabriel Bortoleto during the second practice session of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »