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What does Pirelli expect from the Shanghai race?

about 1 month ago

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Formula 1 heads to Shanghai for the second round of the 2026 season, where the first Sprint weekend of the year will take place. As Pirelli outlines in its preview, teams will... read more »

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F1 EXPLAINED: Things to know about the sprint weekend format

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The first Sprint weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season will take place at the Chinese Grand Prix, bringing an extra layer of intensity to an already packed race weekend.... read more »

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Russell forced to engine change ahead of his dominant victory in Melbourne

about 1 month ago

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Despite their absolutely dominant display at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes encountered a few reliability issues in Melbourne which forced them to carry out... read more »

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Verstappen Racing confirms 2026 Nürburgring program with Mercedes‑AMG Motorsport

about 1 month ago

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Verstappen Racing has confirmed that it will compete in both NLS2 and the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, marking a major step in the team's long‑term ambition to establish... read more »

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Stella voices frustration over Mercedes power unit information under new 2026 regulations

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has expressed some frustration with the level of information his team is receiving from Mercedes High Performance Powertrains as Formula 1... read more »

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F1 STAT: Lindblad become third-youngest F1 points scorer in Melbourne

about 1 month ago

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Arvid Lindblad delivered an outstanding performance in his Formula 1 debut at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, finishing in eighth place and immediately securing his position... read more »

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Hamilton reiterates his desire to see Formula 1 return to Africa

about 1 month ago

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Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his desire to see Formula 1 return to Africa, explaining that the continent holds deep personal significance for him and represents an important... read more »

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F1 BUSINESS: Visa extends multi‑year partnership with Racing Bulls

about 1 month ago

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Formula One's Faenza-based outfit, Racing Bulls have announced a substantial multi‑year renewal and expansion of their partnership with title sponsor Visa, strengthening... read more »

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F1MATHS: Race‑pace data from Melbourne reveals a clear front‑running quartet

about 1 month ago

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The race‑pace boxplot from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix paints a remarkably clear picture of the competitive order after the opening round of the season. F1Technical's... read more »

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Deployment becomes the defining skill, claims Hamilton

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Hamilton explained that the biggest challenge of the new regulations is managing the energy‑deployment system, which now dictates lap time far more than in previous eras. read more »

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F1MATHS: How does the constructors' championship look like after the season-opening Australian ...

about 1 month ago

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The opening round of the 2026 Formula One season produced a clear early hierarchy in the constructors' championship, with Mercedes immediately establishing itself as the... read more »

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F1MATHS: How does the drivers' championship look like after the season-opening Australian Grand ...

about 1 month ago

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The 2026 Australian Grand Prix delivered an immediately intriguing shape to the early championship standings, with Mercedes emerging as the strongest force after the opening round. read more »

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Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Melbourne, Ferrari fighting

about 1 month ago

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Pole sitter George Russell has won the Australian Grand Prix, leading his teammate Antonelli to a perfect result for Mercedes AMG F1. Ferrari didn't make it easy though... read more »

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F1MATHS: Russell leads all three sectors as qualifying data reveals Mercedes' early 2026 dominance

about 1 month ago

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The first qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season has produced a detailed picture of the competitive order, and the sector‑time data from Saturday's running at... read more »

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What has changes at the Albert Park Circuit for 2026?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The 2026 Formula 1 season will open with a refreshed Australian Grand Prix, as the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne undergoes a series of targeted modifications aimed at... read more »

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Hamilton and Piastri explains how the new regulations might change driving from track to track

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Oscar Piastri explained that the biggest shift for 2026 is the way the power unit now dictates car behaviour. In previous seasons, drivers could expect familiar patterns when... read more »

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Hamilton reveals how he got over his challenging first season with Ferrari

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Lewis Hamilton says he enters the 2026 Formula 1 season with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and emotional balance after what he openly describes as a difficult first... read more »

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STRATEGY CORNER: Strategy wide open for the Melbourne race as Pirelli predicts multiple viable ...

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The first race of Formula 1's new era is set to deliver not only intrigue at the front of the field but also a wide range of strategic possibilities. F1Technical's... read more »

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Leclerc suggests that Mercedes might not have shown their full potential in qualifying

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Despite an absolutely dominant display from Mercedes, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has suggested that the Brackley-based outfit might have hidden their full potential in the... read more »

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Russell storms to Australian pole as he confirms favourite role

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes driver George Russell took pole position in dominant fashion, clearly faster than anybody else throughout each part of qualifying. His Mercedes teammate as a bumpy... read more »

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Russell leads absolutely dominant Mercedes one-two in Melbourne qualifying

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes began the 2026 Formula One season in emphatic fashion as George Russell claimed a commanding pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, signalling a strong early... read more »

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F1MATHS: What do the sector times reveal about the pecking order in Melbourne?

about 1 month ago

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The second practice session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix offered a detailed early look at the competitive landscape as teams continued to refine their setups around the... read more »

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Leclerc hints at potential dominant form from Mercedes

about 1 month ago

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Charles Leclerc admitted that Mercedes appear to hold an early advantage after the first day of running at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, despite Ferrari showing promising... read more »

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How will the geopolitical situation in the Middle East affect the WEC?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The Qatar 1812km, which had been scheduled to open the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship on 26-28 March, has been postponed to later in the year due to the evolving... read more »

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Piastri sets the benchmark in FP2 as Mercedes-powered cars unleash their true performance

about 1 month ago

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Oscar Piastri ended the opening day of running at the Australian Grand Prix with the fastest lap of the weekend so far, delivering a 1:19.729 to lead a tightly packed group at... read more »