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Latest F1 news about: 2026

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Intriguing one-year stopgap idea to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes suggested

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 627 views )

Before Kimi Antonelli is ready in 2026, Mercedes have been told to target an F1 driver on a one-year contract read more »

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F1 2026 engine regs to include 355km/h KERS-style 'override' boost system

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1115 views )

It was previously revealed that the turbocharged, 1.6-litre V6 internal combustion engine element of the power unit is being reduced from 550-560kW down to 400kW (535bhp), and... read more »

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2026 cars to be more powerful, lighter and with less downforce

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 863 views )

F1's technical boss, Pat Symonds sheds further light on the sport's plans for the raft of rules to be introduced in 2026. read more »

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Symonds: F1 will reduce downforce on next-gen 2026 cars

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1185 views )

Formula 1 Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds has insisted the series wants to reduce the downforce on the cars for the forthcoming technical regulations in 2026. The power... read more »

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Top manufacturer takes huge step towards F1 return

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 552 views )

A top manufacturer has taken a significant step towards returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 in collaboration with one of the paddock's most ambitious teams. read more »

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Video: Pat Symonds: Racing Into F1's Future | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1080 views )

He’s a World Championship-winning engineer with nearly 50 years in Formula 1, but Pat Symonds’ focus is new innovation and F1’s next generation. Pat scored title wins with... read more »

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Honda establish UK F1 subsidiary ahead of Aston Martin partnership

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 766 views )

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announced on Wednesday the establishment of Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd (HRC UK) in preparation for its Formula 1 engine partnership with... read more »

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Honda set up new UK base ahead of 2026 F1 return with Aston Martin

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 475 views )

Honda have set up a new base in the UK ahead of the F1 return in 2026. read more »

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Audi seat ‘great opportunity’ as Bottas eyes extension

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 726 views )

Valtteri Bottas says remaining with Sauber through its transition to Audi would be a "great opportunity", amid the German's proposed entry into Formula 1. Audi... read more »

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Pirelli oppose change to 16-inch F1 tyres for 2026 rules overhaul

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 863 views )

Formula 1 is scheduled to remain running 18-inch tyres when the sport undergoes its radical overhaul in 2026 amid Pirelli’s choice to oppose a switch to 16 inches. The last... read more »

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Sauber: Audi's accelerated F1 takeover a boost for short term

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 999 views )

The German manufacturer will arrive on the grid in 2026 with a works engine and chassis programme after initially buying a 25% stake in Sauber Motorsport early last year.There... read more »

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F1 set to abandon possible switch to 16-inch tyres for 2026

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 757 views )

The smaller rim size was under consideration largely as part of ongoing efforts by the FIA to reduce the overall weight of the 2026 cars.However, the change was opposed by... read more »

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Audi confirm complete Sauber F1 takeover

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1129 views )

On the eve of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Audi has officially confirmed that it plans to complete its acquisition of the Sauber organisation ahead of its 2026 Formula 1 entry. read more »

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Audi to buy 100% of Sauber

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 812 views )

Confirming its commitment to enter F1 in 2026, Audi reveals that it is to increase its stake in Sauber to 100%. read more »

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Audi to take 100% ownership of Sauber F1 team from 2026

over 2 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 836 views )

Audi will take 100% control of Swiss-based Sauber ahead of its transformation into the German carmaker's factory Formula One team from 2026, the Volkswagen-owned brand... read more »

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Audi confirms takeover of Sauber; appoints Seidl as F1 CEO

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 760 views )

As reported by Autosport earlier this week, Audi has approved plans for a full takeover of the shareholding of the Sauber team from current owner Islero Investments AG. This... read more »

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Audi complete full Sauber takeover ahead of 2026 F1 entry

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 822 views )

Audi has reaffirmed its commitment to joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026 by completing a full takeover of the Sauber team. read more »

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Hamilton: Abu Dhabi 2021 not a deterrent for Mercedes in luring Verstappen

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1039 views )

Hamilton's move from the Brackley team to Ferrari at the end of this season leaves a prime seat available from 2025 onwards.Mercedes has a strong focus on preparing its... read more »

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"There is no reason to leave," insists Verstappen

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 703 views )

Max Verstappen dismisses talk of him leaving Red Bull for Mercedes, though he admits the 2026 rules overhaul does raise a question mark in terms of the new power unit. read more »

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Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 768 views )

Autosport sister website Motorsport-Total.com understands the manufacturer has completed the next stage of its Sauber takeover, with Audi board member Oliver Hoffmann appointed... read more »

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Domenicali teases rotation of European F1 rounds - report

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 775 views )

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has teased that certain European races will be rotated on the calendar from 2026 onwards. Spa Francorchamps, Monaco, Imola and Zandvoort all... read more »

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Wolff supports idea of "reset" to Formula 1 rules on team alliances

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 925 views )

McLaren boss Zak Brown has been vocal in his desire to see F1 revise the rules surrounding customer car parts and team alliances from 2026, amid unease he has about the... read more »

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Domenicali hints at European F1 race rotation from 2026

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 697 views )

Recent months have seen a series of contract extensions for races, especially those outside Europe, with many now going well into the 2030s.However in Europe the current deals... read more »

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Fernando Alonso's retirement hint? "Need to decide if I want to keep racing"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1036 views )

Fernando Alonso says F1 2026 regulations "may be tempting... or not" read more »

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Toto Wolff confirms Kimi Antonelli test: "Is he ready for 2025? Or 2026..."

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1024 views )

Kimi Antonelli to test 2022 Mercedes F1 car in a "big test programme" to assess his readiness to replace Lewis Hamilton read more »