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Ex-F1 stalwart believes Mercedes is ‘comfortable’ with controversial PU

1 day 1 hour ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has told Motorsport Week that he believes Mercedes will be "fairly comfortable" in its belief its controversial power unit... read more »

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The most controversial moments that dominated F1 season-openers

3 days 11 hours ago

from: Crash.Net

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Crash.net takes a look back at some of the biggest controversies that surrounded new F1 seasons. read more »

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FIA ditch controversial F1 rule change after just one season

3 days 11 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

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The FIA have released their updated F1 regulations for 2026, showing a willingness to walk back decisions which may have been misguided. read more »

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Interview: Ex-Ferrari stalwart labels F1 ‘in rude health’ ahead of controversial new season

5 days 3 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 298 views )

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes F1 "is in rude health" amid its shift to the polarising new regulations rulset. The post Interview: Ex-Ferrari... read more »

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Christian Horner reveals truth behind brutal Red Bull driver sacking

6 days 1 hour ago

from: GPfans.com

( 309 views )

Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner has broken his silence on a controversial driver swap that took place under his watch in the new Season 8 of Drive to Survive. read more »

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'i still enjoy firing people': F1 team boss makes extraordinary claim around driver axing

7 days 1 hour ago

from: GPfans.com

( 325 views )

A controversial F1 supremo has showed little remorse when reflecting on a brutal driver firing in the new series of Drive to Survive. read more »

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F1 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Controversial £600,000 car for sale

10 days 7 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 361 views )

The safety car from the controversial 2021 F1 season finale that saw Lewis Hamilton lose out to Max Verstappen is up for sale, with an asking price of almost £600,000. read more »

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Lando Norris makes u-turn on F1 2026 cars for the wildest reason

11 days 8 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 365 views )

Lando Norris made a massive U-turn this week on those controversial new 2026 F1 cars, for the wildest of reasons. read more »

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F1 boss: Verstappen won't quit over new rules

12 days 19 hours ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 383 views )

Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to "stay calm" about. read more »

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F1 2026: Meet the stars of team radio - race engineers as Lewis Hamilton confirms controversial Ferrari plan

13 days 4 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 304 views )

Thanks to the major regulations overhaul coming into F1 in 2026, there are more changes taking place in the sport than the average fan can keep count of. read more »

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F1, FIA to vote on engines amid Merc loophole

14 days 5 hours ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 258 views )

Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to have been pioneered by Mercedes for the upcoming... read more »

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F1 manufacturers to be given vote on controversial engine rule change

14 days 5 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 244 views )

F1 engine manufacturers have been given the chance to vote on a key and controversial element of the new regulations. The post F1 manufacturers to be given vote on... read more »

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F1 start procedure explained - why is it so controversial in 2026?

15 days 4 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 285 views )

'It's lights out, and away we go!' read more »

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Red Bull coy on apparent change of stance on Mercedes PU issue

16 days 5 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 307 views )

Red Bull has appeared coy about its apparent change of stance regarding the controversial Formula 1 power unit issue. The post Red Bull coy on apparent change of stance on... read more »

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Alpine issues fighting talk to Mercedes PU detractors: ‘Do something about it’

19 days 7 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 304 views )

Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has laid down the challenge to detractors of Mercedes' controversial F1 engine, telling them to "do something about it."... read more »

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F1 Engine Compression Ratio - What is it and why is it so controversial?

21 days 8 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 305 views )

Didn't expect you'd be looking up articles online about engine compression a few months ago, did you? That's what new F1 regulations can do to you. Luckily,... read more »

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FIA boss issues 'courtroom' plea over 2026 engine controversy

21 days 11 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 410 views )

FIA single seater director Nikolas Tombazis has revealed that the governing body are hoping to resolve a controversial F1 issue before the season begins next month. read more »

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McLaren's controversial 'papaya rules' changed for F1 2026 to avoid "headaches"

26 days 5 hours ago

from: Crash.Net

( 405 views )

Oscar Piastri says McLaren's 'papaya rules' team order structure will change in 2026 read more »

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Piastri expects Papaya Rules to continue

27 days 7 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 321 views )

"I think I got a fair shot last year," insists Oscar Piastri as he admits that McLaren's controversial Papaya Rules look set to remain in place. read more »

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Piastri expects 'Papaya Rules' to continue in 2026

27 days 12 hours ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 453 views )

Oscar Piastri is expecting McLaren's controversial Papaya Rules approach to continue this year, after he found himself on the wrong side of it at last year's Italian... read more »

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Pierre Gasly responds to criticism over controversial Michael Schumacher tribute

about 1 month ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 357 views )

Pierre Gasly's skiing post in a Marlboro suit was criticised as "tasteless" on social media. read more »

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FIA 'verdict issued' on controversial engine loophole

about 1 month ago

from: GPfans.com

( 342 views )

It wouldn't be an F1 preseason without weeks and weeks of rules lawyering, would it? read more »

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Controversial 2026 F1 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 376 views )

Here we are and here we go: the status quo will remain as the 2026 Formula 1 season gets under way. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains will be able to race with power units... read more »

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Sullivan opens up old wound

about 1 month ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 284 views )

Michael Masi "gifted" Max Verstappen with controversial decision, insists former racer and steward, Danny Sullivan. read more »

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Impact of controversial engine loophole ‘impossible to know’

about 1 month ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 266 views )

One or two F1 engine manufacturers have reportedly found a loophole in the engine regulations. read more »