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Video: Max's Sublime Pole Lap | Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

4 days 13 hours ago

from: YouTube.com

( 317 views )

Max Verstappen has become the first non Mercedes driver to take pole in 2026, at a track where Mercedes themselves brought their biggest upgrade package of the year so far, so... read more »

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - McLaren

4 days 15 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Tyre degradation will be a key factor for everyone and, based on what we saw in free practice, we believe we're in a good position. read more »

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From "paper car" to pole - What changed for Verstappen and Red Bull?

4 days 16 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 229 views )

It is less than a month since Max Verstappen qualified sixth at Monza and afterwards spoke about a Red Bull car "made of paper". Admittedly, that comment specifically... read more »

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Straight-line speed woes leave Lando Norris frustrated after F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia Qualifying

4 days 16 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lando Norris qualified seventh at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, blaming straight-line speed deficits and power unit struggles while bracing for high tyre degradation. The post... read more »

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Why is Pirelli expecting an unusual race in Sepang?

5 days 9 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 364 views )

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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Video: Mercedes on the Backfoot? | Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

5 days 14 hours ago

from: YouTube.com

( 266 views )

Tyre degradation was the order of the day in free practice 1 and free practice 2, with the teams and drivers still getting used to the highly abrasive surface. Red Bull looks... read more »

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Video: Welcome to The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia | Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

6 days 16 hours ago

from: YouTube.com

( 286 views )

Welcome to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Jake Boxall-Legge is at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia, delivering all of the news from Thursday. From the weather, and rain, to... read more »

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The impact Madrid's "six kilometres long" pitlane will have on Spanish GP strategy

24 days 18 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 265 views )

The circuit in Madrid has offered Formula 1 drivers a surprisingly high level of grip during their first visit, something that is certainly not a given at a new circuit. The... read more »

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Mercedes F1 boss reveals Spanish GP tyre concern: 'Our strategy chief said six stops'

25 days 9 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 395 views )

Toto Wolff has admitted his Mercedes team were stunned at the levels of tyre degradation at the new F1 Spanish Grand Prix track in Madrid. read more »

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Williams struggle for pace and tyre management in Madrid

26 days 5 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 348 views )

Williams endured a difficult opening day at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with both drivers struggling for outright pace and the team encountering... read more »

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview - Haas

29 days 10 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 343 views )

In Monza, we got the most out of the new package in qualifying, but we struggled with tire degradation in the race. This is something we will be focused on improving in Madrid. read more »

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F1STRATEGY: Will tyre degradation spice up the Dutch Grand Prix?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 354 views )

Lando Norris will start the Dutch Grand Prix from pole position, but with all three tyre compounds proving competitive across Saturday's Sprint and qualifying, the McLaren... read more »

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Verstappen baffled by Red Bull's "car degradation" as qualifying woes continue in Hungary

2 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 427 views )

Max Verstappen admitted Red Bull faces a major overnight challenge after a difficult qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the reigning World Champion... read more »

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What is Pirelli's take after the difficult, low-grip conditions at the Hungaroring?

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 460 views )

Pirelli believes the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix could develop into a two-stop race after Friday's practice sessions revealed higher-than-expected tyre degradation at the... read more »

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Hungarian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 346 views )

Given the higher level of degradation observed during the second session, when the drivers pushed harder, a two-stop strategy appears capable of offering an advantage over a... read more »

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F1MATHS: Eight seconds separate the one- and two-stop strategies at Spa

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 339 views )

Pirelli expects the Belgian Grand Prix to be decided by a one-stop strategy after Saturday's running at Spa-Francorchamps confirmed that tyre degradation is low enough to... read more »

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British Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 322 views )

The tyre selection for the Silverstone weekend consists of the hardest compounds in the range. The C1, C2 and C3 have been chosen due to the high severity of the circuit, which... read more »

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Hamilton rues Ferrari's lack of straight-line speed after frustrating Austrian Grand Prix

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 346 views )

Lewis Hamilton admitted Ferrari simply did not have the pace to fight at the front in the Austrian Grand Prix, as severe tyre degradation and a lack of straight-line speed... read more »

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Hamilton and Leclerc confused by woeful Ferrari pace in Austrian GP

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 308 views )

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are seeking answers on their Ferrari's crippling rear tyre degradation that saw both drivers slide backwards in a sweltering Formula 1... read more »

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Perez: Cadillac's upgrade "aims to get us closer" as tyre degradation remains the key ...

3 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 360 views )

Cadillac arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix with what Sergio Perez describes as a "substantial upgrade package", as the American team looks to strengthen its position... read more »

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Austrian Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli

4 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 329 views )

Pirelli will bring the softest compounds in its range to Austria, where wear is not a decisive factor, and degradation is mainly thermal in origin. read more »

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Why Vasseur believes Hamilton didn't need the VSC to win F1's Barcelona GP

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 374 views )

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix without the virtual safety car, such was the Briton's... read more »

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"You helped me achieve this dream" - Hamilton's emotional message after first Ferrari win

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 387 views )

Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari for helping him "achieve a dream" after taking his maiden grand prix win as a member of the Scuderia.Hamilton and Ferrari went on the... read more »

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F1 Barcelona strategy chaos predicted by George Russell and Lewis Hamilton amid "double deg" fears

4 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 347 views )

High levels of degradation could lead to strategy chaos in Sunday's F1 race at Barcelona. read more »

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F1MATHS: Will the Barcelona F1 race turn into a 'degradation festival'?

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 372 views )

The Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix is set to unfold as one of the most strategically complex races of the season, shaped by extreme heat, unusually high tyre degradation and... read more »