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The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026
The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026
It has been five years since Mercedes last won the Formula 1 world championship - the 2021 constructors' title, with its last triumph in the drivers' standings dating back to 2020 with Lewis Hamilton.As Mercedes holds its 2026 season launch on Monday, let's look at its prospects for the upcoming campaign.What's new at Mercedes?Mercedes is going into the 2026 season with a great ...Keep reading

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McLaren likely won't upgrade 2026 F1 car before Australian GP

10 days 14 hours ago

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"The car everyone will see in Barcelona won't be the car that races in Australia. I think that will be across the board, because it's simply too early."A... read more »

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Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026

10 days 15 hours ago

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Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto is expecting his team to have an inferior power unit compared to its more established rivals in the forthcoming 2026 campaign. The German... read more »

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Mercedes' completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone

10 days 17 hours ago

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Mercedes' 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series' new technical era. Just hours... read more »

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FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

10 days 19 hours ago

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The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1's first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.Several manufacturers believe Mercedes... read more »

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Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes

10 days 22 hours ago

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Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in... read more »

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Mercedes reveals new-look F1 design for 2026

10 days 22 hours ago

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Mercedes has lifted the covers off its new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The W17 meets F1's new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides and sports a... read more »

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Why McLaren won't run on the first day of F1's Barcelona test

11 days 1 hour ago

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McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1's behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender - the... read more »

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"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion

11 days 9 hours ago

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Three-time Formula 1 world champion and motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart has offered his verdict on Lando Norris after the Briton secured his first drivers' title in... read more »

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Norris relives Stewart's 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion

11 days 9 hours ago

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Dressed to the nines at the Autosport Awards, Lando Norris stepped onto the red carpet as a Formula 1 world champion for the first time. But while it would have been easy for... read more »

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Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

11 days 15 hours ago

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Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has discussed how the team works to protect its drivers and staff from the psychological impact of their roles, especially... read more »

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Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

11 days 16 hours ago

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Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies hopes his squad's in-season development will be enough to convince Max Verstappen to stay put as it embarks on its greatest challenge... read more »

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Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race

11 days 16 hours ago

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Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has shared what he will view as a successful season opener for the American outfit as it joins the grid as the 11th team.The... read more »

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Alpine conducts shakedown of Mercedes-powered A526 at Silverstone

11 days 16 hours ago

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Alpine took to the track at Silverstone on Wednesday to shake down the A526, less than a week before the start of the first Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona on 26 to 30... read more »

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Inside Audi's Berlin F1 launch

11 days 18 hours ago

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Humble. But firm and confident.There was never really a chance Audi would enter Formula 1 in 2026 without a proper statement. Not because it needed fireworks, but because this... read more »

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Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

11 days 19 hours ago

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Apple's global head of sports Jim DeLorenzo believes its Formula 1 coverage should turn each race weekend into a week-long experience.In 2026 Apple takes on the broadcast... read more »

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Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience

11 days 19 hours ago

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Apple has already demonstrated its interest in using its own hardware to improve on live coverage of sports, but talking at the Autosport Business Exchange London, Jim de... read more »

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Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

11 days 20 hours ago

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As Audi prepares for its first ever season as a Formula 1 manufacturer, it has had to transition from Sauber's status as a long-time Ferrari customer team to a full-works... read more »

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How Audi won the F1 2026 shakedown race

12 days 1 hour ago

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When Audi took to Barcelona for the shakedown of its new R26 Formula 1 car on 9 January, it had created a colossal statement of intent in being the first team to put its 2026... read more »

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Why humble start won't define Audi's ambitious 2030 F1 targets

12 days 12 hours ago

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Think about Audi in motorsport and you think about winning. Few marques are as accustomed to the taste of success as the German brand with the four rings. Audi's crowning... read more »

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Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

12 days 13 hours ago

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There are several unfortunate echoes from grand prix history in the controversy surrounding compression ratios in the new generation of hybrid engines. Formula 1 teams are... read more »

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Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

12 days 13 hours ago

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Audi will compete with a silver, black and red livery for its much-anticipated debut campaign in Formula 1, the team confirmed on Tuesday.It came during the German... read more »

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Racing Bulls complete shakedown of VCARB 03 at Imola ahead of F1 2026

12 days 18 hours ago

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It's 12:26pm and the new Racing Bulls Formula 1 car suddenly roars through the silence of the Acque Minerali park in Imola.Responding to F1's new chassis and engine... read more »

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Honda admits to engine trouble ahead of 2026 F1 season

12 days 22 hours ago

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Honda might struggle in the 2026 Formula 1 season, the Japanese manufacturer's leaders have conceded, as a new partnership begins with Aston Martin.F1 is switching to new... read more »

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Mercedes confirms resignation of its lead F1 car designer

12 days 22 hours ago

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Mercedes' long-serving lead designer John Owen has resigned from his role, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.The Silver Arrows announced on Tuesday morning that Owen will... read more »

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Honda unveils 2026 F1 power unit alongside Aston Martin

12 days 23 hours ago

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Honda has unveiled its new power unit ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, which marks a new partnership with Aston Martin for the brand.The RA626H powertrain will feature on... read more »