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Hamilton questions Ferrari after mysterious power loss costs him Suzuka podium
"Somehow, Charles had more power than me today, in the same car."

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F1MATHS: Gear‑usage data shows how 2026 F1 power units are forcing drivers into unusually low ...

about 1 month ago

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The gear‑usage data from the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain provides one of the clearest indications of how dramatically the 2026 Formula 1 power units are... read more »

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Russell sets new 2026 track record in Bahrain to top the opening day in Bahrain

about 1 month ago

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George Russell ended the first day of the second 2026 pre‑season test in Bahrain with the fastest lap time, after the Mercedes driver set a benchmark of 1m 33.459s during the... read more »

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BEAKING: FIA launches E‑Vote on 2026 power unit compression ratio assessment

about 1 month ago

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Formula One's governing body, the FIA has initiated a significant regulatory process that could reshape how Formula 1 power units are evaluated from the 2026 season onward. read more »

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Leclerc sets the pace on first morning of the second pre-season test in Bahrain

about 1 month ago

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Charles Leclerc set the benchmark on Wednesday morning in Bahrain, clocking a 1:33.739 to top the timesheets as pre‑season testing resumed. His lap put him three‑tenths clear... read more »

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"Energy management is going to be key," Hamilton raises concerns over 2026 F1 cars

about 1 month ago

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Lewis Hamilton has voiced strong concerns about the behaviour and drivability of Formula 1's 2026‑spec cars, joining Max Verstappen in questioning whether the new... read more »

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"It's going to take a while to get used to driving these cars," claims Piastri

about 1 month ago

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Reflecting on McLaren's performance during the opening pre-season testing in Bahrain, Oscar Piastri claimed that "it's going to take a while to get used to... read more »

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Red Bull is set to lose its Chief Designer Craig Skinner

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull Racing has experienced a significant loss within its technical department as Chief Designer Craig Skinner has left the team just before the start of the new Formula 1... read more »

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How did Mercedes assess its own performance during the opening Bahrain test?

about 1 month ago

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Offering a candid assessment of the team's progress, Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin called the early realiability isses "frustrating"... read more »

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How does Aston Martin assess its own situation after a tough opening test?

about 1 month ago

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Aston Martin wrapped up the opening three‑day pre‑season test at the Bahrain International Circuit with the AMR26 completing its first meaningful laps under the desert sun. read more »

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Sainz hints at bigger gaps between the teams than in previous years

about 1 month ago

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Having missed the shakedown test at Barcelona, Williams driver Carlos Sainz completed his first lap with the Grove-based outfit's 2026 car at the opening three-day... read more »

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Hamilton's former manager Marc Hynes announces his new role in F1

about 1 month ago

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Cadillac has strengthened its leadership structure ahead of its inaugural FIA Formula 1 World Championship campaign with the appointment of Lewis Hamilton's former... read more »

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Norris confident in McLaren's simulator correlation after Bahrain test

about 1 month ago

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Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris says McLaren can take encouragement from the strong correlation between its simulator and the real‑world behaviour of his... read more »

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Stella claims that "Mercedes and Ferrari are currently more competitive than us"

about 1 month ago

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella described the first phase of testing as both productive and revealing, offering a candid assessment of where McLaren stands and where it... read more »

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Hadjar claims Red Bull has "not fully unlocked its car yet"

about 1 month ago

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Following his first proper test days with his new team, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar sounded a positive note, but he also acknowledged that the Austrian-British outfit still... read more »

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Stella: Ferrari and Mercedes lead early 2026 F1 pecking order after Bahrain test

about 1 month ago

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain has been "extremely positive" for his team in terms of reliability and... read more »

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Oscar Piastri warns 2026 F1 starts could be "a Recipe for disaster"

about 1 month ago

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Oscar Piastri has issued a stark warning about the safety of Formula 1's 2026‑spec cars, arguing that the combination of reduced downforce, complex hybrid systems, and new... read more »

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"The chef could drive it," Alonso offers his first verdict on 2026 F1 cars after Bahrain test

about 1 month ago

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Fernando Alonso has offered his first in‑depth assessment of Formula 1's radically redesigned 2026 cars following the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain - and he... read more »

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"Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari are there at the top," claims Red Bull's Pierre Wache

about 1 month ago

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Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache offered a detailed and candid assessment of the team's performance as the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain came to a... read more »

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Verstappen does not know whether Red Bull's new F1 car "will be enough to win races"

about 1 month ago

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Despite Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff's suggestions that Red Bull might enjoy a significant competitive advantage in terms of energy management over a long distance,... read more »

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Formula 1 Extends Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Through 2032

about 1 month ago

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Formula 1 has confirmed a major long-term commitment to racing in Spain, announcing a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya that secures Grand Prix... read more »

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Antonelli rues "reliability issues" for his lack of running in Bahrain

about 1 month ago

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Reflecting on the week, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was candid about the challenges he faced during the opening two days of the first pre-season testing at the... read more »

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"Our competitors have looked much stronger than they did in Barcelona," claims Russell

about 1 month ago

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Although Mercedes have been tipped to enjoy a competitive edge over the field as the sport embarks on a new technical era, George Russell dismisses those claims, suggessting... read more »

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Stella suggests Ferrari and Mercedes lead early 2026 pecking order

about 1 month ago

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the opening three‑day pre‑season test has offered encouraging signs for his own team - but early performance indicators point to... read more »

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Ferrari Downplays Concerns as Hamilton Set to Work With New Race Engineer in 2026

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hamilton's switch to a new race engineer for the 2026 Formula 1 season could hinder the... read more »

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MotoGP: Dorna Sports rebrands as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group

about 1 month ago

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In a landmark move that underscores the rapid evolution of motorcycle racing's global profile, Dorna Sports, S.L. has officially rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment... read more »