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Adrian Newey snubbed star F1 driver because 'he's too big'
Adrian Newey might be the ultimate F1 perfectionist, forever seeking every possible tiny edge with the sole goal of making his latest car go faster.
Adrian Newey might be the ultimate F1 perfectionist, forever seeking every possible tiny edge with the sole goal of making his latest car go faster.
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Honda have issued an official statement at the Chinese Grand Prix as Aston Martin's nightmare start to the 2026 F1 season continues. read more »
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Following talks at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, F1 had set itself a 10-day deadline to make a final call on the fate of April's Bahrain and Saudi Grands... read more »
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Red Bull endured a fairly challenging qualifying day on the opening day of the Chinese Grand Prix, with both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar lacking the pace to fight near the... read more »
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Charles Leclerc endured a frustrating Sprint Qualifying session in Shanghai, with the Ferrari driver left ruing an unexpected loss of power on his final flying lap that cost... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton emerged from Sprint Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit feeling upbeat, after securing fourth place on the grid for Saturday's Sprint. read more »
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Ferrari's much‑talked‑about "Macarena wing" experiment came to an abrupt halt at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the team reverting to its standard Melbourne‑spec... read more »
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McLaren delivered a solid showing in Sprint Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit, with Lando Norris securing third place and Oscar Piastri taking fifth. read more »
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Sprint Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix offered more than just a grid order-it also delivered a revealing snapshot of the power‑unit landscape in 2026. read more »
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Mercedes sent a powerful message to the rest of the field at the Shanghai International Circuit, backing up their 1-2 finish in practice with an equally commanding performance... read more »
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Formula 1's Middle Eastern rounds in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are set to be cancelled, amid continuing unrest in the region. The post F1 Middle Eastern races set to... read more »
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Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso has hinted at further trouble for Aston Martin at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, that is if the team are allowed to compete in... read more »
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Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli entered the Shanghai paddock ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix having appeared to have picked up a new injury. read more »
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Toto Wolff insists that where the W17 is beating its rivals is not so much on the straights but in corners. read more »
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Lando Norris has spotted an "opportunity" to interrupt Mercedes' winning streak in the build up to the 2026 F1 Chinese GP Sprint Race. The post Lando Norris... read more »
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The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war. read more »
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 team made an astonishing admission about their lack of pace following the conclusion of Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday. read more »
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Formula 1 is set to cancel April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing Iran war, sources confirmed to ESPN. read more »
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Contrary to media reports, Flavio Briatore claims it is Mercedes, not Toto Wolff, that is looking to buy a stake in Alpine. read more »
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Former F1 team manager Peter Windsor has suggested that Adrian Newey is to blame for Aston Martin's Honda engine problems. read more »
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The FIA have announced that Mercedes were one of six F1 teams found in breach of the curfew ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
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