Mercedes star George Russell is adamant that Red Bull holds the best energy deployment on the Formula 1 grid, with pre-season testing for the 2026 campaign now finished.This... read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has rubbished growing concerns that his F1 squad's new sustainable fuel will not be deemed legal in time for the 2026 season. read more »
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There have been a lot of concerns about how race starts will be with 2026 F1 cars read more »
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Amid safety concerns over Formula's laborious start procedure with the 2026 cars, the FIA trialled a longer start procedure at the end of Wednesday's running in... read more »
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Max Verstappen has offered McLaren a solution to their safety concerns about the F1 race start procedure in 2026 - but they will not like it one bit. read more »
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Two veteran F1 drivers have dismissed concerns around the potential danger of prolonged starting procedures due to the new regulations. The post F1 drivers dismiss danger... read more »
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Of all 22 drivers on the grid, Max Verstappen has so far been most outspoken about the new technical regulations.The four-time world champion described it as "Formula E on... read more »
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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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Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport's new regulations. read more »
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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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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week's preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1's new regulations that need to be changed before... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff voices his concerns amid the ongoing F1 2026 engine row. read more »
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has insisted he is "motivated" for the new Formula 1 season despite revealing concerns about the sport's new regulations... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over the speed and drivability of F1's new smaller, lighter cars following a challenging morning at the wheel in Bahrain. The post Lewis... read more »
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Haas F1 star Esteban Ocon's comments from the pre-season testing event in Barcelona has led to concerns about qualifying during the 2026 season. read more »
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James Vowles has sought to quieten concerns Williams is on the back foot for the season ahead having missed out on the Barcelona shakedown. read more »
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F1 star Esteban Ocon has given his first impressions on the brand new 2026 cars, with a word of warning for those watching. read more »
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Regulation changes are always going to throw up new challenges, both foreseen and unforeseen, but an F1 chief has insisted that at least one challenge has been neutralised. read more »
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Details coming out of Italy have revealed that the changes being made to Ferrari's 2026 challenger could bring good news for Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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A sense of trepidation accosts the arrival of Formula 1's incoming cycle of regulations. While the birth of F1's 2026 generation has been admittedly problematic, with... read more »
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Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has addressed concerns over major departures at the F1 team. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has denied harbouring concerns about the noticeable contrast in results to Charles Leclerc during his debut F1 campaign with Ferrari in 2025. The post Why Lewis... read more »
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Peter Windsor has shared concerns about the current Formula 1 points system, claiming it does not always favour the best driver. read more »
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Max Verstappen shares his concerns after Friday practice in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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F1 tyre supplier Pirelli will closely monitor tyre wear over the Qatar GP weekend, after teams discovered several deep cuts caused by sharp gravel dragged onto the racing... read more »
Bahrain Grand Prix
4th of October 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 302 |
| 2 | George Russell | 236 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 199 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 186 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 179 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 163 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 120 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 86 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 59 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 538 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 378 |
| 3 | McLaren | 306 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 263 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 83 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 27 |
| 8 | Audi | 17 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 3 |