A shadow of uncertainty has been cast over the Formula 1 field ahead of next weekend's German Grand Prix, with governing body the FIA clamping down on the use of FRIC... read more »
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Max Chilton feels Mercedes could suffer the most if interconnected suspension systems are banned from Formula 1... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas believes Williams won't be hurt by any ban on FRIC suspensions but could close the gap to Mercedes as a result read more »
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Lewis Hamilton left Silverstone without making a single comment to the media after testing on Wednesday. He might have been advised to steer a wide course around the 'Nico... read more »
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McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has admitted that the recent move by the FIA to ban FRIC systems in Formula One have caught the teams by surprise. read more »
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With the news that front and rear inter-connected (FRIC) suspension systems will be banned from the German Grand Prix unless unanimous support can be sought, McLaren's... read more »
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Marussia driver Max Chilton believes an outlawing of front and rear interconnected (FRIC) suspension could hurt Mercedes more than any other team. read more »
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Eric Boullier admits the FIA's directive on FRIC suspension systems "came as a surprise", but don't think it will have much of an impact on McLaren... read more »
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McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has admitted that the FIA's clampdown on FRIC suspension systems has come as a surprise. read more »
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The FIA looks set to tighten regulations surrounding Front and Rear Interconnected [FRIC] suspension at the next grand prix in Germany read more »
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McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier thinks the extremes some F1 teams have gone to in developing FRIC suspension systems lies behind the FIA’s decision to declare... read more »
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McLaren racing director Eric Boullier admits it has been surprised by a technical directive from the FIA that interconnected suspension systems could be banned read more »
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McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has revealed that his team was surprised by the FIA's attempt to outlaw interconnected Formula 1 suspension systems. read more »
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Following the British Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams received an FIA technical directive that aims to ban hydraulically interconnected suspension, better known as FRIC. read more »
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The FIA is set to ban FRIC (front and rear inter-connected) suspension systems from the German Grand Prix onwards which could rule almost all the cars on the grid illegal. The... read more »
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Formula 1's FRIC suspension systems, believed to be one of the strengths of the dominant Mercedes car, could be banned for the German Grand Prix, AUTOSPORT can reveal read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is still having problems getting the maximum out of his brakes and believes the issue could be a concern around Monza which is brake heavy.... read more »
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The latest technical innovation, dubbed 'FRIC' for front and rear inter connected suspension, won't lead to a spending war, according to team principal Ross... read more »
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Specialist publications are reporting a secret of the apparent speed of Mercedes' new W04 car -- a system known in the German squad's garage as 'Fric'.... read more »
Chinese Grand Prix
15th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 25 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 18 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 15 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 10 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | 6 |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 1 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 43 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 27 |
| 3 | McLaren | 10 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 8 |
| 5 | Haas F1 Team | 6 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 4 |
| 7 | Audi | 2 |
| 8 | Alpine | 1 |
| 9 | Williams | 0 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
