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Charles Leclerc believes strategy now outweighs bravery when executing overtaking moves under Formula 1's new regulations this year. read more »
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There is growing speculation that the FIA will make changes to the regulations concerning engine management in time for the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Hamilton explained that the biggest challenge of the new regulations is managing the energy‑deployment system, which now dictates lap time far more than in previous eras. read more »
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At this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes jumped at the chance to prove they are in fact the ones to watch as the sport enters a controversial new regulations era. read more »
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Max Verstappen hopes the collective negative response to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations will cause the FIA to take action after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.This... read more »
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Max Verstappen remains unconvinced by Formula 1's new regulations despite a gripping first race in which he rocketed from 20th on the grid to sixth at the finish read more »
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Lando Norris once again slammed the "very artificial" 2026 Formula 1 regulations as he reckons races are now more dangerous than before after the dramatic Australian... read more »
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Oscar Piastri explained that the biggest shift for 2026 is the way the power unit now dictates car behaviour. In previous seasons, drivers could expect familiar patterns when... read more »
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Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
