Oscar Piastri ready to move on from Melbourne DNS as 2026 lessons continue
Oscar Piastri explains why adapting to Formula 1’s 2026 machinery made Melbourne’s DNS easier to understand […]
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‘It terrifies me’ – Daniel Ricciardo addresses potential racing return after emotional F1 exit
Former Red Bull and McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo says he is "terrified" of returning to his old lifestyle after his emotional F1 exit […]
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George Russell hints at ‘selfish’ teams blocking tweak to ‘quirky’ energy rule
George Russell discussed a "very quirky rule" which some teams have blocked adjusting through an FIA supermajority […]
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Mercedes pushes to change F1 start procedures again but Ferrari opposes
Melbourne was the first real test for Formula 1’s new cars and rules and, as was inevitable, it was also a source of debate. One of the topics to receive the most attention was related to starts, which already emerged during pre-season testing, but what happened in Australia, with several slow starts and near misses, has reignited the focus on the issue.Several teams, including Mercedes, are […]
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Carlos Sainz urges Formula 1 to fix new engine rules despite team opposition
The Williams driver says F1 must use its power to tweak the new formula […]
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Cadillac upgrading its F1 car at every race, as Sergio Perez sets timeline for points
Cadillac is set to update its Formula 1 car at each of the next few grands prix, Valtteri Bottas has revealed, with Sergio Perez seeking points by the summer break.The American team made its F1 debut last week at the Australian Grand Prix, but ended up quite far away from the midfield in Melbourne. Setting aside the deeply troubled Aston Martin-Honda squad, Cadillac was 1.4s slower than the […]
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Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss reveals how Colton Herta nearly signed a Red Bull F1 deal
Cadillac Formula 1 CEO Dan Towriss has revealed that the team's test driver Colton Herta previously received a Red Bull contract and it took him a month to convince the American driver not to take the Milton Keynes outfit up on the offer.After a successful career in IndyCar, Herta decided to make the move to Formula 1. Alongside his duties as test driver for F1's newest team, he is also […]
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20 years ago: Nico Rosberg scores points from 21st on F1 debut
On 12 March 2006, Nico Rosberg made his Formula 1 debut, taking seventh place in the Bahrain Grand Prix with Williams.The son of 1982 Formula 1 champion Keke Rosberg was among the hottest prospects in junior formulae; he was signed by Williams as a test driver after taking fourth place in the 2004 F3 Euro Series as a sophomore, two points ahead of rookie Lewis Hamilton.Read […]
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Chinese Grand Prix: FIA Drivers Press Conference
Today's press conference with Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto […]
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New F1 rules get unique praise: ‘It feels like the good cars from 2016’
Esteban Ocon offered a different take on 2026’s controversial new F1 cars […]
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The 'quirky' rule adding to early F1 2026 race start chaos
Formula 1 teams and drivers knew before the start of the season that race starts were going to be particularly challenging this year […]
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How to watch the China GP for FREE with Apple TV in the US
Apple TV has joined forces with F1 for the 2026 season and beyondand fans in the US can watch the first race for FREE […]
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Charles Leclerc warns Ferrari start advantage won’t last as Mercedes adapts
Ferrari stunned rivals off the line in Melbourne, but Charles Leclerc doubts the edge will last […]
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Last-minute trip around the world: How Audi’s CEO witnessed a historic debut
If you had any doubts about Audi's commitment to Formula 1, have them no more. The four rings’ CEO Gernot Doellner made a somewhat unusual decision by flying to Melbourne for the opening race of the season, even knowing he would spend more time on the plane than on the ground in Australia.And it wasn’t even a private jet trip. Doellner travelled on regular commercial flights to make the […]
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Ayao Komatsu: F1 needs "about five races" to make changes to 2026 rules
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu reckons Formula 1 must hold off any driver criticism and be patient before making changes to the highly-debated 2026 regulations. F1 is debuting its latest regulation overhaul with changes to both the chassis and power unit, the latter being more reliant on electrical energy meaning battery management is now key.This split opinion, as it entails drivers adopting […]
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9 things we learned on day one of F1's Chinese GP
Here's what F1 drivers and teams have let slip about the state of F1 2026 and their individual campaigns ahead of the Chinese GP […]
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Norris doubles down on F1 2026 criticism
Lando Norris is backed by Fernando Alonso as he insists that the new Formula One is entirely different to what preceded it […]
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Max Verstappen admits ‘old school’ endurance racing appeal away from Formula 1
Max Verstappen has opened up on the allure of taking part in high-profile endurance races away from Formula 1 […]
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Aston Martin coy on spares
Though confident that progress is being made in terms of the bad vibrations from the Honda engine, Aston Martin is less forthcoming when it comes to spare batteries […]
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How Oscar Piastri moved on from "embarrassing" Australia F1 crash
Oscar Piastri has already put his Australian GP crash behind him ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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“Matter of time” warning issued as F1 drivers fear major race start shunt
F1 drivers are growing increasingly worried about the start of races […]
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The 2026 Formula 1 regulations could be tweaked as early as this month to address criticisms from fans and drivers. This is what is likely to change […]
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Why it's Mercedes, not Toto Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 shares
It has long been known that a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team is up for sale to the highest bidder. The share in question – 24% – is currently owned by Otro Capital, an investment group involving Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny, and golfer Rory McIlroy. Otro paid $233million for the stake in 2023.Although it is a minority position, interest in the shareholding […]
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Where is Ferrari losing out to Mercedes? Hamilton details 0.5s per lap deficit
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc say the Ferrari SF-26 is "definitely not" at Mercedes' level with a 0.5s gap in race trim […]
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Drivers allowed higher power unit recharge limit for Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to generate more electrical energy in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix compared to the first race of the season […]
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Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes F1 is expected to address criticism of the 2026 cars with a quickfire rule change within weeks. Plus: Arvid Lindblad's fantastic debut, and why is McLaren lagging Mercedes? […]
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The four-time world champion says he isn't going anywhere - but in Shanghai, he made clear that Formula 1 is no longer the only place he's looking for joy […]
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Ferrari takes rotating wing to China
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that the rotating rear wing Ferrari trialled in pre-season testing will be run again this weekend […]
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Spanish GP releases latest Madring F1 renderings
Organisers of Formula 1's 2026 Spanish Grand Prix have revealed brand-new renders detailing key areas of the 5-4 hybrid Madring circuit.Madrid has won the right to take over the Spanish GP from Barcelona, building a brand-new venue near the Spanish capital's Barajas airport that will combine public streets with a purpose-built road course section.Read Also:Formula 1The Madring […]
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Charles Leclerc "positively surprised" by "more strategic" racing with 2026 F1 cars
Charles Leclerc gave a positive review of his battle with George Russell in Australia […]
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"I don't want to leave," says Verstappen
Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen insists that despite the fact that he's not enjoying F1 at present, he doesn't want to quit […]
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Spanish GP promoter reveals new renderings of Madring street circuit
The Spanish Grand Prix promoter has revealed new renderings of the street circuit which will hold this year's race […]
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Why Fernando Alonso's iconic 'GP2 engine' outburst is easier to understand a decade on
Fernando Alonso is stuck in a new Honda F1 nightmare 10 years after his last […]
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Ferrari pokes fun at Charles Leclerc’s "Mario Kart" comparison in viral F1 video
The Ferrari Formula 1 team has leaned in to Charles Leclerc's viral comment during the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, when he likened the new overtake mode and Boost Button to Mario Kart.The Maranello outfit left fans in stitches with a video of Leclerc pressing a specific combination of buttons on the steering wheel to bring up a static shot of the video game. As the camera zooms in […]
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Toto Wolff admits F1 rules ‘need tweaks’ despite Mercedes’ Australia dominance
Mercedes may lead the championship, but Toto Wolff admits Formula 1’s new rules still require improvement […]
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Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?
After the first race under the new regulations, Formula 1 highlighted the number of overtakes on its social media channels. The season opener produced a total of 120 overtaking moves, roughly three times the number from the year before. The drivers, however, were not particularly impressed, with Max Verstappen stressing in Shanghai that such figures say very little.“Sometimes you have safety […]
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McLaren ‘on the back foot’ understanding Mercedes power unit after Australia
Lando Norris has said McLaren has to figure out some critical factors regarding its Mercedes power unit usage […]
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How the challenge of F1's toughest corners has changed in 2026 - Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso revealed that the challenge of the most difficult corners in Formula 1 has changed in 2026 with drivers going from ‘fighting for their lives’ to ‘harvesting battery’. It is due to this year’s regulation overhaul, which features changes to both the chassis and power unit - the latter becoming more reliant on electrical power, meaning that battery management is […]
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Lando Norris weighs in on Mercedes customer engine debate: 'We need to do a better job'
Lando Norris suggests the onus is on McLaren to get more out of Mercedes' power unit […]
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Colapinto relives ‘dangerous’ 200km/h near-miss with Lawson at Australian GP start
Franco Colapinto reveals how close he came to a huge crash after Liam Lawson lost power at the Australian GP start […]
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F1 drivers fear iconic corners no longer about 'who has biggest balls’
Have new regulations made F1 less of a challenge? […]
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Mercedes’ lead is “not an impossible gap to close” – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton was surprised by Mercedes' 0.8-second margin in qualifying last week but believes Ferrari can catch them […]
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Mercedes vs Ferrari in F1 2026? George Russell, Lewis Hamilton offer contrasting views
F1's new championship leader George Russell thinks Ferrari are right in the fight with Mercedes and might have won the Australian Grand Prix with a different strategy […]
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Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari rear wing decision for Chinese GP despite ‘potential drawbacks’
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed Ferrari's plans for its rotating rear wing ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix after "drawbacks" emerged […]
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Lando Norris hits out at F1 cars: No one grew up wanting to drive these
Lando Norris has said it will no longer be possible to judge who Formula 1's ballsiest racer is because the sport has created cars which need a style of racing "none of us grew up wanting to do." […]
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The "quirky" rule that caused F1 start chaos is now a political battleground
George Russell has explained why so many drivers struggled with starts in Australia, and that proposals were put forward but blocked by some teams […]
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Liam Lawson admits he “braced for impact” before Franco Colapinto’s "impressive" Australian GP move
Liam Lawson branded Franco Colapinto's quick move to avoid crashing into him at the start of the Australian Grand Prix "very impressive."Lawson's car became bogged down at the start of the season-opening grand prix, and Alpine's Colapinto, who started behind him, was quickly faced with the gearbox of the slow-moving Racing Bull. While the New Zealander admitted he had already braced himself […]
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Drivers want rules changes to cut “dangerous” risk of crash at start
Formula 1 drivers want the FIA to make rules changes to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic crash happening at the start of races […]
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Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use
It is difficult to delve too deeply into the biggest losers after the first Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne (Aston Martin and its Honda power unit woes aside), but if you had to choose one team from among the top squad, it would probably be McLaren.A year ago, it was celebrating beat Mercedes and all of its rivals despite having a customer engine. Within a few months, however, the […]
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Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Damon Hill makes emotional Williams return with “where I belong” message
The Albert Park Circuit saw the nostalgic reunion of 1996 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill and the Williams team as the season opened with the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. Taking to social media on Tuesday, the British racing legend shared images of himself stood outside beside the Williams paddock building, decked out in the Grove team's apparel and smiling from ear to […]
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Ferrari F1 engine transparency praised amid concerns about Mercedes customer treatment
Ferrari has been praised for being transparent about its F1 2026 engine information […]
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Drivers voice start safety fears
Sergio Perez is one of several drivers in China to voice concern over how the current regulations endanger them at the start […]
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Russell: Ferrari being 'selfish and silly' over F1 start procedure
George Russell claims Ferrari are blocking a change to F1s start procedure; the Italian team appear to have an advantage in getting off the line; watch the Chinese GP Sprint weekend with Practice at 3.30am and Sprint Qualifying from 7.30am on Friday, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari to use rotating wing at F1 Chinese GP
Ferrari will give its highly-talked about rotating rear wing its race weekend debut at Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has revealed.The Scuderia launched the design in testing for the 2026 campaign and it quickly became a vastly debated topic, due to the unique feature of its upper flap rotating 180 degrees.It made its debut on the penultimate day of Bahrain running and […]
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Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari’s radical wing debut amid F1 2026 development war
Lewis Hamilton proud of Ferrari's development with team set to unleash radical rear wing […]
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