‘Too many issues in too many areas’ – Carlos Sainz calls for Williams to ‘level up’
Carlos Sainz has called for Williams to "level up" after "too many issues in too many areas" at the start of the F1 2026 season […]
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'Enough is enough' on F1 start rules amid Ferrari, Mercedes dispute - Vasseur
Ferrari is not willing to make further concessions over Formula 1's start regulations as it attempts to protect one of its key advantages under the sport's new regulations […]
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Andretti feels Cadillac drivers are "a little bit rusty"
In a season where everyone is learning, Mario Andretti feels that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are being a little over cautious as he urges Cadillac to "think big" […]
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How the F1 2026 midfield battle is shaping up after two rounds
What is the early state of play in the F1 2026 midfield battle? […]
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"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era
Criticism of Formula 1’s new regulations has been growing among some factions of the paddock, and Williams’ Carlos Sainz is the latest to voice his concerns over the series’ new era.For 2026, F1 rolled out new regulations that call for smaller, more agile cars and mandate for power units that rely on a near-50:50 split in electrical and internal combustion power. As a result, drivers […]
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Charles Leclerc’s unwanted Mercedes pace confirmation as Ferrari upgrades ‘in the pipeline’
Charles Leclerc has confirmed that Ferrari has upgrades "in the pipeline" for the SF-26 after Mercedes' F1 2026 advantage hit home […]
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Guenther Steiner makes bold Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc prediction for 2026 F1 season
Guenther Steiner has backed Charles Leclerc to beat Lewis Hamilton in the 2026 Formula 1 season.While the seven-time champion entered the 2026 season rejuvenated after a personal 'reset' and claimed his first Ferrari podium at the Chinese Grand Prix, the former Haas team principal believes that Leclerc will be hungrier for the championship.During an episode of The Red Flags Podcast […]
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At this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, the popular 130R corner might pay the price for the energy-hungry chicane that follows […]
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Why F1’s unexpected April break will be crucial for overweight Williams
Williams have several weaknesses to address - and F1's April break will provide a chance to do just that […]
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Jonathan Wheatley reveals ‘long conversation’ with Binotto over Audi PU
Aston Martin target Jonathan Wheatley has revealed that he had a "long conversation" with Mattia Binotto prior to his Audi F1 exit […]
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Honda needs 'magic' to avoid a painful next Aston Martin failure
Two grands prix, and no finish for either Aston Martin. Next up? The Japanese GP, where Honda faces the prospect of a brutal home F1 race […]
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Damon Hill questions George Russell future despite Mercedes title charge in 2026
Damon Hill has cast fresh doubt over George Russell’s Mercedes future amid rumours that Max Verstappen is "not very happy" at Red Bull […]
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Max Verstappen labelled ‘weaker link’ in Nurburgring 24 Hours line-up debate
Peter Snowdon questions whether Verstappen’s lack of 24-hour experience could be exposed […]
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Wolff wary of 'politics' towards 'extremely strong' Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is wary their rivals will catch up despite two largely dominant wins for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli; watch every session of the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, with Sundays race at 6am - live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Max Verstappen hit with DSQ as Sky F1 pundit makes ‘jealous’ admission – roundup
Max Verstappen has been hit with a shock DSQ after a race victory with Mercedes issuing a statement following the verdict […]
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David Coulthard questions driver impact of Aston Martin vibration problems with strong stance
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes that the vibration issues that Aston Martin is battling against are 'more of an issue for the reliability than for the driver'.Aston Martin has had a difficult start to the year. With a new power unit partnership with Honda and the first Aston Martin F1 car designed under Adrian Newey, expectations were high for the Silverstone outfit. But […]
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Mercedes explains tyre error that caused Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification
Mercedes has issued a statement on Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification […]
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Max Verstappen struck by ‘number three curse’ after Daniel Ricciardo swap
Max Verstappen was struck by a 'Daniel Ricciardo curse' with his Nurburgring DSQ after changing his Formula 1 race number for F1 2026 […]
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F1 fans left 'jaw-dropped' as Racing Bulls Japanese GP livery sparks huge reaction
Formula 1 fans have delivered their verdict on Racing Bulls' special Japanese Grand Prix livery.The Italian team unveiled the livery during a Red Bull Tokyo Drift event on Saturday. The striking design features a white base and cherry red accents, and, having been created with Japanese calligrapher Bisen Aoyagi, incorporates traditional calligraphy into the livery.It's safe to say that […]
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Every race engineer in F1 2026
More than ever, race engineers are the drivers’ backbone in Formula 1. All communication – whether it concerns technical matters or strategic decisions – goes through the race engineer.This year, with new regulations concerning energy management and additional tasks drivers must perform in the cockpit, that role may be more important than ever. But who are these individuals that often […]
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David Croft issues Kimi Antonelli title warning after Chinese Grand Prix win
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has argued that no one should be putting pressure on Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for the drivers' championship.The Italian driver claimed his maiden F1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix, fending off his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.Since his victory, the 19-year-old has been at the centre of […]
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Max Verstappen Nurburgring dream ‘banned’ by Helmut Marko before disqualification drama
Marko reveals why he blocked Verstappen’s Red Bull run as Nurburgring triumph turns to disqualification heartbreak […]
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Cadillac’s unexpected April F1 break will be “quite beneficial”
Formula 1’s unexpected April break will be “quite beneficial” to the nascent Cadillac team, Valtteri Bottas reckons.The Bahrain and Jeddah rounds have been cancelled due to the ongoing Iran war, meaning there will be a five-week gap between next week’s Japanese Grand Prix and the Miami race in early May.“I think it's actually quite beneficial for us,” Bottas commented. “We […]
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Are fears Mercedes is going to repeat its 2014 F1 dominance legitimate?
Mercedes has kicked off the new regulations cycle in dominant fashion, bringing to mind its jump on the field in 2014 the last time there was a major engine change. Despite the strong start, there is enough to suggest that 2026 won’t be a straight repeat of 2014 […]
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Ferrari's gap to Mercedes "staggering" says Montezemolo
Former Ferrari boss, Luca di Montezemolo admits that the Italian team's deficit to Mercedes is staggering […]
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Mario Andretti shares early verdict on Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez at Cadillac: "A bit rusty"
1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti, who is on the board of directors of the Cadillac F1 team, has admitted that Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are a "bit rusty" after taking a year out of the series.The American outfit joined the grid in 2026 as the 11th team with the experienced driver line-up of the former Red Bull and Mercedes drivers. Both Bottas and Perez lost their full-time seats […]
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Jenson Button’s ‘jealousy’ of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll over Adrian Newey cars
Jenson Button says he's "jealous" of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, explaining that he'd love the chance to drive an Adrian Newey car […]
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Why Haas is the early surprise of F1 2026
The talk through pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign was that last year's top four teams - McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari - have pulled further away from the midfield.Although that might be true in the long term for these new regulations, a look at the standings after the opening two rounds shows a welcome surprise sitting in fourth: Haas. The American outfit was […]
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Racing Bulls show off stunning special Japanese GP livery at Red Bull Tokyo Drift event
Racing Bulls has unveiled a striking special livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.The team revealed the livery, which is inspired by the new Red Bull Spring Edition can, during a Red Bull Tokyo Drift night-time car meet and party on Saturday. The design, made in collaboration with Japanese calligrapher Bisen Aoyagi, features a predominantly white design with cherry red accents and […]
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Verstappen disqualified following 'Ring win
Shortly after winning the second round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie, Max Vertappen's car was disqualified […]
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Max Verstappen teammate reveals awkward grid moment at Nurburgring
A teammate of Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has lifted the lid on an awkward moment at Saturday's NLS race at the Nurburgring […]
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Aston Martin may be struggling, but one F1 champion is still "jealous" of its drivers
Jenson Button stated he is "jealous" of the Aston Martin drivers […]
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Lewis Hamilton hails ‘best racing’ of F1 career after fierce Charles Leclerc Chinese GP duel
Hamilton reflects on intense duels with Charles Leclerc and George Russell as F1 2026 delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing […]
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How F1’s most controversial safety change has earned its keep eight years on
The halo is a fixture in Modern Formula 1, but it was not always this way […]
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Yet another Williams car problem might be its most troubling
There are other issues affecting Williams beyond its car being overweight. One that blighted Alex Albon's Chinese GP is of particular concern […]
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Max Verstappen team ‘hurt’ by Nurburgring DSQ as apology issued
The outfit operating Max Verstappen's Team Verstappen has issued a statement after the Red Bull F1 driver was hit with a Nurburgring DSQ […]
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Max Verstappen F1 2026 criticism: Formula 1’s own Mario issues blunt response
Verstappen’s attack on the new rules draws a firm response from F1 legend Andretti […]
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Max Verstappen Nurburgring domination as qualifiers plan revealed – roundup
It may be a free weekend in Formula 1, but that did not stop Max Verstappen getting behind the wheel, and winning […]
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Breaking: Max Verstappen disqualified as Nurburgring win lost to rule breach
Max Verstappen has seen his team's dominant Nurburgring NLS2 win go up in smoke, after a post-race disqualification […]
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Verstappen stripped of Nurburgring win
Max Verstappen's crew has been disqualified from this Saturday's Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie race after winning on the road […]
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Mario Andretti targets top 10 finishes for Cadillac before end of F1 2026
Andretti explains why aiming for top 10 finishes in 2026 is essential to Cadillac’s long-term F1 ambitions […]
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F1 announces 2026 Sim Racing World Championship season opener at DreamHack Birmingham
Formula 1 has announced that the 2026 Sim Racing World Championship will kick off at the global Esports and gaming festival, DreamHack, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from 27-29 March.Following the season-opener, which will have a dedicated F1 Sim Racing Fanzone, the three next rounds will take place at F1's multi-purpose facility at the Media and Technology Centre in Biggin […]
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Max Verstappen wins GT3 race at Nurburgring
Max Verstappen has claimed a second GT3 race victory at the Nurburgring ahead of his debut at the iconic circuit's 24-hour endurance race in May […]
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Max Verstappen eyes Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifiers after dominant NLS2 victory
Max Verstappen has confirmed he's looking into taking part in the Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifying races, after winning the NLS2 round […]
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Max Verstappen wins on Mercedes debut in his second Nurburgring race
F1 champion Max Verstappen scored his second NLS victory on Saturday […]
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What happened in Verstappen's Nurburgring return race
Max Verstappen starred on his return to the Nurburgring, in a precursor to the 24-Hour event he'll compete in later this year and on debut with a new Mercedes. Here's how he fared and what he had to say […]
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Max Verstappen dominates at Nurburgring with crushing GT3 win
Max Verstappen and his Verstappen Racing teammates were in almighty form on Saturday at the Nurburgring Nordschleife […]
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Why David Coulthard ignored order during Kimi Antonelli’s emotional win interview
Coulthard reveals why he refused to cut away from Antonelli’s emotional first win moment […]
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Kalle Rovanpera steps back from Super Formula as health issues strike
Kalle Rovanpera has confirmed medical issues have sidelined him, as he's withdrawn from his planned Super Formula campaign […]
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Kimi Antonelli would “love” to do a GT race with Max Verstappen
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has expressed a desire to team up with Max Verstappen for an endurance race, revealing he has already asked for a Nordschleife test.Antonelli’s family has strong ties to sportscar racing, with his father Marco an accomplished driver in his own right with decades of experience in GT and TCR machinery.The 19-year-old has himself shown inclination […]
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Ferrari handed reality check amid ‘quite staggering’ Mercedes gap
A Ferrari legend has agreed with Lewis Hamilton's claim that the team will find it hard to catch Mercedes during F1 2026 season […]
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Racing Bulls reveal Suzuka livery
Racing Bulls have created a new livery and team kit inspired by its Red Bull Spring Edition can during Red Bull Tokyo Drift […]
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Racing Bulls unveil bespoke Japanese Grand Prix livery
Racing Bulls has shown off its new-look livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, featuring a bold white, red, and silver colour palette […]
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Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes
2007 - Ferrari hero Ross Brawn moves to HondaHaving played a key role in every world title won by Michael Schumacher as technical director at Benetton and at Ferrari, Ross Brawn left the Scuderia at the same time as the German, in late 2006. One year later, he was appointed as Honda team principal, taking on a real challenge in a works outfit that finished eighth in the 2007 constructors’ […]
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Toto Wolff issues Mercedes status update after new deputy team boss appointed
Toto Wolff has issued an update on his status at Mercedes after the appointment of Bradley Lord as deputy team principal […]
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Rally superstar’s F1 dream dealt heartbreaking blow due to health issues
Kalle Rovanpera’s hopes of reaching F1 have taken a big knock due to health issues […]
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