F1 CEO hits back at Apple TV+ ‘disaster’ claims
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport's deal with Apple that will see the American company become the exclusive broadcaster […]
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Top five American F1 circuits
Hard though it might be to believe today, when we have three rounds in the United States, for many years Formula 1 struggled to make an impact in North America. Some of the circuits used for the US GP have not been good, but others have been well-received.Excluding the anomalous Indianapolis 500s that counted for the world championship across 1950-60, there have been 78 points-paying grands […]
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Charles Leclerc's wedding confirmed as Alexandra Saint Mleux changes name
Charles Leclerc married his long-term partner, Alexandra Saint Mleux, on Saturday 28 February in a private ceremony in Monaco.After the couple were spotted driving around Monaco in a vintage 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, with the Monegasque driver in a pale suit and Saint Mleux in a wedding gown, the latter has now confirmed their marriage by changing her name on Instagram to Alexandra […]
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Max Verstappen’s Spa 2015 gesture left Will Buxton’s father beaming
Will Buxton has shared the small Max Verstappen moment that meant everything to his late father […]
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F1's Drive to Survive "won't please everybody", but it isn't going anywhere
Producers of the Netflix hit Drive to Survive "aren't planning for an end" to the series while it keeps delivering for Formula 1.A week before the start of the new F1 campaign, the eighth season of the long-running breakout hit was released on Netflix, a shortened eight-episode series following the 2025 campaign – as ever produced by Box to Box Films.Read Also:Formula […]
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F1 issues statement on Bahrain Grand Prix after key test event cancelled
The Bahrain Grand Prix is due to take place in April just as a major conflict in the Middle East has broken out […]
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What repeat of Honda's last F1 nightmare means for Aston Martin
Aston Martin wanted its new works partnership to pick up where Honda left off with Red Bull as an F1 powerhouse. Right now, this project is much closer to the dismal McLaren-Honda years […]
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F1 2026 power unit homologation deadline explained as March 1 arrives
Sunday marks the cut-off day for power unit homologation for F1 2026, but what does this actually mean for the manufacturers? […]
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Max Verstappen's road to F1 2026: In pictures
Max Verstappen entered Formula 1 as the youngest driver in history and wasted no time into becoming one of the world championship’s defining drivers. After debuting at 17 with Toro Rosso, he stunned the paddock by winning on his first appearance for Red Bull in 2016.As F1 approaches a major regulation reset in 2026, Verstappen’s blend of experience, precision and competitive instinct […]
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We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - Max Verstappen
For the first time in four long years, Max Verstappen heads to the Formula 1 season opener as the hunter again, rather than the title defender. There may be several question marks lingering over Red Bull's first foray as a bona fide works team, but 2025 has shown there are none over the prowess of its star asset, who is at the height of his immense powers.Ronald Vording - Still the most […]
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Fernando Alonso details how Aston Martin is a month behind rivals
Fernando Alonso suggested Aston Martin is a month behind its rivals after the others were able to test the car far earlier […]
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McLaren trailing ‘clear group’ at the front ahead of Australian Grand Prix
From Mercedes’ reliability to Ferrari’s innovation, here’s how the 2026 field stacked up in testing […]
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F1 is considering doubling its sprint races. Do you want more or fewer?
Formula 1 is considering a plan which would make half of all rounds sprint events. How many sprint races should the calendar have? […]
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David Coulthard says FIA wording error sparked F1 compression ratio saga
David Coulthard believes clearer FIA regulations could have prevented Formula 1’s latest engine controversy […]
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The most controversial moments that dominated F1 season-openers
Crash.net takes a look back at some of the biggest controversies that surrounded new F1 seasons […]
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Formula 1 will be harder to follow for fans in 2026 – Max Verstappen
For the average Formula 1 fan, understanding what happens in races won’t become any easier, according to Max Verstappen.F1’s popularity has surged in recent years, boosted by the eponymous movie starring Brad Pitt and Netflix series Drive to Survive. But the revamped technical regulations for 2026, with much greater emphasis on energy management, could make the sport more difficult to […]
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Helmut Marko told Nikola Tsolov ‘everything staying the same’ at Red Bull
Nikola Tsolov explains the private phone call that shaped the Red Bull Junior Team's post-Helmut Marko era […]
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Martin Brundle backs happier Lewis Hamilton for stronger Ferrari season in 2026
Martin Brundle explains why he expects Lewis Hamilton to rebound with Ferrari in F1 2026 […]
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The hidden side of Schumacher that his second F1 stint revealed
Sam Bird rode shotgun amid Michael Schumacher's final Formula 1 hurrah as he recalls to The Race […]
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Bernie Ecclestone sympathises with Lawrence Stroll over Aston Martin title quest
Bernie Ecclestone draws a Ferrari comparison as he explains why Lawrence Stroll’s Aston Martin project may take time to deliver […]
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Round-up: Bahrain wet tyre test cancelled due to US-Iran war, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict
Formula One chiefs are among sports leaders "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the season's opening grand prix in Australia next week and upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia […]
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F1's deal with Apple questioned despite continued growth after Liberty Media earnings report
Apple was announced as the exclusive Formula 1 broadcast partner in the United States from the 2026 season in October 2025, and while the new deal is understood to be worth $50million more than ESPN's previous contract, questions have been raised about whether it was the right call for Liberty Media.During a Q&A session with analysts following the release of Liberty Media's earnings report […]
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Pirelli cancels tyre test as FIA, FOM monitor global tension – round-up
A different kind of F1 news round-up today, as the sport monitors rising tensions in the Middle East and how it may impact upcoming rounds […]
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Liam Lawson reveals Max Verstappen support during brief Red Bull F1 stint
Liam Lawson has opened up on his very short Red Bull stint, revealing how Max Verstappen supported him […]
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Aston Martin "lost testing", claims Will Buxton after AMR26 struggles in Bahrain
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton claimed Aston Martin "lost testing" after the Silverstone outfit struggled in Bahrain. Aston Martin has already had a tricky start to the season after arriving in Bahrain for pre-season testing off the pace. Lance Stroll claimed that the AMR26, which is the first Aston Martin F1 car to be designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey and with the Honda […]
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Will Colton Herta make it to Formula 1?
As IndyCar racer and team owner Bryan Herta’s son, Colton Herta was always likely to develop an interest in motorsport.But when his single-seater career started, Herta quickly set his sights on Europe. At age 15, he took part in the MSA Formula championship (now known as British F4), taking third place as a certain Lando Norris clinched his first of many junior titles.Herta graduated to […]
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Did Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux just get married in secret?
Footage of Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux has surfaced, showing what looks to be confirmation that the couple have secretly tied the knot.The videos, which are quickly taking over social media, show the Monegasque driver in a vintage 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa alongside Saint Mleux. Leclerc is sporting a pale suit while Saint Mleux is wearing what looks to be a white […]
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Ollie Bearman jokes Netflix 'binned' his "Drive to Survive" footage after days of filming
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman revealed that he did three or four days of filming with the Netflix Drive to Survive crew, only to find that none of it had been included, joking that the footage went "straight in the bin".The Briton made an appearance on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James ahead of the 2026 F1 season and was joined by the film crew. "Yes, but don't get your […]
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Martin Brundle predicts Lando Norris will thrive under F1 2026 rules
Martin Brundle believes embracing the new regulations will define F1 2026 – and he sees Lando Norris as a leader of that charge […]
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F1 eyes events in the Middle East
F1's powers that be are "closely monitoring" ongoing events in the Middle East ahead of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia […]
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Australian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions, results
After all the talk, all the testing, it's finally time for lift-off for Formula 1 2026 as a season full of opportunities gets started with the Australian Grand Prix […]
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FIA confirms Q3 change in F1 2026 qualifying tweak
The FIA has revealed sporting regulation tweaks ahead of the new season, with Q3 having another minute added for drivers to set a quick time […]
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Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 test due to safety concerns
Pirelli has cancelled its two-day Formula 1 tyre test amid the escalating international situation between the United States, Israel and Iran […]
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F1 monitoring Bahrain, Saudi Arabian GPs amid Middle East conflict
Formula 1 has said it is "closely monitoring" the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia […]
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Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 2026 wet tyre test after nearby missile strike
After a missile strike in Bahrain, Pirelli has cancelled wet tyre testing which had been due to take place over the next two days […]
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FIA drops the Monaco two-stop
The FIA has quietly done away with the rule that saw two mandatory pit stops at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix […]
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Charles Leclerc’s road to F1 2026: In pictures
The modern Ferrari era is defined by one Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc, who remains central to Ferrari’s long-term championship ambitions.Since joining the Scuderia as a race driver in 2019, Leclerc has evolved from a highly rated junior prospect into a multiple grand prix winner and consistent title challenger. The question as F1’s new era begins is whether Ferrari can give him the […]
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We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has been Ferrari’s golden boy in Formula 1 for seven seasons now, but his eighth could prove to be his best shot at F1’s ultimate prize yet. That’s if the Scuderia can come out the gate with a strong challenger in line with the sweeping overhaul that is set to shake up the series in 2026.And after a secret Barcelona ‘shakedown’ and six days of testing in Bahrain, the […]
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F1 and FIA closely monitor Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
Rising Middle East tensions are under close watch by F1 officials, with no changes yet to Bahrain or Saudi Grand Prix dates […]
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FIA quietly drops F1’s mandatory two-pit stop rule for Monaco Grand Prix
The 'two pit stops' rule for the Monaco Grand Prix, which drivers slated but Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali defended, has been dropped […]
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Max Verstappen proud of Red Bull Ford engine but tempers Melbourne hopes
Max Verstappen hails Red Bull Ford’s first engine — but Melbourne victory is unlikely […]
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F1, FIA reach engine compression ratio compromise amid Mercedes dispute
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, with a tweak to the regulations set for June 1 and a further change in 2027 […]
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Ferrari’s rotating rear wing has David Coulthard thinking of McLaren’s banned third pedal
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has compared Ferrari's impressive rear wing mechanism seen in this year's pre-season testing to McLaren's infamous third brake pedal.The Scuderia arrived at the second Bahrain test accompanied by plenty of curiosity as the paddock turned its attention to its unusual hardware at the rear of the car tied to the new Straight Line Mode that has replaced DRS […]
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Monaco Grand Prix drops controversial two-stop rule for 2026 season
After one season and significant criticism, the FIA has removed Monaco’s extra mandatory pit stop for 2026 […]
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F1 scraps mandatory Monaco GP two-stop rule for 2026
Formula 1 has abandoned plans to repeat its one-off Monaco Grand Prix pitstop rule in the wake of last year's controversy.With overtaking pretty much impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets last year to force teams onto a two-stop strategy and hopefully unlock more strategic options and jeopardy.But the idea didn't have the […]
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FIA confirms change to compression ratio regulations
The FIA has confirmed that all five engine manufacturers have agreed to a change to the engine regulations relating to compression ratios effective from 1 June […]
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FIA to change engine compression rules earlier in 2026 and again in 2027
The FIA has confirmed Formula 1's hotly-disputed rules on engine compression ratios will undergo two changes over the coming 12 months […]
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F1 2026 engine rule tightening to happen six races earlier
The new 'hot test' designed to close the engine compression ratio loophole in the 2026 Formula 1 rules will now come into force six races earlier than originally mooted […]
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FIA closes compression ratio loophole with F1 2026 rule change
Hot and cold engine checks from June 1 follow winter allegations involving Mercedes […]
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FIA makes final ruling on Mercedes F1 engine controversy
The FIA has adjusted F1's regulations after the Mercedes engine controversy […]
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FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026
Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.The compression ratio of the V6 combustion engines, which measures how much the air-fuel mixture inside a cylinder can be compressed, has been reduced to 16:1 for this generation of power units - […]
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FIA confirms mid-season rule change after engine dispute
A new engine test will be introduced after the seventh race of the 2026 Formula 1 season following a power-unit dispute over the winter; watch every session of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Monaco two-stop rule dropped after 2025 mess
Formula 1 has dropped its mandatory two-stop format for the Monaco Grand Prix after just one season […]
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Max Verstappen ‘best on the grid’ but Red Bull trails Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren
Pre-season tests suggest Red Bull is behind Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren, despite Max Verstappen’s standout pace […]
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What past major F1 rule changes tell us about how 2026 will go
Do past F1 regulation overhauls provide any clues for the upcoming 2026 season? […]
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