Red Bull-Ford PU ‘way beyond’ expectations as ‘many doubts cleared’
The Red Bull Powertrains engine has performed "way beyond" expectations in F1 2026 with Isack Hadjar admitting he had "many doubts." […]
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Why F1’s curfew rules have been scrapped at the Australian GP
F1's normal curfew restrictions have been cancelled for the 2026 season opener in Australia […]
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‘Very different extreme’ – F1 teams face Australia reality check
F1's teams and drivers are braced for a reality check at the season-opening Australian GP […]
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Dunne joins Alpine Academy
Former McLaren protege Alex Dunne has signed with the Alpine Academy […]
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Lewis Hamilton reveals calls to Toto Wolff and Zak Brown after Bahrain tests
Lewis Hamilton admits he sought answers from Mercedes and McLaren after testing, but says he got ‘no results’ […]
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FIA scraps curfew restrictions for F1 2026 opener
The FIA has scrapped curfew restrictions ahead of Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix […]
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Alpine F1 team confirms Alex Dunne's academy role
Alpine has officially confirmed Irish F2 racer Alex Dunne will join its junior programme, while returning to the feeder series for a second year.Dunne had long been expected to join the Alpine squad after being seen testing an F2 car in team sponsor BWT's pink colour, and on the eve of the new campaign the Enstone team finally confirmed the 20-year-old's arrival.Dunne will return to F2 […]
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The easy answer to fix 2026 cars would ruin F1 completely
In the wake of criticism of the new energy-starved F1 cars, it has been suggested that not putting front axle recovery into these regulations was a dramatic own-goal […]
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Alex Dunne Alpine Academy deal confirmed after McLaren split and Red Bull saga
Alex Dunne has been confirmed as joining the Alpine Academy for F1 2026 after leaving McLaren's junior scheme last year […]
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Piastri: McLaren would ‘probably be in the midfield or at the back’ with Barcelona-spec MCL40
Oscar Piastri has claimed McLaren would have been "in the midfield or at the back" if it brought the original-spec MCL40 to the Australian GP […]
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F1 suspends curfew rules for Australian GP due to travel disruption
Formula 1 has suspended its curfew rules for the Australian Grand Prix due to the travel disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Williams
Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Paul Williams, Chief Trackside Engineer shares insights into the key technical factors that will shape the weekend […]
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F1 pundit predictions: Who wins 2026's first race? Who wins titles?
Predicting the unpredictable?! We put some of the Sky team to the test ahead of the season-opening weekend in Melbourne; watch the Australian Grand Prix weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday morning, with Sundays race starting at 4am […]
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Round-up: ‘Okay to start at the back but we can’t stay there’ says Bottas, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Honda opens up on ‘inactivity’ delay as Hamilton asks ‘uncomfortable questions’ – round-up
It is time to bring you up to speed with the best of Tuesday's F1 news. Honda and Lewis Hamilton feature prominently among the headlines. […]
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Formula 1 extends Fox Sports and Kayo Sports Australia deal beyond 2027
Formula 1 confirms a multi-year broadcast extension with Foxtel Group, keeping every race live on Kayo Sports in 4K beyond 2027 […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Mercedes
It will take a few races before the competitive order settles […]
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McLaren 'not where we were' - but Piastri issues warning to rivals
Oscar Piastri expecting competitive order to change through season as he backs McLaren to get there in first year of new rules; watch the Australian Grand Prix weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday morning, with Sundays race at 4am […]
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Straight mode, superclipping, compression ratio: F1 2026 terminology
Formula 1 is entering a new era in 2026 because of its regulation overhaul, which is arguably the biggest in the championship’s history with changes to both the chassis and power unit.An F1 chassis is now approximately 32kg lighter with significantly less downforce, while the engine is more reliant on electrical energy with a near-50:50 split against the internal combustion engine.There […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Alpine
After completing 677 laps in Pre-Season Testing, the all-new A526 will race for the first time at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix […]
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Lewis Hamilton marks 20 years in F1 with pre-Melbourne message
Lewis Hamilton reflects on two decades in Formula 1 and insists he is ‘still hungry’ as Melbourne awaits […]
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George Russell would sacrifice cornering speed for better F1 2026 racing
George Russell said he is willing to swap cornering speed for being able to catch other cars as he defends the 2026 F1 regulations […]
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Another unforeseen headache set to be a theme of F1 2026
Increased rear-end instability and spectacular front locking seen in F1 testing shows just how challenging these 2026 cars are to get stopped […]
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David Croft relives Lewis Hamilton Times Square moment as F1 reality hit
From standing with Lewis Hamilton in Times Square to decoding F1’s most radical rules overhaul, Crofty opens up on the sport’s next era […]
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Will F1 have to cancel the Bahrain Grand Prix after Iranian missile attacks?
The World Endurance Championship has cancelled its opening round in Qatar. Now Formula 1 faces another Middle East dilemma, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues […]
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Lewis Hamilton makes promise on eve of F1 2026 season
Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for a landmark season in his F1 career […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Racing Bulls
Upgrade wise, we're bringing some new parts for Melbourne; this is where the development race will really start […]
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Hamilton makes 'no holding back' vow for 20th season
Belief that doesnt break no matter whats thrown in your face or what you come up against, says Lewis Hamilton on eve of 20th campaign as he bids to bounce back to form; watch the Australian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday morning, with Sundays race at 4am […]
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F1 Australian GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch
It seemed like Formula 1 was only away for five minutes, because its 2026 campaign starts this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix to kickstart a new era for the championship.This year will debut a regulation overhaul, arguably the biggest in F1 history, with changes to both the chassis and power unit meaning the pecking order is currently an estimation game.The only thing to go off at […]
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Matt Bishop: 'Skill, courage and V10s: Albert Park's first GP showed what F1 used to be'
Australia's Grand Prix moved to Albert Park 30 years ago when the sport seemed purer and simpler, writes Matt Bishop. But underneath modern wizardry, drivers in this weekend's season-opener will find plenty in common with the 'antique' grid of 1996 […]
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How F1 has handled past world crisis amid race cancellation concerns
Conflict in the Middle East has left uncertainty lingering over upcoming F1 races […]
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F1 2026's nine biggest questions
Here's what we're most looking forward to finding out through the on-track action at F1 2026's season-opening Australian GP […]
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F1 uses charter planes to beat travel chaos and keep Australian Grand Prix on
Formula One has kept Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix alive by using charter planes to fly hundreds of affected members of the sport's travelling circus to Melbourne […]
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F1 2026 penalty points: Which driver has the most? Who is closest to a race ban?
How many penalty points does each driver have heading into the 2026 F1 season? […]
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Explained: How F1 qualifying will change in 2026 to accommodate Cadillac
Formula 1 qualifying is changing in 2026. Here’s what you need to know […]
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Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes 2026 Formula 1 cars have “positively surprised” the paddock following early concerns about the impact of the new regulations.F1 is undergoing one of its most significant overhauls in history, with the new breed of 2026 cars featuring active aerodynamics and a 50:50 power split between electrical energy and the internal combustion […]
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F1 world champion Lando Norris in race for prestigious sporting award
Lando Norris nominated for a Laureus award after becoming F1 world champion for the first time […]
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Will first race for new rules disprove the doom-mongers? Australian GP talking points
Will F1's new rules thrill? Will Aston Martin really retire before the start? And who will be the team to beat? Here are the talking points for the new season […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - McLaren
The car we bring to Albert Park will largely be the same specification seen in Bahrain, with some minor aerodynamic refinements […]
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How F1 will overcome fresh international travel chaos
Conflict in the Middle East is affecting the travel plans of many, including F1 teams as the first race of 2026 looms […]
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'It was chaos': Zak Brown on the McLaren F1 team he inherited
Zak Brown led the transformation of McLaren from a team in turmoil at the back of the grid to world champions. In a fascinating interview with Matt Bishop, he charts his rise to success […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Cadillac
The Australian Grand Prix marks both history and the beginning of the future for the team, as it enters its inaugural Formula 1 season just 366 days after receiving final approval to join the grid […]
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The Piastri Effect – Australian GP on track for another attendance record
Boosted by McLaren frontrunner Oscar Piastri, Formula 1's Australian GP is set to enjoy another attendance boost as event organisers embrace the uncertainty over the new 2026 regulations.As was the case last year, Melbourne is hosting the F1 season opener instead of Bahrain. It's naturally one of the most coveted spots on the calendar, and that rings true more than ever in 2026 given the […]
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F1 couldn't have picked a worse place for its 2026 rules debut
As great a track as Albert Park is, the Australian GP venue risks brutally exposing the weaknesses of the new F1 2026 rules as they debut […]
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How will F1 be different in 2026 after biggest-ever rules change?
Sky Sports F1s Bernie Collins explains the major changes to cars and engines for the new season and how it will impact the racing; watch the Australian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1, with track action under way from Friday morning and Sundays race at 4am […]
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Round-up: Williams “surprised” to be further behind top teams, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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What's really going on with most drastic Aston Martin Australia claim
Aston Martin and Honda will trial various countermeasures at the Australian GP in a bid to manage its reliability crisis at F1's season opener […]
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FIA to prioritise "safety and wellbeing"
FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem issues statement as the situation in the Middle East escalates […]
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Anthony Davidson's top six F1 pairings
Most Formula 1 teams have kept the same driver line-up, so who has the best pairing? Sky Sports F1s Anthony Davidson reveals who is in his top six line-ups; watch every session of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Fred Vasseur surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints: "It was known for a long time"
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur felt some degree of bewilderment when Formula 1's starting procedure was put under scrutiny during testing ahead of the 2026 season, stating the need to manage turbo lag "was known from day one".As part of the wide-ranging technical regulation changes for 2026, the cars no longer carry the MGU-H - the motor generator unit attached to the turbocharger. Since […]
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Aston Martin braces for Australian GP pain amid Honda F1 crisis
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has fallen into a dark hole, in no small part because of Honda.The AMR26’s Honda engine has been so unreliable that the Silverstone-based outfit failed to carry out its pre-season testing programme, spending more time in the garage than out on track.Honda is completely unprepared for the Australian Grand Prix, with multiple engine failures in Bahrain […]
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Australian Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli
For the Albert Park circuit, Pirelli has selected the three softest compounds in its range (C3, C4 and C5), as it did on the previous two seasons […]
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FIA: Safety will guide decisions on F1 races in Middle East
The president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has said it will prioritize "safety and wellbeing" as it decides what to do about upcoming races in the Middle East […]
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How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix live
It's race week! The new Formula 1 season begins this weekend in Melbourne, along with the supporting Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships […]
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Australian F1 organisers insist "the drivers will be here" amid travel chaos
The Australian Grand Prix is set to be unaffected by travel problems in the Middle East […]
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Politics over sport: Formula 1's timeless complaint
Colin Chapman wrote a letter in 1981 to complain about the state of Formula 1. The letter could have been written this year […]
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