How much slower will the 2026 cars be under revised F1 rules, and will overtaking be impacted?
One of the biggest questions surrounding the 2026 F1 rule changes has been answered […]
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Guenther Steiner explains why McLaren’s Gianpiero Lambiase signing is a major long-term statement
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that McLaren's signing of Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase proves the Woking outfit is building for the long term.It was recently announced that Lambiase will join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028 at the latest, reporting directly to team principal Andrea Stella. His exit comes after a successful […]
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David Coulthard questions Kimi Antonelli title bid as George Russell looms
David Coulthard has cast doubt on Kimi Antonelli’s F1 2026 title credentials, warning the Mercedes driver faces his toughest test yet […]
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FIA explains ‘evolution not revolution’ F1 2026 rule tweaks
The FIA has addressed concerns over the 2026 Formula 1 regulations ahead of the Miami Grand Prix […]
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Max Verstappen exit would be “not a great look” for F1 – Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri says Max Verstappen leaving Formula 1 wouldn’t be a great look for the world championship, as the Red Bull driver reconsiders his future.Verstappen has been among the most vocal critics of F1’s new-for-2026 regulations due to the preponderance of energy management, which is preventing drivers from pushing flat out in qualifying, and creating a ‘yo-yo’ style of racing the […]
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Brown hits out at F1 alliances amid Mercedes' Alpine stake interest
Zak Brown has been a long-time critic of F1 teams having interest in more than one team on the grid; Mercedes have been among parties looking at possible purchase of minority Alpine share; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Jenson Button reflects on "emotional" reunion with title-winning Brawn GP F1 car at Goodwood
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has reflected on his "emotional" reunion with his title-winning Brawn GP car at the 83rd Goodwood Members' Meeting.Over the Members' Meeting weekend, the Briton drove a Jaguar E-type and his Chevrolet Camaro Z28, as well as the Brawn GP F1 car. Having previously driven the BGP 001 at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix, in 2019, Button was driving […]
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen F1 quit threat
McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen's F1 quit threat […]
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Sebastian Vettel says F1 must bring back ‘adrenaline’ after driver frustrations
Sebastian Vettel hopes F1’s Miami rule tweaks will bring back one key ingredient — drivers climbing out of the cars buzzing with adrenaline […]
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Sebastian Vettel: Divisive 2026 rules risk "DNA and heart" F1
For Sebastian Vettel, it is essential that Formula 1 does not lose “its DNA,” amid criticism surrounding the 2026 technical regulations.Although some voices had raised concerns in the years and months leading up to the implementation of the new technical regulations, pointing out certain risks, seeing the scale of the changes on track provoked a strong reaction from fans and […]
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James Vowles sends clear Williams message after difficult start to 2026 F1 season
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has shared an up-front message to fans following a difficult start to the 2026 season for the Grove outfit.In recent years, Williams has placed a large amount of its resources in development for the 2026 regulation changes as part of its long-term plan to return to its former championship-winning form. But after missing the private testing in […]
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown takes aim at Mercedes-Alpine links in fresh A/B team warning
Zak Brown has once again outlined his concerns about increasing ties between F1 teams […]
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Why Zak Brown says Christian Horner makes F1 better
Zak Brown may want 10 "weak" team bosses to go up against McLaren, but he'd still welcome old rival Christian Horner back […]
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Gianpiero Lambiase to be at McLaren "for a long time" as new F1 role explained
McLaren has explained the incoming Gianpiero Lambiase's new role at the team […]
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Aston Martin told to trust drivers as Honda resolve vibration issues
Mike Krack says Aston Martin must trust its drivers if they deem the car’s vibrations too severe to continue […]
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Revised 2026 F1 rules will “not fundamentally change the picture” – Tombazis
Formula 1 fans should not expect to see significant different racing as a result of the rules changes announced this week, according to the FIA's single-seater director […]
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Jos Verstappen makes contact with Ralf Schumacher after ‘bulls**t’ claim
Jos Verstappen, the father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, has made contact with Ralf Schumacher after a recent "bulls**t" claim […]
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FIA responds to F1 2026 criticism as Max Verstappen brands rules ‘fundamentally wrong’
The FIA has addressed the F1 2026 rule changes despite Max Verstappen warning that they remain "fundamentally wrong" […]
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Round-up: Unnamed ‘F1 driver’ implicated as Milan police break up ‘escort ring’
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Norris: Verstappen will stay in F1 longer than people say
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hoping Max Verstappen stays on the F1 grid; Plus Zak Brown on McLarens signing of Verstappens race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase;Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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2026 F1 Draft: Who would each team take first to start their future?
We're here to strip Formula 1 back to zero. No contracts, no politics, no legacy seats: just 11 teams and a clean board of drivers aged 22 and under. This is, ultimately, a long-term play. Not who wins next Sunday, but who shapes the next decade.Raw pace matters, but so does trajectory, adaptability, and the kind of ceiling that can anchor a team through multiple regulation […]
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McLaren boss issues warning amid Mercedes-Alpine link
McLaren CEO Zak Brown warns another team alliance would be a "mistake" for F1 as Mercedes eyes an Alpine buy-in […]
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The first driver verdict on F1’s attempts to fix 2026 rule problems
Oscar Piastri shares his thoughts on F1's refinements to its controversial 2026 engine regulations […]
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Ferrari progress update as Honda works on Aston Martin ‘countermeasures’ – roundup
Wednesday's F1 news includes Ferrari being branded the first loser as Honda issues an update on its Aston Martin "countermeasures." […]
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McLaren tease “entirely new MCL40” car for North American F1 races
McLaren is bringing a substantial upgrade package to the upcoming North American F1 races […]
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Oscar Piastri responds to Max Verstappen quit threat over F1 2026 rules
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has responded to Max Verstappen's hint that he could quit Formula 1 over the F1 2026 rules […]
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The good, the bad and the ugly from Cadillac’s F1 debut
For the first time since 2016, Formula 1 has a new team this season. Cadillac’s Formula 1 entry was finally accepted on 25 November 2024, boosted by General Motors’ backing and the American constructor’s pledge to become a power unit manufacturer in 2029.The team is based across four locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, with its main headquarters in Fishers, Indiana […]
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Liam Lawson F1 2026 qualifying comments resurface amid FIA tweaks
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson explains why F1 2026 qualifying demands a complete rethink behind the wheel […]
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McLaren recruits 11-year-old karter, Harry Williams
McLaren has announced the signing of British karter, Harry Williams to its Driver Development Programme […]
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Who will replace Max Verstappen as F1’s megastar?
Max Verstappen has made no secret of his dislike for Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, with a greater emphasis on electric power and energy management now preponderant.As he seeks and finds enjoyment elsewhere – namely racing GT3 cars in Germany’s NLS (Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie) – Verstappen is openly reconsidering his future in F1; he stated at the Japanese Grand Prix that he had […]
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Ferrari’s updated ‘Macarena' rear wing spotted during Monza F1 filming day
Ferrari's updated upside-down rear wing design has been spotted during a filming day at Monza […]
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Zhenrui Chi joins Aston Martin's Driver Academy
Aston Martin has announced that Zhenrui Chi has joined its Driver Academy […]
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How "nervous" Ollie Bearman convinced Ferrari to sign him
Ollie Bearman has been a part of the Ferrari Driver Academy since late 2021 […]
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Ferrari rotating rear wing returns as Monza filming day footage emerges
Ferrari's rotating rear wing has returned to the SF-26 car in a Monza filming day ahead of the F1 2026 season resuming in Miami […]
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Why Max Verstappen’s father has 'switched off the TV' when watching F1 in 2026
Jos Verstappen weighs in on F1 2026's controversial new regulations […]
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Question of the week: Are rule tweaks enough to fix F1 2026?
Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA has introduced targeted tweaks to the 2026 regulations, focused primarily on improving qualifying, where heavy energy management had prevented drivers from pushing flat-out. The governing body has also addressed safety concerns raised after the opening races, particularly around large speed differentials, and introduced adjustments to start procedures to […]
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What is ADUO? The F1 engine regulation that could define season
The term ADUO is an acronym you will be hearing a lot more about this year, so what is it and how important of a factor will it be in 2026? Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Lando Norris reveals what would 'mean more than winning an F1 championship'
Lando Norris believes his Formula 1 platform to address mental health problems trumps winning a world championship […]
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‘Dangerous path’ warning issued over new F1 2026 engine upgrades rule
F1 has been handed a stark warning about 2026 engine upgrade rules […]
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Then and now: Heikki Kovalainen posts incredible scar images after open heart surgery
Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle has sent a message to a former Lewis Hamilton teammate two years after the star underwent open heart surgery […]
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Vettel sympathises with drivers over 2026 rules
Thankfully not yet gagged, Sebastian Vettel echoes drivers' criticism of 2026 rules […]
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Will F1’s 2026 rule tweak work? Mercedes driver who warned of issues explains impact
Mercedes simulator driver Anthony Davidson weighs in on the tweaks to F1's 2026 rules […]
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Jean Alesi backs Fred Vasseur as McLaren dismiss Andrea Stella speculation
Jean Alesi has backed Fred Vasseur amid speculation Ferrari could target Andrea Stella in a potential leadership shake-up triggered by GianPiero Lambiase’s McLaren move […]
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Honda 'working against the clock' on urgent updates for Miami GP
Honda has largely been blamed for Aston Martin's troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season […]
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Formula 1 has seen a big increase in overtaking under the 2026 rules. But is that reason for celebration? […]
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Vettel echoes criticism of F1’s new cars: ‘It’s critical not to lose the heart of the sport’
Four-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has echoed his former rivals' criticism of the series' 2026 regulations […]
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Norris muzzled?
Journalist claims that interview with Lando Norris was cut short when driver was asked about 2026 regulations […]
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Sebastian Vettel issues F1 “critical” warning after regulation tweaks
Sebastian Vettel has warned Formula 1 not to risk losing its DNA with recent rule changes […]
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An update from Honda
Honda's trackside general manager, Shintaro Orihara has issued an update as the teams look ahead to Miami […]
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The "trenches" test Kimi Antonelli faces before F1 "exceptional" judgement
Antonelli has made a strong impression in F1 already but is the Mercedes driver "exceptional"? […]
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Honda ‘enhancing’ Aston Martin ‘countermeasures’ in latest progress update
Honda has issued an update on its "countermeasures" with Aston Martin ahead of the resumption of the F1 2026 season at the Miami GP […]
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‘I switch the TV off’ – Jos Verstappen echoes Max criticism of F1 2026 rules
Jos Verstappen, the father of Max Verstappen, has joined the Red Bull Formula 1 driver in openly criticising the F1 2026 rules […]
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Wolff urges FIA to prevent engine upgrades altering F1 pecking order
Formula 1s regulations will allow some of the sports five power unit manufacturers to improve their engines during the 2026 season; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Why it's so hard to tell who's actually good in F1 2026
Changes to the F1 rules are coming, yes. But the erosion of the driver's contribution has never been as profound as at the start of this era […]
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Banned Mercedes trick addressed, F1 2026 rule changes under microscope – roundup
A banned Mercedes engine deployment trick has been addressed by Kimi Antonelli after the FIA issued a new F1 2026 technical directive […]
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Liam Lawson puts safety first as FIA confirms Miami qualifying rule tweaks
Liam Lawson backs safety-first thinking as F1 rolls out key qualifying and race tweaks in Miami next weekend […]
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