Round-up: McLaren to introduce revamped car at next race, and more
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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F1 and FIA applauded for quick reaction to 2026 complaints
Will Buxton has applauded Formula 1 and the FIA for responding to criticism of the 2026 regulations with changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, and for implementing the tweaks quickly.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton argued that it is unusual for adjustments to be introduced so quickly in the modern era of the championship, especially with the demanding race calendar."First […]
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Jean Todt reveals Red Bull wanted him after Ferrari, and why he rejected the offer
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has revealed that he was approached by Red Bull after his exit from the Maranello outfit, and why he chose to turn the opportunity down. Todt served as Ferrari team principal from 1993 to 2007, during which time the team secured seven constructors' titles and six drivers' titles, before Stefano Domenicali took over the role in 2008.In addition to […]
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Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Charles Leclerc should be at the top of Red Bull's wishlist if four-time champion Max Verstappen were to leave.The Dutchman has openly criticised the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While tweaks to the regulations are being introduced, Verstappen has admitted that he is […]
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F1 2026 not in ‘intensive care’ as FIA announces Miami FP1 change – roundup
Max Verstappen, the FIA, and the Miami Grand Prix are among the key topics as we pool together the latest F1 news headlines […]
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Oscar Piastri hopeful FIA tweaks restore ‘normal’ F1 2026 qualifying feel
Oscar Piastri explains why new FIA changes from Miami could finally fix qualifying’s strange new F1 2026 reality […]
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Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?
Max Verstappen is currently in his 11th year driving for Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton spent 12 seasons at Mercedes. In modern Formula 1, there is a clear trend toward longer contracts, with some drivers spending almost their entire careers at a single team.It is, therefore, hardly surprising that Charles Leclerc has now contested the second-most grands prix for Ferrari – trailing only […]
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Zak Brown insists Andrea Stella remains McLaren ‘glue’ amid GianPiero Lambiase arrival
GianPiero Lambiase’s arrival at McLaren may spark intrigue, but Andrea Stella’s position at the heart of the team is not under threat […]
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Zak Brown "bets" on Max Verstappen Mercedes F1 move as he shuts down McLaren links
McLaren boss Zak Brown gives his verdict on Max Verstappen's F1 future […]
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Damon Hill reveals Pedro Diniz crash made him quit racing
Damon Hill opens up on the terrifying Pedro Diniz crash, born from his own "crass mistake", that made him walk away from racing […]
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F1 drivers given extra practice time for Miami GP Sprint weekend
Find out the race-week schedule, weather and how to watch the Miami Grand Prix Sprint weekend; watch every session of the Miami Grand Prix from Friday, May 1 with Sprint Qualifying at 9.30pm live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Max Verstappen quit threats 'the gauge' of F1 tweak success
Max Verstappen has repeatedly suggested he could be heading for the Formula 1 exit door […]
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David Coulthard lifts lid on soaring junior racing costs with £8million claim
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has shed light on the financial realities of joining the F1 grid in 2026, estimating an eye-watering £8million price tag to fund a junior career.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner broke down the financial ladder that junior drivers face today."If […]
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FIA extends Miami GP FP1 for first taste of revised regulations
A revised F1 2026 formula will hit the track in Miami, prompting the FIA to make a race weekend format change […]
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F1 first practice extended on return for three reasons
Formula 1's sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix has been extended from 60 to 90 minutes, with the FIA giving three reasons for doing so […]
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F1 drivers given extra practice time with new rules at Miami Grand Prix
The FIA will give Formula 1 drivers extra time to practice at the Miami Grand Prix due to the recent change in the rules […]
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FP1 in Miami extended to 90 minutes
The FIA has announced that the sole practice session in Miami will now run for ninety minutes […]
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F1 Miami Grand Prix: 2026 rule tweaks prompt significant FP1 change
F1's governing body the FIA has announced a change to the sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix […]
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20 years ago, Michael Schumacher held off Fernando Alonso in Imola F1 duel
On 23 April 2006, Michael Schumacher held off Fernando Alonso for victory in the San Marino Grand Prix, mirroring Formula 1’s previous Imola race.Back in 2005, Alonso won by 0.215s over a resurgent Schumacher, who started from 13th on the grid; the Spaniard withstood intense pressure from the Ferrari in the last 12 laps.This time around, Schumacher was on pole – beating Ayrton […]
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McLaren drivers hope Verstappen remains in F1
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both believe that the sport would be poorer if Max Verstappen were to carry out his 'threat' and walk away from F1 […]
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Audi drops limited-edition adidas collection ahead of F1 Miami GP
The Audi Formula 1 team has unveiled a limited-edition adidas collection ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The Miami Collection features the colours of the Florida city, with sunset pinks and baby blues. It also draws inspiration from the Teamgeist design of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.The collection, which is available now from the official Audi F1 store or directly from adidas, includes pieces […]
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British karting star eclipses Lewis Hamilton as McLaren’s youngest-ever driver
McLaren has added a British karting talent to its driver development pool […]
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Brown would welcome Horner's return to the F1 paddock
McLaren boss, Zak Brown believes that F1 would benefit from the return of Christian Horner, what with his personality and track record […]
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Charles Leclerc wary of time passed as Ferrari title wait continues
Charles Leclerc opens up on Ferrari loyalty, but admits the clock is ticking on his Formula 1 title dream […]
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David Coulthard dismisses Ayrton Senna and Kimi Antonelli comparisons with Valentino Rossi claim
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has shot down comparisons between Ayrton Senna and Kimi Antonelli, claiming that the young Italian driver is more like MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.Antonelli has firmly placed himself in the drivers' title fight after the first three rounds of the season. He took the lead in the championship, becoming the youngest driver to do so, after back-to-back […]
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'F1 has no problems' - We challenge F1's boss on key 2026 concerns
We grilled F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on the biggest criticisms of the 2026 rules […]
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F1 hints at major engine rules pivot for 2031 - what we know
F1 chief Stefano Domenicali tells The Race why the next generation of engine rules can be a very different proposition […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Could too much criticism damage F1? Mark and special guest Matt Bishop explore the latest in the new rules saga, and consider why Ferrari GP winner Michele Alboreto doesn't get the credit he deserves […]
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Zak Brown would be “shocked” if Christian Horner didn’t return to F1
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he would be “shocked” if former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner didn’t return to Formula 1 in the future.Horner spent 20 years at the helm of the Milton Keynes-based outfit, which he led to six drivers’ and eight constructors’ titles. His position became precarious after Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’ death; it was also weakened […]
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Zak Brown plays down Max Verstappen to McLaren as alternate move tipped
Zak Brown dismisses talk of Max Verstappen joining McLaren, but points elsewhere to where he could see Verstappen ending up […]
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Why Toto Wolff is critical of 'unenjoyable' Kimi Antonelli-Senna F1 comparisons
Comparisons have already been drawn between Kimi Antonelli and Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna […]
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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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