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Why early-season upgrades will be relentless in 2026, according to Fred Vasseur

Fred Vasseur believes the start of the 2026 F1 season will see a flurry of rapid upgrades from most teams during Bahrain testing and into Melbourne as development rates spike early on

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Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit

MotoGP looks set to head to Adelaide for a first-ever street race once its deal with Phillip Island concludes

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Oscar Piastri reveals what's "tough to manage" with F1 2026 cars

Drivers adapting to the significantly different 2026 F1 regulations has been a major talking point during pre-season

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David Coulthard shocked Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari "alone" as he points to key F1 relationship

David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari without bringing trusted personnel with him

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Rob Smedley warns Ferrari pressure can "break" top engineers as Lewis Hamilton adapts

Rob Smedley says Ferrari’s unique culture and relentless pressure can overwhelm even top engineers and warns Lewis Hamilton isn’t immune as he adapts to life at Maranello

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Ferrari surprises F1 paddock in Bahrain with new wing behind SF-26 exhaust

The SF-26 has a flap called FTM that exploits the exhaust gas flow, now also active at low gears for energy recovery

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Alpine: Rivals "can protest" Mercedes engine but F1 "regulations are crystal clear"

The legality over the Mercedes compression ratios – which measure how much the air-fuel mixture inside an engine cylinder can be compressed – has been of hot debate during F1 2026 pre-season

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Midfield “seconds away” as top F1 teams increase gap in 2026

F1’s midfielders are worrying that top teams might steal the show in 2026, leaving everyone else to fight over scraps

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David Malukas paces first day of Unser IndyCar Open Test at Phoenix

The 24-year-old Chicago native edged out Team Penske teammate Josef Newgarden

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Apple TV F1 channel goes live: How to watch the 2026 season in the US

Apple has launched a dedicated Formula 1 channel on Apple TV in the United States, offering live coverage from 2026 after securing a five-year broadcast rights deal

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Dale Coyne “would like to be in the game” for Honda factory program

Honda has the option to run a solo factory program or partner with a team that has two or less charters

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Daytona 500 win special for Tyler Reddick spotter Nick Payne

Last season was challenging for the fourth year 'eyes in the sky' as well

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F1 drivers share early verdict on 2026 cars ahead of second Bahrain test

Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion

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“We want to be in charge of our destiny” – Why Cadillac isn’t following Haas’ path with Ferrari

Cadillac may be using Ferrari power units and gearboxes, but is attempting to be as independent as possible

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How Charles Leclerc is finding fun in F1’s 2026 “chaos”

Leclerc openly admits the 2026 F1 cars aren’t the most fun he’s driven, but he’s finding pleasure in the new challenge

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Graeme Lowdon praises instant impact of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in F1 pre-season testing

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says signing experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez is already paying off

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Ferrari brings new power unit and aerodynamic updates to F1 2026 Bahrain test

In the second Bahrain F1 test session, Scuderia Ferrari will roll out an updated SF-26 that features new aerodynamic components and a fresh power unit

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Petronas in race against time to homologate F1 2026 fuel

The sustainable fuel manufacturer for Mercedes is racing against time to get its fuel approved for F1 2026. If approval is not granted in time for the Australian Grand Prix, teams may be forced to use a temporary fuel

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Jenson Button reveals the one F1 perk champions get “for life”

Jenson Button has explained that Formula 1 world champions receive a lifetime “red pass” granting all-access paddock entry

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Bahrain F1 test week 2: Who is driving when?

The 2026 Formula 1 pre-season continues with the second and final three-day test in Bahrain. Here are the driving schedules for this week, continuously updated.

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Pierre Gasly: ‘Turn your TV on for the start in Australia – it might be memorable’

Gasly won’t be surprised if the start of the Australian Grand Prix is somewhat chaotic

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Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year

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Oscar Piastri denies McLaren 'sabotage' claims after Australian parliament discussion

Oscar Piastri has rejected claims that McLaren sabotaged his 2025 title bid, insisting there were “no bad intentions” and saying the team has learned its lessons ahead of the 2026 season

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Australian government rejects MotoGP proposal to race at Albert Park

MotoGP had sought to change the location of the Australian GP, but state legislators ruled that it must remain at Phillip Island

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Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves F1 team

A Red Bull Racing veteran of 20 years, chief designer Craig Skinner is moving on from the Formula 1 team

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