Archives of Month:  October 2026 - Page 4

Leclerc's flight reportedly turns back as Bottas cycles to Singapore

Charles Leclerc's flight to Singapore missed its landing window and turned back, while Valtteri Bottas swapped the plane for a 350-kilometre gravel ride.

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6 Oct 2026

Alonso reportedly set for Dakar return with Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso promised 'surprises' at Sepang. A Spanish report now links him to a Prodrive-built Aston Martin at the 2027 Dakar Rally, with Marc...

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6 Oct 2026

McLaren eyes early Lambiase arrival amid upgrade doubts

Zak Brown wants Gianpiero Lambiase in papaya as early as next year, but McLaren's latest upgrade has drawn fire from Ralf Schumacher, who calls...

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6 Oct 2026

Honda confirms Watanabe exit and new HRC boss from January

Honda's HRC president Koji Watanabe will retire on 1 January, handing over to Keiichi Yasuda, as Aston Martin's Sepang points offer a rare glimmer...

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6 Oct 2026

Williams to carry new chassis into next 2027 season

Williams will keep its lighter chassis for 2027 after a costly 2026, with James Vowles admitting performance was left in the wind tunnel to...

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6 Oct 2026

Remembering François Cevert: Gone Too Soon

Fifty-three years ago today, Formula 1 lost one of its brightest young talents. François Cevert died on October 6, 1973, during qualifying for the...

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6 Oct 2026

F1 Nation's Review of 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia

In this F1 Nation episode, Tom Clarkson is joined by Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques from the F1TV commentary box to debrief the Bahrain...

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5 Oct 2026

Talking Bull Reflects on Verstappen's Historic Win in Sepang

In the latest Talking Bull episode on Red Bull Racing's YouTube channel, the team celebrates Max Verstappen's victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix in...

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5 Oct 2026

F1 Champion Nigel Mansell's 2026 ITV Interview

In a video posted by Dawid Wojtowicz on YouTube, 1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell sits down with ITV News Central's Arun Lal...

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5 Oct 2026

Benetton B189: Disassembling and reassembling the Car Between Races

A video from Jean-Michel Boileau on YouTube documents the complete strip-down and rebuild of the Benetton B189 at the team's Witney base in July...

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5 Oct 2026

Hesketh Racing: How James Hunt Took The Team's Only Win

In a video from 2022 posted on Sky Sports F1's YouTube channel, Jenson Button sits down with Lord Alexander Hesketh to revisit the 1975...

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5 Oct 2026

Vigna insists Ferrari united after turbulent Sepang weekend

Ferrari's CEO says the team is united, yet Leclerc's praise for Red Bull and Vasseur's slick-tyre defence show the Sepang strategy questions have not...

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5 Oct 2026

Wolff admits Mercedes could revert upgrade after Sepang setback

Mercedes expected three tenths from its Sepang package and found a step backwards instead, just as Russell's power unit failure handed Antonelli a bigger...

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5 Oct 2026

Tombazis admits wet software was barely tested before Sepang

A software error left cars unable to accelerate on the formation lap, and drivers from Hamilton to Sainz now question whether F1's 2026 rules...

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5 Oct 2026

Pourchaire wants F1 car time after Sepang reserve duty

The 2023 Formula 2 champion is part of Mercedes' race weekends but says simulator nights are not enough, and next year looks his likelier...

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5 Oct 2026

Malaysia opens new talks with F1 on a permanent return

Malaysia's prime minister has opened the door with Domenicali, but a packed calendar, contractual commitments and the cost of hosting mean any return will...

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5 Oct 2026

Peter Windsor's Analysis of 2026 Bahrain GP at Sepang

Journalist and former F1 team manager Peter Windsor breaks down a chaotic race day at the Sepang circuit, host of the Bahrain Grand Prix...

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5 Oct 2026

Conor Moore's Funny Post-Race Reaction: 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

In a new video from Conor Moore Racing on YouTube, famed sports impressionist Conor Moore turns his attention to the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix....

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5 Oct 2026

Chequered Flag Podcast Discusses Verstappen's First Win of 2026

In this episode of the F1: Chequered Flag Podcast on BBC Sport's YouTube channel, Harry Benjamin, former Formula E driver Sam Bird, and BBC...

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5 Oct 2026

Race Report & Results 2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Track: Sepang International Circuit Weather:   Cloudy & dry  33°C / 92°F Tarmac: damp/dry  33°C / 92°F Humidity: 79% Wind:...

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4 Oct 2026

F1 Drivers With Most Wins with the Same Team

Max Verstappen won the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang to take his first victory of the season and his 72nd with Red Bull....

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4 Oct 2026

Horner plays down Ferrari uproar after Brundle call

Horner says his Ferrari 'dream' remarks were meant politely, and Brundle calls the row overblown. Hamilton, Leclerc and Vowles are all backing Vasseur.

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4 Oct 2026

Mercedes Sepang upgrade backfires as W17 loses straight-line speed

Mercedes expected three tenths from its Sepang package and found it went backwards. Wolff sees no race chance, while Antonelli wants Singapore before judging...

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4 Oct 2026

Verstappen hits back at Russell over Sepang heat

Russell wants the FIA to free up cooling vest development. Verstappen, on pole, says he does not need one and that drivers simply have...

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4 Oct 2026

Verstappen and Wolff accept Qatar and Abu Dhabi decision

Domenicali says the original calendar stands, with Abu Dhabi 99 percent sold. Verstappen and Wolff accept the assurances, though Wolff calls the region volatile.

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4 Oct 2026

Toyota rules out Ocon WEC move for 2027

Toyota's Alexander Wurz says its 2027 WEC lineup is full, closing one door for Ocon. Villeneuve says the Haas exit should make him rethink...

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4 Oct 2026

Peter Windsor's Analysis of 2026 Bahrain GP Qualifying in Malaysia

Journalist and former F1 team manager Peter Windsor reviews a qualifying session at Sepang that echoes the 2021 title fight, with Max Verstappen taking...

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3 Oct 2026

Driver Performance Coach Reviews Qualifying at Sepang

In a new qualifying analysis on his YouTube channel lowerlaptime, driver coach Martin Villari breaks down the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, where...

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3 Oct 2026

Sights and Sounds of Historic Italian Grand Prix: F1 Machines and More!

A new video from sportcrash71 on YouTube returns to Mugello for the Gran Premio Storico d'Italia, one of the year's most anticipated historic motorsport...

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3 Oct 2026

Starting Grid 2026 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Track: Sepang International Circuit Starts at: 18:00 Local | 09:00 CET | 08:00 UK | 00:00 LA | 16:00 Tokyo...

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3 Oct 2026