Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 14

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

Qualifying Report & Results 2026 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Track: Sepang International Circuit Weather: Partly cloudy & dry  33°C / 91°F Tarmac: dry  58°C / 136°F Humidity: 49% Wind:...

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3 Oct 2026

Vasseur rejects Hamilton hint about people above him at Ferrari

Hamilton suggested the problem sits above the team principal. Vasseur says his bosses are not the issue, and that a divided Ferrari is the...

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3 Oct 2026

Extreme tyre wear leaves Sepang race wide open

Three different drivers topped practice at Sepang, but the surface is chewing through tyres. Whoever manages degradation best may win in the Malaysian heat.

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3 Oct 2026

F1 confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi will end 2026 season

After months of uncertainty, Formula 1 has settled its closing chapter. Qatar and Abu Dhabi stay on the calendar, and Imola's contingency role is...

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3 Oct 2026

Komatsu says Ocon exit was about the overall picture

Ocon insists his pace was not the issue. Komatsu praises his speed but will only say the whole picture pointed to a change, and...

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3 Oct 2026

Briatore closes Colapinto chapter after costly Baku crash

Briatore admits he was upset by Colapinto's Baku mistake, but says the team has moved on. The Italian also used the stage to criticise...

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3 Oct 2026

Alonso teases surprises as Verstappen denies GT3 link-up

Alonso promised surprises and Verstappen promptly closed one door. The Spaniard still wants racing beyond F1, and his next move remains an open question.

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3 Oct 2026

Bottas says Imola tax comments were taken out of context

Bottas says his Imola remarks were framed as unfavourably as possible. His complaint is not paying tax, but a large bill reaching back years...

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3 Oct 2026

Sepang fans stranded as shuttle chaos hits Friday

Formula 1's return to Sepang has drawn big crowds, but getting home is the problem. Fans describe long waits, poor signage and kilometres on...

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3 Oct 2026

Third Free Practice Report & Results 2026 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

Event: Bahrain Grand Prix Track: Sepang International Circuit Weather: Partly cloudy dry  32°C / 89°F Tarmac: dry  56°C / 132°F Humidity: 53% Wind: 3.9...

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3 Oct 2026

F1 Explains Podcast: Jamie Chadwick's First F1 Test

In this episode of the F1 Explains podcast, Jamie Chadwick joins Christian Hewgill just days after her first drive in a modern Formula 1...

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3 Oct 2026

Gran Premio Storico d'Italia 2026: Classic Ferrari F1 Cars and More!

A new video from Racecars Universe on YouTube offers a calm, pre-weekend look at the Gran Premio Storico d'Italia 2026 at Mugello in Tuscany....

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3 Oct 2026

Red Bull's "Behind The Charge" - Azerbaijan GP Edition

In a new episode of Behind The Charge on Red Bull Racing's YouTube channel, the team relives a strong weekend in Baku that saw...

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3 Oct 2026