Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 50

2026 Bahrain Test 2 Day 2: Antonelli Leads Mercedes

Feb.19 - Day 2 of the second pre-season test in Bahrain served up a proper mixed bag at the Bahrain International Circuit: scorching daytime...

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19 Feb 2026

Mercedes Engine Saga: FIA Set to Clarify Compression Issue

The FIA has formally triggered an e-vote on the controversial power unit compression issue, with a rule clarification now expected within the next 10...

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19 Feb 2026

Breaking Down FIA's Reported Approval of Ferrari’s 'Blown' Winglet

Ferrari has triggered fresh technical intrigue in Bahrain after the FIA gave the green light to a novel rear winglet positioned directly behind the...

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19 Feb 2026

Briatore Supports Bold New Vision for F1 Sprint Format

Formula 1 could be heading toward a dramatic expansion of its Sprint format. In a statement following the latest Formula 1 Commission meeting in...

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19 Feb 2026

F1 Fuel Issues: Red Bull Cleared, Mercedes Running Late?

Red Bull is believed to have secured FIA homologation for its 2026 sustainable fuel - leaving Mercedes and Petronas increasingly isolated as the Melbourne...

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19 Feb 2026

F1 Race Starts Controversy: Marko's Revolutionary Idea

Formula 1's controversial new start procedure is under increasing scrutiny after further confusion during practice runs in Bahrain. Following the chaotic end to the...

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19 Feb 2026

FIA Rules Out Immediate Changes: Verstappen Defends 'Formula E' Comments

The FIA and Formula 1 have signalled there will be no knee-jerk reaction to mounting criticism of the new 2026 cars - even as...

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19 Feb 2026

Dream Team: Verstappen, Vettel and Alonso Eyeing Le Mans Glory?

Max Verstappen has confirmed that Sebastian Vettel's idea of tackling the 24 Hours of Le Mans together is more than just fantasy - but only...

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19 Feb 2026

Is Cadillac's F1 Livery Breaking FIA Rules?

Cadillac's eye-catching Formula 1 debut may already be under scrutiny - not for performance, but for paint. According to Germany's Bild, the American newcomer...

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19 Feb 2026

The Story Behind Antonelli's AMG Crash and Licence Loss

Italian police have confirmed that Kimi Antonelli temporarily lost his road driving licence following his recent traffic accident in Italy. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver...

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19 Feb 2026

Photos Second Week 2026 Pre-Season F1 Testing

Here you can find the photos of the second week of testing with the new 2026 F1 cars that were used during the second...

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18 Feb 2026

2026 Bahrain Week 2 F1 Testing Day 1: Russell Edges Piastri

The 2026 Bahrain pre-season test finally felt like it had some bite on Day 1 at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc setting...

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18 Feb 2026

Mercedes Engine Saga Rages on: Formula 1 Commission's Bahrain Meeting

The Formula 1 Commission meets in Bahrain on Wednesday amid intensifying controversy over Mercedes' disputed engine compression concept. With the Powertrain Advisory Committee also gathering,...

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18 Feb 2026

Who is Vettel's Favourite to Win 2026 F1 Title?

Sebastian Vettel has played down the prospect of a Formula 1 comeback - either as a driver or in a senior paddock role -...

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18 Feb 2026

F1 Fuel Rumours: Which Teams Are Struggling With Homologation?

Only two fuel suppliers have fully cleared the FIA's new sustainable fuel homologation process ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to Italian media....

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18 Feb 2026

F1 2026: Vettel Calls for Calm in the 'DNA' Debate

Sebastian Vettel has called for calm as criticism of Formula 1's new 2026 cars intensifies - but admits the sport must not "lose sight"...

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18 Feb 2026

McLaren-Webber Tension? Ralf Schumacher's Thoughts on Piastri's Inner Circle

Ralf Schumacher believes Oscar Piastri's evolving management structure may reflect tensions behind the scenes at McLaren last season. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher suggested it...

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18 Feb 2026

Spa's Future in F1: Will It Stay or Go?

The future of the Belgian GP remains under discussion, despite last year's announcement of a rotation deal with Formula 1. In 2025, F1 confirmed...

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18 Feb 2026

Would MotoGP Move from Phillip Island to Albert Park?

The Victorian state government has rejected a proposal to relocate the Australian MotoGP round from Phillip Island to Albert Park - the home of...

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18 Feb 2026

2026 F1 Season: Aston Martin-Honda's Growing List of Issues

Aston Martin's 2026 troubles may extend beyond Honda's power unit and cooling concerns, with Spain's Marca reporting that the team's first in-house gearbox is also...

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17 Feb 2026

Barcelona Staying in F1 Calendar: Rotation Deal with Spa Explained

Long-running uncertainty about Barcelona's Formula 1 future has been settled, with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya confirmed on the calendar through 2032 on a rotational basis....

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17 Feb 2026

Herta Starts F2 Journey: Goals for Cadillac's 2027 F1 Seat

Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss has outlined clear expectations for Colton Herta as the American begins his unusual Formula 2 campaign with one goal...

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17 Feb 2026

Inside the Turmoil: F1's 2026 Start Procedure Controversy

Concerns about the complexity of Formula 1's new 2026 start procedures boiled over at the end of the first Bahrain test. The session had...

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16 Feb 2026

F1 Commission Faces Decisive Showdown: Engine Compression Saga Intensifies

The Formula 1 Commission is set for a crucial meeting this week as the controversy over Mercedes' power unit compression concept continues to escalate. With...

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16 Feb 2026

Ferrari's Hamilton Engineer Dilemma: Vasseur's Strong Response

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has firmly dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton's race engineer situation is destabilising the team. After Hamilton admitted that not having his long-term...

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16 Feb 2026

Piastri-Webber Rumours: McLaren's F1 Driver Changing His Inner Circle?

Australian media headlines suggesting Oscar Piastri has "split" from manager Mark Webber appear wide of the mark, with the McLaren driver instead bolstering his...

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16 Feb 2026

Aston Martin Faces Challenges: Honda Performance Concerns

Aston Martin may be significantly further off the pace than first feared, as the scale of its 2026 struggles becomes clearer. After Lance Stroll...

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16 Feb 2026

F1's Pecking Order: Top Teams Pointing Fingers at Each Other

The guessing game over who is leading Formula 1's new 2026 era has descended into open finger-pointing in Bahrain. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists...

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16 Feb 2026

Formula E's Response to Verstappen: F1 Drivers Criticise 2026 Cars

Formula E chief Jeff Dodds has responded to Max Verstappen's scathing verdict on Formula 1's new 2026 cars by inviting the quadruple world champion to...

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16 Feb 2026

Renault's Cutbacks Threaten Alpine F1's Survival: What's Next?

Renault's decision to shut down Alpine's World Endurance Championship program and Dacia's rally-raid effort at the end of the year has intensified speculation about the long-term...

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16 Feb 2026