Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 53

Why Alpine Ditched the Driver Change Button: Insights from Briatore

Flavio Briatore has moved to shut down speculation about Franco Colapinto's future at Alpine, joking that he has "lost" the button used to change drivers....

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29 Jan 2026

2026 F1 Car Weight: Alpine on Target as Rivals Struggle

Alpine is understood to have reached Formula 1's new 2026 minimum weight limit straight out of the box, marking an early technical success after...

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28 Jan 2026

Inside Ferrari: Capelli's Thoughts on Hamilton's Future Race Engineer

Former Formula 1 driver Ivan Capelli has questioned why Lewis Hamilton's race engineer at Ferrari has yet to be formally announced, describing the situation as...

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28 Jan 2026

Rain Disrupts Barcelona Shakedown: Hadjar's Crash and Ferrari Relability

Formula 1's tightly guarded Barcelona 'shakedown week' delivered its first real incident on Tuesday when Isack Hadjar crashed the new Red Bull car in...

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28 Jan 2026

Shocking Shift: Isola May Exit Pirelli Before 2026 F1 Season!

Mario Isola is expected to leave Pirelli before the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to a rumour coinciding with 'shakedown week'...

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28 Jan 2026

Briatore's Comments After Positive Health Reports on Michael Schumacher

Reports suggesting an improvement in the condition of Michael Schumacher have drawn reaction from across the motorsport world, including fellow seven-time champion Vladimir Chagin....

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28 Jan 2026

Why Is Las Vegas One of the Most Glamorous F1 Races

Formula 1 has always flirted with glamour, but Las Vegas turns that flirtation into a full commitment. Racing down the Strip, past neon landmarks...

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28 Jan 2026

2026 F1 Testing Hints at Intense Showdown Between Top Contenders

Formula 1's first group test of the 2026 era got underway in Barcelona on Monday under near-total secrecy, with teams running behind closed doors...

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27 Jan 2026

The New Era of Formula 1: Speed, Data, and Fan Engagement

Sat in a London pub last Sunday watching Monaco with my mate Chris, who hasn't followed F1 since the Schumacher days. Halfway through he...

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27 Jan 2026

NLS Event Rescheduled at Nurburgring: Verstappen Takes Center Stage

Organisers of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie have altered their 2026 calendar in a move that opens the door for Max Verstappen to race on the...

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27 Jan 2026

Ben Sulayem Faces Mounting Pressure: UK Inquiry into FIA Foundation

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is facing fresh scrutiny after the UK's Charity Commission opened an inquiry into the FIA Foundation, intensifying concerns about governance and...

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27 Jan 2026

The Shift Toward Data-Driven F1 Fandom in the 2026 Season

Formula 1 fandom in 2026 looks very different from even a few seasons ago. The sport has always been technical, but now that complexity...

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26 Jan 2026

Who Could be Lewis Hamilton's New Ferrari Race Engineer?

Speculation around Lewis Hamilton's new race engineer at Ferrari is beginning to firm up, with multiple reports suggesting a short-term solution for the opening 2026...

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26 Jan 2026

2026 Countdown: Mekies and Verstappen’s Take on Red Bull's Future

Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen fully understands the challenge facing Red Bull as it prepares for the 2026 regulations alongside new power unit partner...

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26 Jan 2026

Briatore Explains Alpine's Strategic Shift to Mercedes Engines

Flavio Briatore has admitted he personally drove Alpine's decision to abandon its Renault works engine program in favour of Mercedes power for 2026 - a...

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26 Jan 2026

Breaking Boundaries: First Look at F1’s Active Front Wing

A clip from Ferrari's Fiorano running has provided the first clear on-track glimpse of the 2026 cars' active front wing system in motion, with the...

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26 Jan 2026

Inside Horner's Strategic Interest in Alpine: Briatore's Comments

Flavio Briatore has confirmed that Christian Horner is among those interested in buying into Alpine, amid moves by an existing shareholder to sell its...

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26 Jan 2026

Gasly Defends Himself Amid Schumacher Jacket Drama

Pierre Gasly has dismissed criticism over a recent social media post showing him skiing in a vintage Michael Schumacher-era jacket, insisting there was no...

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26 Jan 2026

Why is Williams Missing Barcelona's F1 Shakedown?

Williams has confirmed it will not take part in this week's closed-door group test in Barcelona, a significant setback for the team as preparations...

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26 Jan 2026

Michael Schumacher's Health: New Report Comes Out

A new report has offered rare insight into the physical condition of Michael Schumacher, following a visit by a journalist to the F1 legend's...

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26 Jan 2026

Resolution at Last: McLaren's $12m Triumph in Palou Legal Battle

Alex Palou has been ordered to pay more than $12 million to McLaren after London's High Court brought an end to the long-running breach-of-contract...

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26 Jan 2026

Peter Windsor and Craig Scarborough Discuss 2026 F1 Engines

Here's an interesting video from F1 journalist and former team manager Peter Windsor. With the huge changes in power units coming for the 2026...

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25 Jan 2026

Haas VF-26 Testing at Fiorano: 2026 F1 Car

F1 cars continue hitting the track before testing goes underway at Barcelona from January 26-30. This time, 19Bozzy92 shows us Haas' 2026 F1 challenger,...

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25 Jan 2026

2026 Ferrari SF-26 F1 Car Launch Photos

Here you can find the first photos of the Ferrari SF-26, this F1 car was launched on Tuesday 23rd of February 2026. The Ferrari...

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25 Jan 2026

Racing Bulls Make Big Technical Move With Dan Fallows Appointment

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have quietly pulled off a serious technical coup. The Faenza-based squad has confirmed that Dan Fallows will join the...

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25 Jan 2026

Hamilton 'Excited' After Driving the Ferrari SF-26 at Fiorano

Lewis Hamilton has called his first experience with Ferrari's 2026 car "very, very special." The seven-time champion got behind the wheel of the new...

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24 Jan 2026

F1's New Era: Ferrari Reveals 2026 Formula 1 Car

The Scuderia Ferrari has revealed its new F1 car, the SF-26. The car has already been driven at Fiorano by Lewis Hamilton and Charles...

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23 Jan 2026

F1 Compression Rate Controversy: FIA Defers Engine Clampdown After Meeting

The much-anticipated FIA engine summit has come and gone - and for all the noise surrounding it, the immediate competitive picture for 2026 remains...

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23 Jan 2026

When Will McLaren Unveil New Car? F1 Champions' Plan

While Mercedes has now completed a full 200-kilometre shakedown at Silverstone and is widely viewed as the early favourite, reigning world champions McLaren are...

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23 Jan 2026

F1 Movie: Hamilton-Produced Film Receives Major Oscar Nominations

Formula 1's push into Hollywood has landed on the sport's biggest cultural stage, with the F1 movie receiving multiple nominations for the Academy Awards....

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23 Jan 2026