Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 69

Newey Discusses 'Aggressive' 2026 Aston Martin F1 car: Vowles Impressed

Adrian Newey has played down talk of a radical first Aston Martin design despite widespread paddock admiration after the delayed AMR26 finally appeared at...

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4 Feb 2026

Ocon's Warning: Changes Ahead for F1 Qualifying in 2026!

Esteban Ocon has acknowledged what many fans fear most about Formula 1's radically revised 2026 cars - that 'lift-and-coast' driving will not just be...

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4 Feb 2026

Vowles Explains: Skipping Barcelona F1 Shakedown to Boost Williams' Competitiveness

Williams team boss James Vowles has defended the decision to miss the entire Barcelona shakedown week, insisting that delaying the FW48 was painful but...

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4 Feb 2026

Why South Africa's F1 Return Remains a Distant Dream

South Africa's long-running push to return Formula 1 to the African continent has hit a reality check, with sports minister Gayton McKenzie conceding that...

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4 Feb 2026

F1 Drama: Wolff's Stance on Engine Issues Before FIA Meeting

Toto Wolff has sharply criticised rival teams for continuing to question the legality of Mercedes' 2026 power unit solution, with two further FIA engine meetings...

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3 Feb 2026

Albers on Horner's Ambitions: Exploring F1 Team Purchase?

Christian Horner is actively exploring the possibility of buying into a Formula 1 team, according to former F1 driver Christijan Albers, who says he...

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3 Feb 2026

Antonelli Sets Ambitious Goals for Thrilling Year Two in F1

Kimi Antonelli says he feels more prepared for his second Formula 1 season after taking another step toward independence, revealing he has moved out...

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3 Feb 2026

Why Wolff Is Playing Down Mercedes' Title Hype in 2026

Early whispers that Mercedes could be the team to beat under Formula 1's new 2026 regulations are being firmly played down in Brackley -...

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3 Feb 2026

Ocon Expresses Cautious Excitement for 2026 F1 Cars

Esteban Ocon has questioned whether Formula 1's much-hyped active aerodynamics will actually improve racing, describing the new system as "simply DRS at the front"....

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3 Feb 2026

Delayed Reveal: Inside Williams’ Sponsorship Shake-Up

Williams will unveil its 2026 car without one of its most recognisable partners, with it emerging on the eve of the team's online launch...

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3 Feb 2026

Doohan Faces Major Setback: What Happened in Super Formula?

Jack Doohan's hopes of salvaging his career with a 2026 race program have suffered another blow, with reports from Japan indicating the Australian has...

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3 Feb 2026

Mercedes' 2026 F1 Season Team Launch: W17's Arrival!

Meet Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team's 2026 Formula 1 car, the Mercedes W17. The team made a season launch and posted it on YouTube in...

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2 Feb 2026

F1 Shakedown: Hamilton at the Top, Verstappen Under the Weather

Max Verstappen has revealed he was unwell throughout Formula 1's closed-door shakedown week in Barcelona, adding important context to his limited mileage with Red...

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2 Feb 2026

Unfinished Business: Why Horner is Still Thinking About F1 Comeback

Christian Horner has spoken publicly for the first time since his ousting from Red Bull, making clear that a return to Formula 1 remains...

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2 Feb 2026

Shareholders Reap Rewards Amid Dutch GP Financial Turmoil

The decision to end the Dutch Grand Prix after 2026 is facing renewed scrutiny after it emerged that shareholders behind the Zandvoort project paid...

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2 Feb 2026

Why Colapinto's Sponsor Disappeared from Alpine Branding

Observers in Barcelona have noticed that Mercado Libre, Franco Colapinto's most prominent Argentine backer, has quietly disappeared from the Alpine livery - just days after...

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2 Feb 2026

Inside Schumacher's World: A Close Look with Riccardo Patrese

Former Formula 1 driver Riccardo Patrese has shared his perspective on the condition of Michael Schumacher, following renewed reports that the seven-time world champion...

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2 Feb 2026

Illness Challenges Rovanpera, but Dreams of F1 Persist

Kalle Rovanpera has suffered another setback on his early single-seater path, after illness forced him to miss the final weekend of the Oceania Formula...

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2 Feb 2026

Red Bull's F1 Shakedown: Verstappen's Thoughts on a "Good Start"

Red Bull’s 2026 program is officially underway following the five-day shakedown in Barcelona. The test marked a major milestone as the team ran their...

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31 Jan 2026

F1 Shakedown: Aston Martin's Radical Newey Car and Mercedes' Strength

Aston Martin finally joined Formula 1's Barcelona shakedown late on Thursday, unveiling a strikingly radical 2026 car that contrasts strongly with the totally-absent Williams....

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30 Jan 2026

More Controversy?: Red Bull's Take on F1 Engine Homologation Rules

Ben Hodgkinson has warned that Formula 1's 2026 power unit regulations risk freezing in an early competitive advantage - amid growing paddock belief that...

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30 Jan 2026

Christian Horner's FIA Visit Sparks F1 Return Speculations

Christian Horner has added further fuel to speculation about his Formula 1 future after being spotted at the FIA's Paris headquarters for talks with president...

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30 Jan 2026

Aston Martin Fire the Starting Gun on the Newey Era With AMR26 Shakedown

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain – 29 January 2026. The green lights are officially on. Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have rolled their 2026...

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29 Jan 2026

Inside F1's Latest Engine Controversy: Ralf's Bold Words to Ferrari

former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has told Ferrari to keep quiet amid growing speculation that the Italian team is preparing an official protest...

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29 Jan 2026

Rookie Year Struggles: How Antonelli Found Strength in Psychologist Support

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has revealed he worked with a psychologist over the winter after a difficult rookie Formula 1 season that included a mid-year...

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29 Jan 2026

Vowles Sets the Record Straight on Williams F1 Shakedown Drama

Williams boss James Vowles has moved to shut down growing speculation over the team's absence from Formula 1's Barcelona shakedown week, insisting the FW48...

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29 Jan 2026

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