Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 70

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

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