Mercedes Splits the Difference: Inside the W17's Divergent Singapore Setup Gamble
Breaks down Mercedes' decision to run different upgrade packages on Russell and Antonelli's cars as a data-gathering experiment after Sepang struggles.
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Car development and regulations.
Breaks down Mercedes' decision to run different upgrade packages on Russell and Antonelli's cars as a data-gathering experiment after Sepang struggles.
Examining the push to revert to V8 turbo engines and what it signals for F1's future power unit philosophy.
Examines whether Red Bull's Bahrain upgrade marks a genuine turning point in competitiveness against Mercedes.
Examining the technical and developmental shift that took Red Bull from a struggling midfield-pace car to Verstappen's first non-Mercedes-powered pole of 2026.
Explores why Malaysia's rough, long-dormant circuit produced lap times far slower than simulations and forced teams into unusual strategies.
Mercedes brings a significant upgrade aimed at fixing a fundamental car weakness, with Russell detailing the breakthrough behind it.
Assesses pundit criticism of McLaren's Baku upgrade package and whether it's being scrapped early.
Analyzing the technical factors behind Red Bull's sudden pace surge in Azerbaijan despite Verstappen's qualifying setback.
Williams' new lightweight package promises a rare performance boost just from complying with the weight floor.
Red Bull's decision to freeze upgrades after Baku marks an early strategic pivot toward the next regulation cycle.
Break down new reports suggesting F1 won't return to naturally aspirated V8s in 2030, and what power unit direction is likely instead.
Investigates how McLaren overcame a slow start rooted in 2025 hangover effects to develop a genuine title-contending car.
Analyzes Mercedes' upgrade timeline and resource allocation as it seeks to end its pole drought and extend its 2026 dominance.
Analysing why Williams' remaining development won't be enough to fight consistently for points in 2026.
A technical breakdown of the car degradation issue quietly costing Red Bull performance throughout the season.
Breaks down Mercedes' VSC pit strategy at Madring and the wider paddock debate over whether F1's rules need reform.
Explores driver criticism of the track's design after multiple crashes from Lindblad, Hamilton and Bearman, including Bearman's 'oversight' comments.
Explores the technical reasons behind Monza's dramatic slipstreaming racing under the new 2026 regulations, and why some drivers dislike the result.
Analyses Alpine's innovative low-drag wing solution that propelled Gasly to a shock pole position.
Alonso and Stroll's criticism of Honda's upgrade, paired with Honda's own admission of weakness, raises questions about the manufacturer's competitiveness ahead
Breaks down the technical upgrades and strategic tricks Ferrari used at Monza to boost competitiveness, as highlighted by Hamilton.
Comparing the scale and intent behind Ferrari's and McLaren's competing upgrade packages as the title fight intensifies.
Looking at how Newey is applying lessons from Aston Martin's rocky 2026 debut season to shape a stronger 2027 challenger.
Examining Mercedes' 2026 engine performance gap between works and customer teams alongside Wolff's own gripes about the new power unit sound.
How the rotating rear wing concept emerged, why Red Bull struggled to replicate it, and the FIA's stance on its legality.
Break down the FIA's admission following data analysis talks with Red Bull over the first ADUO ruling and its technical implications.
Analyze the feasibility and implications of F1's chief hinting at a return to non-electric V8 power units.
Examining the FIA's admitted weaknesses in the ADUO system and the political fallout it's caused among teams.
Explores how Ferrari's aggressive 2026 upgrade cadence is reshaping the development race, with McLaren and Aston Martin responding in kind.
Analyzes Honda's new 'spec 2' engine gains and what they mean for Aston Martin's 2026 title ambitions alongside Adrian Newey's chassis work.
Despite a painful opening chapter for the new Aston Martin-Honda partnership, Adrian Newey points to an unexpected positive as the team looks ahead.
Break down the technical and political reasoning behind the FIA's stance on algorithm-driven power units amid growing driver criticism of the 2026 rules.
Explores why Honda only grasped the full scale of its engine problems in January, despite years of preparation for the new regulations.
Explores the FIA's explanation for why it couldn't intervene sooner on the contentious new 2026 technical regulations.
Analyzing the technical root cause behind Cadillac's recurring brake fire issues this season.
Vasseur's commitment to relentless power unit development highlights Ferrari's ongoing struggle to match its strong chassis with engine performance.
Explore how McLaren's newly confirmed rear wing innovation is fueling Norris's belief that the team is unstoppable in the title fight.
A data deep-dive into whether Ferrari's chassis has overtaken McLaren's despite Norris's pole, fueled by Piastri's upgrade frustrations.
A technical breakdown of the aero philosophy clash between the two rivals at a track that rewards downforce extremes.
Examining early verdicts from Newey and Alonso on whether the new package finally closes the gap to the front.
Examining whether Aston Martin's sweeping Hungary upgrade package can meaningfully close its deficit despite Alonso's skepticism.
Examining whether Aston Martin's first major aero upgrade of the season, arriving under Adrian Newey's influence, can meaningfully close the gap to the front de
Explores Mercedes' ongoing technical investigation into Russell's unexplained deployment losses compared to his rookie teammate.
Detail the technical findings behind Verstappen's Austria and Britain accidents and what fixes are planned.
Unpack Wolff's claim of having F1's strongest engine and Red Bull's pointed response amid ADUO scrutiny.
A newly explained qualifying loophole in Mercedes' energy management may explain why Russell can't match his rookie teammate's pace.
Upgrades, correlation and the cost cap — a primer on how a modern F1 car evolves across a season.
Motorsport.com Red Bull's Baku upgrade was "the good stuff" "Whatever Red Bull's upgrade in Azerbaijan was, it was good stuff," McLaren's Oscar Piastri said with a wry smile…
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RacingNews365 Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth for the Singapore Grand Prix - after Mercedes elected to take a radical decision across both its cars.
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Autosport There's many a slip twixt cup and lip – and the ifs, buts and maybes nag even more insistently when the gap between pole position and P2 is measured in the…
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RaceFans Qualifying glitch shows FIA has too much control over F1 cars
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli believes the upgraded Mercedes W17 works better, despite uncertainty regarding the new parts’ actual performance.…
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RacingNews365 In a sample of two races so far, the upgrades on the Mercedes W17 just appear to be starting to come into their own.
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Crash.net Mercedes has been able to learn more about the upgrades that Kimi Antonelli has been using at the Singapore Grand Prix
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Motorsport.com Red Bull Racing is experiencing massively contrasting fortunes at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen successfully secured pole position for…
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RacingNews365 It can only get better on Sunday for Isack Hadjar - right?
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Motorsport.com George Russell has been penalised for exceeding his engine component allocation by changing several engine components. Fernando Alonso and Isack Hadjar will…
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RacingNews365 A day to forget for Isack Hadjar, who will now start at the back of the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com When the Mercedes opted to run an aggressively divided garage for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint weekend, the goal was simple: gather enough side-by-side data…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes is no longer the benchmark for outright track pace.
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RacingNews365 Kimi Antonelli endured a difficult sprint qualifying on Friday in Singapore, ending the session outside the top six.
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RacingNews365 George Russell has reverted to an older spec of the Mercedes package this weekend in Singapore.
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been left bemoaning his updated Mercedes package after qualifying just seventh for the Singapore Grand Prix…
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Crash.net Kimi Antonelli has admitted that the Mercedes upgrades have been 'very unpredictable' at the Singapore GP
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RacingNews365 George Russell has returned to an old specification for this weekend's Singapore GP, while Kimi Antonelli will continue to use the Silver Arrows' upgraded…
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Formula 1 Max Verstappen has avoided a grid penalty for Saturday’s Sprint race in Singapore after being investigated for allegedly breaching yellow flag regulations…
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Motorsport.com When the Mercedes team arrived at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, they expected their highly anticipated upgrade package to completely solidify their…
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PlanetF1 "Do they think I have a button that says 'George engine failure now'?"
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Motorsport.com When the Mercedes announced they were actively splitting their aerodynamic packages for the Singapore Grand Prix, the paddock assumed it was a desperate,…
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GPfans George Russell has revealed he is set to take two engine penalties before the 2026 F1 season is over.
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Motorsport.com Charles Leclerc is widely considered one of the fastest natural qualifiers in modern Formula 1 history, but the radical 2026 engine regulations are actively…
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RacingNews365 Lando Norris has been hamstrung by a mysterious problem plaguing the Mercedes power unit in the back of his McLaren.
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Motorsport.com The victory in Malaysia was not only Red Bull's first triumph of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but also the first win with its own power unit. Former key figures…
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RacingNews365 With a new power unit, George Russell underlined his pace, and in an older-spec Mercedes.
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Formula 1 Mercedes has committed to an unusual strategy for the Singapore Grand Prix, as it will field its two W17s with completely different aero packages over what…
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GPfans It's not unusual, especially in the second half of an F1 season, to see drivers being sent backward on the starting grid with what are often referred to as…
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RacingNews365 The FIA has confirmed the far-reaching changes Mercedes needed to make to George Russell's power unit allocation after he retired at the Sepang International…
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Crash.net George Russell's engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix has been confirmed.
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RacingNews365 McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull have all brought upgrades to the Singapore Grand Prix, with Ferrari conspicuously the outlier at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
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RaceFans Williams' poor 2026 campaign "has nothing to do with" team principal James Vowles' recent criticism of Formula 1's cost cap, says Carlos Sainz Jnr.
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has raised concerns over Mercedes' latest upgrade package, claiming team boss Toto Wolff suspects their major floor and…
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Motorsport.com Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has questioned Mercedes' decision to take a power unit penalty for George Russell at this weekend's…
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PlanetF1 Oscar Piastri believes Mercedes has a new equal at the front of the Formula 1 field.
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RacingNews365 George Russell faces two grid penalties for changing a power unit in the remaining seven races, starting this weekend in Singapore.
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Motorsport.com The McLaren F1 team has made a number of peripheral changes to Lando Norris' Mercedes power unit in a bid to eradicate a persistent fuel system problem.…
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Autosport The McLaren F1 team has made a number of peripheral changes to Lando Norris' Mercedes power unit in a bid to eradicate a persistent fuel system problem.…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes introduced a round of upgrades to the W17 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Autosport In theory, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit Audi well. The team led by Allan McNish would normally benefit from tracks on the Formula 1…
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Motorsport.com In theory, the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit Audi well. The team led by Allan McNish would normally benefit from tracks on the Formula 1…
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GPfans F1's iconic engine roar is about to get a massive upgrade later this month, but unfortunately it is not the return of V8s.
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RaceFans Andrea Kimi Antonelli's speed in Formula 4 surprised Mercedes so much they decided to check he didn't have an engine advantage.
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Formula 1 Mercedes are targeting a return to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix as they continue to extract performance from their latest upgrade package.
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Formula 1 George Russell has promised an “all-out attack” in the Singapore Grand Prix as he prepares to line up at the back of the grid thanks to an engine-related…
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Crash.net McLaren boss Zak Brown has dropped a major hint about when Gianpiero Lambiase will arrive from Red Bull.
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Motorsport.com When Formula 1 teams bring massive aerodynamic packages to the grid, the expectation is some level of quantifiable improvement. But for Mercedes, their heavily…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes brought a new batch of upgrades to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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PlanetF1 "As far as I know, the return to the V8 engine with turbo 2030 is a done deal."
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RacingNews365 Ferrari has not had the most enjoyable campaign this year, having entered with the hope of challenging for titles.
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 is about to become a little bit louder in the best way. Dolby Laboratories and Apple have announced that, from the United States Grand Prix race…
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 cars have essentially evolved into 200-mph rolling computers under the new 2026 regulations, and the entire system just crashed in front of a global…
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RacingNews365 McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the upgrades arms race is "unprecedented" in F1.
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Motorsport.com The relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, will go down in history for its record-breaking 261,000 fan attendance - and its incredibly…
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PlanetF1 Williams is seeking the return of a historic chassis.
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RacingNews365 George Russell suffered another power unit issue in Malaysia last weekend, coming to a halt late in the grand prix.
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Crash.net Mercedes has revealed its action plan for the Singapore Grand Prix to better understand whether its F1 upgrade worked.
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Motorsport.com Toto Wolff has confirmed George Russell will indeed be taking an engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. This means the Briton will be…
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a look at hidden problems the potential return of V8 engines to F1 could bring.
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RaceFans George Russell will take another power unit penalty this weekend. Here are eight talking points for the Singapore Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Andrea Stella has gone against the drivers with his latest comments.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes is investigating the failure of George Russell's power unit from Malaysia.
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GPfans George Russell's Bahrain Grand Prix catastrophe has got even worse following his retirement from the race with a power unit failure.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has explained how a "3D problem" left the W17 outside its "happy state" at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Motorsport.com Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has warned that ongoing power unit issues at Mercedes could cost Kimi Antonelli race wins…
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Motorsport.com Red Bull is working with the FIA on how to tweak Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities system after its contentious findings, says team…
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PlanetF1 An upgrade on Audi's usual look?
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PlanetF1 Honda confirmed its main limitation compared to Mercedes and other rivals.
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Autosport Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it…
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Crash.net George Russell is set to trigger a grid penalty at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix following his power unit failure in Malaysia.
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RacingNews365 Max Verstappen and Red Bull's first win of the F1 season was no fluke. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explains why — and points to the upcoming…
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PlanetF1 Problems with the F1 power units overshadowed an otherwise spectacular weekend in Malaysia.
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Formula 1 Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola delve into the upgrade package Mercedes introduced at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Motorsport.com The 2026 Formula 1 regulations were supposed to usher in a new era of sustainable, hyper-efficient racing, with a massive 50/50 power split between the…
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RaceFans Who was the last new engine manufacturer to win a race before Red Bull-Ford? That plus more in the post-Sepang stats and facts update.
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RacingNews365 George Russell may be forced to take two power unit grid penalties in the coming rounds, adding further pain to the already devastating blow he suffered to his…
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GPfans Honda have announced a major leadership change after a disastrous first season of their power unit partnership with Aston Martin.
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PlanetF1 Max Verstappen took full advantage of an upgraded Red Bull to take victory in Malaysia.
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Formula 1 Michael Lamonato assesses how Red Bull's upgraded RB22, unveiled in Baku, secured the team their first win of the season with Max Verstappen behind the wheel.
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PlanetF1 George Russell’s Sepang retirement has left Mercedes facing a difficult decision over his planned power unit penalty.
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RaceFans Formula 1's 2026 engine regulations faced fresh criticism yesterday following the farcical start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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RaceFans The long-awaited upgrade package Mercedes introduced last weekend may have made them less competitive, Andrea Kimi Antonelli has admitted.
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Motorsport.com On a day Formula 1 didn't cover itself in glory with its complicated set of 2026 regulations, the Malaysia edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix still delivered an…
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Motorsport.com Leading F1 drivers are despairing at power unit software glitches that derailed the start of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with Lando Norris calling the…
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Motorsport.com Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have criticised Formula 1's engine regulations following a chaotic rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, comparing…
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PlanetF1 There were chaotic scenes at the F1 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Autosport The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The start of the Sepang race…
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Crash.net The FIA has explained the sudden power loss drivers experienced during the formation lap in Malaysia
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Motorsport.com The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The start of the Sepang race…
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Crash.net George Russell admitted his title hopes are "exceptionally unlikely" after a late engine failure cost him a certain podium.
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Autosport Mercedes driver George Russell labelled his misfortune as laughable following Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where a power unit failure cost him a…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes driver George Russell labelled his misfortune as laughable following Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where a power unit failure cost him a…
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Crash.net A "massively annoyed" Toto Wolff described the Bahrain GP as "one of my worst experiences" after a late technical issue robbed George Russell of a certain…
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RaceFans Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of 2026 after rain and technical trouble delayed the start of the race.
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RacingNews365 Max Verstappen scored the first victory for Red Bull's own F1 engine after farcical early chaos at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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RaceFans The start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed twice due to heavy rain and technical problems with several cars.
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Motorsport.com The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been red-flagged after several cars suffered power unit gremlins during a wet set of formation laps. After a…
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GPfans The FIA has confirmed the official starting grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, and for the first time this year, a driver without a Mercedes engine…
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RacingNews365 So how did Max Verstappen achieve his first pole of the season? Our technical expert, Paolo Filisetti, casts his eye over the details.
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PlanetF1 Charles Leclerc wants more from Ferrari.
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Motorsport.com While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or…
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Autosport While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or…
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PlanetF1 George Russell: "Well, that is the big question mark..."
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RacingNews365 Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Shintaro Orihara has responded to Aston Martin getting both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll through to Q2…
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Autosport McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris' current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of…
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Motorsport.com McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris' current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of…
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Crash.net Mercedes has been left questioning its latest upgrade after its pace struggles at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Autosport The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it…
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Motorsport.com The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it…
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Motorsport.com Lando Norris was left frustrated by a power unit problem that left him just sixth on the grid for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The McLaren…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes must delve into the data and find a solution to the W17's new behaviour...
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Motorsport.com Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) is handed a 5-place penalty for using a new power unit element outside his allocation. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) is handed a 15-place…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes brought a substantial upgrade package to Sepang for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, and pace was supposed to be strong for the Silver Arrows. Kimi…
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RacingNews365 Mercedes struggled to fight for the top positions on Saturday in Malaysia despite bringing a huge upgrade package to the event.
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RaceFans Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says their car is too draggy and weak in low-speed corners following the changes they made in Malaysia.
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PlanetF1 Honda has been hard at work with its 2026 engine.
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PlanetF1 Kimi Antonelli set the pace in his upgraded Mercedes.
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RacingNews365 Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché has highlighted the "learning process" the Milton Keynes-based team can take advantage of at the Sepang International…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes has introduced a new upgrade package that suggests a high level of confidence at Brackley.
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Crash.net Mercedes' upgraded F1 car has made its debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com Sepang has returned to the Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season after almost a decade's absence, and more than half of the grid has never turned a wheel in…
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Formula 1 Friday saw Mercedes’ new package of upgrades break cover in Malaysia, but the day did not go entirely to plan for the Silver Arrows, with some of their rivals…
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Crash.net Mercedes has brought a raft of upgrades to its 2026 F1 car at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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RaceFans Three Formula 1 drivers will take grid penalties for power unit changes at this weekend's race in Malaysia.
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GPfans The 2026 F1 season is very much getting to the business end. How can you tell? Mostly, by looking at drivers' remaining power unit allocations.
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Motorsport.com Mercedes went five months without touching the W17 and still built a 160-point lead over Ferrari in the constructors' championship. Six wins in ten races will…
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PlanetF1 Sepang is back, and Max Verstappen means business.
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Autosport Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine. Colapinto was…
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Motorsport.com Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine. Colapinto was…
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Autosport Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and new sidepods as it seeks to increase…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and sidepods as it seeks to increase its…
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RacingNews365 It is the biggest update package seen on the W17s of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli since the Canadian GP in May.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes have finally unleashed its much-anticipated F1 upgrade package, with the W17 receiving seven changes for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes is unveiling a brand new upgrade package at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia this weekend.
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Motorsport.com Aston Martin announced this week that both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso would be returning for another season in 2027. Of course, only Alonso's future was…
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RacingNews365 Mercedes has delivered a rare upgrade to its car for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which is targeted at remedying its most glaring and fundamental…
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Crash.net George Russell explains his key Mercedes breakthrough - and hopes for a long-awaited car upgrade.
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Motorsport.com Kimi Antonelli's Azerbaijan Grand Prix started in the worst way when technical issues hampered his practice and a crash in Q1 forced him to start 16th on the…
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RacingNews365 Honda is making the most of ADUO for Aston Martin as a fresh upgrade has been introduced for Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes has not delivered any fresh upgrades since the Canadian Grand Prix back in May.
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Motorsport.com Arvid Lindblad will start from the back of the grid for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a series of power unit penalties set to be applied for…
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Formula 1 George Russell hopes that Mercedes’ latest upgrades will help them open up a greater advantage over their rivals in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 "We're missing two seconds in engines..."
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Crash.net Lance Stroll has offered a grim assessment of Honda's current F1 engine performance.
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PlanetF1 An engine change has been confirmed for Sepang.
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Autosport Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities)…
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Motorsport.com Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities)…
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PlanetF1 Your latest F1 news recap is go, go, go!
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Motorsport.com F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle has questioned whether McLaren's latest Formula 1 upgrade package is already destined for the "bin". The Woking outfit arrived at the…
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso said engine issue. The Honda data told a different story.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes is bringing a considerable upgrade to the W17 for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explains why…
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PlanetF1 Mercedes has won three on the trot - and it's heading to Sepang with upgrades for the W17.
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RacingNews365 Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is hopeful a further round of talks can be held between the FIA and F1's PUMs over ADUO.
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GPfans Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been promised upgrades to their Ferrari cars 'as soon as possible' after another poor showing at the Azerbaijan Grand…
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RacingNews365 Mercedes has become the most successful F1 engine manufacturer of all-time, eclipsing Ferrari.
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Autosport If there is a definition of a mixed bag, that's what the Baku weekend was to Williams. It progressed to Q3 for the first time in 2026, but didn't start there…
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PlanetF1 Ferrari will continue to bring F1 upgrades until "the last corner" of the season.
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PlanetF1 Max Verstappen's qualifying was undone by an engine issue.
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PlanetF1 McLaren introduced several new upgrades to the MCL40 in Baku.
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PlanetF1 George Russell dropped the Mercedes W17 upgrade bombshell, as Max Verstappen gave his live reaction.
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RacingNews365 Aston Martin has endured a challenging campaign this year, languishing towards the rear of the F1 field.
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Autosport Red Bull might consider the FIA’s assessment that it has the strongest power unit as a blessing and a curse, but at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it was key to its…
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Motorsport.com Red Bull might consider the FIA’s assessment that it has the strongest power unit as a blessing and a curse, but at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it was key to its…
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Formula 1 Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have given their verdict on Williams’ major upgrade package that debuted at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has promised that the Maranello-based squad will bring developments to the SF-26 “soon” after Charles Leclerc cited a lack…
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GPfans Chief engineer Shintaro Orihara has revealed that Honda's analysis has found no problems with Fernando Alonso's power unit, despite the Spaniard claiming it…
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RacingNews365 Talks are already underway regarding the sport's next engine regulation - and it seems it will be quite a dramatic change from the current set-up.
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RacingNews365 Fernando Alonso and Honda were powerless to explain the supposed "anomalous" engine issues he encountered during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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GPfans Charles Leclerc made a surprise admission regarding his Ferrari power unit after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, revealing that he had used the new spec upgrade the…
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Crash.net Charles Leclerc said more than he should have about Ferrari's engine after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com Red Bull now has a clear advantage over Ferrari in terms of chassis performance, with McLaren having also markedly improved, Charles Leclerc believes following…
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GPfans Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri should be thanking their lucky stars that Ferrari's engine is made of pig iron and pasta, because it's the only thing that…
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Formula 1 Charles Leclerc was left concerned by Ferrari’s deficit to their rivals in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com Liam Lawson says he ‘doesn’t understand’ Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards took no further action against Racing Bulls team-mate Arvid Lindblad, who spun him…
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Motorsport.com Williams team principal James Vowles has praised the Grove outfit's relentless factory effort to deliver a major upgrade package for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix,…
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RaceFans Mercedes has ended Ferrari's 22-year reign as Formula 1's most successful engine builder with their 252nd grand prix victory.
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Motorsport.com After three pole positions in the last four rounds, qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was underwhelming for the McLaren Formula 1 team, which has…
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Crash.net Max Verstappen says he will likely face an engine penalty before the season is over
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GPfans Max Verstappen has been forced into a late engine change for today's F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
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Autosport A problem with the internal combustion engine cost Max Verstappen a good starting position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time world…
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Motorsport.com A problem with the internal combustion engine cost Max Verstappen a good starting position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time world…
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Motorsport.com Despite a wretched campaign with Aston Martin and its new engine partner Honda, or perhaps because of it, Fernando Alonso hasn't lost his biting sense of…
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PlanetF1 Max Verstappen qualified eighth for the Baku race due to a power unit issue.
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Motorsport.com Williams’ 2026 car had infamously been overweight after Formula 1 switched to a new technical ruleset, but a brand-new chassis introduced at the Azerbaijan…
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Autosport A technical problem caused a lack of top speed on Lando Norris’ McLaren Formula 1 car in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, with the reigning world champion…
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Motorsport.com A technical problem caused a lack of top speed on Lando Norris’ McLaren Formula 1 car in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, with the reigning world champion…
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GPfans Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is not expecting to have to take an engine penalty later this season, despite currently being at the limit of…
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Autosport After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem…
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Motorsport.com After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem…
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Motorsport.com *The Aston Martins of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have been sent to the back of the grid after multiple power unit component changes 2 Charles…
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RaceFans Max Verstappen revealed a problem with his power unit left him at a disadvantage in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 The shape of F1's next engine era is beginning to emerge, with a V8, turbocharging and limited hybrid power all in the plans...
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GPfans Max Verstappen took advantage of Red Bull's final major upgrade package of the season to top the timing boards in FP3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday.
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 should overhaul its sprint race points system and reassess aerodynamic testing restrictions to accommodate an expanding sprint calendar, according to…
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's technical expert Paolo Filisetti has all the details on the upgrades of Red Bull and Williams at the Azerbaijan GP.
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Crash.net Williams has offered a first verdict on its new and improved FW48 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Lewis Hamilton was handed a driver reprimand for 'severe' impeding in FP2 in Baku.
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RacingNews365 A clear change in priorities for Red Bull going into the final third of the season.
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RacingNews365 Red Bull has unleashed its latest round of F1 upgrades at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the verdict is in from Max Verstappen.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has warned that "heads will roll" if Williams's upgraded FW48 fails to deliver an immediate step forward in…
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Crash.net Red Bull has deployed its last major F1 upgrade for the 2026 season.
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RaceFans Liam Lawson says Formula 1's regulations are creating a "bad" situation for drivers after Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded for their near-miss.
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PlanetF1 James Vowles has critiqued Williams' latest upgrade package after another tough day of F1 action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Audi has introduced a massive upgrade package ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Crash.net Cadillac has snagged some impressive talent from rival F1 teams
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PlanetF1 Cadillac has bolstered its technical department with three senior figures recruited from some of F1's biggest teams...
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Crash.net Mercedes had to change the engine in Kimi Antonelli's W17 after his on-track stoppage in F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice.
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Crash.net Aston Martin duo will start at the back of the grid after being hit with engine penalties
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RacingNews365 The framework of the new engine regulations continues to be discussed by teams, power unit manufacturers, and the FIA.
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will both take engine penalties in Baku.
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Motorsport.com Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will start from the back of the grid at F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after receiving grid penalties for fitting…
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Autosport Red Bull has announced its Baku updates will be its final major Formula 1 car upgrade package as it shifts focus to 2027. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already…
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Motorsport.com Red Bull is one of the teams bringing a major upgrade package to the Baku City Circuit. At Williams, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red…
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RacingNews365 It's an obvious circuit for a power unit penalty but just more misery for the Silverstone-based team.
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RaceFans George Russell led the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while a technical problem delayed his team mate.
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GPfans Fernando Alonso has accused F1's new regulations of 'killing' some classic tracks, continuing to hammer the new rules.
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Crash.net F1 teams' upgrades for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix have been revealed.
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Motorsport.com Williams is bringing a major update package to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, one that team boss James Vowles promised earlier in the season would result in an…
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Formula 1 Take a look at the full list of upgrades teams have brought to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 McLaren and Williams grabbed the attention, but Audi have actually brought the biggest upgrade package to Baku.
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PlanetF1 George Russell is facing an FIA grid penalty at some stage.
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PlanetF1 Fred Vasseur said Baku would be a "suitable" track for Charles Leclerc to take an engine penalty.
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Crash.net George Russell’s engine penalty delay is down to more than just ADUO
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Crash.net Early doubt has already been cast over Williams' big Baku upgrade.
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Motorsport.com Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he is continuing to push for better regulations as he mulls over his future in the series. Alonso is…
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 stakeholders have reached an agreement on the main elements of the next engine rules cycle. The FIA and F1 engine manufacturers have opted against a…
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Autosport Formula 1 stakeholders have reached an agreement on the main elements of the next engine rules cycle. The FIA and F1 engine manufacturers have opted against a…
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GPfans Aston Martin are set to unleash the final version of their 2026 car at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix and it is expected to 'dramatically improve' their…
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Formula 1 Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola dissect Mercedes' new interpretation of Ferrari’s unique exhaust.
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RaceFans Formula 1 embarks upon nine rounds in just eleven weeks to conclude its season. Here are the six talking points for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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GPfans Lewis Hamilton's F1 title hopes have taken an almost fatal hit over the last month, but Ferrari are looking to finish the season strongly as they eye bringing…
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RaceFans Formula 1's engine regulations have led the series to cut the length of grands prix next year, changing a limit which has been in place for decades.
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Motorsport.com The Formula 1 Commission has rubber-stamped the proposed changes to reduce the lengths of races in 2027 by 15km, in line with the expected power unit changes…
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PlanetF1 McLaren is bringing changes to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Crash.net Mercedes has revealed when it will deploy its long-awaited F1 upgrade - and what it hopes from it.
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RacingNews365 Honda has reacted to the recent indication from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that further engine help could be on the way.
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PlanetF1 "They tried to be very ambitious in the way they were building the chassis, tried to go new ways, really innovate."
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GPfans Ferrari's 2026 power unit has been branded a 'resounding flop' by Italian media with the chances of Lewis Hamilton winning a record eighth world championship…
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GPfans The F1 2026 season sees entirely new chassis and power unit regulations as well as a change in approach to the FIA’s penalty points system.
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RacingNews365 Oscar Piastri believes the new AI algorithms in F1's power units are leaving drivers like "passengers" at times.
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RacingNews365 It has been a season of hardship for Williams this year at the start of a new era under fresh regulations.
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GPfans Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has confirmed that the team won't have to wait much longer for further upgrades to the W17, with updates…
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Motorsport.com Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer Rob Smedley has proposed that Formula 1 introduce an "augmented" stewarding group to accelerate in-race decisions and…
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GPfans Max Verstappen has weighed in on the gap in perception and production between his Red Bull team's power unit and Mercedes' championship-leading effort.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley says Peter "Bono" Bonnington has been essential to Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 title charge, though he stresses the…
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PlanetF1 The stats behind the 2026 development race.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes have held a key advantage over Ferrari all season in the power unit department.
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Motorsport.com Mercedes has confirmed its next big Formula 1 car upgrade will arrive at the forthcoming grand prix in Malaysia, where it hopes to get back into contention for…
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Formula 1 Justin Rose explains how McLaren is bringing its Formula 1 engineering expertise and pursuit of marginal gains to the world of golf.
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Formula 1 Not only did F1 introduce new cars and new power units at the start of the 2026 season, but also Advanced Sustainable Fuels, a pioneering technology that teams…
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RacingNews365 From a mid-pack position to competing for victories: Red Bull’s tremendous progress in 2026 is evident in the numbers.
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Motorsport.com Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has admitted that the team's remaining 2026 upgrades will not be enough to consistently fight for points. The…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has explained how the team prepares its drivers for situations like the one that decided the Spanish…
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Motorsport.com Kimi Antonelli could become "more and more panicked" in his bid for the 2026 Formula 1 championship if upgrades from McLaren and Ferrari drag him back into the…
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Formula 1 Williams will introduce a long-awaited upgrade package at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RacingNews365 Lewis Hamilton does not believe Ferrari's new ADUO-boosted upgrade will get the team on par with Mercedes.
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Motorsport.com Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff acknowledged Honda "needs more" help to become competitive as Aston Martin's engine partner, amid conversations between…
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Motorsport.com Alpine has appointed Mike Elliott as chief technical officer of its Formula 1 team, further bolstering the Enstone-based team's technical structure. Alpine…
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RacingNews365 Former Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott is returning to F1 with a new role at the Alpine team.
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RacingNews365 Charles Leclerc's engine suffered a huge impact during his Italian Grand Prix crash at Monza.
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Formula 1 After Mercedes added to their victory tally with Kimi Antonelli at the Madring, we’ve looked at the engine manufacturers with the highest number of F1 wins.
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Formula 1 Mike Elliott – who last worked in Formula 1 for Mercedes – will return to the sport with the Alpine team.
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso: "The engine was very bad..."
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RaceFans Andrea Kimi Antonelli's latest win means Mercedes power units have now won as many grands prix as Ferrari's.
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RacingNews365 Every fast road car borrows something from a race car. A turbocharger tested on a track. A chassis tuned for a corner nobody drives at highway speed. That…
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RacingNews365 Fans are divided over whether the rules surrounding virtual safety cars and normal safety cars should be changed following the Spanish GP.
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Crash.net Charles Leclerc is set to take a grid penalty for a new engine at the Azerbaijan GP
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PlanetF1 Honda has reached an important milestone with its B-spec engine.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya expects Williams to take a "huge step" forward at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the Grove outfit prepares to…
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Formula 1 Honda have announced that it will make changes to the leadership of their Formula 1 power unit development programme.
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Crash.net Honda announces changes to its F1 power unit leadership structure.
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