Ferrari and McLaren Escalate Development War Ahead of Zandvoort's Final Dutch GP
Comparing the scale and intent behind Ferrari's and McLaren's competing upgrade packages as the title fight intensifies.
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Car development and regulations.
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.
GPfans Max Verstappen has been told to try and block his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren.
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PlanetF1 Will Mercedes' lead at the top of both championships last as others develop faster?
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Motorsport.com Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should…
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PlanetF1 Honda has set its "main aim" after the B-spec engine debuted at Zandvoort...
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RacingNews365 McLaren boss Andrea Stella has offered a fascinating insight into the struggles Oscar Piastri is currently experiencing in F1,
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Formula 1 Haas had an afternoon to forget at Zandvoort, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon parking up trackside to retire with technical issues.
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Formula 1 Ferrari introduced what it reports as a very cost-effective update to the SF26 at Zandvoort based around changes to the floor. Into the second half of the…
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Formula 1 Pierre Gasly added points to Alpine's tally in an upgraded A526 at the Dutch Grand Prix, but it proved to be a tougher day for team mate Franco Colapinto.
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Motorsport.com Mercedes used team orders during the Dutch GP last weekend to help George Russell secure third at Zandvoort, says Mercedes trackside engineering director…
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RacingNews365 takes a look at how the regulations are hindering Max Verstappen in 2026.
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Motorsport.com Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the results…
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso: "Everything we’d improved with the first engine; we’ve gone back a bit to square one..."
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GPfans The Mercedes F1 team is worth $6billion, but team principal Toto Wolff says they 'haven't got the money' to keep pace with their rivals in 2026. Welcome to the…
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Autosport Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing. Both…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing. Both…
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GPfans Lance Stroll criticised Honda's vaunted engine upgrade for the Dutch Grand Prix after two days of running the new power unit package.
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RacingNews365 McLaren and Ferrari were aggressive in the development arms race at the Dutch Grand Prix, and RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti explains why they…
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PlanetF1 "Maybe a bit, but not nearly enough."
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GPfans Fernando Alonso now believes that Aston Martin have a very good car after Adrian Newey worked his upgrade magic, but warned that there is still one key area to…
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Crash.net Honda’s updated power unit has come in for criticism after Dutch GP qualifying
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Motorsport.com A team radio message from four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to his Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has gone viral after qualifying for the…
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Crash.net Alpine's new upgrades have been given the thumbs up by Pierre Gasly.
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PlanetF1 "When you brake, and the throttle is open, it's difficult to stop the car."
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GPfans Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he and his Ferrari team are not yet sure what caused his disappointing sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix on…
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Formula 1 Alpine's Pierre Gasly progressed through to SQ3 for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, ending the Sprint Qualifying in eighth and taking the honours of the best of the…
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GPfans Former F1 race engineer Mark Slade has claimed that Esteban Ocon was 'uncoachable' and 'defensive' during their time working together.
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Autosport Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track…
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Motorsport.com Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track…
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Crash.net Aston Martin is running Honda's upgraded power unit this weekend, but Fernando Alonso dropped to the back of the Formula 1 field in sprint qualifying
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Motorsport.com Kimi Antonelli has revealed that his Turn 13 off during the Dutch Grand Prix's sprint qualifying session had cost approximately "25 points of downforce", after…
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Crash.net Kimi Antonelli battled with damage in sprint qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix
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RaceFans "When you brake and the throttle is open, it is difficult to stop the car" said Fernando Alonso after going off in sprint race qualifying.
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Motorsport.com A downbeat Oliver Bearman has accepted that Haas is now the “10th best team” in Formula 1 after being overtaken by Aston Martin at the Hungarian Grand Prix.…
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GPfans F1 is finally back after the summer break, and teams have delivered a huge number of upgrades across the grid for the Dutch Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 The update list for Zandvoort is in with Ferrari again amongst the teams making the most changes.
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RacingNews365 Ferrari and McLaren have headlined the upgrade battle at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Mercedes and Red Bull falling behind.
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Crash.net The F1 development war is picking up pace as the 2026 season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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GPfans Adrian Newey is hoping to continue working his magic at Aston Martin with the team set for new aero changes at the Dutch Grand Prix, alongside their new spec…
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Formula 1 With the summer break complete, a number of teams are set to introduce upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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RaceFans Max Verstappen says he will "live with" Formula 1's unpopular power unit rules after considering whether he wanted to stay in the series.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 TV presenter Will Buxton believes Honda is exuding a genuine certainty that its upcoming power unit upgrade will deliver a decent step forward…
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Crash.net Honda shares expectations ahead of the introduction of its much-anticipated new F1 engine at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Honda's new upgrade is ready for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
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RacingNews365 McLaren boss Andrea Stella has spoken of the continued learning the team is undergoing to unlock its Mercedes HPP power unit.
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GPfans Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has issued a shocking statement about the team's much-maligned RB22 car.
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PlanetF1 What's your prediction for the Dutch Grand Prix?
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RacingNews365 Honda will introduce its long-awaited upgraded F1 engine at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
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RacingNews365 The battle for development will continue when the season resumes this weekend, with RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explaining what we can…
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RaceFans Would IndyCar's Aeroscreen work in F1?
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Crash.net McLaren will look to add further competitiveness to its 2026 F1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Thought McLaren made solid improvements in Hungary? There's more where that came from.
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GPfans Toto Wolff has admitted that he 'can't stand' one aspect of F1 engines in 2026, while discussing the sport's future power units.
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PlanetF1 "Where there have perhaps inevitably been perceptions of differences..."
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RacingNews365 Honda is to deliver its all-new F1 power unit for Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes has been out of step with rival F1 teams with its upgrade strategy. James Allison has detailed how that came to be.
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PlanetF1 First year in a new technical era, questions are being asked about teams' spending.
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GPfans Fernando Alonso's hopes of winning more F1 races and titles with Aston Martin have been dealt a blow by a reality check from Chief Honda engineer Shintaro…
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PlanetF1 Your Monday F1 news round-up is here, and we can finally say it's race week once more!
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GPfans Honda has confirmed it has delivered a major power unit upgrade to Aston Martin that could see them challenging for points at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that he has recently been approached for Formula 1 team principal roles, but he turned them…
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PlanetF1 While not yet a 'turning point', McLaren took pole and victory for the first time in 2026 last time out.
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GPfans Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been a vocal critic of F1's new regulations, but the Red Bull star says he is 'fed up' of talking about them as he…
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GPfans Fernando Alonso's hopes of winning more F1 races and titles with Aston Martin have been dealt a blow by a reality check from Chief Honda engineer Shintaro…
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RacingNews365 Red Bull has faced a mixed start to life as a power unit manufacturer in F1.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke exclusively to RacingNews365 about the engine changes on the horizon, including a potential return to V8s.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes flew out of the blocks, but will others continue to progress at a quicker rate?
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Motorsport.com Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes…
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Autosport Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes…
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RacingNews365 Lance Stroll has detailed his demand for his ideal F1 engine after the "not-so-nice" shake-up to the 2026 regulations.
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PlanetF1 "The supplier will not necessarily share all the tricks of the trade for how to extract the maximum performance..."
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RacingNews365 Mercedes technical director James Allison has reflected on the first half of the 2026 F1 season — and he is less satisfied than might otherwise be expected.
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GPfans Ferrari will continue their aggressive F1 title bid with Lewis Hamilton set to get an 'all-new chassis' for the Dutch Grand Prix next weekend.
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PlanetF1 Grid penalties for exceeding power unit allocations will become increasingly common in the second half of the season.
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a closer look at the remaining circuits on the calendar which should suit Red Bull's RB22.
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GPfans Ferrari will continue their aggressive F1 title bid with Lewis Hamilton set to get an 'all-new chassis' for the Dutch Grand Prix next weekend.
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Motorsport.com McLaren faced the challenge over following up its back-to-back world titles across an entirely different set of regulations. On paper, it felt like the…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other…
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Autosport Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other…
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GPfans Red Bull having their own power unit is a major advantage over McLaren in the race to secure Max Verstappen's future, according to former Haas F1 chief…
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PlanetF1 The FIA and Red Bull entered talks and data analysis over the first ADUO verdict.
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Motorsport.com Red Bull made an admirable start to life as a bona fide power unit manufacturer, but on the chassis side the team has been lagging behind its top rivals since…
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Motorsport.com Former Ferrari Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has argued that the structure of Haas will prevent it from becoming a frontrunning team in the championship.…
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GPfans Are you, like most fans, pining for the days when F1 cars sounded like F1 cars? You might just be in luck.
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Formula 1 In our series of features, Formula 1.com is delving into the F1 driver bubble to gain a greater understanding of the lives of those who work closely with the…
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RacingNews365 Laurent Mekies has pinpointed a crucial unknown after McLaren's "impressive" Hungaroring upgrade.
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RacingNews365 Heavy equipment company JCB — which sponsors Aston Martin in F1 — has set a new world speed record with the Hydromax, a car powered by two hydrogen engines at…
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Motorsport.com Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade…
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Autosport Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade…
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a closer look at the development race so far this season between the top four teams.
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GPfans Leading F1 insider Rob Smedley has put into context the impact of that massive Aston Martin upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix - using his very own…
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GPfans Lewis Hamilton's challenge for an eighth F1 world championship is well and truly on, with Ferrari set to bring a host of 'major' upgrades in the second half of…
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PlanetF1 Andrea Stella has spoken on how the team can compete moving forward after its first race of the season.
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RacingNews365 Lance Stroll was pleased by the "huge" step forward Aston Martin took with its Hungaroring upgrade package.
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PlanetF1 Tom Kristensen says the regulations in F1 2026 have changed the reward system for drivers, away from the immediacy of 'real men's corners'...
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Crash.net Honda will publicly launch its upgrade power unit with Aston Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix
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RacingNews365 Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché has outlined the key targets for Red Bull over the second half of the 2026 F1 season.
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Motorsport.com McLaren says Ferrari's vast number of Formula1 car upgrades over the first half of the 2026 season is an "inspiration" as it aims to keep rolling out updates…
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Autosport While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to…
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Motorsport.com While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to…
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GPfans Leading F1 insider Rob Smedley has put into context the impact of that massive Aston Martin upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 "It's kind of a secret, but I can disclose a little bit..."
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RacingNews365 Check out the biggest stories of the day with the RacingNews365 Review!
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RacingNews365 McLaren joined the fight at the front of the F1 field last time out in Hungary, with Lando Norris coming out on top.
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GPfans Being a customer team in F1 can be great. You get an engine made by experts at the top of the field, and you don't have to foot the bill for the development…
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Honda has endured a very challenging opening half to the F1 campaign but hopes its form will be boosted by an engine upgrade coming later this month.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes has brought fewer upgrades than their rivals, but the team says this is about to change...
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GPfans We could be witnessing one of the great F1 comeback stories as Aston Martin bid to return to grid relevance in 2026. But there is still one missing piece to…
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PlanetF1 Toto Wolff: “Ferrari keeps whinging that..."
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RaceFans Honda explain Zandvoort 'spec 2' power unit changes
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PlanetF1 Honda has hit a critical target with its B-spec engine.
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GPfans Being a customer team in F1 can be great. You get an engine made by experts at the top of the field, and you don't have to foot the bill for the development…
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PlanetF1 Your Sunday F1 news recap is go, go, go!
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GPfans Audi have been hailed for their start to the 2026 F1 season, in their first ever year as an engine manufacturer.
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RacingNews365 The F1 drivers have been forced to make major changes to their driving styles this year.
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PlanetF1 Fred Vasseur: "I don't know if it is mega realistic..."
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RacingNews365 The regulation reset this year has caused some major changes in the teams' standings - but how do they compare to the same point last year?
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PlanetF1 Alpine has marked a return to the midfield, but upgrades will be critical to staying there.
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GPfans F1 star Lewis Hamilton is set for a boost in his 2026 title fight, with Mercedes rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell facing engine penalties later this…
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RacingNews365 The regulation reset this year has caused some major changes in the standings - but how do they compare to the same point last year?
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Motorsport.com Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that long-serving Maranello personnel are drawing direct comparisons between seven-time champions Lewis…
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GPfans F1 star Lewis Hamilton is set for a boost in his 2026 title fight, with Mercedes rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell facing engine penalties later this…
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RacingNews365 Red Bull is the only top team that hasn’t secured a victory this season, but according to Paolo Filisetti, technical expert at RacingNews365, it may have an…
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RacingNews365 F1's new regulations this year has sparked a debate over which manufacturer possesses the strongest power unit in the field.
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RacingNews365 Red Bull took on the huge task of becoming its own power unit supplier this season, but has faced a series of problems.
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RacingNews365 Red Bull has faced a mixed start to life as a power unit manufacturer, with several issues having been experienced.
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GPfans McLaren roared back to the front of the field in the last race before the summer break, and have already begun teasing some more upgrade packages before the…
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has praised Lando Norris's psychological strength, dubbing the McLaren driver "the real deal". During an episode of…
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GPfans At this stage of the F1 season, teams across the grid are bringing upgrades thick and fast, but Williams star Alex Albon is far from confident his team's…
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PlanetF1 McLaren debuted successful upgrades in Hungary, and hinted at what's coming next.
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Autosport While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026…
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Motorsport.com While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026…
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GPfans Audi are set to go on 'full-scale attack' in the second half of the 2026 season, according to reports in German media.
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PlanetF1 Differing views from the Mercedes and McLaren camps over the MCL40 upgrades...
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RacingNews365 Check out the biggest stories of the day with the RacingNews365 Review!
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PlanetF1 It is time for a fast-paced look through the latest F1 news headlines.
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Honda trackside manager and chief engineer Shintaro Orihara sat down with RacingNews365 for an exclusive interview at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Autosport Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce…
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Motorsport.com Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce…
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RacingNews365 Mercedes has not conformed to the upgrade approach of its F1 rivals this season, but will it pay dividends down the line?
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PlanetF1 A home Grand Prix grid penalty sounds brutal, but Toto Wolff believes it could actually benefit Kimi Antonelli.
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a deeper look into Ferrari's upgrade strategy so far this season and why its title chances are far from…
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Motorsport.com Alex Albon conceded that Williams will endure a tough end to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with priority now shifting to building a fast car for 2027. The Grove…
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GPfans Former F1 star David Coulthard has suggested that the FIA have been reactive rather than proactive when it has come to the 2026 regulations.
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PlanetF1 A long-awaited upgrade package has gone down well with both of the Aston Martin drivers.
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PlanetF1 Red Bull could soon stop upgrading its car after putting more resources into the early part of the season.
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Formula 1 Tom McCullough is set to leave the Silverstone-based squad at the end of the current Formula 1 season.
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RacingNews365 Mark Temple has likened the new F1 rules to crisps to help illustrate just how different the power unit regulations are.
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RacingNews365 Mercedes' strong start to the F1 season is more nuanced than at first meets the eye. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explains why.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has taken aim at the FIA for reacting too slowly to the problems caused by the 2026 technical regulations, comparing…
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has argued that George Russell is "overthinking" his 2026 title challenge, urging the Mercedes driver to rediscover…
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RacingNews365 McLaren has faced a mixed start to the new power unit regulations, with it no longer being the team to beat in F1.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes has the advantage in both championships but the cost cap means the Silver Arrows cannot throw money at maintaining their advantage.
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GPfans The FIA have responded to constant criticism from drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen over the F1 2026 regulations, claiming manufacturers were…
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PlanetF1 A change is coming behind the scenes at Aston Martin as a long-serving engineer prepares to leave...
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Crash.net The FIA has opened up on why various issues with the 2026 F1 cars couldn’t be avoided
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Motorsport.com Pierre Gasly reckons Alpine’s upgrades at the forthcoming Dutch Grand Prix are “critical” for it to maintain pace in the Formula 1 midfield as it has been…
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Crash.net Mercedes has outlined its next phase of development for its 2026 F1 car
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RaceFans A closer look at IndyCar's new IR-28 chassis
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Autosport With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock.…
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Motorsport.com With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock.…
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GPfans F1 team principal Toto Wolff has provided an update on the cost cap situation at Mercedes following comments about Ferrari's rapid development rate across the…
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RacingNews365 Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché has further explained the peculiar issue that hindered the RB22 during the opening phase of the F1 season.
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GPfans The fighting talk has begun for seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton as he warns Ferrari's rivals that the Scuderia are pushing hard for upgrades to be…
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Crash.net The 2026 Formula 1 regulations have been met with constant criticism, but Lando Norris maintains that drivers have the best intentions with their comments.
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RacingNews365 Gabriel Bortoleto has hit back at the suggestion that the idiosyncrasies of the new F1 regulations mean that fast drivers are no longer unconditionally fast.
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Motorsport.com Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes McLaren's recent upgrade package has positioned the team to mount a genuine challenge against…
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PlanetF1 Audi has upgrade opportunities available under the ADUO scheme.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes and McLaren share differing views after Lando Norris won in Hungary.
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RaceFans IndyCar held the first test for its new 2028 chassis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday.
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Motorsport.com Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer…
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Autosport Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer…
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GPfans Ferrari have poached an engineer from their struggling F1 rivals Aston Martin.
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RacingNews365 Toto Wolff has shared Mercedes' strategy for introducing upgrades in F1 this season, with a preference towards the second half of the campaign.
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Motorsport.com Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber…
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PlanetF1 Ferrari has a high-performing chassis, but engine power has been an issue so far this year.
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GPfans Audi will not introduce major power unit updates this season. Instead, the German team has decided to shift its focus and budget toward the 2027 season.
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Motorsport.com Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit…
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RacingNews365 Fresh F1 regulations were introduced this year, creating a development war between the teams on the grid.
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Motorsport.com The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve…
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Autosport Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve…
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Crash.net Honda has reportedly made encouraging progress with its new F1 engine.
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Crash.net David Coulthard is stunned that 'nobody listened' to concerns about the new Formula 1 regulations ahead of time.
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GPfans F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport's 2026 regulation changes with some typically dismissive comments, despite rafts of fan complaints.
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RacingNews365 Ferrari has been at the forefront of F1's new upgrade arms race - and Charles Leclerc feels it must not relent.
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso had raised an alarm over Honda engine oscillations...
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GPfans Lewis Hamilton apologised to his Ferrari F1 race engineer during the Hungarian Grand Prix, after being overtaken.
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Formula 1 Honda’s new-specification power unit has run on-track for the first time during an Aston Martin filming day in Hungary, in preparation for its planned race…
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Formula 1 Formula 1 entered a new era in 2026, with overhauled regulations, debutant teams and rookie drivers all featuring – and serving up plenty of entertainment for…
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GPfans Honda Racing chief Shintaro Orihara is optimistic about the remainder of Aston Martin's F1 season, issuing a positive update on their power unit.
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PlanetF1 Let's take a fast-paced run through the latest F1 news...
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Motorsport.com Franco Colapinto has warned that Aston Martin has become “a lot quicker” than Alpine in corners, as the Silverstone-based team recovers from a tricky start in…
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PlanetF1 The upgraded Honda engine has roared into life...
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RaceFans Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali claims fans love 2026-style racing and said engine clipping is "too technical" for them to understand.
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Motorsport.com Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to…
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RaceFans IndyCar has revealed the first images of the new Dallara IR-28 chassis which the series will introduce in 2028.
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Crash.net Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is a midfield contender in F1 now if it can find more engine performance
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GPfans Honda's chief track engineer and trackside general manager Shintaro Orihara has warned Aston Martin's rivals that they still expect to find further pace from…
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GPfans Adrian Newey revealed at the Hungarian Grand Prix when the next step forward will come for the Aston Martin team.
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PlanetF1 The Aston Martin AMR26 B-spec made a positive debut in Hungary, as Honda confirms the exciting next step.
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Formula 1 The Hungarian Grand Prix was a huge weekend for Aston Martin, with so much expectation around the revised chassis package.
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GPfans Honda have confirmed Aston Martin will get the chance to trial their upgraded power unit much earlier than expected ahead of the championship's upcoming summer…
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Honda's long-awaited power unit upgrade will make its on-track debut this week.
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Autosport George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his…
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Motorsport.com George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his…
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Crash.net Mercedes need to evaluate whether George Russell's damaged F1 engine can be salvaged.
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RacingNews365 Toto Wolff was left upset by some of the engineers at rival squads on Sunday at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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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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GPfans Mercedes F1 team are hoping to prevent George Russell from having to take a future penalty, after a power unit failure during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.
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Crash.net Aston Martin escaped Q1 for the first time this season after fielding a 16-part upgrade package in Hungary.
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PlanetF1 Mercedes and George Russell are "p*ssed off" as the latest power unit gremlin emerges in Hungary.
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Motorsport.com Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits…
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Autosport Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits…
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PlanetF1 Lawrence Stroll gave his first thoughts on the upgraded Aston Martin.
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Formula 1 Lando Norris got out of his McLaren on Friday disappointed. His car had been upgraded this weekend as part of the team’s attempt to turn their title-defending…
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GPfans After 10 painful rounds under the new regulations, Aston Martin F1 team were finally able to bring some upgrades to their car at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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GPfans Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has described some of his rivals' race engineers as 'teletubbies', following a difficult Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Autosport Honda has announced it will debut its new Formula 1 power unit at an Aston Martin filming day this Wednesday at the Hungaroring. Fresh from a…
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Motorsport.com Honda has announced it will debut its new Formula 1 power unit at an Aston Martin filming day this Wednesday at the Hungaroring. Fresh from a…
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Crash.net Honda will run its upgraded F1 engine for the first time next week.
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Crash.net Toto Wolff felt engineers of lapped drivers didn’t do a good job of informing them of blue flags
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PlanetF1 Toto Wolff called out "Teletubbies engineers" working for rival teams at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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RaceFans Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticised engineers at rival teams for failing to react to blue flags during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 The Aston Martin drivers have shared their thoughts after the first race day outing of an upgraded AMR26 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 Lando Norris has praised McLaren’s upgrades in helping him to secure victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Carlos Sainz believes Aston Martin's dramatic turnaround should inspire Williams rather than intimidate them as they prepare their own upgrade push...
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RacingNews365 Fernando Alonso escaped Q1 for the first time in 2026 in the heavily-upgraded Aston Martin.
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Motorsport.com McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks Oscar Piastri sitting out FP1 for rookie Leonardo Fornaroli had a bigger impact on his Hungarian GP weekend than not…
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Motorsport.com Lewis Hamilton was already parked next to the P1 board on Saturday afternoon when FIA officials had to do a "Vettel" by swapping the position boards. McLaren…
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RacingNews365 Tech analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over McLaren's Hungary upgrades - and how they have addressed a key weakness in the MCL40 package.
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GPfans Aston Martin F1 boss Adrian Newey has revealed that there are more upgrades coming to the AMR26.
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Formula 1 Mercedes have shared some more details around George Russell’s Qualifying stoppage at the Hungaroring, with a power unit change being carried out on the…
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GPfans Aston Martin are faced a repeat of a problem which plagued their early season, despite having brought a plethora of upgrades to the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Motorsport.com Formula 1 has debuted its new safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ to the grid. Replacing the AMG GT…
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Crash.net Mercedes has identified why George Russell stopped on track at the end of F1 qualifying in Hungary.
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Motorsport.com Carlos Sainz has admitted he doubts that Williams's upcoming B-spec Formula 1 car will be enough to bridge the one-second gap required to challenge for points…
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Autosport Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the…
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Autosport Fernando Alonso reckons qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix was an “important” boost for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team after his first Q2 appearance in…
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RaceFans Max Verstappen told Red Bull his car felt "completely broken aerodynamically" and "completely undriveable" after spinning in qualifying.
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PlanetF1 Martin Brundle's opening observations of the upgraded Aston Martin are in...
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RacingNews365 Ferrari and Mercedes have engaged in a rear wing battle at the Hungaroring, an outlier on the F1 calendar. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti…
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Motorsport.com Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has delved into George Russell’s recent woes, as the team identified a software issue compounded by the…
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PlanetF1 One word said it all...
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RacingNews365 Fernando Alonso finally got his hands on Aston Martin's much-vaunted upgrade on Friday of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 George Russell steered Mercedes in the right direction, and the team "uncovered the problem" in the power unit.
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PlanetF1 Fernando Alonso: "I think on the corners we are matching that kind of pace..."
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GPfans It's the day Aston Martin fans have been waiting so long for, the day Adrian Newey's AMR26 finally gets some upgrades.
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RacingNews365 Oscar Piastri feels there could be a chance to deliver a strong result at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he took his first F1 victory in 2024.
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PlanetF1 Adrian Newey weighed in on Lance Stroll's woes and Honda action, as the upgraded Aston Martin arrived in Hungary.
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Crash.net Oscar Piastri will get hold of McLaren's new parts on Saturday
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Autosport Aston Martin seems to be happy with the performance of the upgraded AMR26, which the team brought to Hungary. Although Lance Stroll endured another difficult…
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Motorsport.com Aston Martin seems to be happy with the performance of the upgraded AMR26, which the team brought to Hungary. Although Lance Stroll endured another difficult…
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Crash.net Fernando Alonso has spoken after Aston Martin closed back to the Formula 1 field with a major upgrade package
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Motorsport.com Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current…
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Motorsport.com During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pit lane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26. After what Adrian Newey has described as a…
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Autosport During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pitlane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 Formula 1 car. After what Adrian Newey has…
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Crash.net Adrian Newey delivers his early verdict after the upgraded Aston Martin F1 car debuts in Hungary.
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GPfans Aston Martin brought a huge range of upgrades to the Hungarian Grand Prix and of course not everything went to plan after a worrying exit from FP1 for Lance…
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Motorsport.com Technical changes implemented ahead of this year's Miami Grand Prix mollified some of the complaints about Formula 1's new format, but these have resurfaced…
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Autosport Technical changes implemented ahead of this year's Miami Grand Prix mollified some of the complaints about Formula 1's new format, but these have resurfaced…
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Autosport Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red…
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Motorsport.com Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has argued that Aston Martin's highly anticipated upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix…
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RacingNews365 Aston Martin has introduced an enormous upgrade package for the Hungarian GP, with Alpine the only team without a new component.
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Motorsport.com There is one storyline overshadowing everything else in Hungary: Aston Martin's major Formula 1 upgrade package. The Silverstone-based team has deliberately…
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PlanetF1 Aero revisions and a new rear suspension make up some of the 16 changes.
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Crash.net Aston Martin's full upgrade for the Hungarian Grand Prix has been revealed.
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PlanetF1 "I think we had the guy in front of us 2.1 seconds ahead, so there is no package in the world that will give you that amount of time.
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RacingNews365 Lando Norris is trying to reduce expectations on the McLaren upgrade package at the Hungaroring.
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Crash.net Ferrari has upgraded its Macarena rear wing for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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RacingNews365 George Russell has offered a potential cause of what was causing his strange straight-line speed issues over recent grands prix.
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RaceFans Oscar Piastri says the Belgian Grand Prix highlighted how little control Formula 1 drivers have over their cars.
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PlanetF1 Aston Martin has introduced a major upgrade package in Hungary.
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365's tech analyst Paolo Filisetti examines what went wrong for Aston Martin as its new upgrade is to be unleashed in Hungary.
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Formula 1 Lando Norris has shared his expectations for McLaren’s upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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RacingNews365 Oscar Piastri has delivered an insight into the key difference between F1 power units since his debut.
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PlanetF1 The Hungarian Grand Prix race weekend is up and running at pace. Aston Martin and Ferrari already turned heads.
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RacingNews365 Lando Norris has a wish for a key part of F1 to be "sacked off" as he spoke at length about the F1 power units.
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Crash.net Lando Norris shares his expectations about McLaren's Hungarian Grand Prix upgrade.
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Crash.net Max Verstappen says more people are now echoing his complaints over current F1 power units
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Crash.net Mercedes has a fix for the issues that afflicted George Russell's car in Belgium.
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RacingNews365 Max Verstappen was one of the earliest F1 drivers to voice concerns about the 2026 regulations, doing so as early as 2023.
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PlanetF1 Honda will debut its upgraded engine imminently...
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Autosport George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him…
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Motorsport.com George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him…
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RacingNews365 Fernando Alonso will finally be armed with Aston Martin's latest F1 upgrade in Hungary - and has a clear desire for what he wants to see.
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Crash.net Fernando Alonso has his say on Aston Martin's upgraded F1 car, which broke cover for the first time on Thursday.
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RacingNews365 Valtteri Bottas has weighed in on the Aston Martin upgrade at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Valtteri Bottas has heard a "rumour" about the B-Spec Aston Martin which leaves him both "curious" and "scared."
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Crash.net Aston Martin's closest rival is wary about its big F1 upgrade in Hungary.
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Motorsport.com Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has warned that ongoing power unit anomalies at Mercedes risk sending George Russell into a…
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Motorsport.com Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes the 2026 power units 'denied fans the racing they deserved' at classic circuits such as…
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RacingNews365 F1 last used V8 engines during the 2013 season, but they could make a return in the near future.
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RacingNews365 Aston Martin will have its first upgrade of the season at this weekend's Hungarian GP.
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PlanetF1 Aston Martin has brought a B-spec car to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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PlanetF1 Aston Martin's long-awaited upgrade package will arrive in Hungary.
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RacingNews365 RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti explains the details behind Ferrari's modified version of its upside-down rear wing for this weekend's…
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Formula 1 Aston Martin will be hoping to take a major step forward in terms of performance with their substantial upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 Plenty of eyes will be on Aston Martin this weekend as the squad roll out their much-anticipated chassis upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix – an…
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RaceFans Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
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GPfans The general manager of the Spanish Grand Prix, Luis Garcia Abad, has said his event is 'technically sold out', despite parts of the infrastructure still being…
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RacingNews365 Check out the biggest stories from Wednesday, July 22nd, with the RacingNews365 Review.
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Motorsport.com The Belgian Grand Prix brought yet another disappointment for Aston Martin in a season that has already been miserable for the Formula 1 team. Lance Stroll…
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RacingNews365 Aston Martin is preparing to unleash its long-awaited F1 upgrades at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Autosport When the assembled media gathered in the McLaren hospitality on Saturday for Andrea Stella's session, the team boss shared one of the most revealing quotes of…
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Motorsport.com When the assembled media gathered in the McLaren hospitality on Saturday for Andrea Stella's media session, the Italian team boss shared one of the most…
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GPfans Honda have confirmed that Aston Martin will be bringing a chassis upgrade to this weekend's F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, explaining how they will play a part in…
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RacingNews365 McLaren has confirmed the comprehensive update package it has been developing will be on the MCL40 at the Hungaroring.
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PlanetF1 McLaren means business at the Hungarian Grand Prix...
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PlanetF1 Aston Martin is set to finally put a "quite extensive" upgrade on the AMR26.
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Formula 1 The quest to maximise aerodynamic outwash around the front tyres – to direct the airflow away from the underfloor and floor edges around the front of the car,…
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Formula 1 The Belgian Grand Prix provided further evidence that Haas has been left behind in Formula 1’s midfield development race, with Racing Bulls, Audi and Alpine…
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GPfans Aston Martin could be set to lose their status as the slowest F1 team on the grid in 2026 as high expectations for their upcoming Honda upgrade are revealed.
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RacingNews365 Liam Lawson did not have Racing Bulls' latest upgrade on his car at Spa-Francorchamps, but that did not stop the New Zealander from appraising its performance.
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