Ferrari and Mercedes set the pace in 2026 F1 winter testing, with McLaren confirming they’re the teams to beat. Meanwhile, Aston Martin’s Honda nightmare leaves them stranded at the back of the grid.
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Charles Leclerc maintains Ferrari’s pace with 1:34.273 on Day 2 of Bahrain testing, as Red Bull and Mercedes recover from morning setbacks; Alpine causes red flag with precautionary stop.
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Zak Brown confirms confidence that Mercedes-powered cars will compete in Melbourne despite rivals’ push to change compression ratio testing rules that could threaten the Silver Arrows’ alleged 30-40 HP advantage.
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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reveals how pushing their design timeline to the absolute limit— »like building a plane in flight »—was essential to their 2026 F1 car development strategy.
McLaren « Built a Plane in Flight » for 2026 F1 Car Launch | MCL40 Development Lire la suite »
Despite losing the 2025 F1 title to Lando Norris after leading most of the season, Oscar Piastri insists he learned no « negative lessons, » choosing instead to channel the pain into motivation for 2026.
Piastri: No « Negative Lessons » from 2025 F1 Title Loss to Norris Lire la suite »
Aston Martin’s new AMR26 caused a red flag on its debut in Barcelona, while McLaren couldn’t run and Mercedes again set the pace.
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Mercedes accumulated a massive 183 laps on Day 3 of Barcelona testing with Kimi Antonelli fastest. McLaren finally debuted the MCL40 with a conservative approach.
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McLaren has officially confirmed reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward as its 2026 Formula 1 reserve drivers. The announcement is part of a comprehensive Driver Development Programme featuring nine talented drivers across F1, IndyCar, and endurance racing as the team prepares for major regulatory changes.
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has made a remarkably candid admission about Formula One’s off-track battles, acknowledging that the sport’s political maneuvering is as intense as the on-track racing—and that McLaren actively works to destabilize rival teams.
Zak Brown Embraces F1 Political Warfare: « We Try to Destabilize Other Teams » Lire la suite »
Oscar Piastri has reflected on the dramatic 2022 contract saga that saw him publicly reject Alpine in favor of McLaren. While he can now « look back on it with some laughs, » the Australian admits the experience was far from amusing at the time.
Piastri Reflects on Alpine Saga: « It Wasn’t So Funny » at the Time Lire la suite »
