Australian GP

Why F1 2026 Races Are Dominated by One-Stop Strategies — and What Pirelli Plans to Do About It

Two races in 2026, both won on a one-stop strategy. Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola explains why the new lighter, lower-downforce cars are far easier on tyres — and what tools exist to bring two-stop strategies back to Formula 1.

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FIA Slashes Recoverable Energy for Australian GP Qualifying to Stop Extreme Tactics

With Albert Park being particularly demanding on energy management, the FIA has activated a regulatory clause to cut recoverable energy limits for qualifying. Here’s why this decision was made and what it means for the race.

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Mercedes’ Melbourne Confidence: Why Russell & Antonelli Believe in Overtaking at Albert Park

Mercedes stands apart from the grid’s pessimism about overtaking at Melbourne. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli explain why they believe the 2026 F1 season opener at Albert Park could deliver exciting racing.

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