Mercedes locks out top two positions on final day of first Bahrain test with Antonelli setting fastest time of the week, while Hamilton’s Ferrari causes late red flag after 150 laps.
Mercedes Dominates Bahrain Test Day 3 as Hamilton Red Flag Ends Session Lire la suite »
Max Verstappen brands 2026 F1 cars « Formula E on steroids » and « anti-racing, » suggesting the regulations could drive him from the sport; reigning champion Lando Norris dismisses complaints with « if he wants to retire, he can retire. »
« Formula E on Steroids »: Verstappen Slams F1 2026, Norris Fires Back Lire la suite »
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.
Leclerc Fastest as Red Bull and Mercedes Recover on Bahrain F1 Test Day 2 Lire la suite »
Lando Norris sets fastest time on opening day of Bahrain F1 testing, but Mercedes suffers suspension issues, Aston Martin battles Honda power unit problems, and Racing Bulls faces fluid leak.
Norris Fastest as Mercedes, Aston Martin Hit Trouble in Bahrain F1 Test Lire la suite »
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits Red Bull has set the F1 2026 standard after Bahrain testing, with superior energy deployment worth « a second per lap » on straights over consecutive laps.
Wolff Admits Red Bull, Not Mercedes, Is F1 2026 Benchmark After Bahrain Lire la suite »
Williams technical director Matt Harman reveals teams may « burn fuel to create electricity » by running engines at max revs through corners to cope with 2026’s tripled electrical power demands.
Burning Fuel to Save Battery: Williams Reveals Extreme F1 2026 Energy Trick Lire la suite »
Zak Brown praises Red Bull Ford’s « very, very strong » engine performance at Barcelona testing, acknowledging 622 laps of reliable running while admitting he’d « rather not be as impressed » with his rival’s achievement.
« Hats Off »: Zak Brown Salutes Red Bull Ford Engine Surprise at Barcelona Lire la suite »
Audi’s F1 project chief Mattia Binotto confesses to the longest problem list of his career after a troubled Barcelona shakedown test, with the R26 completing just 240 laps due to power unit and gearbox issues.
« Never Seen Such a Long List »: Audi’s Massive F1 Problems Revealed | Binotto 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 »
The 2026 regulations remove the MGU-H and restrict battery use under 50 km/h, forcing drivers to manage turbo lag manually—making race starts a true test of talent.
Why F1 Race Starts Will Be Much Harder in 2026 | New Rules Explained Lire la suite »
