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 »
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 »
Toto Wolff has launched a scathing attack on competitors questioning the legality of the Mercedes 2026 engine amidst a new controversy.
Wolff Attacks Rivals Over 2026 Engine Legality 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.
Aston Martin AMR26 Debut: Red Flag at Barcelona Test Lire la suite »
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.
Mercedes Dominates Day 3, McLaren Debuts in Barcelona Test Lire la suite »
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar set the fastest time on the opening day of 2026 F1 testing in Barcelona, completing 107 laps while Audi and Cadillac encountered early reliability issues.
Hadjar Tops Barcelona Testing Day 1 as Audi and Cadillac Hit Trouble Lire la suite »
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has outlined a patient development timeline for Kimi Antonelli, projecting the Italian rookie won’t reach peak performance until 2030. After a mixed debut season, Wolff emphasizes the need for maturity alongside raw talent.
Wolff: Antonelli Won’t Reach F1 Peak Until 2030 – Mercedes’ Long-Term Vision Lire la suite »
The FIA has given early approval to Mercedes and Red Bull’s combustion‑chamber concepts for the 2026 power units, creating tension among manufacturers and raising questions about regulatory grey areas.
FIA Clears Mercedes and Red Bull Engine Concepts Ahead of 2026 F1 Rules Lire la suite »
At the 2025 Abu Dhabi post-season test, Mercedes ran a modified mule car with a distinctive prototype front wing system designed to simulate active aerodynamics for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations.
Mercedes’ Strange Abu Dhabi Test Device Explained: Prototype 2026 Active Front Wing Lire la suite »
George Russell disrupted the title narrative in Abu Dhabi by going quickest in FP3 ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. As Mercedes finds form at the last moment, McLaren and Red Bull remain closely matched, setting up a high‑pressure qualifying session that could decide the outcome of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
