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F1 Teams Alert: 2026 Weight Challenge Threatens Early Season Performance

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As Formula 1 prepares for one of its most significant regulatory overhauls, teams are facing an unexpected technical crisis. The ambitious 768kg minimum weight target for 2026 cars is proving far more challenging than anticipated, with team principals warning that most entries will start the season overweight—potentially costing vital tenths per lap.

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Alpine A526 Fires Up: Mercedes Engine Roars at Enstone for First Time Since 2015

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Alpine has officially fired up its 2026 Formula One challenger, the A526, marking the first time a Mercedes engine has run at Enstone since 2015. The historic moment signals Alpine’s dramatic shift from Renault power to a customer partnership with Mercedes.

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