Nobody predicted it. After two rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Haas sit fourth in the constructors’ championship — ahead of Red Bull. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says the pace was real, not borrowed.
Max Verstappen has suffered three consecutive poor race starts in 2026. The cause lies in the new power unit architecture — and Red Bull hasn’t solved it yet.
Why Verstappen Is Losing Places at the Start in F1 2026 Lire la suite »
After Isack Hadjar publicly rejected Kimi Antonelli’s post-Sprint apology in Shanghai, the two drivers made peace during Sunday’s drivers’ parade. Antonelli took full responsibility — then went out and won his maiden Grand Prix.
Antonelli & Hadjar Make Peace After Viral Sprint Clash Lire la suite »
Verstappen qualified eighth for the Chinese GP Sprint, outpaced by an Alpine, as Red Bull suffered a catastrophic loss of grip and balance on what the champion himself called a « disaster » Friday in Shanghai.
Red Bull’s Shanghai Disaster: Max Verstappen 1.7s Off the Pace in Sprint Qualifying Lire la suite »
Red Bull dismisses concerns about Max Verstappen’s commitment level as the four-time world champion continues to voice his frustrations with Formula 1’s controversial new regulations.
Max Verstappen Remains Fully Committed to Red Bull Despite 2026 F1 Criticism Lire la suite »
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix revealed a critical issue: multiple drivers lined up with empty batteries due to the new power unit regulations. Here’s what happened.
Why F1 Drivers Ran Out of Battery at Melbourne Start – 2026 Australian GP Mystery 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 »
Ford Performance has revealed its involvement in Red Bull’s 2026 Formula One power unit extends significantly beyond the original partnership scope. What began as electrical component focus has evolved into comprehensive combustion engine collaboration, driven by Ford’s revised road car strategy.
Ford’s Expanded Role in Red Bull’s 2026 F1 Engine: Beyond the Original Plan Lire la suite »
