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Max Verstappen delivers scathing criticism on the 2026 F1 regulations during Bahrain testing, likening the cars to "Formula E on steroids."
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46 seconds ago43 seconds ago

Verstappen extremely unimpressed by 2026 F1 cars at Bahrain Testing

The second day of F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing has revealed a season defined by battery management, and Max Verstappen is far from impressed. While the timing screens show the first laps of the new era, the paddock is focused on a blistering verdict. Max Verstappen of Red Bull delivered a methodical assessment of the…

Lance Stroll admits Aston Martin needs to find a lot of performance for the 2026 F1 season, as the team works through Bahrain testing.
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2 hours ago2 hours ago

Stroll: Aston Martin “needs to find four seconds” after 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

The Aston Martin AMR26 is not yet where it needs to be ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to Lance Stroll, the team is more than four seconds adrift from the front at Bahrain testing. The team did miss a big part of the four-day session in Barcelona, and in the desert it doesn’t…

Day 2 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results here. Lando Norris was quickest on Wednesday.
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4 hours ago4 hours ago

2026 Bahrain F1 Testing | Day 2, Test 1 results

Day 2 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results below. More teams decided to give one driver a full day of running on Thursday. Lando Norris (McLaren), Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Ollie Bearman (Haas) and Pierre…

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
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6 hours ago2 hours ago

Red Bull-Ford 2026 engine labelled “the benchmark” after appearance at F1 pre-season Bahrain test

Following Red Bull’s performance on track on Day 1 of the F1 pre-season tests in Bahrain, the team’s 2026 engine was labelled as “the benchmark” by many of its rivals on the grid. Most notably, Mercedes’ Team Principal, Toto Wolff, has openly praised the Red Bull-Ford power unit’s performance on track. A new era for…

Formula E | Jeddah E-Prix | FP1 | Günther tops first night session of the season
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Formula E | Jeddah E-Prix | FP1 | Günther tops first night session of the season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein 1 hour ago1 hour ago
IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda
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IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda

Lenny Sundahl 2 hours ago2 hours ago

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Max Verstappen delivers scathing criticism on the 2026 F1 regulations during Bahrain testing, likening the cars to "Formula E on steroids."
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Verstappen extremely unimpressed by 2026 F1 cars at Bahrain Testing

Kavi Khandelwal 47 seconds ago44 seconds ago
Maximilian Günther tops FP1 of the Jeddah E-Prix setting the tone for the first double-header weekend of season 12
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Formula E | Jeddah E-Prix | FP1 | Günther tops first night session of the season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein 1 hour ago1 hour ago
Indycar announced a multiyear extension for General Motors and Honda that will see Chevrolet and Honda gain team charters from the 2028 season.
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IndyCar announces “monumental” engine extension and 2028 team charters for Chevrolet and Honda

Lenny Sundahl 2 hours ago2 hours ago
Lance Stroll admits Aston Martin needs to find a lot of performance for the 2026 F1 season, as the team works through Bahrain testing.
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Stroll: Aston Martin “needs to find four seconds” after 2026 F1 Bahrain testing

Ewout Albrecht 2 hours ago2 hours ago
Day 2 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results here. Lando Norris was quickest on Wednesday.
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2026 Bahrain F1 Testing | Day 2, Test 1 results

James O'Connor 4 hours ago4 hours ago
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
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Red Bull-Ford 2026 engine labelled “the benchmark” after appearance at F1 pre-season Bahrain test

Shermaine Wong 6 hours ago2 hours ago
Luke Browning had a stellar maiden F2 season in 2025
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F2 2025 | Season Review | Luke Browning

Doris Ivandic 8 hours ago8 hours ago
Lia Block during the 2025 F1 Academy season.
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2025 F1 Academy Season Review: Lia Block

Yi Xing Lim 8 hours ago1 day ago
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey during the 2025 F1 season.
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Newey: Aston will start 2026 F1 season on the “backfoot”, vows to “catch up” to competitors quickly

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