Rebecca Malitz

Toto Wolff outlines the impact of the FIA potentially implementing changes to compression ratio tests ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
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Wolff on potential changes to FIA compression ratio tests ahead of 2026 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz05 mins

During F1 Testing in Bahrain, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff commented on the FIA potentially implementing changes to the compression ratio tests ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, following competitors’ complaints. Recently, the Mercedes engine’s compression ratio has been a hot topic in pre-season discussions. The new 2026 F1 Regulations reduced the…

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The FIA has weighed in on the compression ratio debate arising from an unavoidable clever interpretation of the 2026 F1 Regulations.
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FIA weighs in on the compression ratio debate arising from a interpretation of 2026 F1 Regulations

Rebecca Malitz07 mins

In an interview posted on the FIA’s YouTube Channel, FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and FIA Single Seater Technical Director Jan Monchaux talk about the 2026 F1 Regulations and weigh in on the compression ratio debate. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 Regulations, the FIA lowered the compression ratio limit from 18:1 to…

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Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his first week back at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, says Ferrari has work to do ahead of the season opener.
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Hamilton recalls an “enjoyable week” for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Rebecca Malitz06 mins

In an interview for F1 after the last day of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown, Lewis Hamilton looks back at an “enjoyable week” after a winter of hard work for himself and Ferrari. “It’s been a really enjoyable week, honestly. I think a huge amount of work over the winter on my side, personal side, but…

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Charles Leclerc had a positive first day at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown and is excited to see how Ferrari fares against the competition.
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Leclerc excited after a positive first day for Ferrari at 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown

Rebecca Malitz03 mins

Charles Leclerc had a positive first day for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown and is excited to see how Ferrari fares against the competition. In an Interview with F1 after completing his run, Leclerc shared his excitement to be back in a “very different” car. “It was nice to be back in the car,…

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the 2026 F1 regulations.
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Leclerc excited for challenge and opportunities 2026 F1 regulations provide for himself and Ferrari

Rebecca Malitz06 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…

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Mattia Binotto, head of the Audi F1 project, talked about the team's targets for 2026 and beyond during team launch in Berlin.
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Head of Audi F1 project Mattia Binotto on the team’s targets for 2026 and beyond

Rebecca Malitz03 mins

Mattia Binotto, the head of Audi’s F1 project, discussed expectations for the upcoming 2026 F1 season and the ambitious goal of fighting for the Championship by 2030 during the team’s launch event in Berlin on Tuesday. The event, streamed on the team’s YouTube channel, marked the first official F1 event for the German manufacturer and…

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Red Bull Power Trains' technical director Ben Hodgkinson is confident that the team's 2026 F1 power unit is legal.
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Red Bull confident about legality of 2026 F1 power unit

Rebecca Malitz03 mins

Ben Hodgkinson, technical director of Red Bull Powertrains, expressed confidence in the legality of the team’s 2026 F1 power unit, dismissing reports suggesting the contrary as “just noise”. In recent weeks, controversy has arisen over the 16:1 compression ratio limit set in the Technical Regulations for the 2026 F1 season. According to rumours, Red Bull…

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Williams F1 team principal James Vowles on how he helped driver Alex Albon build confidence after difficult stint at Red Bull.
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James Vowles: Albon “fiercely quick” but lacked confidence in early days at Williams F1 team

Rebecca Malitz03 mins

During the 2025 F1 season, Williams team principal James Vowles was interviewed for the Business of Sport podcast, where he discussed how he helped Alex Albon reach his potential. Alex Albon delivered strong performances during the 2025 F1 season and helped Williams finish P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. Albon himself finished the season with a…

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Sergio Perez has praised Red Bull driver and 4 time F1 Champion Max Verstappen for his talent and leadership but cites character as a flaw.
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Sergio Pérez: Max Verstappen “incredibly talented”, but claims his character is a “significant issue” behind the wheel

Rebecca Malitz04 mins

In a recently published episode of Oso Trava’s CRACKS Podcast, Sergio Pérez reflected upon his tenure at Red Bull and commented on former teammate Max Verstappen’s talent while calling the 4-time F1 World Champion’s character an issue. Pérez partnered with Max Verstappen at Red Bull from the beginning of the 2021 F1 season until the…

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