Rebecca Malitz

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto discusses the challenges posed by inconsistent PU deployment under the 2026 F1 regulations.
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Colapinto on the challenges to get on top of 2026 F1 regulations

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…

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Williams driver Carlos Sainz remains critical of the new regulations after the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, citing safety and reliability concerns.
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Sainz remains critical of 2026 F1 regulations after Chinese GP

After the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Carlos Sainz maintained his critical stance on the new regulations, citing safety concerns over energy deployment and reliability as key factors. Since testing, drivers have been vocal about the impact of the 2026 F1 regulations on racing, particularly regarding the energy management of the new power units. After the…

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Mercedes driver George Russell claims pole position in Qualifying for the F1 Australian GP in a dominant showing.
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Russell leads Mercedes front-row lockout with dominant pole at 2026 F1 Australian GP

In a dominant display, George Russell placed his Mercedes on pole position during Qualifying for the season-opening F1 Australian GP. Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Mercedes was coined as the championship favourite. Arriving in Melbourne, the team hid their competitiveness well in FP1. By the time FP3 came around, Mercedes turned up their engine…

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A Q1 accident in Qualifying for the F1 Australian GP left Red Bull driver Max Verstappen unable to set a time as ended the session in 20th.
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Verstappen knocked out in Q1 after high-speed Turn 1 crash during Qualifying at F1 Australian GP

Max Verstappen will head into the F1 Australian GP from the back of the grid, after an accident in Qualifying left him unable to set a time. Verstappen will start the F1 Australian GP from 20th on the grid. Heading into the weekend, the Red Bull driver looked like a candidate who could challenge for…

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Fred Vasseur believes 2026 F1 Australian GP will provide Ferrari with the “first real opportunity” to judge its competitiveness.
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Vasseur: 2026 F1 Australian GP will provide Ferrari with “first real opportunity” to judge competitiveness

Ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has stated that the Australian GP will give the team the opportunity to gauge their competitiveness against the grid. The 2026 F1 season will introduce a new regulation cycle. To prepare for these changes, F1 teams, including Ferrari, tested their 2026…

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Fernando Alonso hopes that Aston Martin, led by Adrian Newey, can improve their pace over the course of the 2026 F1 season.
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Alonso hopes Aston Martin can improve over the course of 2026 F1 season

Speaking to the media during Bahrain F1 testing, Fernando Alonso expressed hope that Aston Martin could improve as the 2026 season progresses. The Silverstone-based team experienced a disastrous start to its 2026 campaign, leaving plenty of room for improvement. “I don’t know who is in front now and who is behind, to be honest,” Aston…

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