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Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson during the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP.
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“I have a lot of respect for Liam”: Lindblad opens up on dynamics with Lawson at Racing Bulls F1

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

For rookie Arvid Lindblad, the first half of the 2026 F1 season has proved fruitful, with the Racing Bulls driver enjoying a run of consecutive points-scoring finishes alongside teammate Liam Lawson. Reflecting on their season together so far, Lindblad spoke about his relationship with the New Zealander. Sitting 11th in the Drivers’ Standings with 23…

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Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto does not believe that the 2026 F1 regulations heavily impacted driving style and pace.
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Bortoleto does not believe the 2026 F1 regulations have a heavy impact on driving style and overall pace

Rebecca Malitz08 mins

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations, particularly on the PU side, with the increasing usage of AI software and its impact on driving and pace. The 2026 F1 regulations have sparked criticism, particularly the new PUs, which have drawn significant controversy, with energy deployment seemingly affecting the…

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Neil Houldey reflected on McLaren’s 2026 F1 season performance so far and revealed plans for further upgrades after the summer break
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Houldey outlines McLaren’s post-summer break development plans for 2026 F1 season

Magdalena Put08 mins

McLaren technical director Neil Houldey stated that the team is continuing to uncover performance from its 2026 car, with further upgrades planned for the second half of the F1 season. Houldey, McLaren’s Technical Director – Applied Engineering, reflected on the ongoing development and explained how the team evolved the car after starting the season with…

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Pierre Gasly reflects on Alpine's Mid-Season performance during the 2026 F1 season. After a difficult 2025 season, where Alpine finished last in the World Constructors' Championship, the team appeared to regain their footing in 2026.
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Gasly on Alpine’s “encouraging” 2026 F1 campaign to date

Disha Rawal05 mins

Pierre Gasly reflects on Alpine’s Mid-Season performance during the 2026 F1 season. After a difficult 2025 campaign, where Alpine finished last in the World Constructors’ Championship, the team appeared to regain their footing in 2026. Both Gasly and teammate Franco Colapinto have scored good totals throughout the first half of the season, with the pair…

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Cadillac F1 Team's Sergio Pérez at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP
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Pérez disappointed by Cadillac’s lack of progress in 2026 F1 season

Shermaine Wong05 mins

Sergio Pérez expressed his frustration regarding the lack of significant development from Cadillac in the 2026 F1 season thus far. The Mexican also stressed that the team must re-evaluate its approach. He then shared his insights on Cadillac’s performance deficit compared to the grid. Cadillac F1 Team enters summer break as the only squad that…

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Alex Albon on Track for Williams F1 Team on Saturday at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP
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Albon analyses difficult 2026 season so far and complexities of current F1 regs

Eeske Lenz06 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, Alex Albon discussed in a print media session what has unquestionably been a turbulent season for him so far. Currently sitting 16th in the driver standings with 5 points, the Williams driver talked about the complex factors influencing his performance, the impact of the current technical regulations and…

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Haas F1's Ayao Komatsu during the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP.
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Komatsu admits Haas F1 need to “quickly get on top of” VF-26’s inconsistencies

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Haas’ struggles continued at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu and the team still searching for answers as they try to understand the inconsistent performance of the VF-26. Heading into the summer break, both Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman extended their run of non-points scoring finishes in Budapest, capping off a…

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Liam Lawson, F1, F1 2026, Racing Bulls
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Lawson expands on nuances of driving F1 2026 cars; inconsistency challenging

Darshan Chokhani05 mins

Liam Lawson has had to adjust to new style of driving due to F1 regulations, as he expands on knowing how they can balance in energy usage. The new generation of cars needs different style of driving and racing, especially with need of energy harvesting and conservation throughout the lap, especially when in fights. The…

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