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Fernando Alonso questions driving standards towards the back of the 2026 F1 grid, pointing to unnecessary collisions and the cost cap.
Photo Credit: Aston Martin F1 Team

Alonso on whether F1 driving standards and have worsened or stayed the same, continues Albon criticism

Mira Recalde04 mins

Fernando Alonso has been increasingly vocal about the driving standards towards the back of the 2026 F1 grid, questioning the approach of some drivers following a series of incidents throughout the season, most notably his collision with Williams’ Alex Albon at the 2026 F1 United States GP. Recent comments about driving standards may have affected…

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW48 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/LAT Images)
Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team

Carlos Sainz laments Lap 1 incident with Lindblad and shares perspecitve on blue flags after frustrating 2026 F1 United States GP

Shermaine Wong05 mins

The 2026 F1 United States GP was a weekend to forget for Williams’ Carlos Sainz, who concluded Sunday in a frustrating P18, a lap behind race winner Kimi Antonelli. It had been a challenging weekend for both Sainz and teammate Alex Albon from the start at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The FW48 struggled…

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Anthony Davidson reveals his talk with Mercedes Race Engineer Marcus Dudley about George Russell's struggles in qualifying and why the 2026 F1 cars are exasperating to drive
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Davidson on why the 2026 F1 cars are frustrating and what Russell’s Race Engineer has revealed about his qualifying struggles

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has provided further insight into how the 2026 cars impact driving styles and where it has gone all wrong for George Russell following an illuminating exchange with Mercedes Senior Engineer Marcus Dudley. The new engines, featuring a near 50-50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy, have a…

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Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished the 2026 F1 United States GP in P13 following a comeback drive from 21st on the grid.
Photo Credit: Audi F1 Team

Bortoleto explains miscommunication that led to second stop and R26’s strengths after 2026 F1 United States GP

James O'Connor04 mins

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished the 2026 F1 United States GP in P13 following a comeback drive from 21st on the grid. Having cleared Valtteri Bottas quickly, the Brazilian had a battle with Franco Colapinto into Turn 11, where the Argentinian driver ran him wide. Ultimately, the driver of car #5 would get that position….

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Bearman calls his 10-second penalty at the 2026 F1 United States GP “crazy” after contact caused damage that forced his retirement.
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Bearman labels 10-second 2026 F1 United States GP penalty “crazy” after Gasly clash

Shania Wallage05 mins

Ollie Bearman has criticised the 10-second penalty he received during the 2026 F1 United States GP, describing the penalty as excessive after a first-lap incident left him with damage that ultimately forced him to retire. The Haas driver gained positions at the start in Austin but was penalised following contact with Pierre Gasly on Lap…

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Bottas reflects on Cadillac's pace, retirement and cooler conditions at the 2026 F1 United States GP, while looking ahead to Mexico
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Bottas takes positives from Cadillac’s pace despite retirement at 2026 F1 United States GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Valtteri Bottas believes Cadillac showed encouraging signs during the 2026 F1 United States GP despite retiring in the closing stages of the race at the Circuit of the Americas. The Finnish driver started the race from the ninth row of the grid alongside teammate Sergio Pérez as Cadillac continued to search for improvements in its…

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Arvid Lindblad went from 14th to 12th at the 2026 F1 United States GP after a grid penalty, a collision and a challenging two-stop race.
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Lindblad on best race car in F1 2026 and Colapinto contact at United States GP

Mira Recalde05 mins

Arvid Lindblad had an eventful but ultimately encouraging afternoon at the 2026 F1 United States GP. The Racing Bulls rookie qualified ninth but received a five-place grid penalty after taking his sixth internal combustion engine (ICE) of the season, exceeding the permitted allocation and dropping him to P14 on the starting grid. Lindblad eventually crossed…

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Franco Colapinto on the unfortunate contact and damage to his Alpine at the 2026 United States GP, which ended his race earlier than expected.
Photo Credit: TWJB Photography | Alpine F1 Team

Colapinto explains significant damage after Lindblad contact leads to DNF at 2026 F1 United States GP

Editorial Staff03 mins

Franco Colapinto was left disappointed after contact with Arvid Lindblad damaged his Alpine beyond repair at the 2026 F1 United States GP, forcing him to retire on Lap 30. Colapinto’s race at the Circuit of the Americas came to an early end after the incident with the Racing Bulls driver on the approach to Turn…

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