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Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reviewed a tough Austin Sunday on media day ahead of the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.

Verstappen and Hadjar reflect on Red Bull strategy errors at COTA and start issues ahead of 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

James O'Connor7 days ago7 days ago05 mins

Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reviewed a tough Austin Sunday on media day ahead of the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP. At the start of the race, the clutch/start issues they have faced throughout the season surfaced once more. Verstappen, despite having the softs fitted, got a much worse launch than polesitter…

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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

Davidson on why the 2026 F1 cars are frustrating and what Russell’s Race Engineer has revealed about his qualifying struggles

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago06 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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Arthur Eschalier discusses his future goals, family sacrifice, French identity and the inspiration shaping his racing journey.

Racing up the ladder | Arthur Eschalier on family sacrifice, French pride and writing his own story in F4 and beyond

Karishma Persad1 week ago2 weeks ago012 mins

Arthur Eschalier understands the scale of the journey ahead as he develops through French F4. Formula 1 remains his preferred destination, but the growth of IndyCar, endurance racing and the FIA World Endurance Championship gives young drivers several possible routes towards a professional career. However, Eschalier refuses to let distant ambitions distract him from his…

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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says 2026 F1 US GP radio issues fixable while clutch-related issues need time to fix.

Mekies on issues Red Bull needs to fix for next year after 2026 F1 United States GP

Rebecca Malitz1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Speaking in a print media session following the conclusion of the 2026 F1 United States GP, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies discussed the team’s plans to improve radio and clutch issues. With the final upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season, Red Bull brought it to this year’s Azerbaijan GP and made significant gains, enabling…

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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies reflected on a tricky 2026 F1 United States GP as Max Verstappen finished 3rd, with Isack Hadjar down in 6th.

Mekies admits fitting hard tyre could have helped Verstappen in P2 fight at 2026 F1 United States GP

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies reflected on a tricky 2026 F1 United States GP as Max Verstappen finished 3rd, with Isack Hadjar down in 6th. Before he revealed in Red Bull’s press release that the four-time World Champion picked up some damage from debris on Lap 8, the French engineer turned Team Principal discussed a…

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Lando Norris discusses battling Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc and whether McLaren's upgrades are efficient after P5 finish at the 2026 F1 United States GP

Norris reflects on race pace, battles, and McLaren upgrades after P5 finish at 2026 F1 United States GP

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris shared his thoughts on his race pace, why they opted for a one-stop strategy, whether he disagreed with the pit wall, his battles with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, the team’s decision to swap positions early on, and the efficacy of their latest upgrades following his fifth-place finish at the…

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Isack Hadjar says Red Bull's throttle map, clutch and radio failures cost him a better finish at the 2026 F1 United States GP in Austin.

Hadjar frustrated by Red Bull’s clutch and throttle problems after P6 at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 week ago011 mins

Isack Hadjar expressed frustration with Red Bull’s operational difficulties following the 2026 F1 United States GP, arguing that clutch problems, an incorrect throttle map and radio failures prevented him from maximising his impressive race pace. Despite starting third at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the Frenchman finished sixth, 34.373 seconds behind race winner Kimi…

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Max Verstappen criticises Red Bull's tyre strategy, power unit issues and radio faults after finishing P3 at the 2026 F1 United States GP.

Verstappen frustrated by Red Bull’s tyre strategy and power unit issues after P3 at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s performance following Sunday’s 2026 F1 United States GP, identifying tyre strategy errors, inconsistent power unit behaviour and a slow pit stop among the factors that prevented him from challenging for victory. Despite starting second at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the Dutchman finished third, 17.485 seconds behind…

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Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes on his way to winning the 2026 F1 United States GP.

F1 | 2026 United States GP | Race | Antonelli unchallenged as Leclerc charges to second from Verstappen

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Would the 2026 F1 United States GP be the title-winning race for Kimi Antonelli? After his surprise pole yesterday, there is a mathematical chance for him to clinch it. He does need some misfortune for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell for it to happen though. Before the race a flurry of penalties were applied to…

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Norris rues a missed P2 in 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying as McLaren's handling troubles, high winds and track limits leave him eighth.

Norris rues missed opportunity as difficult McLaren hampers 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Lando Norris admitted that he failed to maximise McLaren’s potential during Qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite believing that the car had sufficient pace to secure a front-row starting position. The British driver qualified eighth at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), having struggled with unpredictable handling, changing wind conditions and a…

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