Albert Park is set to dedicate Turn for the first time in F1 history to two female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz as teams head to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian GP
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Albert Park to name Turn 6 after female F1 engineers Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz in historic first

The 2026 Australian GP will mark a new milestone in F1 history, with Albert Park Circuit dedicating Turn 6 for the first time to two trailblazing female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz, as part of the “In Her Corner” initiative celebrating International Women’s Day.  In line with the popular tradition of motorsport circuits worldwide…

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Mekies insists Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen leaving F1 despite 2026 rules criticism, as Pierre Waché focuses on performance.
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Mekies dismisses Verstappen exit fears amid F1 rules criticism

F1’s 2026 regulations continue to divide opinion. Max Verstappen has been one of their most vocal critics. However, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists there is no danger of the four time World Champion walking away from the sport. Speaking during the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mekies directly addressed speculation linking…

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Max Verstappen and Gabriel Bortoleto in the Drivers Press Conference during day one of F1 testing in Bahrain
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Verstappen stands strong on his critique against 2026 F1 regulations

The first round of 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain sparked a significant debate within the Formula 1 paddock. The new technical regulations are at the center of this growing controversy. After initially voicing his concerns last week, Max Verstappen used a press conference in the second round of F1 testing at Bahrain to reinforce his…

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Laurent Mekies does not consider Red Bull to be the benchmark believing F1 competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field.
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Mekies believes Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari “a fair bit faster” than Red Bull ahead of 2026 F1 season

As testing for the 2026 F1 season commences in Bahrain, Laurent Mekies stated he does not consider Red Bull the benchmark, noting that competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field. With the 2026 F1 season approaching, speculation about the pecking order is at its peak, with teams and drivers pointing…

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Pierre Waché assesses Red Bull new regulations, admits the team is not leading Ferrari and Mercedes, and outlines key 2026 engine F1 challenges.
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Waché plays down hype about Red Bull’s 2026 F1 performance

While rival teams have described Red Bull as the reference point under F1’s new regulations, Pierre Waché has taken a cautious stance on the Red Bull 2026 engine project. The French engineer, Technical Director at Red Bull Racing, acknowledged the team’s winter progress. However, he rejected suggestions that Red Bull is setting the pace. Instead,…

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Max Verstappen accuses Mercedes of extreme sandbagging during Bahrain Testing, claiming their 2026 F1 engine advantage is far greater.
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Verstappen alleges Mercedes F1 sandbagging in engine controversy

The final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain has exposed the deep rift in the F1 paddock, and Max Verstappen has officially broken his silence on the “compression ratio” controversy, accusing Mercedes of extreme sandbagging to influence the FIA’s upcoming regulatory decisions on their engine. While the physical testing of the 2026 machines continues, a…

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