Round-up: McLaren to introduce revamped car at next race, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Charles Leclerc should be at the top of Red Bull's wishlist if four-time champion Max Verstappen were to leave.
The Dutchman has openly criticised the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While tweaks to the regulations are being introduced, Verstappen has admitted that he is ...Keep reading

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Norris: Verstappen will stay in F1 longer than people say - SkySports F1

Lando Norris says Max Verstappen would be missed by fellow drivers and Formula 1 as a whole were the four-time world champion to walk away from the sport - but believes the Dutchman will "stay longer than people say".

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2026 F1 Draft: Who would each team take first to start their future? - Motorsport.com

We're here to strip Formula 1 back to zero. No contracts, no politics, no legacy seats: just 11 teams and a clean board of drivers aged 22 and under. This is, ultimately, a long-term play. Not who wins next Sunday, but who shapes the next decade.
Raw pace matters, but so does trajectory, adaptability, and the kind of ceiling that can anchor a team through multiple regulation ...Keep reading

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F1MATHS: What can we expect from ADUO based on the estimated performance? - F1technical.net

Formula One’s 2026 regulatory cycle was always going to be a seismic shift, but few expected the competitive picture to become so politically charged so quickly.

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Wolff urges FIA to prevent engine upgrades altering F1 pecking order - SkySports F1

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has urged the FIA to ensure rules allowing power unit manufacturers to develop their engines during the 2026 season don’t interfere with Formula 1’s pecking order.

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Round-up: Formula E claims new Gen 4 car will slash lap times by 10 seconds, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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