What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: ‘An element of subjectivity’ - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Almost every driver who has run so far during the Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona came up with the same line after climbing out of the car: “It’s very different from what we’re used to.”
That starts with the fact that the 2026 cars have considerably less downforce, and less downforce usually means more complaints from the person behind the wheel. The FIA, however, hopes that this ...Keep reading

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Christian Horner's FIA meeting with Mohammed Ben Sulayem fuels F1 return rumours - Motorsport.com

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has visited the FIA in Paris, raising questions among Formula 1 fans.
Horner was replaced in his role at the Milton Keynes outfit by Laurent Mekies on 9 July 2025. There have been multiple rumours surrounding a potential return of the Briton to the paddock. However, nothing has been confirmed at this stage. But as FIA president ...Keep reading

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Ford: Horner deserves respect, but Mekies' engineering background an asset in F1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The initial filming day for Racing Bulls at Imola and the collective shakedown in Barcelona mark the first steps for Red Bull-Ford Powertrains on track.
The partnership came about after Red Bull’s negotiations with Porsche – which wanted to be a partner “on equal footing” – broke down and Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook saw his opportunity. By his own admission, he simply ...Keep reading

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Round-up: F1 security ‘threatened fans with fines’ for trying to watch test, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, McLaren will join in F1's pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya today.

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Complicated but "doable" - Drivers issue early verdict on the F1 2026 cars - Motorsport.com

Other than a few short filming runs, day one of Barcelona's five-day shakedown was the first real opportunity for Formula 1 drivers to put the brand-new 2026 generation of cars to the test.
Seven of the 11 teams made it out on day one, with Williams forced to skip the week completely and Aston Martin scrambling to make it out for at least two of the three days allowed per team.
No reliable ...Keep reading

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What does Hamilton expect from his second year at Ferrari? - F1technical.net

Ferrari’s launch of its 2026 Formula One challenger on Friday marked the beginning of a radically new era for the Scuderia — and for Lewis Hamilton, who offered a candid reflection on the scale of the task ahead.

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Round-up: ‘No point’ in engine compression rule if teams break it says Lowdon, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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