Why F1's seven title hopefuls should believe they can be 2026 champion - SkySports F1

With no clearly dominant car emerging during Formula 1’s extended 2026 pre-season testing schedule, seven drivers will arrive at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with genuine hopes of winning this year’s world championship.

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Round-up: Sainz urges F1 to be ‘open-minded’ about rules changes for 2026 cars, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner - BBC Sport

Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

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Round-up: Pourchaire joins Mercedes as fourth development driver, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Mercedes marks 10 years of its junior programme by naming nine drivers for 2026 - Motorsport.com

Mercedes has confirmed its Junior Programme as it adds nine drivers to its roster, including karting prospects Niccolò Perico and Devin Titz. 
The announcement, published by the Mercedes Formula 1 team, describes this programme as a decade-long pipeline spanning talent from karting through to the Formula Regional European Championship. Within hours of the news being posted to Instagram, it ...Keep reading

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Ayrton Senna's 1986 Lotus F1 car hits auction for eight-figure estimate - Motorsport.com

Ayrton Senna's 1986 Lotus 98T Formula 1 car will go up for auction with RM Sotheby's. The car, which features the iconic John Player Special livery, is estimated to fetch between $9.5million and $12million.
The Brazilian driver piloted the Lotus 98T to win the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1986 United States Grand Prix. It also scored five pole positions and three podium finishes.
The ...Keep reading

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How did Alpine's liveries evolve over the past seasons? - F1technical.net

Few teams in modern Formula 1 have embraced visual identity as boldly as Alpine. Across five seasons, the French outfit has treated fans to a dynamic, ever‑shifting palette of blues, pinks, and sponsor‑driven accents that reflect both brand strategy and the team’s evolving ambitions.

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