The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety - BBC Sport

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

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Round-up: Vowles expects subtle rules ‘tweaks’ after Bearman crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, GPDA president Alexander Wurz says F1 drivers have suggested many rules changes for 2026.

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Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began - Motorsport.com

Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the origins of his iconic 'Shoey' podium celebrations.
During an interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley, who compared Ricciardo's 'Shoey' to Dan Gurney's inaugural champagne spray at Le Mans in 1966, the Australian explained that he adopted the move as a nod to his home country.
"I believe when I did it, a friend of mine kind of did some history on it and I ...Keep reading

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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session - Motorsport.com

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that Alex Albon's unusual burst of late pitstops during the Japanese Grand Prix was a deliberate decision to transform the final laps of the race at Suzuka into a live testing session. 
The Grove outfit has had a troublesome start to the 2026 season after it missed private testing in Barcelona and arrived at the season-opening ...Keep reading

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F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.

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F1 driver ratings: Who has impressed at the start of 2026? - SkySports F1

As the 2026 Formula 1 season pauses after the first three rounds, Sky Sports F1 rates the performances of the drivers so far.

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Round-up: F1 will fix qualifying and keep ‘positive’ racing says Mekies, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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