Rob Smedley explains the mindset that makes Max Verstappen the "ultimate competitor" - Motorsport.com

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has described Max Verstappen as "the ultimate competitor".
Discussing which driver he would like to serve as race engineer for during an appearance on the High Performance podcast, Smedley chose the four-time champion because of his self-motivation and drive to "humiliate people" as the ultimate competitor.
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Ferrari in tight big four battle but is Hamilton on the back foot? - SkySports F1

With Formula 1's extended 2026 testing schedule complete, Sky Sports F1 assess the key learnings made ahead of next month's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Charles Leclerc admits 2026 F1 cars are “not the funniest” but embraces the challenge - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc has offered an honest early assessment of Formula 1’s 2026 machinery, admitting the radically revised cars are not the most enjoyable he has ever driven — yet he remains energized by the challenge they present.

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Williams announces multi-year Girard-Perregaux partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season - Motorsport.com

Williams has announced a new multi-year partnership with Girard-Perregaux.
The luxury Swiss watchmaker joins the Grove outfit as its official watch partner for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond. 
"At Williams, we know that every millisecond counts," the team posted on social media. "Whether we’re engineering our next component, or taking a qualifying lap, our success depends on ...Keep reading

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Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles - Motorsport.com

While Red Bull Powertrains has so far surprised several people in the Formula 1 paddock, Honda has experienced a more difficult build-up phase with Aston Martin.
Although Toto Wolff’s comments about the outright performance of the DM01 - as the Red Bull engine is officially labelled - were politically charged, reliability has so far proven to be better than many had expected.
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F1MATHS: Gear‑usage data shows how 2026 F1 power units are forcing drivers into unusually low ... - F1technical.net

The gear‑usage data from the opening three‑day pre‑season test in Bahrain provides one of the clearest indications of how dramatically the 2026 Formula 1 power units are reshaping driving technique.

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Fernando Alonso sure "everything can be fixed" on Aston Martin AMR26, but it will take time - Motorsport.com

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso believes that everything can be fixed on the Aston Martin AMR26, but remains realistic on the potential timeline.
The Silverstone outfit has admitted that it still has some work to do after the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Alonso's team-mate Lance Stroll claimed that the team was four seconds off the pace while speaking to the media at ...Keep reading

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