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F1 drivers raise concerns over 'self-learning' power units – what's going on?

At Spa, Piastri concluded that F1 grids in 2026 are partly being decided by 'computers behaving or misbehaving'. But what is behind those remarks, and is there a solution in sight?

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Explained: Are drivers really being beaten by AI elements in F1's 2026 power units?

At Spa, Oscar Piastri concluded that F1 grids in 2026 are partly being decided by 'computers behaving or misbehaving'. But what is behind those remarks, and is there a solution in sight?

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Why the 2026 F1 cars suit Antonelli's driving style more than Russell

Antonelli has impressed with his speed and consistency, taking control of the championship. His speed is down to his talent and a driving style that allows him to adapt to the demands of the 2026 cars by going on the attack

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Why Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive driving style works so well in F1 2026

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McLaren to finally trial 'Macarena-style' rear wing in Hungarian GP practice

McLaren has confirmed it will test its version of the upside-down rear wing at F1's Hungarian Grand Prix alongside its latest round of car upgrades

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McLaren brings long-awaited Hungary F1 upgrade, trials 'Macarena' rear wing

McLaren has confirmed it will test its version of the upside-down rear wing at F1's Hungarian Grand Prix alongside its latest round of car upgrades

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McLaren: Lando Norris had outright pace for second in F1 Belgian GP

McLaren has been buoyed by Norris' podium-contending pace in F1's Belgian GP after he recovered from a grid penalty to take seventh, but admits it should have pitted him under a virtual safety car

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"It sucks" – Oscar Piastri feels F1 grids are decided by "computers behaving or misbehaving"

According to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, Piastri fell victim to self-learning elements of the power unit, causing him to lose significant time to Lando Norris on the straights at Spa

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Oscar Piastri has been “too clean” for 2026 F1 cars – Andrea Stella

Piastri has been struggling in F1 2026, and that’s down to his driving style, according to the McLaren team boss

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McLaren on Max Verstappen: ‘We’d need a third car for him’

Amid growing rumours about Verstappen potentially joining McLaren next season, team principal Andrea Stella didn’t quite issue an unequivocal denial

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How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams

The FIA guarantees customer teams the same power unit specification as a works' outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has brought the value of experience back to the forefront

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Why McLaren is sliding backwards in British GP after surprise sprint podium

McLaren is back to reality at Silverstone after the false dawn of Lando Norris' Formula 1 sprint race podium

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McLaren explains fuel error that nearly cost Lando Norris in F1 British GP sprint

Lando Norris came under pressure from George Russell in Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint following a McLaren fuel calculation error

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Zak Brown explains how McLaren ended toxic blame culture

Zak Brown says McLaren’s transformation into a championship-winning team was driven by a no-blame culture and a major leadership reset

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Why McLaren won't have Mercedes' new power unit for F1 British Grand Prix

Zak Brown says the decision is related to the mileage on McLaren's current power units, although he expects the team to receive Mercedes' reliability upgrade for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix

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Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone

Zak Brown says the decision is related to the mileage on McLaren's current power units, although he expects the team to receive Mercedes' reliability upgrade for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix

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McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says 30% of the team's current deficit to Mercedes lies on the straights

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McLaren still to investigate why it's losing to Mercedes on the straights, despite same PU

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says 30% of the team's current deficit to Mercedes lies on the straights

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Andrea Stella calls on McLaren to step up development "intensity" to catch Mercedes

The McLaren chief says his team 'needs to have more intensity' to out-develop its Formula 1 rivals

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Fred Vasseur warns qualifying yellow flag call sends wrong message: "Everybody will push"

The Ferrari boss is “a bit surprised” race control did not deploy double yellow flags immediately after Max Verstappen’s qualifying crash in Austria - and warns the call sets a risky precedent

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McLaren honours Mika Hakkinen with bronze statue amid 1000th grand prix celebrations

McLaren has unveiled a Mika Hakkinen bronze statue at its Woking headquarters

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The title-winning characteristic McLaren has failed to replicate in F1 2026

Last weekend's scorching Formula 1 race in Barcelona further confirmed that McLaren's impressive tyre management has not survived the new 2026 regulations

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Why one of McLaren's world-beating strengths didn't carry over from F1 2025

Last weekend's scorching Formula 1 race in Barcelona further confirmed that McLaren's impressive tyre management has not survived the new 2026 regulations

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McLaren: Ferrari has best F1 chassis after Barcelona upgrades

Andrea Stella says there are 'clear indications' pointing to Ferrari having the best chassis currently in Formula 1, after the Scuderia introduced a major upgrade package in Barcelona - although Mercedes still has the strongest overall package thanks to its power unit

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McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

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