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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?

Autosport · Jul 22

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?

Motorsport · Jul 22

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

Autosport · Jul 22

"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

Motorsport · Jul 20

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

Motorsport · Jul 19

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

Motorsport · Jul 18

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

Autosport · Jul 8

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

Motorsport · Jul 5

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

Motorsport · Jul 4

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

Motorsport · Jul 3