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Charles Leclerc “probably” won’t like driving F1’s “less enjoyable” 2026 cars

Charles Leclerc has given a concerning update on the new Formula 1 cars for the 2026 season - saying “it’s not the most enjoyable race car I’ve driven”.

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Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s character in F1 film has echoes of James Hunt

Hunt, the 1976 world champion, was famed for his charisma and maverick approach to motor racing.

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Norris admits mistakes will define 2025 F1 title fight with Piastri

Lando Norris acknowledged that his 2025 Formula 1 title battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri will be decided by whoever makes the fewest mistakes, rather than outright performance.

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Alarm bells ringing for F1's 2026 car as Leclerc delivers worrying verdict

Charles Leclerc has given a concerning update on the new Formula 1 cars for the 2026 season - saying “it’s not the most enjoyable race car I’ve driven”.

Autosport

George Russell calls for “six-figure” protest deposits to make teams “think twice”

George Russell believes Formula 1 teams should be charged a “six-figure sum” to launch appeals to race stewards in an attempt to prevent frivolous protests.

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Russell calls for higher F1 protest deposits after “faff” of Red Bull appeal

George Russell believes Formula 1 teams should be charged a “six-figure sum” to launch appeals to race stewards in an attempt to prevent frivolous protests.

Autosport

Why Antonelli’s first F1 podium means he can finally put Monza crash behind him

Toto Wolff has always shouldered the blame for Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s huge crash on his first Formula 1 outing last year, with the Mercedes team boss admitting that dropping the teenager into the car at his home grand prix might not have been the best call.

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First F1 podium ends Kimi Antonelli’s search for "confidence” after Monza F1 crash

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Stroll hits back at Aston Martin replacement talk: "Short-minded opinions"

Lance Stroll has responded to claims that he should be replaced at Aston Martin after not scoring points since the Miami Formula 1 sprint race.

Autosport

Sainz on father's FIA presidency withdrawal disappointment: "Ideal time was now"

Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal from the FIA presidential race earlier this week didn't come as much of a surprise, with Carlos Sainz Jr disappointed to see him withdraw from the challenge.

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Why Alex Albon thinks F1’s racing rules are “creating a contact sport”

Alex Albon thinks Formula 1's racing guidelines need further fine-tuning after being on the receiving end of several lunges in Spain and Canada.

Motorsport

Why Albon 'doesn't like how we're racing' with release of F1's racing rules

Alex Albon thinks Formula 1's racing guidelines need further finetuning after being on the receiving end of several lunges in Spain and Canada.

Autosport

Albon reveals F1 Thailand GP plans

Alex Albon is working with his home government on a project to bring Formula 1 to Bangkok and has revealed some of the details behind the plans for a Thailand Grand Prix.

Autosport

Alex Albon reveals F1 Thailand Grand Prix plans

Thai racer Alex Albon is working with his home government on a project to bring Formula 1 to Bangkok and has revealed some of the details behind the plans for a Thailand Grand Prix.

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The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton shares how the latest generation of F1 drivers are different

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Five key talking points from the FIA's Formula 1 racing guidelines

In a move the FIA has said will bring more “transparency” to the stewarding practices of Formula 1 race weekends, motorsport’s governing body has made some of its guidelines available to the public for the first time.

Autosport

F1 Austrian GP: When and how to watch the race live, TV channel, standings

Formula 1 rolls into the Styrian mountains, which provide the backdrop to the glorious Red Bull Ring. Despite being one of the shortest circuits on the calendar, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix is one of the fastest tracks and always serves up plenty of action that you won't…

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Five key revelations from the FIA's F1 racing guidelines

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F1 Austrian GP: Start time and how to watch the race live, TV channel, standings

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Pitt suggests F1 movie took inspiration from Crashgate scandal

Brad Pitt revealed that the plot of F1: The Movie took inspiration from some infamous moments in the championship’s history – notably the 2008 Crashgate scandal that rocked the Singapore Grand Prix and resulted in bans from Formula 1 for several members of the Renault team.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton reacts to ‘significant’ social media abuse F1 drivers face

Drivers such as Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda have faced abuse online from angry fans this season

Motorsport

FIA publishes racing guidelines amid calls for more transparency in F1

The FIA has published this year's updated F1 racing guidelines as well as its penalty system amid calls for more transparency.

Autosport

FIA publishes F1 racing guidelines and penalty system

The FIA has published this year's updated F1 racing guidelines as well as its penalty system amid calls for more transparency.

Motorsport

Brad Pitt suggests F1: The Movie took inspiration from ‘Crashgate’ scandal

Brad Pitt revealed that the plot of F1: The Movie took inspiration from some infamous moments in the championship’s history – notably the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal that rocked the Singapore Grand Prix and resulted in bans from Formula 1 for several members of the Renault team.

Motorsport

How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA leadership contest

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency.

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