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The concern with straight mode which arose in F1 Commission meeting

Last Wednesday saw an F1 Commission meeting held to discuss various concerns with the 2026 regulations

Autosport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

Motorsport

Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

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Formula E to adopt WEC-style ‘joker’ upgrade system for Gen4

Formula E will scrap mid-cycle Evo updates in favour of a token-based development system that will allow manufacturers to introduce controlled upgrades throughout the Gen4 era

Autosport

FIA open to "adjustments" to F1 2026 rules after driver complaints

The FIA has asked Formula 1 drivers for feedback and remains open to adjustments. Nevertheless, according to Nikolas Tombazis, “90%” of the work has been done well

Motorsport

Domenicali urges F1 'not to panic or overreact' over 2026 rules

Formula 1 chief backs teams and the FIA to get on top of the new regulations and make changes if necessary

Autosport

Stefano Domenicali: F1 should "stay calm" over challenging 2026 rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says he 'doesn't understand the panicking' over the series' new 2026 rules, and backs the FIA and teams to fix any issues that may arise

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Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

Autosport

Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

Motorsport

FIA to continue F1 start trials as McLaren backs "sensible" changes

The FIA has confirmed it will continue its practice start trials at Bahrain F1 testing, with McLaren encouraged by what it felt were 'sensible' starts on Wednesday.

Motorsport

Why McLaren is now encouraged by F1 practice starts as Bahrain trials continue

The McLaren F1 team has backed tweaks to give drivers more time on the starting grid to prepare their power units, as trials in Bahrain pre-season testing are set to continue on Thursday and Friday

Autosport

Max Verstappen on F1 2026 flaws: ‘I already said that in 2023, but nobody listened’

Max Verstappen says he warned about F1’s new regulations three years ago, but the FIA and other teams did not listen. The Red Bull driver agrees with two of the three points raised by Andrea Stella

Motorsport

F1 trials unique ‘blue warning’ race start at Bahrain pre-season testing

Safety concerns over the race start have resulted in a trial taking place at the end of each day of testing

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‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season

The seven-time world champion is upbeat for 2026 and insists he is ‘more connected to this car for sure’

Autosport

F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

Motorsport

F1 and power unit manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests

Team bosses expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

The Independent UK

FIA releases statement on safety of F1 race starts after meeting in Bahrain

All 11 teams met with the FIA and Formula 1 on the first day of the final pre-season test on Wednesday

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FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test

The FIA will run tests at the end of each day’s running at Sakhir after teams and drivers expressed concern about the start sequence

Motorsport

Alpine: Rivals "can protest" Mercedes engine but F1 "regulations are crystal clear"

The legality over the Mercedes compression ratios – which measure how much the air-fuel mixture inside an engine cylinder can be compressed – has been of hot debate during F1 2026 pre-season

The Independent UK

F1 testing 2026 live: Aston Martin finish test early with Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place

Motorsport

Petronas in race against time to homologate F1 2026 fuel

The sustainable fuel manufacturer for Mercedes is racing against time to get its fuel approved for F1 2026. If approval is not granted in time for the Australian Grand Prix, teams may be forced to use a temporary fuel

The Independent UK

Final F1 2026 testing session in Bahrain set to be overshadowed by safety concerns

Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as ‘lift and coast’ procedures and the new ‘overtake’ mode

The Independent UK

McLaren F1 boss calls for three rule changes due to 2026 car safety concerns

Last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain triggered concerns over elements of the sport’s new set of regulations

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain test in numbers - Times, distance and other key stats

All the stats you need from this week's Bahrain pre-season test for F1 2026

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