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Why the FIA is confident 2026 rules will make F1 ‘unpredictable, exciting’

The FIA has set out why the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars should be able to race each other much more closely than the current machinery

Motorsport

Why Red Bull has "no worries" over McLaren's engine cost cap "hand grenade"

A new engine for Max Verstappen in Brazil ignited a controversy over whether changes for performance rather than reliability reasons fit within F1's cost cap – and it exposes a grey area in the regulations

Autosport

Red Bull defends “legitimate” engine swap after McLaren's cost cap "hand grenade"

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Lando Norris fastest in Las Vegas Grand Prix practice as loose manhole cover causes delays

World Championship leader edges out Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli as second session on the Strip red-flagged twice

Evening Standard

Lando Norris fastest in Vegas as practice suspended due to loose manhole cover

Norris, who holds a 24-point championship lead heading into the concluding three rounds of the season, saw off Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli

The Independent UK

FIA head of aero Somerville resigns amid Alpine F1 links

Aero chief looks set to join Alpine Formula 1 team in May 2026 after resigning from FIA role

Autosport

FIA head of aero Jason Somerville resigns amid Alpine F1 links

Aero chief looks set to join Alpine Formula 1 team in May 2026 after resigning from FIA role

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Felipe Massa’s F1 2008 lawsuit will proceed to trial

Judge rules against FOM, Bernie Ecclestone and FIA as they attempt to get Massa’s lawsuit dismissed

Motorsport

Massa’s F1 2008 lawsuit will proceed to trial, judge rules

A UK judge ruled against FOM, Bernie Ecclestone and FIA as they attempt to get Felipe Massa’s lawsuit dismissed

Autosport

Massa’s £64m High Court claim over 2008 F1 championship can go to trial – judge

Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA and Formula One Management are defending the claims.

Evening Standard

Why Max Verstappen may snap up Daniel Ricciardo's old F1 race number

Verstappen has raced the #1 car while Formula 1 world champion, but may not switch back to his #33 race number next year – if the rules permit

Motorsport

Verstappen may opt to change his F1 race number – if rules permit it

Max Verstappen does not yet know whether he will race with the number #33 next season if he doesn’t win the F1 title. #3 is his preferred number, although the question is whether the FIA allows a switch in time

Autosport

"Unacceptable" Oscar Piastri penalty prompts more F1 racing guidelines talks

Formula 1 drivers and the FIA will discuss the wording and implementation of the much-contested racing guidelines in Qatar following Oscar Piastri's divisive Brazil penalty

Motorsport

"Unacceptable" Piastri Brazil GP penalty prompts more F1 racing guidelines talks

Formula 1 drivers and the FIA will discuss the wording and implementation of the much-contested racing guidelines in Qatar following Oscar Piastri's divisive Brazil penalty

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Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 for the "magic circle"

Key questions answered as Lancia prepares to make its WRC return in 2026

Motorsport

Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it means for its future vision

Key questions answered as Lancia prepares to make its WRC return in 2026

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F1 25 Set for 2026 Expansion as EA Sports Plans Next Full Launch in 2027

EA has laid out the next steps for the EA Sports F1 series, giving fans a clearer sense of where the franchise is heading. Players who jump into F1 25 will have the chance to expand their experience next year with a paid update featuring the full 2026 FIA Formula…

Motorsport

Why a switch to slower, smaller cars is reinvigorating the Macau Grand Prix

After 40 years of F3 machinery racing on the Guia Circuit, the Macau Grand Prix featured Formula Regional cars for only the second time last weekend – and the excitement that followed shows that this could have been the right move

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Why 2025 signalled the start of an exciting era for the Macau Grand Prix

OPINION: Last weekend's Macau Grand Prix featured Formula Regional cars for only the second time after a 40-year stint with F3 machinery - but an exciting affair showed it has the potential to have been the right move

Motorsport

The standout performers from the action-packed Macau GP weekend

The latest Macau weekend produced plenty of talking points and exciting moments, here's who stood out at the Guia circuit

Autosport

The star performers of an action-packed Macau weekend

The latest Macau weekend produced plenty of talking points and standout moments. Here's who shone at the Guia circuit

The Independent UK

F1 introduces one-off safety rule amid car concerns for Qatar GP

The track configurations at the Lusail International Circuit have resulted in a significant rule change for round 23

Motorsport

F1 Commission meeting makes decision on mandatory two-stop races

Proposal to make two pitstops per race mandatory were discussed in Friday’s F1 Commission meeting but with no immediate agreement

Autosport

F1’s controversial pitstop plan set aside – for now

Proposal to make two pitstops per race mandatory were discussed in Friday’s F1 Commission meeting but with no immediate agreement

Motorsport

Manufacturers split over WEC success handicap proposal

The Hypercar manufacturers are divided over the need for success handicaps being potentially used in the World Endurance Championship from 2026

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