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The F1 rule that gave Russell Canadian GP pole despite Verstappen tie

Qualifying in Montreal produced a historic moment when Russell and Verstappen set exactly the same time in Q3, a 1m12.000s, that left them tied but gave pole to the Mercedes driver.

Autosport

FIA open to changes amid team fears over F1 2026 rules

In the wake of the FIA issuing its outline plans for the 2026 rules revamp earlier this week, a number of teams have expressed fears about numerous aspects of what is on the table.

Autosport

Why new Mercedes front wing is critical to cure its main F1 weakness

The German manufacturer has been struggling with a car that does not perform consistently well across both high- and low-speed corners.

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The bigger danger of F1’s 2026 rules revamp

"Max Verstappen won the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after using his +0.5 MJs on his final lap and deploying his MOM [manual override mode]."

Autosport

Are the proposed rules for 2026 putting the DNA of F1 at risk?

"Max Verstappen won the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after using his +0.5 MJs on his final lap and deploying his MOM [manual override mode]."

Motorsport

McLaren concerned F1 2026 cars could be too slow in corners, too fast on straights

The FIA announced this week its outline plans for the 2026 regulations, as well as images of what the next-generation challengers could look like, and teams have expressed some concern about the details of what is being worked on. Motorsport.com revealed earlier that team bosses plan to bring up their…

Motorsport

McLaren: F1 2026 draft rules make cars too slow in corners, too fast on straights

Watch: The Future of Formula One - First Look at The 2026 F1 Regulations

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F1 team bosses to meet amid 2026 rules concern

Just a day after the FIA published concept images and outline plans about the car revolution that is coming from 2026, worries about some of the ideas being implemented have emerged.

Autosport

Russell: "Crazy" F1 2026 top speeds will have safety implications

On Thursday the FIA presented an outline of the all-new 2026 F1 cars with a bigger emphasis on electric energy and much lower drag and downforce levels.

Autosport

Gedlich Racing reveals 2025 Winter Series calendar

After a hugely successful 2024 season, the Winter Series calendar will once again feature the very best FIA-graded international racing circuits in Portugal and Spain.

Autosport

How Formula 1’s future is a throwback to 2009 ideas

Talk of better management of dirty air, of limiting designers’ ability to generate outwash, and prioritising closer racing is the intention, but there is still a lot of time for teams to unpick the good intentions before the cars hit the track for the first time.

Autosport

Tech analysis: How Formula 1’s future is a throwback to 2009 ideas

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton: Future F1 cars might be ‘pretty slow’ despite lighter machinery

Lewis Hamilton fears Formula One cars from 2026 will remain “pretty slow” after the next-generation machinery was unveiled.

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Alonso: Making 2026 F1 cars 30kg lighter an "impossible target"

On Thursday the FIA formally presented an outline of the all-new regulations for 2026 which are built around power units with a much bigger emphasis on electric energy.

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‘Pretty slow’: Lewis Hamilton concerned with 2026 F1 cars’ speed and weight

Lewis Hamilton cautiously welcomed forthcoming new regulations that include making cars 30kg lighter but he said: ‘It’s still heavy’

Motorsport

Will the new F1 2026 cars really deliver better racing after early fears?

Formula 1 has had its fair share of scare stories about the new 2026 car rules.

Autosport

Will the new F1 2026 cars really deliver better racing?

Formula 1 has had its fair share of scare stories about the new 2026 car rules. From concerns about 'Frankenstein' machines, to drivers needing to change down gears on the straights, and then alarm at some simulator tests where cars were spinning out on the straights, it has not been…

Autosport

How F1's new active aero will work in 2026

As part of the rules overhaul for the next generation of grand prix cars, the FIA has been working on all-new active aerodynamics that feature moveable front and rear wings.

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How F1’s new active aero will work in 2026 as DRS is dropped

As part of the rules overhaul for the next generation of grand prix cars, the FIA has been working on all-new active aerodynamics that feature moveable front and rear wings.

Autosport

Revealed: First images of F1's new 2026 car concept

Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA outlined the key details of the 'nimble' car concept that will arrive alongside the new power units and mandatory use of fully sustainable fuel.

Motorsport

Revealed: First images of Formula 1's new 2026 car concept

Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA outlined the key details of the 'nimble' car concept that will arrive alongside the new power units and mandatory use of fully sustainable fuel.

Autosport

Did the WRC’s shorter sprint-style format work?

Now that the dust has settled on an event that delivered the joint-closest finish in WRC history, the championship and the FIA will evaluate how the 48-hour, 266.12km format performed.

Autosport

WRC drivers back “more intense” sprint format trial

The WRC is conducting a trial of a new shorter format at the Italian Island gravel rally, which it hopes could offer event organisers more flexibility and help improve the championship's promotion. A move to vary event formats, to include endurance and sprint rallies from next season, is a key…

Autosport

Banning tyre warmers at Le Mans an "unsafe" choice, say Ferrari WEC drivers

Teams across both Hypercar and LMGT3 categories will not be allowed to artificially heat their tyres in the blue riband round of the World Endurance Championship on 15-16 June as per the updated sporting regulations for 2024. The WEC had originally imposed an outright ban on tyre warmers at the…

Motorsport

Biasion: Future regulations could entice Lancia back to WRC

Lancia announced this week that it plans to return to rallying after more than 30 years away following a commitment to a Rally4 programme with its new Ypsilon hatchback.

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