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Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan

The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check

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The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver?

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Finally F1 cars don’t need to be faster to overtake – Isack Hadjar

F1 sophomore points out overtaking is possible even with identical pace now

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Yuki Tsunoda deserves a return to full-time racing, says Laurent Mekies

The 25-year-old has been without a full-time race seat since he was dropped by Red Bull at the end of the 2025 F1 season

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How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

Towards the end of the Japanese GP, Hamilton and Norris battled for fifth, but within their duel there’s an aspect that deserves investigation – namely how lifting off the throttle can paradoxically lead to a 'forced' overtake

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Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw

Toward the end of the race, Hamilton and Norris battled for fifth place, but within their duel there’s an aspect that deserves investigation – namely how lifting off the throttle can paradoxically lead to a “forced” overtake

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“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

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Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

Max Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

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Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026

After a dominant spell in Formula 1’s ground effect era, Red Bull is facing a harsh new reality in 2026

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Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle

Liam Lawson came out on top in a Red Bull drift kart challenge in Australia after admitting he was nervous before facing Isack Hadjar and the rest of the field

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Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened

Red Bull is down to sixth in the constructors’ championship going into the April break, with Pierre Gasly’s performance narrowly vaulting Alpine ahead

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Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Hadjar

Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say

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Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar

Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say

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Isack Hadjar: Red Bull struggles in Japan 'make no sense'

The Austrian outfit is in a midfield fight at this weekend's Japanese GP for round three of F1 2026

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Max Verstappen casts doubt over F1 future by claiming he is ‘beyond frustrated’

Verstappen was eliminated in Q2 in Japan and out-qualified by his Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar.

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Mercedes continue early-season dominance as Kimi Antonelli pips George Russell to pole in Japan

Italian starts first on race day for the second time in as many races as Max Verstappen struggles to get to grips with his Red Bull

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Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that”

Verstappen didn’t make it to Q3 at Suzuka, and was disenchanted with his Red Bull machinery

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Max Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that”

Verstappen says handling issues made the car drive “all over the place” as he missed Q3 at Suzuka

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Kimi Antonelli pips frustrated George Russell to pole at Japanese Grand Prix

Buoyed by his maiden victory in China, Antonelli delivered another composed performance to secure top spot in Suzuka

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F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2

Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around

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F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2

Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around

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Laurent Mekies: Red Bull F1 team "very far" in Japan with fundamental issues

Red Bull has endured a rough start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend with a Formula 1 car that proves extremely difficult to get in the right balance window

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How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

Teams have differing views on how the five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami rounds will impact their prospects

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April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull

Teams have differing views on how the five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami rounds will impact their prospects

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Every race engineer in F1 2026

Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year?

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