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Hungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari

Ferrari topped both of the practice timesheets on Friday at the F1 Hungarian GP, but its rivals remain in the fight on the long run pace

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Adrian Newey reveals major Hungary upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin

Aston Martin effectively arrived in Hungary with a B-spec car, but according to Newey, there is more in the pipeline for the upcoming F1 races at Zandvoort and Baku

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Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin F1 car

Aston Martin effectively arrived in Hungary with a B-spec car, but according to Adrian Newey, there is more in the pipeline for the upcoming F1 races at Zandvoort and Baku

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Why fans don't get true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules - but it is fixable, according to Haas boss

Ayao Komatsu says simplification is needed to 'bring the control back to the driver' and reduce the hidden effects of software with the 2026 F1 rules

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F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc tops FP1 as Lance Stroll brings out red flags

Leclerc ends FP1 on top at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, while Aston Martin's B-spec AMR26 suffers a reliability failure

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"No package" can overturn Aston Martin's deficit to F1 grid - Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin is essentially bringing a 'B-spec' chassis to this weekend's Hungarian GP, but Alonso is playing down expectations

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Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade is big – but not as big as F1 insiders expected it to be

Anticipation and speculation has been feverish ahead of the big reveal at the Hungaroring – but there's a reason Aston Martin is managing expectations carefully

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Five things to look out for at the F1 Hungarian GP

Budapest hosts round 11 of the 2026 F1 season this weekend, which will be the final race before the annual summer shutdown

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F1 drivers raise concerns over 'self-learning' power units – what's going on?

At Spa, Piastri concluded that F1 grids in 2026 are partly being decided by 'computers behaving or misbehaving'. But what is behind those remarks, and is there a solution in sight?

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Explained: Are drivers really being beaten by AI elements in F1's 2026 power units?

At Spa, Oscar Piastri concluded that F1 grids in 2026 are partly being decided by 'computers behaving or misbehaving'. But what is behind those remarks, and is there a solution in sight?

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Why the 2026 F1 cars suit Antonelli's driving style more than Russell

Antonelli has impressed with his speed and consistency, taking control of the championship. His speed is down to his talent and a driving style that allows him to adapt to the demands of the 2026 cars by going on the attack

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Why Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive driving style works so well in F1 2026

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Who slept worst last night: Jolyon Palmer

Why one of Formula 1's finest experts got it wrong for once - and why it would be a harebrained idea for Ferrari to put all their eggs in Lewis Hamilton's basket

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Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli

The Italian teenager is on course to become the youngest Formula 1 world champion

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Winners and losers from F1's Belgian Grand Prix

The championship received yet another twist as batteries and energy deployment dominated the agenda at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix

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Five quick takeaways from the F1 Belgian GP

Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his championship lead, while George Russell retired after a first-lap collision

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“Serious issue at play” – Why George Russell changed his mind about deficit to Kimi Antonelli

Russell had come to believe driving style was the reason for him losing time to Mercedes team-mate Antonelli – but both he and the team have now eliminated this line of enquiry

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Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli

George Russell had come to believe driving style was the reason for him losing time to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli – but both he and the team have now eliminated this line of enquiry

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"F3 car with F1 downforce" — Why Max Verstappen and McLaren say Spa is so different in 2026

Verstappen thinks someone might “shoot” him if he keeps criticising the 2026 regulations, but both he and the McLaren drivers describe the experience in corners such as Pouhon as painful

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F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli defeats Verstappen to take pole

Kimi Antonelli takes pole over Max Verstappen by 0.317s at the F1 Belgian GP

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F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole by 0.317s

Behind them, Lando Norris set the third fastest time, but is facing a grid drop in the race

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Long-run analysis: Can anyone beat Kimi Antonelli in Belgium?

Mercedes looks to have the edge over Red Bull and McLaren on race pace, while Aston Martin faces a battle just to stay inside the 107% threshold

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Has Haas actually been outdeveloped by its F1 rivals?

Oliver Bearman says Haas hasn’t brought as many upgrades as its rivals and what it brought underdelivered. Team boss Ayao Komatsu doesn’t fully agree

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How British GP win might help Charles Leclerc “massively” in F1 2026

Leclerc finally tasted victory again at Silverstone after a tough spell – success that is tipped to substantially boost him

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Why struggling F1 teams can't follow Ferrari's aggressive upgrade plan

While Ferrari has come under scrutiny over its consistent development of the SF-26, those needing to find performance in the midfield are aware a similar strategy isn't possible

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