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How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving

In 2026's all-new regulations, Haas has faced its biggest technical challenge yet. After three race weekends, Formula 1's smallest team has not only weathered the storm, but started its journey on the right course

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Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

Kimi Antonelli is nine points clear of George Russell in the title race - and the on-track differences between the two are equally slim

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Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

The Alpine driver backs calls to tweak the new Formula 1 regulations, but feels driver skill is being undervalued

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George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up

David Coulthard says George Russell must start eroding Kimi Antonelli’s confidence at Mercedes if he wants the best chance of winning the 2026 F1 drivers’ championship

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Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

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Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

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Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing This Wild-Looking Steering Wheel To The EQS. And I Tried It

The refreshed Mercedes-Benz EQS will be available with optional steer-by-wire, and it will completely change how the car feels and how you drive it.

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Red Bull now ‘paying the price’ for F1 2025 title charge

Red Bull’s continued development of last year’s challenger has hurt its 2026 prospects

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Why Red Bull doesn’t regret F1 2025 title charge it’s now ‘paying the price’ for

Red Bull’s continued development of last year’s challenger has hurt its 2026 prospects

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Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Will Live On Outside Europe

Mercedes recently said goodbye to the V12 engine in Europe, and now its rival Audi is preparing to bid farewell to an iconic powertrain as well. Ingolstadt will end production of the inline-five for European markets by mid-2027. However, much like the twelve-cylinder engine from Stuttgart, the five-cylinder mill will…

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Why Miami will be start of a "new F1 championship" for teams

April's race cancellations bring Formula 1 teams in line for a major upgrade push at the Miami Grand Prix

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Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why

April's race cancellations bring Formula 1 teams in line for a major upgrade push at the Miami Grand Prix

Motorsport

Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship

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Lewis Hamilton bemoans latest Ferrari setback: ‘We need to understand’

Hamilton finished sixth at the Japanese GP – a disappointing result after a promising start to the season

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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

Motorsport

Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes, which had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes that had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off George Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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Kimi Antonelli’s “tremendous" Japanese GP recovery drive applauded as win makes F1 history

Alex Brundle praised Kimi Antonelli’s assured Japanese GP drive after he recovered from a poor start to become F1’s youngest-ever championship leader

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‘You can’t make this up’: 4 California people made $141,839 pretending to be a bear. Then a biologist ended their scam

A video clip showing a person in a bear costume faking an attack on luxury cars to scam insurance companies is once again going viral with over a million views across X and other platforms, bringing back one of the most absurd fraud cases we’ve seen in a while. This…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Revealed: New AMG 53 Hybrid Makes 577 HP

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received a much-needed revamp. Despite the automaker giving the SUV a mid-cycle refresh for 2024, it is already looking dated. That will change soon when the new GLE goes on sale, which arrives with a fresh design, a tweaked interior, and updated powertrains.

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The New Mercedes GLS Has 'Cloud-Based' Suspension

Mercedes’ biggest SUV just got a much-needed and comprehensive refresh. Meet the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS, now with a flat-plane crankshaft V8, three screens on the dash, and “cloud-based” suspension. And, as usual for Benz, it looks even more preposterously over-the-top than before.

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Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

The clock could be ticking for George Russell in the battle of the Mercedes proteges, as 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest-ever driver to lead the F1 world championship

Motorsport

Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss Andrea Stella was singing Piastri’s praises after the Australian finished second in his first grand prix start of F1’s new era

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Oscar Piastri hailed for "really smart" Japanese Grand Prix drive

Oscar Piastri earned praise from Alex Brundle after a smart and composed drive to second place in Japan

Motorsport

Analysis: Would Oscar Piastri have won Japanese GP without a safety car?

Oscar Piastri was in the fight for victory throughout the Japanese Grand Prix, but the timing of his pitstop and the safety car undid his hopes for McLaren. But could he have won without that untimely intervention?

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