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Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.

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F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

As Formula 1 steps into largely unknown territory, there is plenty to look forward to in 2026

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Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

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‘Monster’ raver fatally punched deaf woman then said ‘no-one cares’, court told

Duane Owusu, from Dagenham, has pleaded not guilty to murder and the alternative charge of manslaughter.

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli quickest on day five as Aston Martin's woes continue

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes narrowly beats McLaren, Aston Martin breaks down

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference

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Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

Motorsport

“At the end of the show, Jimmy goes, ‘The way you mix rock and Indian music is something I’ve never seen before’”: Meet the psych-rockers merging Hendrix with 600-year-old Hindustani classical music tradition – who count Jimmy Page among their fans

Frontman and lead guitarist Sameer Khan explains how hotly tipped London psych-rockers Karma Sheen are sticking to their guns, honoring their heritage, and building a bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary sounds to give rise to a new form of Hindustani rock fusion

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris fastest as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a rotating rear wing

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a rotating rear wing

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Aston Martin Vantage safety car from 2021 Abu Dhabi finale is now for sale

A former Aston Martin Vantage Formula 1 safety car used between 2021 and 2023 has been listed for sale on Auto Trader for £599,990

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes heads McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble

George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes pips McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble

George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems

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‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season

The seven-time world champion is upbeat for 2026 and insists he is ‘more connected to this car for sure’

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F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

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F1 and power unit manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests

Team bosses expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc pips Norris on morning of day four

The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s to top Wednesday morning's running in Bahrain for pre-season testing of F1 2026

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc pips Lando Norris on morning of day four

The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s to top Wednesday morning's running in Bahrain for pre-season testing of F1 2026

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David Coulthard shocked Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari "alone" as he points to key F1 relationship

David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari without bringing trusted personnel with him

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Rob Smedley warns Ferrari pressure can "break" top engineers as Lewis Hamilton adapts

Rob Smedley says Ferrari’s unique culture and relentless pressure can overwhelm even top engineers and warns Lewis Hamilton isn’t immune as he adapts to life at Maranello

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Alpine: Rivals "can protest" Mercedes engine but F1 "regulations are crystal clear"

The legality over the Mercedes compression ratios – which measure how much the air-fuel mixture inside an engine cylinder can be compressed – has been of hot debate during F1 2026 pre-season

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Midfield “seconds away” as top F1 teams increase gap in 2026

F1’s midfielders are worrying that top teams might steal the show in 2026, leaving everyone else to fight over scraps

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F1 testing 2026 live: Aston Martin finish test early with Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place

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