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Franco Colapinto feels proud of Alpine’s performance so far in 2026, but he is still wary of how the car will adapt to new tracks as they arrive at the F1 Japanese GP. A few weeks ago, Colapinto scored his first points for Alpine during the F1 2026 Chinese GP. The Argentine driver and his…
Ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc took part in the FIA press conference. A frequent topic of discussion at the conference was the yo-yo racing battles in the two previous races. The new regulations have resulted in an increase in overtaking manoeuvres in F1. However, one cannot compare these overtakes entirely to those…
Heading into the 2026 Japanese GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has opened up about the FIA’s last-minute modification of the energy recovery limit for qualifying, how a flying lap around Suzuka would feel different in comparison to last year, and the potential of Red Bull’s latest F1 challenger. After facing considerable difficulties with the balance…
As the 2026 season arrives at Suzuka, Mercedes are heading into the F1 Japanese GP weekend with a blend of confidence and caution. Strong results in the opening rounds of this season have lifted the team back into the spotlight. However, Toto Wolff warns that margins remain razor-thin in this season of new machinery and…
Nearly a month into the 2026 Formula 1 season, things have been anything but predictable. One of the many signs of unpredictability came earlier last week, ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP — Audi F1 Team principal Jonathan Wheatley was confirmed to be departing the team, effective immediately, amidst the team’s formative phase. Multiple rumours…
Although the season has just begun, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has found itself in the spotlight this season after the F1 Chinese GP. First, questions regarding their engine arrived, and after the F1 Chinese GP, questions regarding the behaviour of their front-wing aerodynamics have arrived. F1 Chinese GP footage led to Mercedes front wing…
The FIA has adjusted qualifying energy management rules ahead of this weekend’s F1 Japanese GP, aiming to restore a stronger emphasis on flat-out performance under the new 2026 regulations. Following feedback from teams and drivers, the governing body has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap in qualifying from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. The change…
Honda has acknowledged making incremental progress ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP on the reliability crisis that has defined Aston Martin’s troubled start to the season. After early-season reliability failures and abnormal vibration issues that severely limited mileage, Honda says progress has been made, though the full solution remains under development. The Japanese manufacturer…
The 2026 F1 Spanish GP will debut a new track on the F1 calendar, the MADRING circuit. Circuit construction has moved forward since April 2025, with the team providing consistent updates on the path to the 2026 debut. The circuit has reached yet another key milestone in its construction as asphalt now covers La Monumental, the…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…
