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Russell admits Mercedes struggled in Malaysia F1 Qualifying but says high tyre degradation could still open up Sunday’s race.
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Russell says Mercedes left with questions after difficult 2026 F1 Qualifying in Malaysia

George Russell admitted Mercedes struggled more than expected during the 2026 F1 Qualifying session in Malaysia, after he could only manage eighth at the Sepang International Circuit. Russell made it through all stages of Qualifying, but Mercedes lacked the pace to fight at the very front, setting a 1:35.871 in the final shootout. Teammate Kimi…

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Norris says McLaren is not getting everything out of its car after he finished sixth in the 2026 F1 Qualifying session in Malaysia.
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Norris says straight-line deficit “hurts” after difficult 2026 F1 Qualifying in Malaysia

Lando Norris said McLaren’s straight-line deficit cost him during the 2026 F1 Qualifying session in Malaysia, despite feeling he had produced a strong lap at Sepang. Norris qualified sixth with a 1:35.757, finishing just 0.005s ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. However, Isack Hadjar’s five-place grid penalty will move the McLaren driver up to fifth for…

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Bortolotti’s DTM disqualification dispute could reach the FIA as Grasser’s appeal keeps the Oschersleben result provisional.
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Grasser Racing Team appeal could leave DTM title fight unresolved

The dispute over Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from the second DTM race at Oschersleben could continue beyond the DMSB appeal process and potentially reach the FIA. Bortolotti won the race on track for Grasser Racing Team, but officials later disqualified the Lamborghini driver after a post-race technical inspection found an issue with the wheel bearing on…

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Max Verstappen topped FP3 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, beating George Russell by 0.099s to deny the Mercedes driver a full practice sweep.
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F1 | 2026 Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Verstappen tops as Russell misses practice sweep

Max Verstappen topped FP3 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, denying George Russell a clean sweep of the practice sessions before Qualifying in Baku. The final practice session began quietly, with no immediate movement when the pit lane opened. Conditions had changed from Thursday’s running, with the track temperature at 42 degrees Celsius and stronger…

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