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Ferrari chase Mercedes in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP as Leclerc and Hamilton reflect on pace deficits and hopes for the race
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Contrasting emotions for Ferrari drivers in Sprint Qualifying at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari emerged as Mercedes’ closest challengers during Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, showing strong pace throughout the session in Shanghai. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton consistently ran near the front as the field fought for positions behind the dominant Silver Arrows. Both drivers briefly threatened the top of the timing sheets during…

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George Russell reveals how a little-known energy rule caused confusion at F1 2026 race starts and why the FIA cannot change it yet
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Russell unhappy with “selfish” teams regarding blocking changes to F1 2026 race starts

Mercedes driver George Russell shed light on the unusual circumstances that affected race starts during the opening round of the 2026 F1 season. The Mercedes driver pointed to a little-known energy recovery regulation that influenced how much electrical deployment drivers had available before the race even began. The rule, which limits energy harvesting each lap,…

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CUPRA KIRO confirm Bianca Bustamante as their driver for the Formula E Madrid Rookie test, marking her return to the team
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Bianca Bustamante set to drive Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid for CUPRA KIRO

CUPRA KIRO confirmed that Development Driver Bianca Bustamante would take part in the FIA Formula E World Championship’s upcoming Rookie Test in Madrid, Spain. The Filipina driver continued to strengthen her ties with the team after joining the programme during the 2024–25 season. Bustamante first experienced Formula E machinery with CUPRA KIRO at the Tempelhof…

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Lola Yamaha ABT confirm Verschoor and Barter for the 2026 Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid, as the team continues development work
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Lola Yamaha ABT announce Verschoor and Barter for the Formula E Madrid Rookie Test

Lola Yamaha ABT have confirmed that Richard Verschoor and Hugh Barter will drive the Lola T001 during the Formula E Rookie Test in Madrid on 22 March. The outing will mark Verschoor’s first appearance in a Formula E car after several seasons progressing through the single seater ranks, most recently in Formula 2. Barter will…

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Paul reflects on his journey from Paul Motorsport to returning with Grasser Racing Team as a Lamborghini works driver in the DTM
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From team owner to works driver: Maximilian Paul on his return to Grasser in DTM

Maximilian Paul’s journey in the DTM has come full circle with his return to Grasser Racing Team, the squad with which he secured his maiden victory in the championship. After navigating the challenges of running his own outfit, Paul Motorsport, while competing on track, the German now enters a new chapter as a Lamborghini works…

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Mekies praises Hadjar after a strong 2026 Australian GP weekend despite a battery issue that compromised the Red Bull driver's start
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Mekies praises Hadjar despite battery issue setback at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Speaking to print media after the race, Laurent Mekies reflected on Isack Hadjar’s difficult end to a promising weekend at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, after a battery charge issue on the formation lap compromised the rookie’s start. The Red Bull driver had shown strong pace from the very beginning in Melbourne and qualified third,…

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Norris reflects on a difficult 2026 Australian GP as McLaren battles tyre issues, traffic and a large pace gap to the front-runners
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Norris: 2026 F1 Australian GP “even worse” than expected as McLaren faces difficult race

Lando Norris opened his 2026 F1 campaign with a hard-fought but underwhelming fifth place at the Australian GP. The reigning World Champion never quite found the pace to challenge the dominant Mercedes and Ferrari runners at the front, and instead spent much of the afternoon locked in battle further down the order. Managing strategy and…

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Sharp received a 10-second penalty after colliding with PREMA teammate Wharton during the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian GP
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Sharp penalised as PREMA teammates collide in F3 Australian GP Sprint Race

Louis Sharp received a post-race penalty following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian Grand Prix after a collision that eliminated both PREMA Racing drivers from the contest. The New Zealander made contact with teammate James Wharton at Turn 5 while the pair battled for position during the race at Albert Park. The…

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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli lead a Mercedes recovery after early issues during Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Australian GP.
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Russell and Antonelli encouraged as Mercedes recover from messy FP1 at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Mercedes showed encouraging pace during Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, finishing the day near the front of the field at Albert Park. The team began the opening session with both cars comfortably inside the top ten, before improving its performance later in the day. In FP2, Kimi Antonelli set the second-fastest time…

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