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Red Bull was pleased with the pace during Friday running, but Paul Monaghan admitted the team expects a tight fight for 2026 F1 Monaco GP pole
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Red Bull encouraged by Friday pace but anticipating tight battle for pole at 2026 F1 Monaco GP 

Friday running at the 2026 Monaco GP proved encouraging for Red Bull, particularly in terms of pace, as they emerged as early rivals to the pacesetting Ferraris. Max Verstappen in particular had a productive day, finishing third in both practice sessions, and even reducing the deficit to Ferrari from FP1 to FP2 as he showcased…

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Mercedes driver George Russell insisted he's already moved on from his DNF in Canada, viewing the F1 2026 Monaco GP as a fresh opportunity
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Russell shrugs off “bad luck” Canada setback ahead of 2026 F1 Monaco GP

George Russell believes the 2026 Monaco GP offers another opportunity to close the gap in the F1 championship battle with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after suffering a frustrating setback in Canada. The 28-year-old will be hoping for a trouble-free Monaco GP weekend following a mechanical DNF that prevented him from fighting for a much-needed win…

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Williams driver Carlos Sainz reflected on a difficult F1 2026 Canadian GP after recovering from an early tyre gamble to finish in the points
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Sainz pleased with his 2026 F1 Canadian GP performance despite early tyre gamble

Williams driver Carlos Sainz reflected on a tricky 2026 F1 Canadian GP outing after recovering from an early strategic gamble to score points with a P9 finish in Montreal. The Spaniard admitted he made the wrong call before the start of the Canadian GP by opting for inters, believing rain might be a more significant…

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Haas F1 team boss Ayao Komatsu hits out at “bullshit” Esteban Ocon rift rumours during a fiery media session ahead of the 2026 Canadian GP
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Komatsu angrily responds to “bullshit” speculation regarding alleged feud with Ocon ahead of 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has vehemently denied rumours about an alleged falling out between himself and F1 driver Esteban Ocon ahead of the 2026 Canadian GP. Speaking in a print media session on Thursday, Komatsu addressed recent reports suggesting Ocon is headed for an early departure from Haas amid rising tensions between the driver…

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Former F1 driver Ralph Firman offered his take on the 2026 F1 regulations in an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief
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Firman “not such a fan” of battery-focused F1 2026 regulations

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 driver Ralph Firman shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations, which have received mixed reactions from both drivers and fans. Firman, who raced in F1 with Jordan during the 2003 season and remains a fan of the sport, admitted he has some reservations about the latest…

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Charles Leclerc admitted he’s still not fully satisfied with Ferrari’s performance despite qualifying P3 ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP
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Leclerc puzzled by Ferrari’s form despite Qualifying P3 ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third for the 2026 Miami GP, one place up from fourth in Friday’s Sprint qualifying, but admitted he’s “not really” pleased with the car’s performance.  Throughout the Miami race weekend Ferrari—Leclerc in particular—have been consistently in the mix, but have yet to challenge the front-runners. Across the Sprint sessions Ferrari trailed…

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The Ferrari drivers gave their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP
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Ferrari must “double the effort” in development race to close the gap as teams bring upgrades for 2026 F1 Miami GP

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc shared their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP.  Development war ramps up at Miami GP Ferrari have so far this season established themselves as the second force behind Mercedes. However, a strong showing from McLaren’s Oscar…

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Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren amid Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the F1 team from 2028
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Brown clarifies McLaren F1 management structure following Lambiase signing

Zak Brown has provided insight into team principal Andrea Stella’s future at McLaren as high-profile signing Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join the F1 team from 2028.  Undoubtedly the biggest piece of F1 news to come out this month is Lambiase’s bombshell move from Red Bull Racing to rival McLaren. The renowned engineer has elected…

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George Russell reflects on the first three rounds of the F1 2026 season amid Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s early-season surge
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Russell targeting greater consistency after early F1 2026 season title swing

George Russell started the F1 2026 season as the favourite for the title given his experience and Mercedes’s strong form, but the opening rounds of the championship quickly shifted the narrative. While Russell dominated the season opener in Melbourne, back-to-back wins for teammate Kimi Antonelli swung the momentum—and points advantage—in the Italian’s favour. With Antonelli…

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