Maahika Banerjee

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Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the official dates for the 2026 pre-season testing calendar, significantly extending the preparation time before a major technical overhaul.

Formula 1 releases expanded 2026 pre-season testing dates

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the official dates for the 2026 pre-season testing calendar, significantly extending the preparation time before a major technical overhaul. In response to extensive regulatory changes, including new sustainable power units, active aerodynamics, and a higher minimum car weight, teams will now have access to nine days of on-track…

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Hamilton climbs into car ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix
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Ferrari experiences a challenging Friday in Austria after F1 upgrades

Ferrari had a challenging Friday in Austria as both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, underwent their own set of challenges. Going into the weekend, both drivers had a positive outlook while approaching the weekend in Austria; Leclerc acknowledged a challenging start to the 2025 season for the team. However, the Monegasque remained optimistic, hoping…

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Carlos Sainz Sr. steps down from the FIA president election

Earlier in May 2025, rumors circulated that Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Winner, and Carlos Sainz Jr.’s father, was considering running for the FIA presidency. Media outlets, such as Sky Sports, confirmed that Sainz Sr. was “assessing support” and potentially challenging the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ahead…

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Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur at the Chinese GP

Fred Vasseur discusses Ferrari’s bittersweet 2025 F1 season to date

Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur sat down to discuss the recent challenges faced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton during his tenure with the team, Charles Leclerc’s performance, and his future with the team. Expectations vs. Reality Hamilton’s move to Ferrari marked a groundbreaking shift in the driver market as he aimed to secure…

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The recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Macau brought an early birthday gift for Red Bull F1 junior Arvid Lindblad. The council officially approved the team's request for an exception, allowing Lindblad to receive his F1 Super Licence before his 18th birthday.
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Red Bull prodigy Arvid Lindblad granted early F1 Super Licence

The recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Macau brought an early birthday gift for Red Bull F1 junior Arvid Lindblad. The council officially approved the team’s request for an exception, allowing Lindblad to receive his F1 Super Licence before his 18th birthday. They acknowledged Lindblad’s efforts to maintain consistency in his…

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