Rebecca Malitz, Author at Pit Debrief

Best lap of the season sees Leclerc finish P3 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying while Ferrari teammate Hamilton searches for answers.

Mixed emotions for Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Hamilton after 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying

Rebecca Malitz31 minutes ago30 minutes ago04 mins

After the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying, emotions were split in the Ferrari garage: Charles Leclerc was overall satisfied with his performance, while Lewis Hamilton lamented a different feeling in the SF-26, finishing the session in P7. For the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, Ferrari brought another performance upgrade aimed at increasing aerodynamic load, focusing on…

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Shintaro Orihara on the introduction of a new Honda power unit for Aston Martin at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Orihara on new Honda Power Unit update at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Rebecca Malitz3 days ago3 days ago03 mins

Honda Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer, Shintaro Orihara, looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 F1 Dutch GP, where the Japanese manufacturer will provide the Aston Martin F1 Team with a new Power Unit specification to improve performance and reliability, thereby aiding the team’s progress. Aston Martin experienced a rough start to the 2026 F1…

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Mercedes Technical Direcor James Allison looks back on the 2026 F1 development race that started pre-season and what is to come.

James Allison on Mercedes’ approach to the development race in 2026 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz7 days ago7 days ago09 mins

In the latest edition of the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show, Mercedes Technical Director James Allison and Mercedes HPP (High-Performance Powertrains) Managing Director Hywel Thomas looked back on the preparation for the new regulations, a successful first half of the 2026 F1 season, and also gave an outlook on what to expect from the team…

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Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto does not believe that the 2026 F1 regulations heavily impacted driving style and pace.

Bortoleto does not believe the 2026 F1 regulations have a heavy impact on driving style and overall pace

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations, particularly on the PU side, with the increasing usage of AI software and its impact on driving and pace. The 2026 F1 regulations have sparked criticism, particularly the new PUs, which have drawn significant controversy, with energy deployment seemingly affecting the…

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McLaren Technical Director for Performance, Mark Temple, on challenges arising from the 2026 F1 PU Regulations, the teams working relationship with HPP and personnel requirements due to new PU's

Temple on how McLaren deals with challenges as an engine customer team arising from 2026 F1 PU regulations

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

McLaren Technical Director – Performance, Mark Temple, outlined the challenges the team has faced as an engine customer, the working relationship with engine supplier Mercedes, and how the team has responded to new role requirements arising from the 2026 F1 regulations. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 regulations, customer teams, such as McLaren, started…

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Lando Norris wins the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli

F1 | 2026 Hungarian GP | Race | Norris dominant, takes his first victory of the season

Rebecca Malitz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP kicks off with McLaren’s Lando Norris, after securing pole position by 0.012 seconds in Qualifying, in the best spot on the grid for the 70-lap race around the Hungaroring. Lining up with Norris on the front row is Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who was promoted to second after Ferrari teammate Lewis…

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc lamments a lack of feeling after a tricky 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying session where he finished in P3.

Leclerc laments lack of feeling after “messy” 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying

Rebecca Malitz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc recalls a “messy” 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying session, where he finished P3, which became P2 on the grid after Lewis Hamilton received a 3-place grid penalty for impeding Piastri. After looking like the car to beat during the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Friday practice, the field looked much closer in…

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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was slapped with a 3-place grid drop penalty after impeding Oscar Piastri in 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying

Grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton after impeding Piastri in 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying

Rebecca Malitz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was handed a 3-place grid penalty for impeding McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying, which drops him from the front row to P5. Entering the Hungarian GP Qualifying with high hopes of securing his first pole position for Ferrari, the 7-time World Champion came close, but ultimately…

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Ferrari remain focused on improving despite Hamilton and Leclerc leading the way in Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Ferrari seeking to improve performance despite leading the field during FP1 and FP2 at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Rebecca Malitz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Ferrari experienced a great start to the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP weekend with Charles Leclerc topping the timing sheets in FP1 and Lewis Hamilton leading Leclerc in FP2. Despite the great result, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur didn’t get carried away when speaking to the media following the conclusion of Friday practice, noting that the…

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Max Verstappen secures P2 in Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Belgian GP aided by tow from Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar.

Verstappen: Hadjar tow key to P2 in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Belgian GP

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Max Verstappen will be heading into the 2026 F1 Belgian GP from the front row after Qualifying saw the Dutchman, aided by his teammate Isack Hadjar, secure P2. After struggling last time out in Silverstone, Red Bull looked more competitive throughout the Belgian GP practice sessions. With Isack Hadjar facing a grid drop for exceeding…

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