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Mercedes and McLaren have completed a Pirelli F1 tyre test across Tuesday and Wednesday at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Both teams ran with their 2026 cars, although the Italian tyre manufacturer dictated all the run plans. Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the tyre test that was due…
As the 2026 F1 season continues to find itself in an ever-changing climate of rule changes, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri find themselves directly in the eye of the storm, where the first three races have been anything but smooth for the Papaya duo. Piastri was unable to start his home Grand Prix…
We’re only three rounds into the F1 2026 season, but Helmut Marko says the emerging pattern is one of success for Mercedes, particularly for their young driver, Kimi Antonelli. According to Helmut Marko, former advisor to Red Bull, both championship trophies will end up in Mercedes’ headquarters in Brackley. In a recent interview with Austria’s…
The FIA has banned an engine-related qualifying trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull, after both teams were found to have exploited a loophole in the 2026 F1 regulations to gain a significant speed boost at the end of a lap. Both manufacturers had found a way to override the mandated power reduction that should…
During an Interview for the High Performance Podcast, Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Ollie Bearman, describing him as an “amazing talent” as he recalls the early stages of the young talent’s career and a transformative 2025 F1 season. “Oh, they’re very, very different,” says Komatsu about drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, whom…
During a print media session before the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Alex Albon discussed some of the technical issues Williams is facing this season. After missing the Barcelona shakedown, the British team has reported being overweight and having aerodynamic limitations in the new regulations. Albon has had a harder time in 2026 than his teammate…
Ayao Komatsu has opened up about the problematic team culture at Haas before he took over as team principal, the steps he took immediately after assuming the new position in 2024, the massive communication gap that existed between their multiple bases under Guenther Steiner, and what ultimately prevented him from quitting during the disappointing 2023…
Sergio Pérez is confident that Cadillac can progress and bridge the gap to the midfield across the 2026 F1 campaign. During a print media session on media day at the Suzuka Circuit, the Mexican driver provided a transparent look into the team’s season and the effort required to compete on the Formula 1 grid. Building…
After the recent Japanese Grand Prix, Audi F1 Team has been struggling; both drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have mentioned the start struggles. With brand new regulations, Audi chose a more difficult era to join Formula 1. The question arises as to where we can expect to see the Audi F1 Team. Can they…
Lewis Hamilton spoke ahead of the Japanese GP about his 2026 F1 season with Ferrari, backing himself to deliver despite the doubts that followed a difficult debut season with the team. The seven-time World Champion currently sits P4 in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points, following a P6 finish in Japan. His 2026 campaign has…
