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F1’s 2026 regulations continue to divide opinion. Max Verstappen has been one of their most vocal critics. However, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists there is no danger of the four time World Champion walking away from the sport. Speaking during the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mekies directly addressed speculation linking…
The first round of 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain sparked a significant debate within the Formula 1 paddock. The new technical regulations are at the center of this growing controversy. After initially voicing his concerns last week, Max Verstappen used a press conference in the second round of F1 testing at Bahrain to reinforce his…
As testing for the 2026 F1 season commences in Bahrain, Laurent Mekies stated he does not consider Red Bull the benchmark, noting that competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field. With the 2026 F1 season approaching, speculation about the pecking order is at its peak, with teams and drivers pointing…
Day 1 of test 2 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results here. Aside from Isack Hadjar who got a full day in the RB22, every other team gave their two drivers half a day each. AM session With Ferrari bringing updates to the second test, Charles…
Alpine Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is looking back and forward at the same time after the opening half of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing. In fact, the recently hired Formula 1 expert is handling a rather multifaceted situation while entering his first full season with the French team. A completely new era for Alpine F1 Following…
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc gave his thoughts on the feel and technical complexities of the 2026 F1 cars after completing the first three-day pre-season test in Bahrain. While Ferrari’s early pace and reliability has been encouraging—with Leclerc topping the timesheet on Day 2 of Bahrain testing—there has been much debate about the actual enjoyment of…
Red Bull Racing F1’s Chief Designer Craig Skinner has parted ways with the Milton Keynes outfit ahead of the 2026 F1 season. Red Bull have officially confirmed the news of the departure on the eve of the second Bahrain test. Skinner was a core member of the Red Bull Racing F1 team for nearly two…
While rival teams have described Red Bull as the reference point under F1’s new regulations, Pierre Waché has taken a cautious stance on the Red Bull 2026 engine project. The French engineer, Technical Director at Red Bull Racing, acknowledged the team’s winter progress. However, he rejected suggestions that Red Bull is setting the pace. Instead,…
A week after Ayao Komatsu’s review of his 2025 F1 season, Esteban Ocon responded to the team principal’s statements, admitting he was not surprised by it. Ahead of the 2026 F1 Bahrain tests, Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu admitted that the team “expected more” from Ocon in 2025. Ocon joined Haas from Alpine in…
The European heart of the racing calendar remains intact as F1 confirms a significant multi-year agreement with Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This formal announcement of the extension ensures the circuit remains on the schedule through the end of the decade. This move settles months of speculation regarding the future of the venue, especially after the new…
