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Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull’s underlying problems will take time to solve despite P2 finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Mekies admits there’s no silver bullet for underlying Red Bull problems after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Max Verstappen’s second place finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP in Madrid provided Red Bull with another encouraging result, but team principal Laurent Mekies admits the team’s underlying problems will take longer to solve. Despite Verstappen’s recent string of strong results—the Dutchman has finished on the podium at every race he has seen the…

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Pierre Gasly discussed how the Madring can be improved in the upcoming years. And the Alpines pace at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP.

Gasly happy with “very strong” pace in 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Pierre Gasly was unable to score points at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP despite the Alpine showing good pace following the VSC. Following the race, Gasly discussed how the new ‘Madring’ track can be improved for racing in the upcoming seasons. Pierre Gasly on his 2026 F1 Spanish GP The 2026 Spanish GP took place…

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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-26 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring on September 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ocon finds positives after P11 result at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Shermaine Wong2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 Spanish GP ended on a disappointing note for Haas’ Esteban Ocon, who took the chequered flag just outside of the points in P11. This was his best finish since Monaco, where he ended up P9. The improvement in pace of his VF-26 had the Frenchman focusing on the positives of his weekend…

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella on VSC fairness after controversy involving it and Lando Norris losing the 2026 F1 Spanish GP.

McLaren Team Principal Stella on VSC fairness after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Kavi Khandelwal2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella has admitted the Virtual Safety car rules have left him “puzzled” after the Spanish GP. The timing of the VSC at the Madring cost McLaren an easy victory for reigning world champion Lando Norris. Stella questioned whether the system was fair. Stella on race control and the existing rules…

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Oscar Piastri reflects on his collision with George Russell and his pace on an H-M one-stopper after his poor P8 finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Piastri discusses clash with Russell and race pace after difficult P8 finish at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Oscar Piastri reflected on his opening-lap incident with George Russell, the repercussions of not pitting under the VSC, and the pace he demonstrated on an H-M one-stopper following his underwhelming eighth-place finish at the 2026 Spanish GP. In Saturday’s qualifying, the Australian needed an extra set of softs to guarantee he made it through Q2….

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Lindblad happy to take P9 from “tricky” 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Racing Bulls’ rookie driver Arvid Lindblad secured a rather positive P9 finish in the 2026 F1 Spanish GP for an impressive eighth points finish in his last nine races completed in the championship. In spite of being able to add additional points to his overall tally, Lindblad remained not satisfied with his overall race and…

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Lando Norris completes 38 laps in McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimão and says he cannot wait to return as its 2027 WEC debut nears.

Norris “can’t wait” for another McLaren MCL-HY run after Portimão test

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Lando Norris has expressed his desire to return to the cockpit of McLaren’s new MCL-HY Hypercar after completing 38 laps during the manufacturer’s latest FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) test at Portimão. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion joined McLaren Hypercar Team at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on 14 September for the MCL-HY’s fifth…

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Toto Wolff discusses George Russell's on-track inconsistencies and how the 2026 F1 Spanish GP would’ve unfolded for Kimi Antonelli without the VSC's assistance

Wolff reflects on Russell’s ongoing struggles, lauds quick reaction to pit Antonelli under VSC at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff opened up about George Russell’s on-track struggles, how the race would’ve played out for Kimi Antonelli without the assistance of the Virtual Safety Car, and whether the Brit could’ve pulled off a one-stop strategy following their haul of 35 points at the 2026 Spanish GP on Sunday. In Madrid, the…

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F1 has revealed their 2027 race calendar. The sport has scheduled 24 races once more, with 10 Sprints now included in the schedule.

F1 reveals 10 Sprints as part of 24-race 2027 calendar

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

F1 has revealed their 2027 race calendar. The sport has scheduled 24 races once more, with 10 Sprints now included on the schedule, going up from six. Question marks remain about the Middle East events both at the end of this year and through next year because of the war taking place. Bahrain is set…

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Michael Masi joins SRO Motorsports Australia as Head of Sporting

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Michael Masi will join SRO Motorsports Australia as its new Head of Sporting, with the experienced motorsport official beginning an immediate handover before taking up the position full-time for the 2027 season. Masi will attend the final two Shannons SpeedSeries rounds of 2026 as part of that transition, starting with this weekend’s GT Festival at…

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