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Current team principal Ayao Komatsu has reflected on the issues that plagued the Haas F1 team under the previous leadership of Guenther Steiner

“I was ready to quit” — Komatsu on the many problems that plagued Haas before he replaced Steiner as F1 team principal

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

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…

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Sergio Pérez for the Cadillac F1 Team on Media Day at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Pérez confident in Cadillac‘s 2026 F1 development curve

Eeske Lenz4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

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…

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Nico Hülkenberg answering questions about Audi's competiveness and reliability in a media session at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Hülkenberg hopeful about Audi’s progress in 2026 F1 season

Laura Schanz4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

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…

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Lewis Hamilton addressed doubts about his abilities ahead of the F1 Japanese GP, insisting his commitment to Ferrari is stronger than ever as he looks to build on a promising start to the 2026 season.

Hamilton dismisses doubts and backs himself to deliver in 2026 F1 season with Ferrari

Valeria Penachi4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

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…

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Komatsu opens up on Haas’ plans during F1’s one-month break

Antonina Jaromin4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

As ongoing tensions in the Middle East have forced the cancellation of the 2026 F1 Bahrain and Jeddah GPs, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu described the break as both helpful and disruptive. Haas F1 Team currently sits 4th in the Teams’ Standings after a mixed start to the new season. Ollie Bearman leads the team’s…

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Jos Verstappen shared insights on GianPiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull, as well as giving his view on the 2026 F1 season and regulations.

Jos Verstappen weighs in on Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren and the 2026 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

In an interview uploaded on the Racexpress YouTube channel, Jos Verstappen, former F1 Driver and father of 4-time Red Bull World Champion Max Verstappen, weighed in on the surprising news of GianPiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren, the 2026 season, and regulations. Earlier this week, news broke that GianPiero Lambiase, who served as Max…

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Andrea Stella calls for changes as F1 qualifying no longer rewards driver bravery, with regulation flaws exposed at Japanese GP 2026

Stella on how qualifying risks losing its appeal as 2026 Japanese GP exposes F1 regulation flaws

Magdalena Put4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Speaking during the Japanese GP weekend McLaren team principal Andrea Stella urged F1 decision-makers to implement changes to improve the safety and quality of racing under 2026 regulations. During a Saturday media session, Stella reiterated the need for FIA to prioritise safety after the first three races of the season exposed flaws in the new…

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Carlos Sainz discusses Williams’ struggles in 2026 F1 season

“Not all roads to success are linear”: Sainz discusses Williams’ struggles in 2026 F1 season

Chiara Perin4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz managed to collect two points so far in the 2026 F1 season, as Williams sits near the back of the constructors’ standings, just ahead of Cadillac and Aston Martin. Although he is ahead of his teammate Alex Albon, both are also battling the FW48 and facing multiple issues. Sainz finished P15 in Australia…

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Lance Stroll gears up for 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Paul Ricard, chasing experience, enjoyment, and a rare shot at victory.

Stroll eyes opportunity beyond F1 with GTWC Europe debut set for 2026 opener at Circuit Paul Ricard

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Lance Stroll will step outside his usual F1 environment this weekend to take on a fresh and demanding challenge in the 2026 GTWC Europe. At Circuit Paul Ricard, the Canadian will pilot an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO run by Comtoyou Racing in a six-hour endurance race. Unlike the highly structured and intense world…

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The FIA and technical experts from F1 teams held a meeting on April 9 to discuss potential changes in the area of energy management under the 2026 regulations

Potential changes to F1 2026 regulations: What was Thursday’s meeting with the FIA all about?

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

With F1 entering a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and technical experts from the sport’s key stakeholders held a critical meeting—the first of several—in London on April 9 to potentially revise the contentious 2026 technical regulations. The introduction of the new power units and chassis has undoubtedly produced more on-track action than…

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