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Anthony Davidson reveals his talk with Mercedes Race Engineer Marcus Dudley about George Russell's struggles in qualifying and why the 2026 F1 cars are exasperating to drive
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Davidson on why the 2026 F1 cars are frustrating and what Russell’s Race Engineer has revealed about his qualifying struggles

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has provided further insight into how the 2026 cars impact driving styles and where it has gone all wrong for George Russell following an illuminating exchange with Mercedes Senior Engineer Marcus Dudley. The new engines, featuring a near 50-50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy, have a…

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The FIA has revealed the cause of the software bug that caused power losses and delayed the start of the 2026 F1 Malaysia race.
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FIA reveals cause of software bug behind power losses that delayed 2026 F1 Malaysia race

Shania Wallage03 mins

The FIA has completed its review into the Power Unit software bug that caused multiple Formula 1 cars to lose power on the formation lap ahead of the 2026 F1 race in Malaysia. The race start was suspended after two formation laps when several cars lost power in wet conditions. With multiple cars experiencing power…

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Andrea Stella, Fred Vasseur, and Allan McNish comment on the software glitch and its impact on the optics of F1 after the rain-affected 2026 race in Malaysia
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Stella, Vasseur, and McNish not worried about the optics of F1 despite software glitch and formation-lap chaos in 2026 Malaysia race

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Given that multiple 2026 cars experienced a loss of power and got stranded on the formation lap, Andrea Stella, Fred Vasseur, and Allan McNish shared their thoughts on the unusual software glitch and what it did for the optics of the sport following the chaotic rain-affected F1 race in Malaysia on Sunday.  With a heavy…

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2026 F1 drivers have shared their thoughts on the software glitch and formation-lap fiasco following a chaotic rain-affected race in Malaysia
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F1 drivers express frustration over loss of power on formation lap and software glitch in 2026 Malaysia race

Senjuti Jash017 mins

With multiple cars experiencing power loss on the formation lap, F1 drivers shared their thoughts on the unprecedented software glitch and how the rain impacted the behaviour of the 2026 cars following a chaotic race in Malaysia on Sunday.  As the teams and the drivers geared up for the first rain-affected race under the new…

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Lance Stroll delivers his verdict on the 2026 F1 cars, sharing that the overall feel of these cars is a lot less intense as compared to the past.
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Stroll: 2026 F1 cars “less intense” to drive compared to previous generations

Maahika Banerjee05 mins

Lance Stroll joins a growing list of 2026 Formula 1 drivers who’ve expressed their honest views about the newest generation of F1 cars. While drivers like Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Fernando Alonso have expressed displeasure over how this year’s cars behave, Stroll delivered his verdict during his time in Madrid ahead of the Spanish…

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While George Russell believes the 2026 F1 regulations reward a specific driving style, Lando Norris claims that adaptability is the key to performance
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Russell claims the 2026 F1 regulations suit a particular driving style; Norris disagrees

Senjuti Jash06 mins

George Russell and Lando Norris have shared their thoughts on how the 2026 F1 regulations interact with different driving styles and whether the new generation of cars has altered the balance of power between teammates on the grid.  The new engines, featuring a near 50-50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy, have…

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Andrea Stella believe that Ferrari would have the upper hand over the rest of the field at the 2026 F1 Monaco GP this weekend
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McLaren F1 drivers and Team Principal tip Ferrari as favourites for pole at 2026 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Andrea Stella have shared their thoughts on how they expect McLaren to perform at the 2026 Monaco GP, why they believe Ferrari would have the edge over the rest of the field, and whether the new F1 cars would produce better racing in Monte Carlo this year.  Although a botched…

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Mercedes driver George Russell opens up about how the 2026 F1 cars and several others teams impressed him on Day 1 of the Barcelona shakedown
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George Russell shares verdict on 2026 F1 cars and teams after first day of running at Barcelona shakedown

Senjuti Jash07 mins

George Russell has shared his thoughts on how he felt driving Mercedes’s latest F1 challenger, the impact of the 2026 technical regulations on the cars, why several other teams impressed him, and his primary objective for the upcoming campaign following the opening day of the pre-season private shakedown in Barcelona.  While Kimi Antonelli took to…

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While McLaren have unveiled the renders of the MCL40 in a testing livery, Red Bull have uncloaked their real 2026 F1 car ahead of Barcelona shakedown
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McLaren and Red Bull reveal renders of their 2026 F1 cars as pre-season shakedown commences in Barcelona

Senjuti Jash03 mins

While McLaren have unveiled the renders of the MCL40 in a testing livery, Red Bull have published the first images of their real 2026 F1 car ahead of the behind-closed-doors Barcelona shakedown. As F1 undergoes a major regulations reset in 2026, ten teams, apart from Williams, are utilising a shakedown event prior to the two…

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