Alan Permane has revealed that the FIA could introduce the initial changes to the 2026 F1 regulations in multiple stages over the next four race weekends
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Permane on why changes to F1 2026 regulations will arrive in stages and the need for the “right balance”

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has revealed that initial changes to the much-debated 2026 regulations could arrive in multiple stages over the next four rounds of the current F1 season.  As F1 entered a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and the sport’s key stakeholders have been holding a series of meetings…

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

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

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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Oscar Piastri has reflected on Mercedes's pace advantage and how Ferrari can influence McLaren's development trajectory during the 2026 F1 season
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Piastri discusses Mercedes’s advantage over McLaren and drawing inspiration from Ferrari in 2026 F1 season

Oscar Piastri has shared his insights on Mercedes’s pace advantage, Ferrari’s ability to battle the Brackley-based outfit so far, how McLaren can draw inspiration from more than one team when it comes to the development trajectory of the MCL40, and the inconsistencies in the usage of the SLM in the 2026 F1 season. Despite their…

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Fernando Alonso getting ready for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP
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Alonso hopes finishing 2026 F1 Japanese GP motivates team to keep improving

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP was a home race for Aston Martin and their drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Their Honda engine has been making headlines since the beginning of the season – but not good ones. But for their home race, the engine supplier promised more reliability. And they kept their promise: Fernando…

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Addressing the recent sabotage claims, the Alpine F1 team has clarified that both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have access to the same machinery in 2026
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Alpine F1 team dismisses Colapinto sabotage claims and confirms parity between both cars in 2026

In the light of the recent sabotage claims that have gained traction on online platforms, the Alpine F1 team has come forward and clarified that both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have access to the same machinery and upgrades as they continue to fight for fourth place in the 2026 constructors’ championship. Since the beginning…

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Andrea Stella and Toto Wolff have once again addressed the safety issues the 2026 F1 regulations pose after Ollie Bearman’s massive crash at the Japanese GP
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Stella and Wolff urge the FIA to reassess 2026 F1 regulations after Bearman’s Japanese GP crash

Team principals Andrea Stella and Toto Wolff have once again addressed the safety issues the 2026 F1 regulations pose and urged the FIA to take necessary action following Ollie Bearman’s massive shunt at the Japanese GP on Sunday.  The first half of the race at Suzuka saw Bearman suffer a 50G collision after being forced…

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri brought his strongest version so far to Suzuka following his P2 finish at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP
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Stella claims F1 saw the best version of Piastri so far at the 2026 Japanese GP

Team principal Andrea Stella opened up about Oscar Piastri finally having a strong race weekend in 2026, how well he is coping with setbacks in comparison to last season, and McLaren’s upcoming upgrades following the Australian’s second-place finish at the F1 Japanese GP on Sunday.  Setting a lap time of 1:29.132 in the final segment…

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