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Lewis Hamilton on track for Ferrari on Thursday at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP.
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Hamilton and Vasseur analyse Ferrari‘s pace and track challenges at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP

Eeske Lenz05 mins

Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur assessed Ferrari’s performance following FP2 on Thursday at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP. Speaking after the session, Hamilton and team principal Fred Vasseur talked about the challenges of track evolution, traffic management and car balance.  Hamilton discusses street circuit challenges Reflecting on the unique characteristics of the Baku layout, Lewis…

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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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2026 F1 Spanish GP drivers Madring problems
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F1 drivers agree Madring needs changes for better racing after “boring” 2026 Spanish GP

Antonina Jaromin016 mins

F1 drivers and teams have called for changes to the Madring layout after the inaugural 2026 Spanish GP showed the circuit’s lack of overtaking opportunities. The 5.4km Madrid street circuit produced just four overtakes from lights out to the chequered flag. However, this came as little surprise, as drivers expected overtaking to be difficult ahead…

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

Senjuti Jash04 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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Fred Vasseur says Ferrari needs to work on their qualifying performance to increase their chances in the races after 2026 F1 Spanish GP.
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Vasseur identifies qualifying as one of the main areas for Ferrari to improve after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Rebecca Malitz05 mins

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has identified qualifying as one of the areas the team needs to focus on, as the 2026 F1 Spanish GP showed that the drivers have the pace to compete but are disadvantaged by a comparatively poor starting position.  During Sunday’s 2026 F1 Spanish GP, Charles Leclerc took the lead of…

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Charles Leclerc addresses Ferrari's underperformance in qualifying and whether the H-S strategy at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP was the right call
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Leclerc discusses Ferrari’s struggles in F1 qualifying and alternative strategy after P4 finish at 2026 Spanish GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc opened up about how his race unfolded, their ongoing struggles in qualifying, and whether the alternative H-S one-stopper was the right strategy following his fourth-place finish at the 2026 Spanish GP on Sunday. Given the Monégasque’s massive shunt in Italy, the Scuderia opted to use the older ADUO 1 power…

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A solid day of work for Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in 2026 F1 Spanish GP Friday practice at the new Madring Circuit.
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A solid Friday for Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Hamilton at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Rebecca Malitz07 mins

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton experienced a solid start to the 2026 F1 Spanish GP weekend at the new Madring circuit.  Ferrari emerged as the second force behind the Mercedes duo in FP1, with Leclerc finishing the session in third and Hamilton close behind in fourth. They started the session on the medium…

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While Lewis Hamilton says any rules of engagement haven't been discussed yet, Charles Leclerc calls out F1 media's fixation on Ferrari
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Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement yet at Ferrari F1; Leclerc calls out media sensationalism

Senjuti Jash09 mins

F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have shed more light on their opening-lap scrap at Monza, whether Ferrari would establish clear rules of engagement going forward, and the discussions they have had with Team Principal Fred Vasseur ahead of the 2026 Spanish GP weekend. Although the Scuderia had geared up for a celebratory home…

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Vasseur feels fall-out after F1 Italian GP is blown out of proportion

Ewout Albrecht06 mins

Ferrari has known better times in F1. Following last weekend’s GP at Monza, the intra-team rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc is at the centre of the attention. The seven-time world champion laments the team’s rules of engagement, or rather lack thereof. So it rests on the shoulders of Fred Vasseur to handle the…

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