Fred Vasseur comments on the many overtakes the 2026 F1 Japanese GP produced and how impressed he was by Charles Leclerc’s performance on Sunday
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Vasseur on the upside of more overtakes and Leclerc’s podium at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Team principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on the many overtakes the Japanese GP produced, Ferrari’s third podium of the 2026 F1 season, and how impressed he was by Charles Leclerc’s performance after he crossed the line in P3 on Sunday.  Despite going purple in Sector 1, Leclerc suffered a snap of oversteer on his…

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Max Verstappen has discussed the FIA’s tweak to qualifying at Suzuka and the potential of the Red Bull RB22 ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP
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Verstappen weighs in on FIA’s tweak to qualifying and Red Bull pace ahead of 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Heading into the 2026 Japanese GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has opened up about the FIA’s last-minute modification of the energy recovery limit for qualifying, how a flying lap around Suzuka would feel different in comparison to last year, and the potential of Red Bull’s latest F1 challenger. After facing considerable difficulties with the balance…

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Alpine driver Franco Colapinto discusses the challenges posed by inconsistent PU deployment under the 2026 F1 regulations.
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Colapinto on the challenges to get on top of 2026 F1 regulations

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto weighed in on the challenges posed by inconsistent battery deployment patterns, which have been affecting drivers and teams since the start of the season and the new regulation cycle. The 2026 F1 regulations introduced massive changes to the cars, including adjustable front and rear…

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Ollie Bearman outlines how manufacturer Ferrari and customer Haas are handling energy deployment differently so far in the 2026 F1 season
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Bearman details how customer Haas and F1 engine supplier Ferrari are handling deployment differently so far in 2026

Ollie Bearman has opened up about the difference in how manufacturer Ferrari and customer Haas are handling the intricacies of energy deployment during the early rounds of the 2026 F1 season.  While the Brit has scored points in every competitive session of the 2026 campaign so far, the VF-26 still finds itself well off the…

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Williams driver Carlos Sainz remains critical of the new regulations after the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, citing safety and reliability concerns.
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Sainz remains critical of 2026 F1 regulations after Chinese GP

After the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Carlos Sainz maintained his critical stance on the new regulations, citing safety concerns over energy deployment and reliability as key factors. Since testing, drivers have been vocal about the impact of the 2026 F1 regulations on racing, particularly regarding the energy management of the new power units. After the…

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Jonathan Wheatley has discussed the reliability issues Audi and the rest of the F1 grid are facing following the 2026 Chinese GP
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Wheatley addresses reliability concerns after Audi F1’s point-less finish at the 2026 Chinese GP

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Gabriel Bortoleto’s DNS, the wheelgun problem Nico Hülkenberg encountered, the complexity of the 2026 regulations, the drivability of the new cars, and the F1 grid suffering from reliability concerns in general following their point-less finish at the Chinese GP on Sunday. Hülkenberg missed out on a…

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Heading into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Charles Leclerc has discussed whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton and how he expects Ferrari to fare against Mercedes this weekend
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Leclerc believes Ferrari will be closer but still a step behind Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Heading into the Chinese GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has opened up about the impact of multiple set-up changes on his performance in Melbourne, whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton more, whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes in Shanghai, and how difficult it is to process the new regulations and effectively deal with the energy requirements…

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Besides Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, Andrea Stella has outlined safety concerns over race starts, SLM, and overtaking in F1 after 2026 Australian GP
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Stella, Sainz and Gasly flag key F1 safety concerns after 2026 Australian GP

With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…

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Jonathan Wheatley has discussed Audi's historic point-scoring F1 debut as Gabriel Bortoleto claimed a P9 finish at the 2026 Australian GP
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Wheatley: Audi can hold their “head up high” after points on F1 debut at 2026 Australian GP

Team principal Jonathan Wheatley opened up about Audi’s expectations ahead of the season opener, sentiments following the race, potential updates to the engine, and Gabriel Bortoleto’s battle with Arvid Lindblad after the German squad scored points on their F1 debut at the 2026 Australian GP. Despite claiming a spot in Q3, Bortoleto was ultimately unable…

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