Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during F1 pre-season testing and what their expectations are for the 2026 Australian GP
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Haas F1 on their preparation and the challenges they expect at the 2026 Australian GP

As F1 undergoes the biggest overhaul of regulations in its history, Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during several rounds of pre-season testing in 2026 and what their expectations are for the Australian GP this weekend.  Following the private shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them clock up 391…

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Arvid Lindblad talks about his goals for his rookie season in F1, the new Racing Bulls car, and the 2026 power units ahead of the Australian GP
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Lindblad discusses new Racing Bulls car and goals for rookie F1 season ahead of 2026 Australian GP

Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his objectives for his rookie F1 campaign, adapting to the new VCARB 03, whether the season opener will set the tone for the rest of the 2026 season, and his relationship with Racing Bulls teammate Liam Lawson as he gears up for the Australian GP this weekend.  Racing Bulls…

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160115 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Stefano Domenicali calls for patience, says F1 is ready to act if 2026 rules fall short

F1’s latest set of regulations has received widespread criticism from drivers and fans, prompting CEO Stefano Domenicali to respond publicly in favour of the F1 2026 rules. Domenicali urged everyone to remain patient, assuring that F1 will take action if the new regulations fail to deliver. Since the introduction of these rules back in 2023,…

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FIA signals readiness to refine 2026 F1 regulations after driver concerns over racing quality and energy deployment.
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FIA signals flexibility over 2026 F1 regulations amid driver concerns

The FIA has indicated that it may revise aspects of the 2026 F1 regulations following concerns raised by drivers. The sport will enter a new technical era in 2026. The rules introduce a redesigned chassis concept and a new power unit formula. The FIA wants to achiveve lighter cars, greater electrical power and 100% sustainable…

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Pierre Waché assesses Red Bull new regulations, admits the team is not leading Ferrari and Mercedes, and outlines key 2026 engine F1 challenges.
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Waché plays down hype about Red Bull’s 2026 F1 performance

While rival teams have described Red Bull as the reference point under F1’s new regulations, Pierre Waché has taken a cautious stance on the Red Bull 2026 engine project. The French engineer, Technical Director at Red Bull Racing, acknowledged the team’s winter progress. However, he rejected suggestions that Red Bull is setting the pace. Instead,…

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McLaren's Lando Norris discusses his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 F1 season and the effect the new regulations will have on racing.
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Norris shares perspective on upcoming 2026 F1 season following regulation changes

McLaren’s Lando Norris has discussed his thoughts on the 2026 F1 cars following the new regulations kicking in, as well as how competitive he thinks the field will be for the upcoming season. Last week every team other than Williams, took part in the Barcelona shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This was one of…

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Having completed his final session of a productive 4 days of 2026 F1 shakedown testing in Barcelona, Antonelli declared the week a success. 
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Antonelli “learning a lot” about W17 at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Having completed his final session of a productive four days of F1 2026 shakedown testing in Barcelona, Kimi Antonelli declared the week a success.  The Italian completed 90 laps of running and declared the week a success as the team now shifts its focus to the official pre-season test in Bahrain. Kimi Antonelli on making…

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Chief designer Rob Marshall discusses the McLaren MCL40, their run on Day 3, and their programme for the remainder of the 2026 F1 shakedown in Barcelona
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Rob Marshall “quite happy” with McLaren F1’s solid 2026 debut on Day 3 of Barcelona shakedown

Chief designer Rob Marshall shared his thoughts on McLaren hitting the track for the first time with their 2026 car, how innovative the MCL40 is, and their run plan for the remainder of the F1 shakedown as the third day of the private event in Barcelona came to a close. McLaren initially dedicated their time…

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