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Helmut Marko: Mercedes to lock out 2026 F1 championship as Russell faces "refreshing" threat from Antonelli

Helmut Marko: Mercedes to lock out 2026 F1 title as Russell faces “refreshing” threat from Antonelli

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

We’re only three rounds into the F1 2026 season, but Helmut Marko says the emerging pattern is one of success for Mercedes, particularly for their young driver, Kimi Antonelli. According to Helmut Marko, former advisor to Red Bull, both championship trophies will end up in Mercedes’ headquarters in Brackley. In a recent interview with Austria’s…

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Haas F1 Team principal Ayao Komatsu praises Ollie Bearman as an “amazing talent” as he recalls a transformative 2025 F1 season.

Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu hails Ollie Bearman as an “amazing talent”

Rebecca Malitz5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

During an Interview for the High Performance Podcast, Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Ollie Bearman, describing him as an “amazing talent” as he recalls the early stages of the young talent’s career and a transformative 2025 F1 season. “Oh, they’re very, very different,” says Komatsu about drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, whom…

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Alex Albon discussed Williams' techincal issues so far in F1 2026 season

Albon on Williams’ “three-wheeling” issue in F1 2026 season

Chiara Perin5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

During a print media session before the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Alex Albon discussed some of the technical issues Williams is facing this season. After missing the Barcelona shakedown, the British team has reported being overweight and having aerodynamic limitations in the new regulations. Albon has had a harder time in 2026 than his teammate…

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Current team principal Ayao Komatsu has reflected on the issues that plagued the Haas F1 team under the previous leadership of Guenther Steiner

“I was ready to quit” — Komatsu on the many problems that plagued Haas before he replaced Steiner as F1 team principal

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Ayao Komatsu has opened up about the problematic team culture at Haas before he took over as team principal, the steps he took immediately after assuming the new position in 2024, the massive communication gap that existed between their multiple bases under Guenther Steiner, and what ultimately prevented him from quitting during the disappointing 2023…

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Sergio Pérez for the Cadillac F1 Team on Media Day at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Pérez confident in Cadillac‘s 2026 F1 development curve

Eeske Lenz5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Sergio Pérez is confident that Cadillac can progress and bridge the gap to the midfield across the 2026 F1 campaign. During a print media session on media day at the Suzuka Circuit, the Mexican driver provided a transparent look into the team’s season and the effort required to compete on the Formula 1 grid. Building…

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Nico Hülkenberg answering questions about Audi's competiveness and reliability in a media session at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Hülkenberg hopeful about Audi’s progress in 2026 F1 season

Laura Schanz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

After the recent Japanese Grand Prix, Audi F1 Team has been struggling; both drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have mentioned the start struggles. With brand new regulations, Audi chose a more difficult era to join Formula 1. The question arises as to where we can expect to see the Audi F1 Team. Can they…

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Lewis Hamilton addressed doubts about his abilities ahead of the F1 Japanese GP, insisting his commitment to Ferrari is stronger than ever as he looks to build on a promising start to the 2026 season.

Hamilton dismisses doubts and backs himself to deliver in 2026 F1 season with Ferrari

Valeria Penachi5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Lewis Hamilton spoke ahead of the Japanese GP about his 2026 F1 season with Ferrari, backing himself to deliver despite the doubts that followed a difficult debut season with the team. The seven-time World Champion currently sits P4 in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points, following a P6 finish in Japan. His 2026 campaign has…

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Jos Verstappen shared insights on GianPiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull, as well as giving his view on the 2026 F1 season and regulations.

Jos Verstappen weighs in on Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren and the 2026 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

In an interview uploaded on the Racexpress YouTube channel, Jos Verstappen, former F1 Driver and father of 4-time Red Bull World Champion Max Verstappen, weighed in on the surprising news of GianPiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren, the 2026 season, and regulations. Earlier this week, news broke that GianPiero Lambiase, who served as Max…

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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

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

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

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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Carlos Sainz discusses Williams’ struggles in 2026 F1 season

“Not all roads to success are linear”: Sainz discusses Williams’ struggles in 2026 F1 season

Chiara Perin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz managed to collect two points so far in the 2026 F1 season, as Williams sits near the back of the constructors’ standings, just ahead of Cadillac and Aston Martin. Although he is ahead of his teammate Alex Albon, both are also battling the FW48 and facing multiple issues. Sainz finished P15 in Australia…

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