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The FIA has formally approved further amendments to the 2026 F1 regulations following consultation with teams and power unit manufacturers.
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FIA approves further amendments to 2026 F1 regulations ahead of Australian GP

Chiara Martin04 mins

The FIA has formally approved further amendments to the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) regulations following pre-season testing and detailed consultation with teams and power unit manufacturers. The changes, passed unanimously by e-vote of the World Motor Sport Council, focus primarily on compression ratio controls but also include targeted adjustments to sporting regulations. Below is the…

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Andrea Stella at Bahrain during the 2026 F1 preseason testing.
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Stella believes 2026 presents “the ultimate challenge” for F1 drivers

Savannah Lenz03 mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes that Formula 1 still presents the ultimate challenge for F1 drivers, regardless of the new regulations. Stella said, “I think what we have seen in Bahrain definitely confirms that it is the ultimate challenge.” Stella sees the 2026 F1 season being harder on drivers The 2026 F1 season features…

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Speaking in a press conference at Bahrain pre-season testing, Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz voiced his concerns regarding 2026 regulations.
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Sainz urges FIA and FOM to remain open-minded with 2026 F1 regulations

Milla Fuchs03 mins

Speaking in a press conference at Bahrain pre-season testing, Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz voiced his thoughts regarding the 2026 regulations. Out of all F1 teams, Williams didn’t have the best start in 2026 with missing the Barcelona shakedown. Despite having one of the best mileage out of all teams, their lap-time was far from…

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Aston Martin AMR26 during F1 2026 pre-season testing
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Honda on engine issues set to hurt Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 season

Suhaswin Gamage04 mins

With just one week until the F1 Australian Grand Prix on the 8th of March at the Albert Park circuit, Honda faces a serious problem. Aston Martin’s Honda power unit, used only by the Silverstone-based team, suffered major vibrations during the disastrous end of Bahrain testing. During the previous Barcelona shakedown week, the team also…

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Arvid Lindblad outlined his F1 2026 Bahrain testing experience with Racing Bulls, highlighting reliability and car-related challenges
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Lindblad on his main takeaways after F1 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain 

Magdalena Put04 mins

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad discussed his first experience behind the wheel as a full-time F1 driver during 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain earlier this month.  The 18-year-old Red Bull academy driver is the sole rookie on the grid this season, making his debut amid major changes to F1’s technical regulations. On adapting his driving…

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Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit
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Stella expects McLaren to be on backfoot at the start of F1 2026 season

Doris Ivandic05 mins

As the F1 Bahrain Pre-Season Testing concluded, the season opener in Australia draws closer. Over the course of testing in Bahrain and the Barcelona Shakedown, McLaren logged an impressive 1108 laps. Now the team enters the final week of preparation, pushing until the cars are officially back on track. Stella on F1 Bahrain Testing: “Every…

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Etihad Airways will become an Official Partner of McLaren Racing in both F1 and WEC for 2026 season and beyond
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McLaren announce Etihad Airways as an official partner in F1 and WEC from 2026 season

Senjuti Jash03 mins

McLaren Racing announced on Thursday that Etihad will become an official partner from the 2026 season onwards. This multi-year agreement covers not only the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team but also the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The national airline of the UAE will support McLaren operationally as they compete across multiple motorsport categories worldwide….

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