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Racing director Allan McNish praises Nico Hülkenberg's strong performance after impressive 2026 F1 Singapore GP for Audi

McNish analyses Audi’s “milestone” 2026 F1 Singapore GP weekend as Hülkenberg secures valuable points

Magdalena Put13 hours ago21 hours ago06 mins

Audi racing director Allan McNish highlighted Nico Hülkenberg’s racecraft and experience after the German delivered a strong performance at the 2026 F1 Singapore GP, holding off George Russell in the closing stages to help the team secure a valuable points haul. Hülkenberg enjoyed a very strong weekend in Singapore, finishing P7 in the chaotic Sprint…

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Audi drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto debrief the key moments from the 2026 F1 Malaysia race

Audi duo Hülkenberg and Bortoleto debrief eventful 2026 F1 Malaysia race

Maahika Banerjee1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

The 2026 F1 Malaysia race marked Formula 1’s return to the legendary Sepang International Circuit after nine years. But this comeback came with its own trials and tribulations: torrential rain, race delays, Safety Cars, and red flags. The biggest challenge was a perplexing FIA software issue right as the drivers were completing their formation laps,…

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2026 F1 drivers have shared their thoughts on the software glitch and formation-lap fiasco following a chaotic rain-affected race in Malaysia

F1 drivers express frustration over loss of power on formation lap and software glitch in 2026 Malaysia race

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago017 mins

With multiple cars experiencing power loss on the formation lap, F1 drivers shared their thoughts on the unprecedented software glitch and how the rain impacted the behaviour of the 2026 cars following a chaotic race in Malaysia on Sunday. As the teams and the drivers geared up for the first rain-affected race under the new…

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McNish reflects on Audi’s F1 Azerbaijan GP, from qualifying struggles and tyre strategy to strong race pace and straight-line vulnerability.

McNish reflects on Audi’s 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP as engine deficit costs them P10

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Audi Racing Director Allan McNish believes the team showed stronger race pace than its qualifying result suggested at the Formula 1 (F1) Azerbaijan GP, despite a challenging weekend in Baku. The team struggled to maximise its performance over one lap on Friday before showing improved pace during Saturday’s race. However, tyre performance and the challenge…

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Audi duo on track at the F1 Azerbaijan GP

Audi duo discuss top speed limitations at 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP

Kavi Khandelwal2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Four laps from the chequered flag, Nico Hülkenberg sat P10 and Audi held a point at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP. Then, Carlos Sainz swept past on the long straight at the beginning of the 49th tour, and the German dropped to P11. That move seemed to sum up the Azerbaijan GP weekend of the…

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2026 F1 Spanish GP drivers Madring problems

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

Antonina Jaromin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago016 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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2026 Spanish Grand Prix - Sunday Audi Gabriel Bortoleto

Bortoleto laments Audi’s tyre strategy at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Shermaine Wong4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

It was a weekend to forget for Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP. The Brazilian driver placed his Audi P12 on the starting grid after a difficult qualifying session on Saturday, where he ended up behind teammate Nico Hülkenberg. Reflecting on his performance at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP, Bortoleto lamented the…

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Nico Hülkenberg on track for Audi on Sunday at the 2026 F1 Italian GP

Audi drivers and McNish reflect on tricky 2026 F1 Italian GP after P11 and P12 finishes

Eeske Lenz1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

The Audi F1 Team experienced a tough afternoon at the 2026 F1 Italian GP in Monza. Gabriel Bortoleto crossed the finish line in eleventh place, just ahead of teammate Nico Hülkenberg in twelfth. Following the race, Bortoleto, Hülkenberg and racing director Allan McNish spoke to break down the difficult weekend. Bortoleto identifies recurring start issues…

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Allan McNish has talked about Audi’s prospects in the midfield battle in the second half of the 2026 F1 campaign and their improved execution in recent rounds

McNish discusses how he expects Audi to fare in midfield battle in second half of F1 2026

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Allan McNish has opened up about Audi’s prospects in the midfield battle in the second half of the 2026 F1 season, whether they will introduce more upgrades, how impressive Nico Hülkenberg’s performance was at the Dutch GP, and why their overall execution has improved in recent rounds. While the German driver cleared Q1 and set…

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Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto recovered from a lap 1 spin to finish 13th at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP.

Bortoleto on hairy spin following P13 at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Lenny Sundahl2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto was unable to capitalize on a 9th place start at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, coming home in 13th. The Brazilian had an auspicious start, spinning out behind Max Verstappen’s crash on lap 1 and nearly collecting teammate Nico Hülkenberg in the process. “I thought I was gonna crash in that moment….

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