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Albert Park is set to dedicate Turn for the first time in F1 history to two female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz as teams head to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian GP

Albert Park to name Turn 6 after female F1 engineers Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz in historic first

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The 2026 Australian GP will mark a new milestone in F1 history, with Albert Park Circuit dedicating Turn 6 for the first time to two trailblazing female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz, as part of the “In Her Corner” initiative celebrating International Women’s Day. In line with the popular tradition of motorsport circuits worldwide…

Mekies insists Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen leaving F1 despite 2026 rules criticism, as Pierre Waché focuses on performance.

Mekies dismisses Verstappen exit fears amid F1 rules criticism

Kavi Khandelwal4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

F1’s 2026 regulations continue to divide opinion. Max Verstappen has been one of their most vocal critics. However, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists there is no danger of the four time World Champion walking away from the sport. Speaking during the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mekies directly addressed speculation linking…

Max Verstappen and Gabriel Bortoleto in the Drivers Press Conference during day one of F1 testing in Bahrain

Verstappen stands strong on his critique against 2026 F1 regulations

Eeske Lenz4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The first round of 2026 F1 testing in Bahrain sparked a significant debate within the Formula 1 paddock. The new technical regulations are at the center of this growing controversy. After initially voicing his concerns last week, Max Verstappen used a press conference in the second round of F1 testing at Bahrain to reinforce his…

Craig Skinner, Chief Designer at Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort

Red Bull F1 Chief Designer Craig Skinner exits ahead of 2026 season

Rohit Bhaskar4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Red Bull Racing F1’s Chief Designer Craig Skinner has parted ways with the Milton Keynes outfit ahead of the 2026 F1 season. Red Bull have officially confirmed the news of the departure on the eve of the second Bahrain test. Skinner was a core member of the Red Bull Racing F1 team for nearly two…

Oscar Piastri delievers verdict after F1 2026 Bahrain Testing

Savannah Lenz4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Oscar Piastri and McLaren have successfully completed the first round of F1 2026 Bahrain testing. Piastri did the second most laps, putting in 215 laps over three sessions. Speaking to F1.com after 2026 Bahrain testing, he was satisfied with how things went. “The biggest positive from the test has just been how smoothly it’s gone…

Max Verstappen accuses Mercedes of extreme sandbagging during Bahrain Testing, claiming their 2026 F1 engine advantage is far greater.

Verstappen alleges Mercedes F1 sandbagging in engine controversy

Editorial Staff4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain has exposed the deep rift in the F1 paddock, and Max Verstappen has officially broken his silence on the “compression ratio” controversy, accusing Mercedes of extreme sandbagging to influence the FIA’s upcoming regulatory decisions on their engine. While the physical testing of the 2026 machines continues, a…

Lando Norris offers a different opinion to Max Verstappen on the 2026 F1 cars after day two of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Norris disagrees with Verstappen’s views of 2026 F1 cars at Bahrain testing

Imogen Hayhurst4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Lando Norris has shared differing views to Max Verstappen over the 2026 F1 cars after day two of official F1 testing in Bahrain. The four-time world champion is unimpressed with the active aero era of the sport, stating that it is “more like Formula E on steriods.” Lando Norris has a contrasting view to Verstappen…

Max Verstappen delivers scathing criticism on the 2026 F1 regulations during Bahrain testing, likening the cars to "Formula E on steroids."

Verstappen extremely unimpressed by 2026 F1 cars at Bahrain Testing

Kavi Khandelwal4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The second day of F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing has revealed a season defined by battery management, and Max Verstappen is far from impressed. While the timing screens show the first laps of the new era, the paddock is focused on a blistering verdict. Max Verstappen of Red Bull delivered a methodical assessment of the…

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 11: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull-Ford 2026 engine labelled “the benchmark” after appearance at F1 pre-season Bahrain test

Shermaine Wong4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Following Red Bull’s performance on track on Day 1 of the F1 pre-season tests in Bahrain, the team’s 2026 engine was labelled as “the benchmark” by many of its rivals on the grid. Most notably, Mercedes’ Team Principal, Toto Wolff, has openly praised the Red Bull-Ford power unit’s performance on track. A new era for…

George Russell at the Formula 1 2026 Shakedown in Barcelona, Spain.

Russell expects Verstappen to be in 2026 F1 title fight

Aslıhan Alp5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Having finished the 2025 F1 championship in fourth place, George Russell expressed his optimism and excitement for the upcoming season after wrapping up the 2026 shakedown at Barcelona, Spain. Russell on challenging the main protagonists of recent F1 seasons During the 2025 season, many teams’ focus had already shifted to the new regulations coming. Rumours…