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F1 Academy confirms seven rounds for 2027, with a Hungaroring debut, Jeddah return and a Las Vegas finale across three continents.
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F1 Academy confirms seven-round 2027 calendar with Hungaroring debut and Las Vegas finale

Karishma Persad06 mins

F1 Academy has unveiled its calendar for the 2027 season, confirming seven rounds across three continents as the all-female single-seater championship prepares for its fifth campaign. The schedule includes a maiden appearance at the Hungaroring in Budapest, alongside the return of established venues in Asia, Europe and North America. The championship will begin at the…

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Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reviewed a tough Austin Sunday on media day ahead of the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.
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Verstappen and Hadjar reflect on Red Bull strategy errors at COTA and start issues ahead of 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

James O'Connor05 mins

Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar reviewed a tough Austin Sunday on media day ahead of the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP. At the start of the race, the clutch/start issues they have faced throughout the season surfaced once more. Verstappen, despite having the softs fitted, got a much worse launch than polesitter…

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Natalia Granada reflects on her second 2026 F1 Academy podium in Austin and eyes her maiden win at the season finale in Las Vegas.
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Granada targets maiden F1 Academy victory in Las Vegas after Austin podium

Karishma Persad08 mins

Natalia Granada believes she is moving closer to securing her maiden F1 Academy victory after claiming her second podium of the 2026 season at the United States GP. The Sephora-backed PREMA Racing driver finished third in Sunday’s Feature Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), although she acknowledged that further improvements are necessary to…

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Alex Albon disagreed with Fernando Alonso's driving standards remark aimed at him.
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Albon disagrees with Alonso’s driving standards remarks ahead of 2026 F1 Mexico City GP

Ewout Albrecht03 mins

After his get-together with Alex Albon at the United States GP, Fernando Alonso had a few clear words about the Williams driver’s driving standards. And coming into Mexico City, the two-time champion hadn’t backed down. During the first lap of the race the two tangled in turn 11 when Alonso got squeezed by both Albon…

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Fernando Alonso questions driving standards towards the back of the 2026 F1 grid, pointing to unnecessary collisions and the cost cap.
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Alonso on whether F1 driving standards and have worsened or stayed the same, continues Albon criticism

Mira Recalde04 mins

Fernando Alonso has been increasingly vocal about the driving standards towards the back of the 2026 F1 grid, questioning the approach of some drivers following a series of incidents throughout the season, most notably his collision with Williams’ Alex Albon at the 2026 F1 United States GP. Recent comments about driving standards may have affected…

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW48 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/LAT Images)
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Carlos Sainz laments Lap 1 incident with Lindblad and shares perspecitve on blue flags after frustrating 2026 F1 United States GP

Shermaine Wong05 mins

The 2026 F1 United States GP was a weekend to forget for Williams’ Carlos Sainz, who concluded Sunday in a frustrating P18, a lap behind race winner Kimi Antonelli. It had been a challenging weekend for both Sainz and teammate Alex Albon from the start at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The FW48 struggled…

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Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished the 2026 F1 United States GP in P13 following a comeback drive from 21st on the grid.
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Bortoleto explains miscommunication that led to second stop and R26’s strengths after 2026 F1 United States GP

James O'Connor04 mins

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished the 2026 F1 United States GP in P13 following a comeback drive from 21st on the grid. Having cleared Valtteri Bottas quickly, the Brazilian had a battle with Franco Colapinto into Turn 11, where the Argentinian driver ran him wide. Ultimately, the driver of car #5 would get that position….

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Bearman calls his 10-second penalty at the 2026 F1 United States GP “crazy” after contact caused damage that forced his retirement.
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Bearman labels 10-second 2026 F1 United States GP penalty “crazy” after Gasly clash

Shania Wallage05 mins

Ollie Bearman has criticised the 10-second penalty he received during the 2026 F1 United States GP, describing the penalty as excessive after a first-lap incident left him with damage that ultimately forced him to retire. The Haas driver gained positions at the start in Austin but was penalised following contact with Pierre Gasly on Lap…

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Bottas reflects on Cadillac's pace, retirement and cooler conditions at the 2026 F1 United States GP, while looking ahead to Mexico
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Bottas takes positives from Cadillac’s pace despite retirement at 2026 F1 United States GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein03 mins

Valtteri Bottas believes Cadillac showed encouraging signs during the 2026 F1 United States GP despite retiring in the closing stages of the race at the Circuit of the Americas. The Finnish driver started the race from the ninth row of the grid alongside teammate Sergio Pérez as Cadillac continued to search for improvements in its…

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