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March 7, 2026

2026 Australian GP: Russell takes an easy Pole Position

Season-opening qualifying always attracts great interest, especially in a year like this with radical regulation changes. Many teams hid their true pace during winter testing, but the qualifying session in Melbourne gave…
March 6, 2026

2026 Australian GP: Piastri finishes the day on top

The second practice session began with an incident. Cars were lined up in the pit lane, and during the confusion, George Russell made contact with Arvid Lindblad, who was passing through. Russell…
March 5, 2026

Australia-2026: Weekend guide

The long-awaited 2026 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend at the Albert Park circuit. The main reason for such anticipation is undoubtedly the sweeping regulation changes, perhaps the most significant in…
February 24, 2026

Honda preparing upgrades for the Chinese Grand Prix

Japan’s Shiga Sports news agency reports that despite the power unit issues Aston Martin encountered during pre-season testing, morale remains high at Honda. According to sources within the company, engineers at the…
February 23, 2026

A special honor for two women at the Melbourne Circuit

The promoter of the Australian Grand Prix, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC), has taken an interesting step. At many circuits, it is a long-standing tradition to name corners after individuals who…
February 20, 2026

FIA launches vote on power units

One of the key talking points this year, amid the major regulation changes, has been the power units and a solution reportedly found by Mercedes. The Formula 1 Power Unit Advisory Committee…
February 18, 2026

Second winter tests: a strong start for Russell

Usually, with each passing day of testing, the number of issues and lost track time decreases. This year, however, the situation is different due to the major regulation changes and the extended…
February 13, 2026

First Winter Tests: Mercedes tops the final day

Taking into account the sweeping regulation changes, the main priority during the first week of testing in Bahrain was mileage. New cars, new engines, and a new approach to energy recovery meant…
February 11, 2026

First Winter Tests: Norris Tops Day One

The opening day of testing in Bahrain proved relatively calm overall, despite minor issues, technical glitches, and a couple of red flags. Many had expected a repeat of 2014, when the introduction…
February 11, 2026

First winter tests: Drivers’ work schedule

The first official winter tests of the season begin today in Bahrain. The three-day session will see teams split driving duties between their drivers, and those schedules have now been confirmed.