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McLaren fairness policy to be tested by intense F1 2026 development war

McLaren fairness policy to be tested by intense F1 2026 development war1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (780+ words) Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris Karun Chandhok has questioned whether McLaren can its policy of treating its drivers equally this season given the "high" development rate that's expected with the all-new cars. Last season, fighting for the championship double in…...

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Kevin Magnussen 'honoured' by 'bad guy' role in F1 movie

Kevin Magnussen 'honoured' by 'bad guy' role in F1 movie1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (427+ words) Kevin Magnussen left the Haas F1 team at the end of the 2024 season Former McLaren and Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen has quipped that he is "honoured" to learn that he plays "the bad guy" in the Brad Pitt F1 movie. And he…...

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McLaren admit 'slower' concerns as team made F1 2025 development decision

McLaren admit 'slower' concerns as team made F1 2025 development decision1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (741+ words) McLaren's mechanics prepare the MCL39 before an event McLaren hopes its decision to stop development early in 2025 to focus on the all-new 2026 challenger, the MCL40, will prove to be the right call as the team was worried about going into the new…...

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The key factor Max Verstappen has identified as priority for F1 2026 competitiveness

The key factor Max Verstappen has identified as priority for F1 2026 competitiveness2+ day, 37+ min ago   (1068+ words) Max Verstappen believes adaptation will be the key to a strong 2026. Max Verstappen is adopting a take-it-as-it-comes attitude in F1 2026, as he's identified adaptation as a key priority for the new regulations. Formula 1's revolutionary new ruleset means the formbook of…...

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F1 quiz: Can you name every 'Team Enstone' driver with 10 or more races?

F1 quiz: Can you name every 'Team Enstone' driver with 10 or more races?2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (315+ words) Toleman, Benetton, Renault, Lotus, Renault again, now Alpine, 'Team Enstone' has had multiple identities over time. For our latest F1 quiz, we're asking you to delve through the history books to remember every "Team Enstone' driver to have taken in 10 or…...

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Martin Brundle comments resurface after Lewis Hamilton engineer announcement

Martin Brundle comments resurface after Lewis Hamilton engineer announcement2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (755+ words) Riccardo Adami has been moved to a new role for 2026 after failing to get with Lewis Hamilton Martin Brundle claimed that Lewis Hamilton "terribly missed" a trusted voice by his side during his first season with Ferrari in 2025. The Sky…...

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Red Bull chief: Mercedes favourites tag rumours 'started by themselves"

Red Bull chief: Mercedes favourites tag rumours 'started by themselves"2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1037+ words) Rumours positioning Mercedes as the power unit to beat in F1 2026 may have been started by Mercedes themselves, believes Red Bull's power unit technical boss. Red Bull Powertrains chief Ben Hodgkinson believes the rumours of Mercedes" supposed engine superiority may have…...

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News wrap: Hamilton engineer reaction as Perez, Bottas break silence on Cadillac test

News wrap: Hamilton engineer reaction as Perez, Bottas break silence on Cadillac test2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (427+ words) Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton faces the media at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix Saturday's fast-paced F1 news includes Lewis Hamilton coming under scrutiny after Ferrari opted to change his race engineer for the F1 2026 season as Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas react to…...

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planetf1.com > news > liam-lawson-turns-the-best-in-engine-management-all-new-f1-2026

Liam Lawson secret source for engine management tricks ahead of all-new F1 2026

Liam Lawson secret source for engine management tricks ahead of all-new F1 20262+ day, 15+ hour ago   (537+ words) Liam Lawson has an interesting source for engine management tips Liam Lawson has found "probably the best" source to understand how to get the most out of an electrical power unit ahead of Formula 1s switch to 50/50 electrical and combustion engines....

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planetf1.com > news > red-bull-ben-hodgkinson-new-ice-set-new-technical-battleground

Red Bull identifies new technical battleground for engine development

Red Bull identifies new technical battleground for engine development3+ day, 38+ min ago   (1181+ words) Red Bull has identified an area that could be a major development battleground over the coming F1 seasons. Red Bull Powertrains" technical director believes the internal combustion engine represents a major developmental battleground over the coming years. While power unit development…...