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F1 pre-season testing: Who are winners and losers?
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (1832+ words) Mercedes' George Russell is the pre-season favourite - but it does not look good for Fernando Alonson and Aston Martin The final pre-season test confirmed there will be a new Formula 1 when the new season starts in Australia in two weeks…...
F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, final day: Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz among drivers on track
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (607+ words) Final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain before season starts in Australia First race in Melbourne takes place from 6-8 March Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli quickest on Thursday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Williams' Carlos Sainz among drivers…...
F1 pre-season testing: Stefano Domenicali calls for calm in face of criticism of new rules
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (1042+ words) The final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain starts at 07:00 GMT on Friday Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has called for calm in the face of criticism from drivers of the sport's new rules - but said changes would be made if…...
F1 pre-season testing: Lando Norris admits new 2026 cars 'not purest form of racing"
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (803+ words) Lando Norris was quickest in the morning session on Thursday in Bahrain Lando Norris has admitted he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone". The world champion…...
Alex Dunne: Irish driver joins Alpine's junior programme
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (633+ words) Alex Dunne drove with an Alpine livery on his car at Formula 2's pre-season test in Barcelona Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne has joined Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season. While a deal has not yet been announced, Dunne…...
F1 2026 pre-season testing: F1 moves to close engine loophole Mercedes are accused of exploiting
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (762+ words) Mercedes finished second in the constructors' championship last season Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules. Audi, Honda and Ferrari fear Mercedes have…...
F1 pre-season testing: Lewis Hamilton says new cars are more fun
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1034+ words) Lewis Hamilton is starting his second season with Ferrari after finishing sixth in the drivers' championship last year Lewis Hamilton says he finds this year's Formula 1 cars "more fun" to drive - in contrast to Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso's assessment…...
Lando Norris says 'thank you' to childhood coach
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (115+ words) Lando Norris reunited with his first coach at a thank-you dinner organised by the F1 world champion. Norris wanted to thank those who helped him get to where he is now and Rob Dodds was one of those ... Lando Norris reunited…...
The thank-you gift Lando Norris left in hotel room after F1 win
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (361+ words) Lando Norris' childhood go-karting coach has shared the "lovely" thank-you gift the Formula 1 star left for him. Rob Dodds was invited to be a guest at a party Norris threw to thank everyone who helped him become world champion in…...
Barcelona strikes deal to continue hosting F1 races until 2032
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (492+ words) Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton have both won six times at the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 after striking a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix. While the…...