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F1 2026 power shift: Mercedes back on top? Jacques Villeneuve explains why 2026 rivals should be worried

8+ hour, 22+ min ago  (764+ words) Mercedes have clearly emerged as the fastest car in the new Formula 1 2026 season, completing a 1-2 at the inaugural Australian Grand Prix and George Russell winning at Albert Park. The compression of car dimensions and the 50/50 power split between the Internal…...

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Australian Grand Prix 2026: Things to do in Melbourne during F1

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (437+ words) For one weekend each in March, Melbourne in Australia, a city best-known for trams, cafes, and quiet laneways gives way to something far louder. The morning commute is replaced by the surge of engines, and the world's attention converges to…...

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F1 2026 all you need to know: Why Hamilton and Verstappen are unhappy heading into the new season?

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (872+ words) The 2026 F1 season will also mark the beginning of a new era, with the cars in the elite single-seater racing competition undergoing a major overhaul, especially when it comes to the chassis and engines, with focus on energy management. Ferrari's Lewis…...

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Australian GP: Max Verstappen Steals Red Bull's Fan Event | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (166+ words) Fans flocked to catch a glimpse of Red Bull's Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen in Melbourne. Ahead of the weekend's season opener, Red Bull organised a fan event. The Dutch driver finished second in last year's world championship after winning the…...

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Middle East Crisis: F1 Races in Bahrain & Saudi Under Threat | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (229+ words) The escalating Middle East conflict is now disrupting global sport. Nearly 1,000 Formula One personnel have been forced into last-minute travel changes just to reach the season opener in Melbourne. The crisis is also casting serious doubt over upcoming races, including…...

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Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis, shares photos and videos on Instagram

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (148+ words) Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis, shares photos and videos on Instagram'Firstpost World No 1 women's tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with…...

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Why Formula 1 is staying quiet over pre-season testing ahead of season-opening Australian Grand Prix

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (347+ words) The first of three tests before the 2026 season " which begins with the Australian Grand Prix from 6-8 March " takes place at Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 26 to 30 January and will feature 10 out of the 11 teams that will be in action this…...

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How Formula 1 tax exemptions could boost India’s sporting ambitions

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (583+ words) F1 is an expensive business. Hosting an F1 Grand Prix could cost the promoters up to $100 million or even more than that on an annual basis. Margins for profit are thin, if any at all. And yet several cities and countries are…...

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Why Carlsen won’t face action for shorts controversy at World Rapid Championship Day 3

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (293+ words) Chess world number one Magnus Carlsen once again grabbed attention off the board after he arrived wearing shorts and a t-shirt for Day 3 of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha on Sunday, December 28. His attire immediately stood out…...

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Why Lando Norris hasn't been awarded the official F1 Drivers' Championship Trophy despite clinching title in Abu Dhabi

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (420+ words) Lando Norris had fulfilled his lifelong dream of being crowned the Formula One world champion on Sunday after finishing third at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Briton simply needed a podium finish after entering the final race of…...