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The Independent
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (286+ words) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference - The FIA proposed a mid-season rule change concerning Mercedes' engine, addressing an alleged loophole that allows their power unit to deliver a higher compression ratio at…...

The Independent
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Lando Norris admits McLaren have ‘quite a bit to improve’ ahead of F1 title defence

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (333+ words) Lando Norris is preparing to defend the Formula One title that he won for the first time last year Lando Norris is feeling at the peak of his abilities as he prepares for his Formula One title defence, despite acknowledging…...

The Independent
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McLaren have ‘quite a bit to improve’ as Lando Norris eyes F1 title defence

3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (310+ words) Lando Norris feels the best version of himself ahead of his Formula One title defence, but admits there is "quite a bit" to improve with his McLaren car. Norris dethroned Max Verstappen to win his maiden drivers" world championship last…...

The Independent
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Red Bull F1 boss shuts down Max Verstappen rumours: ‘Zero concern’

6+ hour, 42+ min ago  (310+ words) Four-time F1 world champion Verstappen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the new generation of cars Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies rejected a suggestion that Max Verstappen could lose interest in Formula 1 because of the sport's new engine era. Four-time F1 world champion…...

The Independent
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Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (543+ words) Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season The FIA announced on Wednesday that a vote is imminent on whether to implement a regulation change from August, addressing the legality of Mercedes" engine. The…...

The Independent
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Alex Albon says Williams pre-season issues stem from ambition to be leading team

16+ hour, 10+ min ago  (539+ words) Alex Albon admits Williams are behind where they want to be ahead of the new Formula One campaign but says their pre-season issues stem from an ambition to become a leading team. The Grove-based team enjoyed their best season for…...

The Independent
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F1 trials new race procedure amid driver complaints

21+ hour, 6+ min ago  (169+ words) Lewis Hamilton shares insight into new 2026 F1 car at Bahrain testing Sky Sports F1 F1 trials new race procedure amid driver complaints - Formula 1 has begun trialling a new race start procedure during pre-season testing in Bahrain, featuring a five-second blue pre-start warning before…...

The Independent
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F1 trials unique ‘blue warning’ race start at Bahrain pre-season testing

1+ day, 45+ min ago  (463+ words) Safety concerns over the race start have resulted in a trial taking place at the end of each day of testing Formula 1 has trialled a new race start procedure " involving flashing blue grid panels " at pre-season testing in Bahrain. Following…...

The Independent
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Final F1 2026 testing session in Bahrain set to be overshadowed by safety concerns

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (690+ words) Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as "lift and coast" procedures and the new "overtake" mode All 11 F1 teams will meet…...

Independent TV
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Richard Hammond’s daughter issues update after ‘monumental’ crash

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (127+ words) Richard Hammond's daughter, Izzy Hammond, has issued an update after she was involved in a crash during a Formula E influencer event in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (15 February). The 25-year-old slammed into a barrier at turn 13 of the of the…...