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Former F1 champion Villeneuve believes good drivers will shine despite new rules

5+ hour, 33+ min ago  (351+ words) Updated : Mar 14, 2026 15:05 IST , CHENNAI - 3 MINS READ Former Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve believes the good drivers will still stand apart in the new era of F1. The 2026 rules have come under criticism for taking out the fun element of driving with…...

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F1 2026: George Russell wins ‘pretty fun’ sprint race at Chinese GP

11+ hour, 6+ min ago  (613+ words) Updated : Mar 14, 2026 10:58 IST , Shanghai - 4 MINS READ George Russell won "a pretty fun" sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, as the Mercedes driver continued his early-season dominance by leading home both Ferraris to extend his world championship lead....

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races set to be cancelled amid West Asia conflict

21+ hour, 33+ min ago  (393+ words) Updated : Mar 13, 2026 23:05 IST , LONDON - 3 MINS READ Next month's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grands "Prix are set to be cancelled over the weekend due "to the conflict in West Asia. Multiple sources "told Reuters an announcement, seen within the…...

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Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Russell and Mercedes dominate qualifying sprint to continue strong start

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (573+ words) Updated : Mar 13, 2026 16:46 IST - 3 MINS READ George Russell took pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix to continue Mercedes" dominant start to the new era of Formula 1 on Friday. Russell is the driver to beat in Shanghai after…...

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Defending champion Norris slams ‘worst’ F1 cars

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (451+ words) Updated : Mar 07, 2026 17:36 IST , MELBOURNE - 3 MINS READ McLaren's defending champion, Lando Norris, was scathing of Formula One's engine and chassis overhaul after qualifying sixth "at the Australian Grand Prix, saying they had made the cars go "from "best to worst" in…...

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F1 2026: George Russell secures pole, leads Mercedes 1-2 in Qualifying for Australian Grand Prix

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (186+ words) Updated : Mar 07, 2026 13:43 IST , MELBOURNE - 2 MINS READ George Russell took pole position and teammate Kimi Antonelli locked up the front row "for Mercedes at Formula One's season-opening Grand Prix in Australia on Saturday. Red Bull's four-time "world champion Max Verstappen crashed…...

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F1 2026: Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton says ‘not where we wanted or expected’ for Australian GP

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (380+ words) Updated : Mar 07, 2026 15:10 IST , Melbourne - 2 MINS READ Disappointed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was not where he expected to be after coming seventh on Saturday in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. The Briton had been fast all weekend in his…...

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F1 2026: Homeboy Piastri fastest in second practice at Australian Grand Prix

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (421+ words) Updated : Mar 06, 2026 12:25 IST , MELBOURNE - 3 MINS READ Oscar Piastri delighted home fans by putting McLaren top of the timesheets in "second free practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday as struggling "Aston Martin nursed both cars through laps during the…...

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Formula 1: Ahead of Australian GP, Max Verstappen says technical changes are complicated

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (215+ words) Updated : Mar 05, 2026 16:13 IST , MELBOURNE - 2 MINS READ Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has again taken aim at F1s new technical regulations ahead of the new season, calling them "pretty complicated" and saying that "its a bit late" for last-minute rule tweaks. F1 heads…...

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F1 2026: All you need to know — 24-Race Schedule; Where to watch; Teams, Drivers, Reserves

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (354+ words) Updated : Mar 05, 2026 19:00 IST , Chennai - 3 MINS READ Formula One enters a new era with the 2026 season to feature major changes in the regulations. With revised power units, active aerodynamic systems and reduced car dimensions, the 2026 season is shaping up to be…...