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Why Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen losing interest in F1

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations”

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Red Bull: "Zero concerns" about Max Verstappen leaving F1 amid new rules criticism

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations”

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FIA releases statement on safety of F1 race starts after meeting in Bahrain

All 11 teams met with the FIA and Formula 1 on the first day of the final pre-season test on Wednesday

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FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test

The FIA will run tests at the end of each day’s running at Sakhir after teams and drivers expressed concern about the start sequence

Motorsport

Ralf Schumacher warns Max Verstappen against 'harming' F1 amid 2026 criticism

The former F1 winner says it’s too late to rewrite the rules

Motorsport

Max Verstappen doubles down: ‘I don’t want F1 to be close to FE’

The four-time world champion previously claimed the new F1 regulations are like 'Formula E on steroids', revealing that he doesn't like driving the 2026 cars

Motorsport

Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

The four-time world champion previously claimed the new F1 regulations are like 'Formula E on steroids', revealing that he doesn't like driving the 2026 cars

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‘We’re with you’: Lewis Hamilton shows support for Vinicius Jr after alleged racist abuse

Hamilton, F1’s first black driver, also voiced his support for Real Madrid’s Vinicius after an incident in 2023

The Independent UK

Oscar Piastri reveals what's "tough to manage" with F1 2026 cars

Drivers adapting to the significantly different 2026 F1 regulations has been a major talking point during pre-season

Motorsport

David Coulthard shocked Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari "alone" as he points to key F1 relationship

David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari without bringing trusted personnel with him

Motorsport

Alpine: Rivals "can protest" Mercedes engine but F1 "regulations are crystal clear"

The legality over the Mercedes compression ratios – which measure how much the air-fuel mixture inside an engine cylinder can be compressed – has been of hot debate during F1 2026 pre-season

Motorsport

F1 testing 2026 live: Aston Martin finish test early with Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain

Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place

The Independent UK

Apple TV F1 channel goes live: How to watch the 2026 season in the US

Apple has launched a dedicated Formula 1 channel on Apple TV in the United States, offering live coverage from 2026 after securing a five-year broadcast rights deal

Motorsport

F1 drivers share early verdict on 2026 cars ahead of second Bahrain test

Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion

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Why Cadillac isn’t using as many Ferrari F1 parts as it could

Cadillac may be using Ferrari power units and gearboxes, but is attempting to be as independent as possible

Motorsport

Graeme Lowdon praises instant impact of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in F1 pre-season testing

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says signing experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez is already paying off

Motorsport

Jenson Button reveals the one F1 perk champions get “for life”

Jenson Button has explained that Formula 1 world champions receive a lifetime “red pass” granting all-access paddock entry

Motorsport

Bahrain F1 test week 2: Who is driving when?

The 2026 Formula 1 pre-season continues with the second and final three-day test in Bahrain. Here are the driving schedules for this week, continuously updated.

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The Independent UK

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

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

Motorsport

Pierre Gasly: ‘Turn your TV on for the start in Australia – it might be memorable’

Gasly won’t be surprised if the start of the Australian Grand Prix is somewhat chaotic

Autosport

The unexpected factor that makes F1 qualifying more complicated in 2026

Alongside race starts and energy management, Pirelli has identified another challenge for F1 2026: preparing a qualifying lap will become more complex than before

Motorsport

Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year

The Independent UK

Red Bull’s chief F1 designer leaves team – two weeks before 2026 season

Craig Skinner, who has been with Red Bull for 20 years, has now moved on from the Milton Keynes outfit

Motorsport

Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves F1 team

A Red Bull Racing veteran of 20 years, chief designer Craig Skinner is moving on from the Formula 1 team

Autosport

Pirelli to host Bahrain wet-weather test with two F1 teams partaking

Pirelli will return to Bahrain at the end of February to conduct a F1 rain test with 2026 mule cars

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