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Midfield “seconds away” as top F1 teams increase gap in 2026

F1’s midfielders are worrying that top teams might steal the show in 2026, leaving everyone else to fight over scraps

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

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

Max Verstappen's outspoken opinion

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How Charles Leclerc is finding fun in F1’s 2026 “chaos”

Leclerc openly admits the 2026 F1 cars aren’t the most fun he’s driven, but he’s finding pleasure in the new challenge

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri denies McLaren 'sabotage' claims after Australian parliament discussion

Oscar Piastri has rejected claims that McLaren sabotaged his 2025 title bid, insisting there were “no bad intentions” and saying the team has learned its lessons ahead of the 2026 season

Motorsport

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

The Independent UK

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

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Red Bull chief designer leaves F1 team

A Red Bull Racing veteran of 20 years, chief designer Craig Skinner is moving on from the F1 team

Autosport

F1 announces ‘rotation’ races for future calendar with two European venues impacted

With more countries than ever before keen to host an F1 race, two traditional races will take place once every two years

The Independent UK

McLaren F1 boss calls for three rule changes due to 2026 car safety concerns

Last week’s pre-season test in Bahrain triggered concerns over elements of the sport’s new set of regulations

The Independent UK

Turtle Beach made an all-in-one budget racing wheel that 'feels like a cheat code' — and it helped me beat peak Max Verstappen

Racing wheels don't have to cost a fortune, and the Turtle Beach Racer Wireless is a fantastic budget option. It's finally made me good at racing games.

Tom’s Guide

All Mercedes teams praise Red Bull’s new engine – but how political is it?

The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background?

Motorsport

Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story

Autosport

F1 Bahrain test in numbers - Times, distance and other key stats

All the stats you need from this week's Bahrain pre-season test for F1 2026

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How Red Bull plans to overcome Verstappen's anger at F1 2026 ruleset

Team hopes a competitive package can persuade Max Verstappen to park what appears to be an intense dislike of every aspect of the new technical rules

Motorsport

Red Bull: Can't make Verstappen happier about 2026 F1 cars, but can build him a winning one

Team hopes a competitive package can persuade Max Verstappen to park what appears to be an intense dislike of every aspect of the new technical rules

Motorsport

"Maybe we’ll brake halfway down the straight” – Max Verstappen on F1’s 2026 “disaster”

Energy management means F1 drivers can’t go flat-out in qualifying as that wouldn’t be the quickest way to get around the lap, which has prompted some sarcasm from Verstappen

Motorsport

Why high-speed corners are “50km/h slower” with 2026 F1 cars

Fernando Alonso jested that even the Aston Martin team’s chef could drive the 2026 car at the required speed in Bahrain’s Turn 12

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Mercedes suffers "reality check" in Bahrain F1 test with Red Bull ahead - Russell

George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads

Motorsport

George Russell: Bahrain F1 test a "reality check" for Mercedes as Red Bull ahead

George Russell says Red Bull has 'knocked out the park' with its new Formula 1 powertrain, leaving rivals scratching their heads

The Guardian - UK

‘Anti-racing’: Verstappen hits out at F1 rule changes as opinion divides drivers

The Dutchman joined Lewis Hamilton in criticism of the new cars but the world champion Lando Norris said the changes are a ‘lot of fun’

Motorsport

"Drive to Survive Season 8" trailer breakdown: What to expect from the docuseries

Netflix has released the 'Drive to Survive Season 8' trailer, teasing key 2025 storylines

The Independent UK

Could Max Verstappen really quit F1? What we learned from second 2026 test in Bahrain

Verstappen’s critical assessment of the new generation of F1 cars is intriguing, just three weeks out from the season-opener in Australia - especially given the advantage Red Bull look to have over their rivals

Motorsport

All the important statistics from day three of the 2026 F1 Bahrain test

From lap counts to the quickest times, these are the essential stats from the final day of Formula 1’s first Bahrain test of 2026

The Independent UK

From Arena Mexico to the World Cup, a wrestling-mask boom is taking shape

A Mexico City mask maker is gearing up for a World Cup sales boom

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