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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

The talk over the next Formula 1 power unit specification goes far beyond technology. With F1 becoming increasingly wealthy and financially independent, the FIA and Liberty aim to reduce the manufacturers’ political influence, paving the way for simpler, less expensive engines that are also accessible to independent manufacturers

Autosport

Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Autosport

Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

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FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

Governing body's tech boss targets cost cuts for the next engine formula, so F1 can have more influence over its own destiny

Autosport

How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

Tweaks to how much electrical boost can be applied, as well as where and when, aim to avoid a scenario such as Oliver Bearman's accident in Suzuka. They may also solve another problem that's been vexing F1 drivers – if not completely

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How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP explained: What’s changing and why

The FIA is introducing immediate changes to energy management in Formula 1, but what do they mean in practice? And how will the new safety system for starts, to be trialled in Miami, actually work?

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Racing Bulls suggest "continuous" roll-out of F1 2026 regulation tweaks

Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane says it might be wise for Formula 1 to roll out power unit tweaks over several races given the challenging stretch of upcoming races

Autosport

F1 2026 rules changes can happen in "continuous" steps – Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane says it might be wise for Formula 1 to roll out power unit tweaks over several races given the challenging stretch of upcoming races

Motorsport

‘Every accident at high speed is a shock’: F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

As talks begin over fixing the controversial regulations, the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis tells Giles Richards changes to ‘specific aspects’ are needed, not a total overhaul

The Guardian - UK

"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

Autosport

"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

Motorsport

After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

Autosport

How F1 teams pushed back against a "draconian" FIA intervention at Australian GP

The FIA planned to remove the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9, but that decision was reversed after several Formula 1 teams pushed back. How did the situation unfold and why is it so sensitive?

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FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned

Motorsport

FIA to revert Australian GP straight mode change after F1 team pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Motorsport.com has learned

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FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?

Autosport

What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

Andrea Stella has indicated that increasing super clipping to 350kW could help under the new F1 regulations. But what exactly is it? And how politically complex would any potential adjustments be?

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Why Melbourne will be more challenging for F1 – and what a plan B might look like

After pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, Melbourne will provide the first true stress test of F1’s new regulations. What makes Albert Park so tricky in terms of energy management, and does the FIA have a plan B for this season?

Autosport

Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

Motorsport

FIA open to "adjustments" to F1 2026 rules after driver complaints

The FIA has asked Formula 1 drivers for feedback and remains open to adjustments. Nevertheless, according to Nikolas Tombazis, “90%” of the work has been done well

The Guardian - UK

Domenicali pleads for calm over fears new rules will wreck Formula One

F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali insists he is listening to drivers’ complaints and admits the rules could change if racing isn’t exciting

Autosport

Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

Motorsport

Explained: How F1's active aero works and what it means for driver workload

With active aero, partial active aero, overtake mode, and more, the workload on F1 drivers will be greater than before – here's why the FIA is prepared to respond if necessary

Autosport

What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: ‘An element of subjectivity’

With active aero, partial active aero, overtake mode, and more, the workload on F1 drivers will be greater than before – here's why the FIA is prepared to respond if necessary

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