Mercedes improves F1 2026 race starts, but Ferrari remains the benchmark in Bahrain
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Lando Norris concedes McLaren is missing a race pace edge, with tyre degradation emerging as an early-season concern.
Lewis Hamilton vows ‘one hell of a season’ after reset with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says he ‘forgot who I was’ but insists a refreshed mindset will fuel Ferrari’s 2026 title bid.
Stella declares Ferrari and Mercedes ‘teams to beat’ after Bahrain test
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F1 testing conclusions: Bring back V10s, fresh Aston Martin hope, secret Ferrari weapon
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari ended F1 testing as the challenge facing Aston Martin-Honda in F1 2026 was laid bare.
F1 testing 2026: How each team performed over six days of running
F1 2026 pre-season is now complete, so let's take a look at who completed high mileage, and others with work to do.
Fred Vasseur faces Melbourne decision over Ferrari’s radical rear wing
Ferrari's new rear wing is the talk of the town.
F1 Testing: Leclerc strengthens Ferrari hype as Honda issues halt Aston Martin
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari ended F1 Testing on a high. Aston Martin and Honda has work to do.
Fred Vasseur calls compression ratio delay ‘a shame’ ahead of crucial e-vote
The compression ratio battle is reaching crunch time.
Ferrari shrugs off FIA start tweak as Hamilton blasts from fifth to first
"But if someone is a bit not convinced, they can always start from the pit lane if it's not safe."
Charles Leclerc says 2026 power unit rules create perfect smokescreen
"Everybody is trying to throw the ball to the other guys."
Hamilton starts add to mounting Ferrari evidence as rotating rear wing spotted – roundup
Thursday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
James Vowles offers early take on radical Ferrari rear wing design
Ferrari stole the headlines in Bahrain with its radical rear wing.
Blistering Lewis Hamilton practice start adds more weight to Ferrari F1 2026 theory
Rivals' concerns about Ferrari's race starts appear to be justified.
F1 Testing: Ferrari unveils radical rotating active rear wing
Ferrari didn’t tweak its rear wing — it flipped it.
Lewis Hamilton feels ‘more connected’ to Ferrari SF-26 after overhaul
Lewis Hamilton explains why Ferrari’s 2026 car feels different — and why last season is firmly behind him.
Lewis Hamilton insists F1 2026 start procedure is ‘not dangerous’
‘It’s definitely not dangerous’ — Hamilton responds to 2026 start concerns.
Ferrari unveils radical exhaust flap ahead of F1 2026 aero fight
Ferrari has revealed a rear-end solution that pushes the boundaries of the 2026 aerodynamic framework.
David Coulthard questions if Lewis Hamilton has lost decisive edge
Is Lewis Hamilton losing the edge that made him untouchable?
Ferrari warned ‘this isn’t a call centre’ as Hamilton changes race engineers
‘This isn’t a call centre.’ Rob Smedley pulls no punches over Hamilton’s Ferrari fallout.
F1 2026 race starts: Ferrari in spotlight as Stella makes ‘responsibility’ point
F1 2026 race starts are causing a stir, but it is not the only safety concern which Andrea Stella has.
Lewis Hamilton 22s rev under spotlight as Alex Brundle urges FIA intervention – round-up
Let's round-up the latest key F1 news headlines...
Lewis Hamilton’s 22s Ferrari rev sparks fresh start row
A 22-second rev in Bahrain has intensified scrutiny on Ferrari’s launch edge — and whether Hamilton knew cameras were watching.
Fred Vasseur tells media to ‘stop with this story’ over Hamilton engineer change
"Please stop with this story!"