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Drivers see progress after FIA talks, but doubts remain over whether tweaks go far enough...
Lewis Hamilton reveals Suzuka power loss cause following Ferrari investigation
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Drivers deliver their verdict on F1 2026 rule changes
Max Verstappen has delivered a blunt appraisal of the F1 2026 rule changes amid mixed reactions from drivers up and down the grid.
Lance Stroll calls F1 2026 rules ‘sad’ and fundamentally flawed
Stroll didn’t hold back.
Oscar Piastri warns F1 is ‘never going to fix’ 2026 rules
Oscar Piastri has delivered a blunt assessment of F1’s 2026 regulations off the back of changes made for the Miami GP.
Franco Colapinto ‘not happy’ with Oliver Bearman comments after Suzuka crash fallout
‘He never responded’ — Colapinto opens up on Bearman fallout after heavy Suzuka crash.
Alonso sets deadline for F1 retirement decision
Fernando Alonso has outlined the timeline behind when a key decision on his F1 future must be made.
Steiner’s bold Verstappen prediction ahead of the Miami GP
Guenther Steiner has bucked the reset trend.
Valtteri Bottas opens up on how he nearly quit F1 over Lewis Hamilton wingman role
“Do you know how badly I wanted to just say no?"
FIA makes late Boost Mode rule change amid Miami GP safety concerns
The forecast for heavy thunderstorms has increased to 68 per cent.
Albon warns Williams FW48 recovery ‘won’t be overnight’ despite clear potential
‘So much baggage’ — but Albon still sees a way forward for Williams.
Mekies insists Max Verstappen ‘fully committed’ amid F1 future speculation
Max Verstappen’s F1 2026 situation continues to draw attention as Red Bull looks to steady its early-season direction.
Miami Grand Prix predictions split PlanetF1 writers as upgrades shake pecking order
Formula 1 is back this weekend, and our writers take a look at what might happen at the Miami Grand Prix...
Nigel Mansell labels F1 2026 overtaking ‘false’ ahead of Miami changes
Nigel Mansell has not been a fan of the F1 2026 rules so far, and feels "an awful lot" of fans agree.
Antonelli’s rapid rise has reshaped expectations at Mercedes, and Russell knows it
Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise and Mercedes’ early advantage could set the tone for a potential 2026 fight.
Martin Brundle predicts Ferrari surge amid wild three-way title fight
‘Absolutely wild’ — Brundle sees a three-team fight about to explode in Miami.
Racing Bulls unveils bold new look
A dramatic switch from white to yellow headlines Racing Bulls’ latest Miami Grand Prix reveal.
Liam Lawson identifies key to F1 2026 success
Racing Bulls head into the F1 2026 development race with Liam Lawson pointing to a crucial factor in their season outlook.
Why F1 doesn’t need a second Silverstone race
A second Silverstone grand prix sounds exciting, butthe reasons against it are stacking up fast.
Colton Herta rejects Romain Grosjean IndyCar vs F2 comparison
‘I do not’ — Herta shuts down Grosjean’s IndyCar vs F2 claim
Max Verstappen informed as Red Bull confirms GianPiero Lambiase exit timeline
Red Bull has clarified GianPiero Lambiase’s future, while addressing Max Verstappen’s role in the talks.
George Russell follows Lewis Hamilton blueprint as Coulthard advice rejected
‘I know what I stand for’ — Russell responds firmly to title fight advice.
Helmut Marko says Juan Pablo Montoya ‘didn’t make most of his abilities’
‘Didn’t make the most of his abilities ’— a brutal take on Montoya’s F1 career.
McLaren ‘much more prepared’ with Mercedes PU ahead of Miami rule tweaks
Andrea Stella says McLaren has made a “significant step” as F1 prepares to return from its five-week break at the Miami GP.