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Why an important part of F1's 2026 rules is still a work in progress

Not all aspects of the 2026 regulations are set in stone yet. The FIA has several ways to react after F1 testing in Barcelona, if the on-track picture requires it

Autosport

FIA pays tribute to 18-year-old karting driver Joaquim van Thuyne after Crans-Montana bar fire

The FIA has paid tribute to 18-year-old Swiss karting driver Joaquim van Thuyne after he died in a New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana

Motorsport

How F1 could solve its controversial 'Driving Standards Guidelines' problem

Since former F1 race director Charlie Whiting’s death in 2019, interventions by stewards and race control have become a major point of contention. Could this be fixed by having fewer rules, rather than more of them?

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One solution to the problem of F1's controversial 'Driving Standards Guidelines'

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2026 F1 qualifying format explained as Cadillac expands the grid to 22 cars

Cadillac’s arrival takes the field to 22 cars, so the FIA has adjusted the Q1 and Q2 cut line while keeping Q3 as a 10-car shootout

Motorsport

Explained: F1 2026's new terminology and technology

F1's 2026 season brings plenty of new elements to the table. To ensure no viewers are left in the dark by the season's commencement in Australia, we've explained what everything means...

Autosport

What F1 2026's new terminology and technology all means

F1's 2026 season brings plenty of new elements to the table. To ensure no viewers are left in the dark by the season's commencement in Australia, we've explained what everything means...

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What will be the key differentiator in F1 2026? FIA shares its early predictions

The FIA believes the internal combustion engine will be an important performance differentiator in 2026. However, the governing body is hopeful that it will not trigger years of dominance as was the case in 2014

Motorsport

What will be the key performance differentiator in F1? FIA shares early prediction

Autosport

FIA's honest assessment of F1's past rule cycle: “We have missed that”

Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026

Autosport

FIA candid about ‘a miss’ in previous F1 regulations: “I wish we had done better”

Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026

Motorsport

Ford: Red Bull’s F1 engine programme ‘on target’ ahead of first on-track test

Ford says that the internal targets for Red Bull’s 2026 power unit have been met, but admits there is always “some nervousness” ahead of the first F1 test in Barcelona

Motorsport

Exclusive: Ford shares update on Red Bull's new F1 engine for 2026

Ford says that the internal targets for Red Bull’s 2026 power unit have been met, but admits there is always “some nervousness” ahead of the first F1 test in Barcelona

Autosport

Why Mercedes flexed its wings in 2025 and how it responded to the FIA clampdown

Flexible wings helped Mercedes get on top of its development, but it also meant the team was more susceptible to the FIA’s clampdown on elastic components

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Mercedes, Red Bull and F1's 2026 engines: The loophole controversy explained

The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?

Autosport

Has a loophole been found in the F1 2026 engine rules?

Reports have surfaced that some manufacturers have asked for clarification because Mercedes and potentially Red Bull Powertrains may have found a way to increase the compression ratio of their six-cylinder engine when hot, while FIA checks are carried out at ambient temperature. Is this the first real case, or just…

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Mercedes and Red Bull under scrutiny over F1 2026 engine compression ratio

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Gregoire Munster to contest Dakar Rally and WRC Monte Carlo in double-header

M-Sport will field three Ford Puma Rally1 cars in the WRC season opener next month

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Munster set for Dakar Rally, WRC Monte Carlo double-header

M-Sport will field three Ford Puma Rally1 cars in the WRC season opener next month

Motorsport

FIA reveals F1 2026 entry list as Sauber name makes surprise appearance

Several teams have tweaked their official names on Formula 1's 2026 entry list, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will race with new numbers

Autosport

Sauber name makes surprise appearance on 2026 F1 entry list

Several teams have tweaked their official names on Formula 1's 2026 entry list, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will race with new numbers

Motorsport

The Madring circuit shares construction update ahead of F1 2026 Spanish GP debut

Construction has begun on Madrid's new 5.4km Madring circuit for the September 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Motorsport

FIA shares first look at new 2027 WRC cars

First designs released of new-look WRC 2027 cars have been unveiled

Autosport

FIA reveals first look at WRC 2027 cars

First designs released of new-look WRC 2027 cars have been unveiled

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F1 2026 new rules: How does overtake mode work and what is active aero?

The new F1 season, starting in March, will see the biggest rules and regulations change for at least a decade

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