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Mercedes predicts ‘no surprises’ from 2026 F1 rules overhaul

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won’t be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations previously being raised.

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Hyundai “hopeful” of 2026 WRC entry, but questions remain for 2027

Hyundai has given its clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to continue in the World Rally Championship until at least the end of 2026.

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Hyundai set to stay in WRC for 2026, question marks remain for 2027

Hyundai has given its clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to continue in the World Rally Championship until at least the end of 2026.

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Red Bull requests FIA superlicence exemption for Lindblad in F1

While Red Bull’s reserve drivers and junior talents are currently in the spotlight due to Max Verstappen's 11 penalty points, it emerges that Red Bull submitted a request for a superlicence exemption for Arvid Lindblad.

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Red Bull requests FIA superlicence exemption for F1 junior

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This is why F1 waves two chequered flags to end its races

In Formula 1, the black and white chequered flag marks the end of a race and the driver who is waved off first with it is the winner. But what does it mean when, as seen several times over the 2025 F1 season, two chequered flags are waved at the conclusion…

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This is why F1 waves two chequered flags to end races

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Johnny Herbert: Risk of race ban "will not change" Max Verstappen’s driving

Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer…

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Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident?

The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the…

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Max Verstappen ‘deserved black flag’ for George Russell collision, says Johnny Herbert

Former F1 driver Herbert believes Verstappen ‘overstepped the mark’ after ramming into Russell in Spain

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Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before Max Verstappen clashed with George Russell

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.

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Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before the Verstappen-Russell clash

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How Max Verstappen earned 11 penalty points in 11 months

Whether Max Verstappen deserved to be disqualified from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix after his clash with George Russell is more or less irrelevant – yet the stewards' ruling on that incident not only included a 10-second penalty, which dropped him from fifth to 10th in the final standings,…

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How is Verstappen so close to an F1 race ban?

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The Independent UK

F1 penalty points system explained – with Max Verstappen close to race ban

Verstappen has now accrued 11 points – 12 points in a year results in a race suspension

The Independent UK

Why Max Verstappen’s red mist is the necessary evil behind an F1 genius

Verstappen’s deliberate ram into George Russell at the Spanish GP saw him fortunate to escape disqualification, but history shows us that the hero-villain complex is a difficult line to tread

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F1 Spanish GP: Charles Leclerc–Max Verstappen incident results in no further action

The FIA race stewards have taken no further action against Charles Leclerc for making contact with Max Verstappen in Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix - meaning the Ferrari driver has retained his podium position.

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No further action taken on Leclerc-Verstappen incident at F1 Spanish GP

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Should Verstappen have been disqualified from the Spanish GP? Our writers have their say

Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell has taken the headlines from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which saw the reigning world champion given a 10-second penalty and three penalty points.

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Should Max Verstappen have been disqualified from the Spanish GP? Our writers have their say

Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell has taken the headlines from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which saw the reigning world champion given a 10-second penalty and three penalty points.

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Explained: The timing of Stroll's late F1 Spanish GP withdrawal

Details have emerged of Lance Stroll's absence for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix grid as the Canadian battled worsening pain in his right hand and wrist.

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Timing of Lance Stroll's late F1 Spanish GP withdrawal explained

Details have emerged of Lance Stroll's absence for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix grid as the Canadian battled worsening pain in his right hand and wrist.

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Why McLaren is surprised by Red Bull gap at F1 Spanish GP, but not by front wing outcome

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix as the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown appears overblown.

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Why McLaren expected Red Bull to be closer at F1 Spanish GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix even disregarding the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown.

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Verstappen's new race options: What he can do with his FIA platinum race licence?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also…

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