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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc quickest, just two laps for Aston Martin

Leclerc went quickest on Friday morning while further problems struck Aston Martin on the final day of F1 2026 pre-season testing

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F1 considering format changes, 12 sprints from 2027

Formula 1 is keen to shake up its format and add more sprint races as Stefano Domenicali discusses the potential of new races in Turkey, Asia and Africa

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Stefano Domenicali: F1 should "stay calm" over challenging 2026 rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says he 'doesn't understand the panicking' over the series' new 2026 rules, and backs the FIA and teams to fix any issues that may arise

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Stefano Domenicali on Max Verstappen criticism: 'I know Max, he loves F1 and won't quit'

F1 chief refutes suggestions four-time world champion Max Verstappen could quit over the new 2026 cars

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Ollie Bearman warns Chinese sprint race is "optimistic" as F1 grid adjusts to new rules

Oliver Bearman and Haas boss Ayao Komatsu say the Chinese sprint race will be a “huge challenge” under F1’s new 2026 rules

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JGR files lawsuit against Chris Gabehart for 'brazen scheme to steal sensitive information'

Another legal battle has erupted in NASCAR involving Joe Gibbs Racing and its former Director of Competition, Chris Gabehart

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Max Verstappen opens up on F1 retirement talk as he weighs up external priorities

Max Verstappen says he’ll keep pushing under Formula 1’s 2026 rules despite preferring different regulations, but admits he feels closer to retiring as he prioritises life and family

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Ferrari causes shock in F1 testing with rear wing which flips 180 degrees

Ferrari has introduced a unique rear wing during F1 2026 pre-season testing, as it flips 180 degrees once opened

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Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

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Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project

After finishing runner-up last year, Aprilia is trying to entice Bagnaia and create an all-Italian line-up alongside Bezzecchi

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Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

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Max Verstappen on F1 2026 flaws: ‘I already said that in 2023, but nobody listened’

Max Verstappen says he warned about F1’s new regulations three years ago, but the FIA and other teams did not listen. The Red Bull driver agrees with two of the three points raised by Andrea Stella

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Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi awarded Baby Borgs in emotional celebration

The driver and team owner received their long-awaited trophies for winning the 2025 Indianapolis 500

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Red Bull: "Zero concerns" about Max Verstappen leaving F1 amid new rules criticism

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations”

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FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test

The FIA will run tests at the end of each day’s running at Sakhir after teams and drivers expressed concern about the start sequence

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Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit

MotoGP looks set to head to Adelaide for a first-ever street race once its deal with Phillip Island concludes

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Daytona 500 win special for Tyler Reddick spotter Nick Payne

Last season was challenging for the fourth year 'eyes in the sky' as well

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Bahrain F1 test week 2: Who is driving when?

The 2026 Formula 1 pre-season continues with the second and final three-day test in Bahrain. Here are the driving schedules for this week, continuously updated.

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Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era

The introduction of the 800bhp Gen4 Formula E car could prompt a switch to a different Jeddah layout next year

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Australian government rejects MotoGP proposal to race at Albert Park

MotoGP had sought to change the location of the Australian GP, but state legislators ruled that it must remain at Phillip Island

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Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaves F1 team

A Red Bull Racing veteran of 20 years, chief designer Craig Skinner is moving on from the Formula 1 team

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Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda

A dive into the historic multi-year contract that features charter ownership for each manufacturer starting in 2028

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Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’

Wehrlein insists Porsche changed “nothing” on the car even as the team’s results dropped overnight

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Denny Hamlin has a Daytona 500 fuel saving pitch that involves The Clash

It's a conversation the Sanctioning Body has not dismissed out of hand

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Carson Hocevar's last-lap 500 heartbreak ends his wild Daytona Speedweek

Hocevar did a lot of racing (and wrecking) this week at Daytona, but it nearly ended with a 500 victory

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