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Can Alpine produce a 2026 F1 car worthy of its engine?
Alpine enters the 2026 F1 era with a new engine and renewed purpose, hoping a reset can succeed where recent seasons have fallen short
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Ferrari’s long road to F1 redemption ends in 2026: there’s nowhere to hide
Ferrari’s 2026 F1 launch is the moment when last year’s sacrifice, its vast resources and renewed ambition must finally translate into a championship-capable car
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F1 movie secures four Oscar nominations including best picture
The $631 million blockbuster earned recognition for best picture, sound, cinematography, and visual effects
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Can Mercedes repeat 2014 F1 domination all over again in 2026?
As Mercedes prepares to unveil its 2026 F1 car, the question is whether a new rules reset can once again place it a decisive step ahead – as it did in 2014
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Mercedes 2026 F1 car: Watch team season launch live
In the first of two 2026 F1 car launches, Mercedes has released images of its new W17 car and distinctive striped livery
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F1 2026 car launches: all the liveries revealed
The covers are now fully off the new generation of grand prix racers. With pre-season testing already under way in Bahrain, here is a complete guide to every team’s 2026 launch
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MPH: McLaren set out 2026 F1 ‘battlegrounds’ – they’re just 200mm long
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
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F1 Drive to Survive Season 8: confirmed release date and preview of 2026 Netflix show
Season 8 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive Formula 1 series is just weeks away from screens. Here’s the latest news on the 2026 edition of the hit documentary, including the confirmed release date, trailers and big storylines
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Audi 2026 F1 car launch: new R26 livery revealed
Audi 2026 F1 car launch: new R26 livery unveiled as Audi prepares to race in Formula 1 for the first time, plus driver line-up and key personnel
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Can Alpine produce a 2026 F1 car worthy of its engine?
Alpine enters the 2026 F1 era with a new engine and renewed purpose, hoping a reset can succeed where recent seasons have fallen short
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Ferrari’s long road to F1 redemption ends in 2026: there’s nowhere to hide
Ferrari’s 2026 F1 launch is the moment when last year’s sacrifice, its vast resources and renewed ambition must finally translate into a championship-capable car
F1
F1 movie secures four Oscar nominations including best picture
The $631 million blockbuster earned recognition for best picture, sound, cinematography, and visual effects
F1
Can Mercedes repeat 2014 F1 domination all over again in 2026?
As Mercedes prepares to unveil its 2026 F1 car, the question is whether a new rules reset can once again place it a decisive step ahead – as it did in 2014
F1
Mercedes 2026 F1 car: Watch team season launch live
In the first of two 2026 F1 car launches, Mercedes has released images of its new W17 car and distinctive striped livery
F1
F1 2026 car launches: all the liveries revealed
The covers are now fully off the new generation of grand prix racers. With pre-season testing already under way in Bahrain, here is a complete guide to every team’s 2026 launch
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MPH: McLaren set out 2026 F1 ‘battlegrounds’ – they’re just 200mm long
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
Drive to Survive
F1 Drive to Survive Season 8: confirmed release date and preview of 2026 Netflix show
Season 8 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive Formula 1 series is just weeks away from screens. Here’s the latest news on the 2026 edition of the hit documentary, including the confirmed release date, trailers and big storylines
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Audi 2026 F1 car launch: new R26 livery revealed
Audi 2026 F1 car launch: new R26 livery unveiled as Audi prepares to race in Formula 1 for the first time, plus driver line-up and key personnel
Standings – 2026 F1 World Championship
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Flawed F1 exposed again at Suzuka, but searing Antonelli would win in any era
Kimi Antonelli looked like he’d have blasted to victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, no matter what rules F1 was racing under, says Mark Hughes. However, the result was once again overshadowed by the shortcomings of the series’ new regulations
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Mark Hughes: F1’s last-minute Suzuka fix hasn’t gone far enough
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
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MPH: Newey isn’t being demoted. Here’s what’s actually happening at Aston Martin
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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F1 has a Verstappen problem it can no longer ignore
As Verstappen threatens to leave Formula 1, can the sport just look the other way?
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The youngest drivers to lead the F1 world championship
Aged 19, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 driver ever to lead the world championship after victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Here’s the new list of the five youngest drivers to top the table
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Can smaller turbo sustain Ferrari’s F1 title challenge?
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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