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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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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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Mercedes 2026 F1 car launch: W17 livery reveal set for Thursday
In the first of two 2026 car launches, Mercedes will release images of its new car on Thursday
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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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2026 Racing Bulls F1 car launch: VCARB 03 revealed at Imola shakedown
The first peek at Racing Bulls’ new VCARB 03 car comes thanks to a shakedown at Imola, and days after the team launched its 2026 Formula 1 livery
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Matt Bishop: Maria Teresa de Filippis blazed trail for women in lethal F1 but ‘just wanted to race’
The first woman to enter a world championship GP, Maria Teresa de Filippis paved the way for female racers as she tenaciously fought her way onto a Formula 1 grid charged with deadly risk. But the late pioneer had a more humble view of her achievements
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The questions Audi needs to answer in its first F1 season
As Audi makes its 2026 F1 debut, its first season will be judged not on laptimes, but on whether it can answer key questions
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Haas on 2026 F1 rules reset: ‘No team is fully equipped to tackle it’
Haas boss Komatsu says the 2026 rules reset is a bigger challenge for F1’s “smallest team”
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2026 Haas F1 car launch: watch the VF-26 livery reveal
The 2026 Haas F1 livery has been revealed ahead of the car’s launch for the new season
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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
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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Mercedes 2026 F1 car launch: W17 livery reveal set for Thursday
In the first of two 2026 car launches, Mercedes will release images of its new car on Thursday
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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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2026 Racing Bulls F1 car launch: VCARB 03 revealed at Imola shakedown
The first peek at Racing Bulls’ new VCARB 03 car comes thanks to a shakedown at Imola, and days after the team launched its 2026 Formula 1 livery
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Matt Bishop: Maria Teresa de Filippis blazed trail for women in lethal F1 but ‘just wanted to race’
The first woman to enter a world championship GP, Maria Teresa de Filippis paved the way for female racers as she tenaciously fought her way onto a Formula 1 grid charged with deadly risk. But the late pioneer had a more humble view of her achievements
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The questions Audi needs to answer in its first F1 season
As Audi makes its 2026 F1 debut, its first season will be judged not on laptimes, but on whether it can answer key questions
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Haas on 2026 F1 rules reset: ‘No team is fully equipped to tackle it’
Haas boss Komatsu says the 2026 rules reset is a bigger challenge for F1’s “smallest team”
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2026 Haas F1 car launch: watch the VF-26 livery reveal
The 2026 Haas F1 livery has been revealed ahead of the car’s launch for the new season
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MPH: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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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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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
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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Mercedes 2026 F1 car launch: W17 livery reveal set for Thursday
In the first of two 2026 car launches, Mercedes will release images of its new car on Thursday
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