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Latest: May 28, 3:39 PM from Autosport
Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff
It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cosy chat in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock would go viral on social media and stoke much speculation about what the agenda might be. Red Bull has had to fight to keep its ... Keep reading
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F1 compromise to make 2027 engine change could include shortening races
Formula 1's governing body the FIA is trying to hammer out a compromise to get 2027 power unit changes through, which could include shortening certain races. The 2026 F1 power unit regulations have gotten off to a flawed start, featuring power-starved cars that introduced many undesired side-effects to the on-track product. The series had already introduced a first batch of changes at the ... Keep reading
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Mercedes and McLaren debut host of updates at F1 Canadian GP
Mercedes has brought its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season to the Canadian Grand Prix, while McLaren has launched the second stage of its two-part upgrade plan. Mercedes has won every grand prix thus far, but has seen McLaren make inroads on its performance lead when the papaya squad introduced the first half of its two-phase upgrade package in Miami. McLaren has now ... Keep reading
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F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli fastest ahead of sprint qualifying, Russell spins
Kimi Antonelli topped the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix practice session, which was red-flagged on three occasions and saw Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell spin. Montreal is the third sprint weekend in four rounds, meaning this was the sole practice session, carrying all the more significance as teams and drivers strove to set up their cars for sprint qualifying later ... Keep reading
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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn't lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027's budget cap. F1's 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power units. In a battle to optimise lap times, the need to recharge the battery multiple times per ... Keep reading
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The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem
Mercedes has the fastest car on the grid – but one of the defining features of the Formula 1 season so far has been its regular inability to make a clean getaway from the start. Either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for all four of the opening grands prix, and championship leader Antonelli was on pole for the China sprint. Only in the Miami sprint has a car other ... Keep reading
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What will F1's switch to a 60-40 power split bring? The drivers give their verdict
It’s a step in the right direction Lando Norris: “I certainly think that's a great direction, we all welcome that as drivers, we all want that, I think that will eliminate a lot of the talks that we have about not going on throttle here and doing this and that. “Maybe it's not perfect, and it's not the perfect world that we all want, but it certainly will be in the correct direction ... Keep reading
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Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has a "difficult" job on its hands to close the door to Mercedes, particularly when it comes to the power unit differences between the two Formula 1 manufacturer teams. The opening rounds of the 2026 season have been characterised by battles in the early laps between Ferrari and Mercedes, but the Maranello squad often found itself taking a back seat once the ... Keep reading
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Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”
Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he would like to in Formula 1’s new era. But according to the two-time F1 world champion, there is absolutely no sign of decline yet. On an individual level, the Spaniard says he is still performing at a very high standard. When the question ... Keep reading
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Piastri "flattered" by rumours of Red Bull F1 interest
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull's interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is "flattering", but the Australian denies any knowledge of it. Earlier this month, Autosport revealed Piastri is on Red Bull's radar as a long-term replacement for Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide to leave the team. The four-time world champion has been disillusioned with F1's new ... Keep reading
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Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1
A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series in the right direction. The FIA has announced that there is an agreement in principle to make ... Keep reading
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Why Sainz believes F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes
Williams Formula 1 driver and GPDA president Carlos Sainz says he hopes F1 management and governing body the FIA remain "tough" to push through power unit changes for 2027. The sports' stakeholders are currently discussing significant regulation tweaks for next season to further improve the new-for-2026 rules. On the table is a move to a roughly 60-40 split between combustion power and ... Keep reading
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Hamilton "still motivated" and "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari in 2027
Lewis Hamilton is not entertaining thoughts of retirement from Formula 1, refuting suggestions by those "trying to retire me" that he should call time on his illustrious career. Hamilton stated that he planned to stay in F1 for "quite some time", with the intent to remain at Ferrari for the next few years. Hamilton signed a multi-year deal on joining the Maranello squad, understood to be for ... Keep reading
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It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”
Following the tweaks introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 are set to take another step next season to address the biggest concerns in the paddock surrounding the current regulations. There is an agreement in principle to change the balance between the internal combustion engine and the electric power to a 60-40 split in favour of the ICE. The technical details have ... Keep reading
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Williams signs key leaders from McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine
Williams has announced it has hired key personnel from several rival Formula 1 teams, most importantly Piers Thynne from McLaren. Thynne has been a stalwart of the Woking-based outfit, which he joined in 2007 as a gearbox programme manager – thanks to the experience previously acquired at transmission specialist Xtrac – before gradually ascending the team’s hierarchy. Thynne eventually ... Keep reading
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How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton has tweaked his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, having struggled of late in Formula 1. Aside from a successful weekend at Shanghai, Hamilton has underperformed relative to Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc so far in 2026, including last time out in Miami. The Briton was 0.379s slower in sprint qualifying, then 0.176s down in the main session; he was 24 seconds away ... Keep reading
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Red Bull outlines timeline for new F1 wind tunnel
The opening stages of the 2026 season have proven challenging for the team led by Laurent Mekies. Red Bull’s all-new power unit has been surprisingly competitive – certainly in the eyes of some rivals in the paddock – but on the chassis side the package was underwhelming during the first three race weekends. Red Bull brought its first significant upgrade of the year to the Japanese Grand ... Keep reading
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How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?
Max Verstappen falls back to reality this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix just a week after the Formula 1 world champion’s heroics at the Nurburgring 24 Hours. The 28-year-old shared a Mercedes with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer for the famous Nordschleife event as part of his growing GT3 commitments. It didn’t end in triumph though, as the #3 AMG agonisingly ... Keep reading
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