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Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are hoping a power unit change will come their way, but may have to wait until the F1 race weekend in Barcelona.
Ferrari have taken a step up in 2026 but they are no match for championship leaders Mercedes. Here’s what’s in the pipeline to help them progress.
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Red Bull F1 team principal Laurent Mekies has revealed his plan to keep Max Verstappen happy amid rumours he could leave the sport entirely.
Verstappen and Red Bull could only manage a best finish of eighth place at the Japanese Grand Prix, after the Dutchman was knocked out in Q2 on the Saturday.
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The reason behind George Russell’s struggles at the Japanese Grand Prix have been unveiled by a Mercedes chief.
Not only did Russell have to watch his younger team-mate win at Suzuka, but also had to concede his championship lead to Kimi Antonelli after a fourth place finish for the Brit.
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Mercedes and Red Bull (and Audi) will have something in common very soon thanks to a brand new deal.
So long Castore, there’s a new sportswear brand in town.
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How seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton spent his winter break may not have been so different from your own…at least in some ways.
Besides the company, the multi-millionaire lifestyle and all that sets Hamilton apart from us ordinary Joes, he too enjoyed playing board games over the Christmas break.
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F1, your chance to earn £250 and a moderately witty remark from Harry Hill has arrived – courtesy of Gabriel Bortoleto.
Every day we praise the F1 gods for placing onboard camera in all 22 of their cars, whether it gives us a glimpse into Max Verstappen’s latest meltdown or Ferrari’s strategy blunders.
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While his Red Bull team take part in the 2027 Pirelli tyre test at Suzuka, Max Verstappen is already back in Europe and at the Nurburgring.
Another F1 weekend, another lesson in disaster for Red Bull and Verstappen who could only manage eighth place. So, you’ll forgive the champion for heading back to Germany and into a GT car.
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