McLaren’s Stella says ‘papaya rules’ are here to stay
McLaren are not backing down – and Andrea Stella is more than happy to say it loudly. Despite…
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Norris shares 2026 F1 target in defiant message after 2025 championship title
Lando Norris has said his goal is to secure a back-to-back Formula 1 world drivers’ championships in 2026, after winning his first in 2025.
The McLaren driver accepted the Autosport Champion award at the 2026 Autosport Awards and confirmed to the cheering crowd that his eyes are on the title once again in the upcoming season.
“It’s absolutely the goal. Yes, it’s absolutely, absolutely the …Keep reading
The McLaren driver accepted the Autosport Champion award at the 2026 Autosport Awards and confirmed to the cheering crowd that his eyes are on the title once again in the upcoming season.
“It’s absolutely the goal. Yes, it’s absolutely, absolutely the …Keep reading
FIA aims to “resolve” engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season
The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1’s first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.
Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026’s power unit regulations, which prescribe a compression ratio of 16:1 down from 18:1 last year.
That compression ratio is measured when the …Keep reading
Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026’s power unit regulations, which prescribe a compression ratio of 16:1 down from 18:1 last year.
That compression ratio is measured when the …Keep reading
Mercedes’ 2026 W17 silver arrow from all angles
Mercedes has ushered in Formula 1’s new era by revealing the W17 Silver Arrow, a car designed to…
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New era, new look: Mercedes unveils W17 with refreshed livery
Mercedes has fired the first silver bullet of Formula 1’s new era, unveiling the W17 – its 2026…
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Mercedes and Microsoft unite in high-tech push for F1 glory
As anticipated, Mercedes has landed a heavyweight ally for Formula 1’s next era, confirming a multi-year sponsorship and…
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Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes
Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.
Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.
The Microsoft logo will be displayed on the airbox and the front wing endplates of the newly …Keep reading
Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.
The Microsoft logo will be displayed on the airbox and the front wing endplates of the newly …Keep reading
McLaren to skip opening day of testing in Barcelona
McLaren will be conspicuous by its absence when Formula 1’s private, behind-closed-doors test kicks off in Barcelona next…
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Mercedes reveals new-look F1 design for 2026
Mercedes has lifted the covers off the W17, its new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.
The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.
The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silver design, with turquoise accents as a nod to everlasting sponsor …Keep reading
The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.
The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silver design, with turquoise accents as a nod to everlasting sponsor …Keep reading
‘My dream is F1’: Doriane Pin lands key Mercedes role
Doriane Pin’s rapid rise through the junior ranks of racing has reached another major milestone, with the reigning…
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