Highlights Leclerc says 2026 F1 rules challenge his natural racing style. Ferrari’s SF-26 struggles with aggressive driving due to software. New rules require 50/50 power split between engine and battery. Over-driving causes slower laps as car’s system fails to respond.…

Highlights FIA introduced cooling vests for races over 31C since 2023 Qatar GP Drivers refusing vests must carry 0.5kg ballast in their cars Mercedes opts out of improving vests to focus on car performance Some drivers, including Verstappen, call for…

Highlights Max Verstappen faced radio failure during Singapore practice session. Radio issue limited Verstappen to just 22 laps in session. Verstappen finished sixth despite communication and tyre strategy challenges. Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies highlighted competitive and unpredictable season. Team aims…

Highlights Russell is 84 points behind teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Mechanical failure at Bahrain Grand Prix cost Russell a podium. Russell admits his performance has not been good enough this year. Antonelli leads Russell 9-7 in qualifying head-to-heads in 2026.…

Highlights Red Bull wins first 2026 race with in-house power unit FIA ranks Red Bull engine best despite no development token Max Verstappen praises team’s investment and strong season start Hadjar notes limited driver influence on power unit development Red…

Highlights George Russell topped practice, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.2 seconds Lando Norris finished third; Hamilton and Piastri completed top five Verstappen lost radio for half session, still placed sixth Nico Hülkenberg’s Audi stopped, causing virtual safety car deployment Practice…

Highlights George Russell topped Singapore GP practice with 1:32.274 lap time. Mercedes debuted an all-new power unit on Russell’s car. Russell starts race at the back due to engine change penalty. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris finished second and third…

Highlights Mercedes to introduce seven new power unit components for Russell Russell retires in Malaysia, triggering power unit changes Russell starts Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid Singapore circuit’s tight layout makes overtaking especially difficult Mercedes aims…

Highlights Top four F1 teams earned 83% of points since cost cap began James Vowles proposes catch-up system to start in 2027 Only one race won by non-top-four teams in last 130 grands prix Podium spots for smaller teams dropped…