CANADIAN GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, MAY 22, 4:30 PM
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The FIA has postponed the Qatar 1812km WEC season opener amid escalating Middle East conflict, moving the 2026 championship start to Imola in April and aiming to reschedule Qatar for the second half of the year.
Aston Martin’s 2026 campaign is already in turmoil: Honda power-unit vibration issues and minimal pre-season mileage have exposed a major pace deficit, while fans lash out at premium-priced merchandise that feels disconnected from on-track reality.
Oscar Piastri’s title-chasing rise is driving unprecedented demand for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, with Albert Park expanding capacity, upgrading transport and amenities, and preparing for new F1 regulations and an 11th team.
Discover how Eddie Irvine continues to enjoy lifetime perks as a former Ferrari driver, including complimentary meals at Italian restaurants decades after his racing career ended.
Haas driver Ollie Bearman starts the 2026 F1 season on 10 penalty points—just two from an automatic race ban—and must avoid high-risk infractions until key points expire in late May.
Fred Vasseur criticizes the FIA’s late change to the 2026 F1 start procedure, arguing Ferrari warned early about MGU-H removal and turbo lag, and that regulatory U-turns undermine power-unit design choices made in good faith.
Aston Martin and Honda’s 2026 F1 project is already in crisis after abnormal V6 vibrations repeatedly damaged the battery system in testing, slashing mileage and threatening readiness for the Australian Grand Prix.
Escalating Middle East conflict is forcing Formula 1 to reassess April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, prioritizing safety while monitoring developments and preparing contingency plans such as alternative venues.
Honda and Aston Martin’s 2026 project is in crisis after vibration-driven battery failures wrecked pre-season testing, raising questions over whether Adrian Newey’s late push for a compact two-tier battery design compressed Honda’s timeline and amplified reliability risks.
