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March 26, 2026

Mike Krack avoids Aston Martin leadership questions during press conference

Mike Krack refuses to address Aston Martin leadership speculation at the Japanese Grand Prix as pressure mounts over the AMR26’s performance and ongoing technical issues.

March 26, 2026

FIA cuts energy harvest limit for Suzuka Qualifying to tackle super clipping

The FIA has reduced the energy harvest limit for qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ to reduce super clipping and preserve the driving challenge at Suzuka.

March 26, 2026

Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference

Max Verstappen refused to speak at Suzuka until a British journalist left the room, reigniting his long-running claims of media bias in Formula 1.

March 25, 2026

Aston Martin’s pursuit of Jonathan Wheatley triggers cost cap scrutiny

Aston Martin’s pursuit of Jonathan Wheatley has reignited paddock concerns over how the team stays within Formula 1’s 2026 cost cap amid reports of significant staff salaries.

March 25, 2026

Why Oliver Bearman could be Ferrari’s smartest move for 2027

Oliver Bearman’s strong 2026 start and mature mindset have sparked calls for Ferrari to promote him for 2027. Here’s why he could be their smartest long-term move.

March 25, 2026

Analysis: how new regulations & tyres will transform the Japanese GP

Dive into a technical F1 analysis of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Discover how active aero, smaller Pirelli tyres, and new power units will completely overhaul race strategy at Suzuka.

March 25, 2026

Max Verstappen makes surprise Super GT test appearance in Nissan GT500 at Fuji

Max Verstappen drove a Red Bull-liveried Nissan Z GT500 during a private Super GT test at Fuji ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, marking his second outing in a modern Super GT car.

March 25, 2026

The Mercedes front wing is now under FIA scrutiny over alleged two-phase system

Mercedes faces FIA scrutiny over its 2026 front wing design, with a reported two-phase movable system potentially exceeding regulatory limits ahead of Suzuka.

March 25, 2026

Five things to remember after the Madrid E-Prix

From Jaguar’s dominant one-two to Nick Cassidy’s pole and CUPRA KIRO’s home heroics, here are the five key talking points from the 2026 Madrid E-Prix at Jarama.