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March 13, 2026

Ferrari shelves "macarena" rotating rear wing after brief Chinese Grand Prix trial

Ferrari trialled its 180-degree rotating rear wing at the Chinese Grand Prix but reverted to its standard specification before qualifying, as Hamilton and Leclerc highlighted a straight-line deficit to Mercedes.

March 13, 2026

Antonelli avoids punishment for alleged Norris impeding in Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli avoided punishment after allegedly impeding Lando Norris in Chinese GP sprint qualifying, as stewards ruled no further action and both drivers progressed from the session.

March 13, 2026

Is F1 hiding the clipping? Why speed plots are flat in Shanghai's Sprint Qualifying

Explore the mystery of F1’s 110% throttle and "locked" speed traces at the 2026 Chinese GP. Is it censorship or just a technical glitch? Read our full analysis.

March 13, 2026

2026 Australian Grand Prix breaks the internet: who’s winning on social media?

About the data and social media trends from the Australian GP

March 13, 2026

Is Hamilton already facing communication issues with his new race engineer?

Lewis Hamilton’s new partnership with interim Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi shows early signs of strain in Shanghai, raising concerns about communication, strategy, and Ferrari’s ability to close the gap to Mercedes in 2026.

March 13, 2026

George Russell storms to 2026 Chinese GP Sprint Pole: Mercedes lock out front row

George Russell storms to Sprint pole at the 2026 Chinese GP, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout ahead of Antonelli as Red Bull struggle in Shanghai.

March 13, 2026

Chinese GP 2026 FP1: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 with Antonelli close behind

George Russell heads a Mercedes 1-2 in Chinese GP 2026 FP1, with Antonelli close behind as McLaren chase and Red Bull struggle before Sprint Qualifying.

March 12, 2026

Mercedes demands further F1 start procedure changes, but Ferrari says no

Mercedes pushes for extended 2026 F1 start procedures to address turbo lag and battery safety concerns, but Ferrari’s opposition blocks consensus in a growing regulatory standoff.

March 12, 2026

Mercedes is planning to acquire stakes in Alpine, but why?

Mercedes F1 team eyes Otro Capital's 24% Alpine stake in a strategic corporate power play, highlighting how Toto Wolff's involvement reflects broader institutional investment strategy rather than a personal acquisition.

March 12, 2026

Madrid's circuit takes shape: latest renderings unveil the new urban Grand Prix

Organisers unveil detailed renderings of Madrid’s 5.4km Madring circuit ahead of its 2026 Formula 1 debut, highlighting the 24% banked La Monumental corner and the high-speed Valedebebas sequence.

March 12, 2026

Verstappen in talks with the FIA to fix the "yo-yo racing" problem

Max Verstappen is in active talks with the FIA to address Formula 1's 2026 "yo-yo racing" issue, pushing for reduced reliance on electrical power to restore more natural and competitive racing dynamics.

March 12, 2026

Beyond the "macarena" rear wing: Ferrari brings a new upgraded Halo

Ferrari doubles down in Shanghai with the innovative Macarena rear wing and a hidden halo-mounted aerodynamic upgrade, aiming to close the gap to Mercedes at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.