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Alpineâs A526 debuts an inverted rear-wing actuation concept for 2026, diverging from the gridâs standard active-aero approach. Hereâs why the team is uneasy about being the lone outlier and what the design could mean for stability, simulation risk, and their season-long evaluation strategy.
Russell tops Bahrain 2026 F1 test as Mercedes finds pace, Ferrari shines, and teams adapt to new active aero rules.
Max Verstappen disputes Toto Wolffâs claim that Mercedesâ compression-ratio technique is worth only 2â3hp, alleging the team is sandbagging in Bahrain testing and downplaying a major power advantage as the FIA nears a key decision ahead of the 2026 homologation deadline.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits Red Bull has a major 2026 testing edge in energy deploymentâworth about a second per lap on the straights over consecutive lapsâforcing Mercedes to consider significant power-unit development to close the gap.
Lewis Hamiltonâs critique of the 2026 F1 rules is less a rejection of the new era and more a warning about rising complexity, energy-management demands, and whether fans can follow whatâs happening on track.
Audi has unveiled a dramatic R26 sidepod redesign for 2026 F1 testing, swapping horizontal slats for compact vertical inlets and aggressive upper-surface shaping to boost downwash and manage tyre wake under the new regulations.
Fernando Alonso argues modern Formula 1 has traded raw, instinctive racing for energy-management and system-heavy driving, reducing adrenaline and joy behind the wheel as the sport moves toward 2026 and beyond.
Payton Westcott joins Mercedes for 2026 F1 Academy with PREMA; Shi Wei returns as Shanghai Wild Card. Latest driver news, backgrounds, and season preview.
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli escaped injury in a single-car road accident in San Marino involving his Mercedes AMG GT 63 PRO, and Mercedes says he remains fully set to take part in Bahrain pre-season testing.
Ferrari is reportedly developing a Mercedes-style dynamic compression ratio approach for 2026 despite previously backing an FIA protest, as the alleged loophole and looming homologation deadline intensify F1âs engine legality battle.
Christian Horner is in advanced talks with MSP Sports Capital and other investors about buying into Alpine F1, potentially targeting a controlling stake as team valuations surge ahead of the 2026 rules reset.
Aston Martin has revealed the AMR26âs British Racing Green livery, the first F1 car fully shaped by Adrian Newey, featuring radical aero concepts and a new Honda power unit as the team targets 2026 championship contention.