AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, JUN 26, 11:30 AM
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Liam Lawson details how Max Verstappen supported him personally and professionally after Red Bull demoted him just two race weekends into 2025, helping the Kiwi regroup, rebuild confidence, and look ahead to a renewed 2026 campaign.
Max Verstappen and other drivers have raised concerns about F1ās 2026 rules, with energy deployment and overtaking limitations at the center of the backlash. The FIA says most of the package works but is open to swift, software-led tweaks after early races.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen insists his retirement talk is serious, warning the 2026 regulations and a shift toward prioritizing life beyond racing could prompt an early exit and force Formula 1 to rethink what keeps its biggest star engaged.
George Russell says Mercedes is "stumbling" on F1 2026 race starts in Bahrain testing as the MGU-H removal forces new turbo-spool procedures, while Ferrariās power unit delivers standout launches that could decide early-season grid positions.
Formula 1 is considering a major weekend-format overhaul from 2027, potentially doubling sprint races from 6 to 12 and reworking Fridays to deliver meaningful on-track action while preserving opportunities for rookies.
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Ferrari revealed two bold 2026-era aero concepts in Bahrain testing: a flow-turning device that redirects exhaust to energize the diffuser and rear wing, and a rear wing whose upper element rotates **180 degrees** to cut drag. Hereās how these innovations could influence F1ās next rules cycle.
Lewis Hamilton says helping develop Ferrariās SF-26 in the simulator has put his āDNAā into the 2026 car after a winless, confidence-sapping 2025āraising hopes that new regulations and a personal reset can finally unlock Ferrariās potential.
Sebastian Vettel says a 24 Hours of Le Mans entry with Max Verstappen is a real, long-discussed planābut calendar clashes and the need for a race-winning team mean the earliest realistic window may be 2027 or later.
Ferrari surprises rivals at Bahrain testing with its ingenious FTM exhaust wingāa clever regulatory interpretation that exploits the beam wing ban, boosts rear aero performance, and could shape early 2026 competitiveness.
Ferrari dominates Bahrain F1 2026 test with Leclerc shining while Red Bull and Cadillac face reliability issues.
Charles Leclerc says heās āfinding the fun in a different wayā with 2026 F1 cars, embracing the technical challenge of new hybrid systems, lighter chassis behavior, and the likely early-season chaos from major regulation changes.
