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Lawrence Stroll has privately accepted that making Newey team boss was a mistake
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (372+ words) Aston Martin's performance at the Chinese Grand Prix is once again underlining the depth of their problems. It's said that Lawrence Stroll is already regretting his leadership choices. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified 19th and 21st respectively on Saturday, with the…...
Newey has already done something Horner never did in 20 years at Red Bull
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (389+ words) There's no sign of Adrian Newey at the Chinese Grand Prix as Aston Martin's bleak start to the 2026 Formula 1 season continues. Both Aston Martin cars were able to take part in Sprint qualifying on Friday, which was at least an…...
Davidson thinks Ferrari made ‘brave’ decision after watching Leclerc at Chinese GP
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (478+ words) Anthony Davidson thinks Ferrari were "brave" to abandon their Macarena rear wing before F1 Sprint Qualifying in China given how badly Charles Leclerc's SF-26 handled. The Scuderia impressed Lewis Hamilton by bringing their Macarena rear wing to the Chinese Grand Prix…...
Davidson concerned by what he heard in Verstappen's Chinese GP onboard
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (491+ words) Max Verstappen complained of drivability problems in Sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, and Anthony Davidson clearly heard what he was talking about in Red Bull's onboard footage. Verstappen struggled in Friday's session, only managing the eighth-fastest time. He…...
George Russell takes Chinese Grand Prix Sprint pole as Max Verstappen and Red Bull struggle
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (463+ words) George Russell has taken the first Sprint race pole position for the 2026 season ahead of his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, in another display of dominance for the Brackley-based squad. Ahead of the qualifying session, Cadillac confirmed that Sergio P'rez would…...
McLaren cannot replicate Williams' ‘medium-term’ approach to understanding 2026 Mercedes power unit
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (629+ words) Williams team principal James Vowles admitted they will need time to fix the issues stemming from the Mercedes power unit. Over the last week, James Vowles shared his unhappiness with Mercedes over the power unit, specifically mentioning the lack of…...
Leclerc agrees with Hamilton about Ferrari's gap to Mercedes at Chinese GP
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (411+ words) Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have agreed that Ferrari urgently need to improve their power unit after Mercedes maintained their significant advantage in Sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton was the lead Ferrari driver on Friday in fourth…...
F1 doctors may 'recommend' that Fernando Alonso retires
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (483+ words) Fernando Alonso is experiencing pains so significant that doctors may intervene, according to a Spanish journalist. Aston Martin have already acknowledged that the vibrations from Honda's engine pose a health risk. Speaking before the Australian Grand Prix, team principal Adrian…...
Will Buxton poses ‘conflict of interest’ question over Toto Wolff’s Alpine stake bid
2+ day, 31+ min ago (681+ words) Toto Wolff and Mercedes attempting to purchase equity in Alpine isn't being scrutinised enough, according to Will Buxton. It was revealed earlier this week that Wolff and Mercedes bid for a stake in Alpine, providing competition for Christian Horner as…...
Ferrari reveal ‘curious’ part on Leclerc’s car alongside Macarena wing in China
2+ day, 51+ min ago (549+ words) Ferrari have revealed a small wing on the Halo on Charles Leclerc's car at the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, along with the Macarena rear wing they unveiled during testing. The Scuderia stole the show on the Thursday morning at the second…...