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readmotorsport. com > 05/17/2026 > jenson-button-links-hamilton-federer-and-motogp-stars-through-one-shared-struggle

Jenson Button links Hamilton & Federer through a shared struggle

11+ hour, 44+ min ago  (774+ words) Jenson Button believes self-doubt is a permanent fixture inside every elite athlete, even those who have reached the very top of their sport. The 2009 Formula 1 world champion made the observation on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, speaking with host Tom…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/17/2026 > max-verstappen-dominates-the-night-to-lead-the-nurburgring-24-hours-past-halfway

Verstappen dominates the night to lead the N'rburgring 24 Hours

17+ hour, 12+ min ago  (828+ words) Max Verstappen put the #3 Winward Mercedes nearly half a minute clear of the field at the halfway mark of the 2026 N'rburgring 24 Hours. The four-time Formula 1 world champion completed a double stint through the early hours of Sunday morning to build…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/16/2026 > canadian-f1-gp-triggers-first-aduo-engine-review-what-it-means

Canadian F1 GP triggers first ADUO engine review

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (803+ words) The FIA will conduct its first formal assessment of engine performance gaps under a new catch-up mechanism after the Canadian F1 Grand Prix, with results due within two weeks of the race. The scheme, called Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO),…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/16/2026 > intel-returns-to-f1-after-17-years-with-mclaren-f1-compute-partnership

Intel returns to F1 after 17 years with Mc Laren F1 partnership

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (784+ words) Intel is back in Formula 1. The semiconductor company and Mc Laren Racing announced a multi-year strategic partnership on May 14, 2026. This makes Intel the Official Compute Partner of the Mc Laren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow Mc Laren Indy Car Team…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/16/2026 > fernando-alonso-on-why-becoming-a-dad-could-keep-him-in-formula-1-longer

Fernando Alonso on why becoming a dad could keep him in Formula 1 longer

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (933+ words) Fernando Alonso says fatherhood has given him a new reason to keep racing. The 44-year-old Spaniard told Sky Sports F1 ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix that he wants his newborn son to be old enough to remember watching him compete....

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readmotorsport. com > 05/16/2026 > jenson-button-applauds-lando-norris-why-vulnerability-is-a-strength-in-f1

Jenson Button praises Lando Norris for F1 mental health honesty

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (516+ words) Jenson Button lauded Lando Norris for his courage in speaking openly about mental health struggles in a sport where toughness is often celebrated. At the same time, vulnerability is frequently viewed as a sign of weakness. Norris has played a…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/15/2026 > fia-rule-tweak-honda-aston-martin-f1-2026

FIA rule tweak could aid Honda and Aston Martin

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (533+ words) Formula 1s 2026 catch-up mechanism may just have come to Aston Martins rescue. The latest FIA clarification suggests that Honda now appears more likely to qualify for extra development help before the Canadian Grand Prix. While that alone does not solve Aston…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/14/2026 > max-verstappen-has-triple-brain-power-says-former-red-bull-mechanic

Verstappen has 'triple' brain power, says former Red Bull mechanic

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (668+ words) A former Red Bull mechanic who spent nearly a decade working alongside Max Verstappen says the four-time world champion operates on a cognitive level that most drivers simply cannot reach. Calum Nicholas, the team's former Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician,…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/14/2026 > gucci-eyeing-alpine-f1-title-sponsorship-as-bwt-era-nears-its-end

Gucci eyeing Alpine F1 title sponsorship as BWT era nears its end

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (644+ words) Gucci is in talks to become the title sponsor of the Alpine Formula One team from the 2027 season, according to multiple reports. The deal would see the Enstone-based outfit race under the name "Gucci Alpine Formula One Team." The sponsorship…...

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readmotorsport. com > 05/13/2026 > verstappen-is-allegedly-eyeing-switch-to-either-of-the-three-major-teams-amid-exit-rumours

Verstappen allegedly eyeing switch to either of three major teams

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (185+ words) Max Verstappen's future in F1 remains a big question at the moment. Two angles are being actively assessed; he will either retire or stay in the sport but switch teams. This speculation was also backed by Guenther Steiner, former Haas team…...