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- Collaborative FIA Tweaks Spark Optimism in Miami Paddock Despite Concerns Over Long-Term F1 DNA
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Sports
Formula 1 drivers arriving at the Miami Grand Prix have largely praised the FIA's immediate regulation tweaks as a "step in the right direction." The changes, which aim to reduce "...
- Oscar Piastri Labels 2026 Rule Tweaks a Minor Fix for Massive Hardware Flaws
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Sports
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has delivered a blunt critique of Formula 1's 2026 regulations, arguing that software adjustments cannot resolve the "artificial" nature of the current powe...
- Nigel Mansell Slams ‘False’ Formula 1 Overtaking as Fans Grow Grumpy Over Automated 2026 Power Rules
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
Former World Champion Nigel Mansell has criticized the current state of Formula 1, labeling the surge in overtaking under the 2026 regulations as artificial and driver-independent....
- FIA confirms teams rejected 200kW power cut as 2026 engines face harvesting "challenge" in Miami
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Sports
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis revealed that a proposal to slash 2026 electrical power from 350kW to 200kW was rejected by Formula 1 teams last year. Despite early-sea...
- FIA Forces Consensus on Radical F1 2026 Rule Tweaks to Safeguard Safety and Qualifying Intensity
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis confirmed that recent modifications to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations were passed by a supermajority, pushing stakeholders out of their...
- Oscar Piastri Urges FIA to Resolve Unpredictable ‘Power Spikes’ in New 2026 Formula 1 Machinery
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Sports
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has called for immediate regulatory refinements to address the erratic power delivery of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. Following his podium finish at the Ja...
- Toto Wolff Issues Urgent Safety Warning Following Massive 50G Suzuka Crash
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Sports
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is calling for a critical review of the 2026 engine regulations ahead of a pivotal Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting. Wolff’s concerns follow...
- Lance Stroll Cites Dual Faults as Aston Martin and Honda Falter in Suzuka
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Sports
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll admits the team’s current performance deficit stems from a combination of the AMR26 chassis and Honda’s struggling power unit. Following a difficul...
- Oscar Piastri Dismisses ‘Magic’ Behind Mercedes Advantage Following Podium Finish at 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has attributed the early-season dominance of the Mercedes W17 to superior downforce and power unit integration rather than any singular technical breakthrou...
- Honda Admits Structural Integration With Aston Martin AMR26 Exacerbates Severe Power Unit Vibration Issues
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
Honda Racing Corporation’s Koji Watanabe has confirmed that the 2026 power unit suffers from significantly higher vibration levels when installed in the Aston Martin AMR26 than dur...
- Ferrari Schedules Triple Track Program for April Break as Lewis Hamilton Targets Mercedes Power Unit Advantage
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Sports
Scuderia Ferrari has launched an intensive April testing schedule to bridge the performance gap to Mercedes, beginning with private sessions at Mugello today. The Italian team will...
- Andrea Stella Outlines Compressed Development Timeline as Primary Hurdle in McLaren’s 2026 Mercedes Power Unit Integration
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Sports
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has dismissed rumors of friction with power unit supplier Mercedes, clarifying that any early-season performance gaps are due to a "pushed" dev...