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Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”

Alonso does not believe the proposed 60-40 split for 2027 will address the main issues with Formula 1’s new regulations and instead says it remains a matter of waiting for the next cycle

Motorsport

It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

Fernando Alonso does not believe the proposed 60-40 split for 2027 will address the main issues with Formula 1’s new regulations and instead says it remains a matter of waiting for the next cycle

Autosport

Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook says the American company would welcome a return to V8 engines in Formula 1, as Ford’s revised road car strategy means combustion engines remain an important part of its portfolio

Autosport

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After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

Honda has posted a $2.68billion loss over the past year. The F1 project is not directly affected, but the background behind the news is more interesting than the raw figures themselves

Autosport

Honda reports first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

Honda has posted a $2.68billion loss over the past year. The F1 project is not directly affected, but the background behind the news is more interesting than the raw figures themselves

Motorsport

Naomi Schiff warns 2027 FIA rule changes could hit smaller F1 teams hard

Naomi Schiff has warned that planned 2027 F1 engine changes could create a major financial burden for smaller teams and manufacturers

Motorsport

Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

Veteran aero expert Jason Somerville has started his new job at the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing his gardening leave

Autosport

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BMW attributes M4 GT3 turbo swap to "costs": Was it forced by FIA?

A new turbocharger required a late homologation for the BMW M4 GT3 Evo over the winter. Officially, the move was made to reduce costs - but was the change truly voluntary?

Motorsport

How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?

Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook says Red Bull Ford is “in the mix” as a newcomer, but stresses that the competitive picture still changes depending on the conditions

Motorsport

Flat-out and energy saving: How Formula E's race format will work in Gen4 era

Following recent discussions at Paul Ricard, the FIA is close to finalising the regulations for the 2026-27 Formula E season

Autosport

Flat-out and energy saving: How Formula E’s Gen4 race format is taking shape

Following recent discussions at Paul Ricard, the FIA is close to finalising the regulations for the 2026-27 Formula E season

Motorsport

"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules

As Lewis Hamilton pushes for drivers to have 'a seat at the table', the current world champion is advocating a slower pace of change

Motorsport

F1 chiefs consider reinstating Middle East races into 2026 calendar after cancellations due to Iran war

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Four races in a row? Key details revealed as F1 eyes Bahrain or Saudi ‘reschedule’

Formula One executives are looking to reinstate a race in the Middle East, depending on how the conflict in the Gulf evolves. But a congested end-of-season schedule makes a reschedule difficult, as Kieran Jackson explains

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F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions"

David Coulthard and Will Buxton have backed Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s push to bring V8 engines back to Formula 1 by 2031

Motorsport

Lamborghini dilemma: Will the Temerario get an early Evo update?

The Temerario debuted this year as the successor to Lamborghini’s highly successful Huracan GT3, but its early performances have raised concerns inside the paddock

Autosport

Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

The talk over the next Formula 1 power unit specification goes far beyond technology. With F1 becoming increasingly wealthy and financially independent, the FIA and Liberty aim to reduce the manufacturers’ political influence, paving the way for simpler, less expensive engines that are also accessible to independent manufacturers

Autosport

FIA announces 2027 F1 rule changes for combustion and electrical output

The motorsport governing body has announced changes to the F1 technical regulations for 2027, following widespread concerns about the current formula

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Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks rules

The FIA has made changes to the ADUO catch-up mechanic to help struggling Formula 1 manufacturers

The Independent UK

Formula 1 misses Christian Horner, says FIA president: ‘He will be back’

The former Red Bull team principal is exploring a return to the paddock after his sacking last summer

Motorsport

Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster

After a solid start to his time at the Red Bull senior squad, Isack Hadjar endured a nightmare Miami GP – but the team isn’t worried about it

Motor1

F1 Says V8 Engines Are Back On The Menu

Great news: Formula 1 is switching back to V8 engines. The sport’s governing body will implement the change in 2031, but it could happen sooner if powertrain manufacturers want it to.

Autosport

Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Motorsport

Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Motorsport

Why the FIA stewards weren't lenient with Charles Leclerc in Miami GP

Charles Leclerc received a heavy penalty following the Miami Grand Prix for a series of incidents resulting from his spin on the final lap

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