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F1 start issues: Why so many drivers had flat batteries as they lined up on the grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with management on the formation lap

Motorsport

The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with energy management on the formation lap

Autosport

Max Verstappen signs up for first 24-hour endurance race after F1 complaints in Melbourne

Verstappen wasn’t happy about F1’s controversial new regulations in Melbourne and will now compete in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring race later this year

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Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November?

Adrian Newey revealed that until November 2025, Aston Martin did not know that Honda’s Formula 1 project is very different from the Red Bull years and largely consists of inexperienced engineers. But what is behind this?

Autosport

The impact of F1’s huge decision to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

The Bahrain GP was scheduled for 12 April, with the race in Saudi originally set for a week later - but they have both now been cancelled

The Independent UK

Rip-roaring excitement or outright dangerous? Why F1 must be adaptable with new cars

Comment: While the first 10 laps saw thrilling wheel-to-wheel action at the Albert Park season-opener, close shaves further down the field prove 2026 regulations need some fine-tuning

The Independent UK

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

While F1 is claiming the number of overtaking manoeuvres in the Australian Grand Prix as a win for the new technical regulations, many of the drivers – and Autosport readers – disagree

Autosport

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Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

Shambolic maiden grand prix weekend for the Aston Martin-Honda partnership means the new team principal will be consigned to a doom loop of everything he hates

Motorsport

‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger

Lando Norris has said he fears drivers could ‘do a lot of damage’ if they collide at increased speed due to the sport’s new overtake mode

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris warns of ‘big accident’ which could put F1 drivers and fans at risk

Norris said in Melbourne earlier this week that F1 has ‘gone from the best cars ever made to the worst’

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen refuses to rule out quitting F1 unless sport takes ‘action’ on new cars

The Dutchman stormed up the leaderboard to finish sixth but remains unimpressed with the new cars

The Independent UK

Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules

Max Verstappen has been the biggest critic of the latest F1 regulation changes

Autosport

Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

The four-time world champion has been the biggest critic of the latest regulation changes

Motorsport

After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

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Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole

Hamilton was puzzled by Mercedes’ dominance in Melbourne qualifying and hopes it has nothing to do with the compression ratio controversy

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen left ‘drained’ after crash — with George Russell buoyant following Australian GP pole

Mercedes locked out the front row with a statement of intent as F1’s new era began with chaos in qualifying

Autosport

Stroll, Verstappen and Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

Motorsport

Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

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The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton suspicious of Mercedes ‘engine power’ after disappointing Australian GP qualifying

Hamilton had high hopes heading into Melbourne but could only put his Ferrari car seventh on the grid, while his old team locked out the front row with George Russell on pole

Euronews

Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS

Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars.

Motorsport

Five quick takeaways from the first F1 qualifying session of 2026

As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying

The Independent UK

Formula 1 ‘delays decision on two races in Middle East impacted by Iran war’

F1 delays decision about races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April

Autosport

How F1 teams pushed back against a "draconian" FIA intervention at Australian GP

The FIA planned to remove the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9, but that decision was reversed after several Formula 1 teams pushed back. How did the situation unfold and why is it so sensitive?

Autosport

FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned

Motorsport

FIA to revert Australian GP straight mode change after F1 team pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Motorsport.com has learned

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