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Here’s what the intriguing holes in Mercedes’ and Ferrari’s F1 diffusers are for

After Mercedes completed the first laps with its 2026 F1 car, much attention was drawn to a large hole in the diffuser, but what is it for and how does it work?

Motorsport

Explained: The diffuser opening on Mercedes’ and Ferrari’s 2026 F1 cars

After Mercedes completed the first laps with its 2026 F1 car, much attention was drawn to a hole in the diffuser, but what is it for and how does it work?

Autosport

F1 cars need "a diet" – why the FIA will resist team demands on minimum weight

The minimum weight of a Formula 1 car for 2026 has been reduced by 32kg

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What to expect from F1's Barcelona test – and why the first 2026 shakedown is being held in secret

Widespread claims that Formula 1 is paranoid about a potential PR disaster are wide of the mark – but, as usual, the stakeholders are following several different agendas

Motorsport

Why the first 2026 F1 test is really being held in secret – and what to expect

Widespread claims that Formula 1 is paranoid about a potential PR disaster are wide of the mark – but, as usual, the stakeholders are following several different agendas

Autosport

F1 has “quite a lot of flexibility” to adjust new Overtake Mode for 2026

Nikolas Tombazis is confident F1’s new-for-2026 tools can be adjusted to suit both the cars and the tracks

Motorsport

FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search

A deal is edging closer to welcome a new WRC owner

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Lewis Hamilton warns new F1 season will present biggest challenge of his career

Ferrari unveiled their 2026 car amid the regulation reset but Williams are not ready and will miss next week’s first test

The Guardian - UK

F1 2026 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP

Crunch meeting of Formula 1's engine manufacturers failed to reach agreement on a 'trick' claimed to be being exploited by Mercedes and Red Bull

Motorsport

Controversial 2026 F1 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP

A meeting of Formula 1's engine manufacturers failed to reach a decision on alternative means of measuring compliance with new compression ratio benchmark – despite complaints from those who missed loophole which is claimed to be being exploited by Mercedes and Red Bull

Autosport

Cadillac F1 boss wades in on pre-season row: ‘We have a fully legal engine’

An engine controversy, ahead of the first pre-season test, has seen Ferrari, Audi and Honda complain to the FIA

The Independent UK

FIA keen to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before F1 2026 start

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday

Motorsport

FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday

Autosport

Storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes as Mercedes and Red Bull gain advantage

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets under way

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Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

Teams are continuing to press for clarification from the governing body over a response to rumours that two engine manufacturers have exploited loopholes in the wording of the new regulations

Motorsport

‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

Teams are continuing to press for clarification from the governing body over a response to rumours that two engine manufacturers have exploited loopholes in the wording of the new regulations

Motorsport

Insights: How Toyota updated its hypercar for WEC 2026

Toyota is renewing its ambitions for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours with an updated LMH and a striking new identity that will make the car instantly recognisable

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Aston Martin to stop providing F1 safety cars, leaving Mercedes as sole supplier

Aston Martin's deal to supply course cars to Formula 1 races has expired

Autosport

Mercedes becomes sole F1 safety car supplier as Aston Martin pulls out

Aston Martin's deal to supply course cars to Formula 1 races has expired

Autosport

The best moments of Autosport Business Exchange

With Autosport Business Exchange back for 2026, it builds upon a successful maiden year of global leadership events which brought together key names from motorsport

Motorsport

No repeat of 2014 in F1? Red Bull engine chief sees “bigger risk” on aero side in 2026

Ben Hodgkinson shares the FIA’s view that the internal combustion engine will make the biggest difference for the new power units, but unlike the governing body he believes aerodynamics can be the decisive factor in 2026

Autosport

Red Bull views aero, not engines, as “bigger risk” of 2014-like dominance in F1 2026

The Independent UK

Red Bull’s F1 engine boss hits back in ‘loophole’ row: ‘They don’t belong in this sport’

The current pre-season controversy over power units has seen Ferrari, Audi and Honda complain to the FIA

Motor1

Ford's New WEC Engine Is Based On The Coyote V8: 'We Are Doing Everything In-House'

A naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine will power Ford’s upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar when it returns to the series in 2027. It’s based on Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote and is a derivative of the engines that power the Mustang GT3 and GT4.

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