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HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - The Untold Story

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

Motorsport

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

The Independent UK

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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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

Motorsport

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

The Independent UK

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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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Why Aston Martin and Honda went public with how dire its F1 2026 situation is

The 2026 F1 season has so far been a disaster for Aston Martin with continuous problems on its Honda power unit, which is suffering excessive vibrations

Motorsport

FIA reveals tweaks to F1 2026 driver guidelines after Qatar meeting

A meeting at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix between F1 teams, drivers and governing body the FIA has led to driver guideline tweaks

Autosport

FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

A meeting at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix between F1 teams, drivers and governing body the FIA led to driver guideline tweaks

Motorsport

Stefano Domenicali: Premature F1 2026 criticism "not right"

Formula 1 chief Domenicali thinks the best drivers will still come to the fore under the series' oft-criticised 2026 rules

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Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

Adrian Newey admits he feels powerless at the start of Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda. Numerous engine issues also have far-reaching consequences for Newey’s development of the AMR26

Autosport

Hyundai vows 2026 Rally1 car upgrades amid uncertainty over 2027 WRC commitment

The Korean marque’s resources remain locked on ensuring 2026 is a success, while rivals Toyota continues to develop its new 2027 WRC challenger

Motorsport

Why Hyundai WRC team is "working at 120 per cent" to salvage its difficult 2026 season

The Korean marque’s resources remain locked on ensuring 2026 is a success, while rivals Toyota continues to develop its new 2027 WRC challenger

Autosport

FIA cuts recoverable energy in F1 qualifying to stop extreme tactics

Melbourne is a critical F1 race in terms of energy management, and the FIA has decided to intervene with a new cap on recoverable energy available in qualifying and the grand prix

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton won't retire from F1 until Africa returns to the calendar

The seven-time world champion has been campaigning for F1 to return to the continent after last hosting a grand prix in Africa in 1993

Motorsport

Max Verstappen responds to calls to change 2026 F1 rules: “We're a bit late with that"

Carlos Sainz has called for F1 to be prepared to make any changes to its 2026 regulations mid-season, but Verstappen reckons that isn't possible

Motorsport

F1 drivers place trust in the championship and FIA amid Iran-US conflict

F1 is due to host races in the Middle East next month, but it is currently unclear if those grands prix will go ahead as planned

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