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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

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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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Inside the strategy system that's won 20 F1 world championships

In Formula 1, data is everything, but understanding how to exploit it isn't always straightforward. Many teams rely on a platform called RaceWatch, which manages over 200 dedicated real-time channels and helps predict what will happen

Autosport

FIA approves Petronas sustainable fuels for Mercedes F1 power units

The sustainable fuels that will be used by the four teams running Mercedes engines has been approved by the FIA ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport

FIA eases Australian GP curfews as F1 makes adjustments amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 chartered flights through Tanzania and Singapore to ensure key staff made it to Melbourne in time, while the FIA relaxed its curfews on Wednesday and Thursday

Autosport

FIA eases Australia GP curfews as F1 teams reroute staff

Formula 1 chartered flights through Tanzania and Singapore to ensure key staff made it to Melbourne in time, while the FIA relaxed its curfews on Wednesday and Thursday

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Alpine F1 team confirms Alex Dunne's academy role

Former McLaren junior Alex Dunne turns to Alpine ahead of sophomore F2 campaign

Motorsport

Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism

Pre-season testing has allayed doubts that F1’s 2026 cars would be too slow, according to Vasseur

Motorsport

Fred Vasseur surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints: "It was known for a long time"

Ferrari's 2026 powertrain was designed to contend with 'normal' F1 starts, under the assumption the starting procedures would not be changed

Motorsport

Why Vasseur was surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints

Ferrari's 2026 powertrain was designed to contend with 'normal' F1 starts, under the assumption the starting procedures would not be changed

Autosport

F1 chief releases statement on Middle East races amid US-Iran conflict

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The Independent UK

How latest Iran-US war is impacting F1 and WEC

The conflict, which broke out two days ago, may impact the WEC’s season opener as well as F1 grands prix

Autosport

F1 chief speaks out on upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East crisis

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has released a statement amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East

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The ultimate breakdown: everything you need to know about F1’s new regulations for 2026

Get to grips with active aero, boost mode and super-clipping as the adoption of new hybrid engines shakes up the sport before the new season begins in Australia next weekend

Autosport

FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?

The Guardian - UK

Formula One to revise controversial rule at centre of Mercedes engine row

The FIA and rival engine manufacturers have reached a compromise to tackle the controversy surrounding Mercedes that had threatened to overshadow next week’s start of the season in Australia

Autosport

F1 abandons mandatory Monaco GP two-stop after 2025 controversy

Formula 1 drivers will no longer be required to make at least two pitstops in the Monaco Grand Prix, while the FIA has added an extra minute to Q3 in qualifying

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F1 scraps mandatory Monaco GP two-stop rule for 2026

Formula 1 drivers will no longer be required to make at least two pitstops in the Monaco Grand Prix, while the FIA has added an extra minute to Q3 in qualifying

Autosport

F1 engine manufacturers and FIA approve tweaks to compression ratio checks

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

Motorsport

FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

Motorsport

FIA faces fresh scrutiny as David Coulthard points to rule oversight amid compression ratio saga

David Coulthard has criticised the FIA’s rule-making after claims that Mercedes exploited a 2026 compression ratio loophole

Autosport

What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

Andrea Stella has indicated that increasing super clipping to 350kW could help under the new F1 regulations. But what exactly is it? And how politically complex would any potential adjustments be?

Autosport

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

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Exclusive: How the FIA will use AI to police one of F1's most controversial subjects in 2026

Starting this season, a new system called ECAT will monitor track limits at every corner via an advanced platform that uses AI to interpret each car's behaviour on track

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