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The questions that still need answering from the start of the 2026 F1 season

The opening three rounds of the 2026 season have given us plenty of insight into F1’s new era, but a great deal of uncertainty persists, so here are the questions that still need answering

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FIA outlines decision timeline on F1 2026 tweaks

Formula 1's governing body the FIA and technical experts from F1's power unit manufacturers have held a first meeting to formulate ideas to improve the 2026 engine regulations

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FIA reports "constructive dialogue" on F1 2026 tweaks, outlines decision timeline

Formula 1's governing body the FIA and technical experts from F1's power unit manufacturers have held a first meeting to formulate ideas to improve the 2026 engine regulations

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‘Every accident at high speed is a shock’: F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

As talks begin over fixing the controversial regulations, the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis tells Giles Richards changes to ‘specific aspects’ are needed, not a total overhaul

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Question of the week: What, if anything, does F1 need to change in the current rules?

The unexpected break offers Formula 1 an opportunity to address some of the early issues with the 2026 ruleset

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David Coulthard lifts lid on reality of F1 closing speeds after Ollie Bearman's 50G crash

David Coulthard has shed light on the reality of dealing with closing speeds

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Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has been impressed with Oliver Barman's outstanding start to the 2026 Formula 1 season

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How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving

In 2026's all-new regulations, Haas has faced its biggest technical challenge yet. After three race weekends, Formula 1's smallest team has not only weathered the storm, but started its journey on the right course

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Ayao Komatsu warns against "knee-jerk" reactions to Oliver Bearman-Franco Colapinto incident

Closing speeds have been a big talking point of the 2026 F1 regulations, even more so after the Bearman-Colapinto incident at Suzuka

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Ayao Komatsu admits he would have “laughed” at Haas being P4 after three races

Ayao Komatsu has admitted Haas’s rise to fourth in the constructors’ championship after three races has exceeded expectations

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Alpine F1 team denies Colapinto sabotage claims in open letter

Alpine has put out a statement reaffirming its commitment to treating both drivers equally

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Alpine F1 team denies Franco Colapinto sabotage claims

Alpine has put out a statement reaffirming its commitment to treating both drivers equally

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The alarming factors that triggered Bearman’s 50G crash at F1 Japanese GP

According to FIA data, Oliver Bearman was 45 km/h faster than Franco Colapinto before losing control of his car, with the difference in speed resulting from a different deployment strategy between the two cars and the British driver’s use of the boost to attack

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F1 must find answers to safety crisis after Bearman’s escape but there are no easy fixes

F1 has five weeks before the next race in Miami and they will need every minute to fix a hugely complicated problem

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Oliver Bearman wins praise for "outstanding performances" with strong Haas displays

Oliver Bearman has been praised for his impressive start to the 2026 Formula 1 season despite his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix

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‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Bearman after 50G Japanese GP crash

Sunday’s shunt was a self-defeating moment for a contrite Oliver Bearman, but Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu told him to keep his head high

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‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash

Sunday’s shunt was a self-defeating moment for a contrite Oliver Bearman, but Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu told him to keep his head high

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What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference

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Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

Formula 1 has gotten away with a big one

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Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

Haas team boss Komatsu has explained the ins and outs of Bearman’s scary Suzuka crash in detail

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP

Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix

As a scary accident for Oliver Bearman further exposed pain points in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, the fight for the 2026 world championship received several intriguing twists

The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman ‘fine’ after lucky escape in dramatic Japanese Grand Prix crash

Bearman lost control of his Haas as he deployed his boost button to overtake Franco Colapinto at Spoon Curve.

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FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

High closing speeds and a 50G impact have pushed safety concerns to the forefront ahead of April discussions

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FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

Drivers had been claiming their warnings about potentially dangerous differences in speed weren't being acted upon, owing to manufacturer politics

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