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How F1 drivers spent the 2026 summer beak

Formula 1 drivers made the most of the summer break with holidays, family time, celebrations, training and plenty of time on the water

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The best drives of the 2026 F1 season so far, according to our writers

A new technical era has shaken up the order in 2026, but these drives show that an engineering advantage isn’t everything in F1

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The best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers

Mercedes may be dominating both F1 championships this year, but its drivers aren't the only ones who have put in stellar performances in the first half of the 2026 season

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F1 2026 mid-season grades: McLaren starts on back foot but makes rapid progress

Motorsport.com grades all 11 teams after the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Next up is reigning world champion McLaren, which has been unable to carry over its title-winning form

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Mika Hakkinen reveals why McLaren rivalry with David Coulthard never boiled over

Mika Hakkinen has reflected on his McLaren partnership with David Coulthard, explaining how the pair moved past on-track clashes

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Why McLaren feels the best drivers can still make a difference under F1 2026 rules

Amid much criticism from the drivers about the heavy-handed intervention of software in their control of the car, last year’s constructors’ championship-winning team says talent still counts

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How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules

Amid much criticism from the drivers about the heavy-handed intervention of software in their control of the car, last year’s constructors’ championship-winning team says talent still counts

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Why McLaren won't switch full focus to its 2027 car anytime soon

McLaren feels there is still plenty of benefit bringing car upgrades after the summer break without compromising its 2027 Formula 1 project

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Why McLaren won't turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet

McLaren feels there is still plenty of benefit bringing car upgrades after the summer break without compromising its 2027 Formula 1 project

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Gabriel Bortoleto refutes idea of F1 2026 cars clashing with driving styles

F1 drivers 'should be able to adapt' to any machinery, claims the Audi youngster

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Mattia Binotto addresses Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri Audi F1 rumours

Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto has played down speculation linking Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri to the team

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri's new merchandise collection earns positive fan reaction

Oscar Piastri has launched his new 'World Circuit' merchandise collection

Motorsport

Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy

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Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

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James Vowles explains cause of Carlos Sainz's Oscar Piastri Hungarian GP clash

James Vowles has blamed a failure of the FIA's automated blue flag system and Williams' communication for Carlos Sainz's collision with Oscar Piastri

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Former Haas F1 boss calls out FIA over 'lenient' Carlos Sainz Hungarian GP penalty

Guenther Steiner believes Carlos Sainz deserved a harsher penalty for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix

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Lando Norris praised for "true world champion's" drive at F1 Hungarian GP

David Coulthard gave Lando Norris a shout-out for his dominant Hungarian Grand Prix victory

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Rachel Brookes predicts major F1 driver changes for 2027

Rachel Brookes has predicted a dramatic F1 driver reshuffle, including Max Verstappen joining Mercedes and Oscar Piastri replacing him at Red Bull

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Lando Norris reveals how fierce Oscar Piastri rivalry has driven his F1 development

Lando Norris says his fierce rivalry with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri has pushed him to improve as a Formula 1 driver

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David Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties

David Croft has criticised Lewis Hamilton for a series of “careless mistakes” after the Ferrari driver collected several penalties in recent races.

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The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026

The development race is starting to decide the F1 2026 pecking order and Stella reckons this'll continue until the end

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"A race of upgrades" - How development will decide the 2026 F1 title

The development race is starting to decide the F1 2026 pecking order and Stella reckons this'll continue until the end

Motorsport

Lando Norris "much more confident" than during 2025 title campaign, says Andrea Stella

McLaren Formula 1 team boss thinks Norris' 2025 coming-of-age campaign has led to stronger form and more self-belief in 2026

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F1 2026 mid-season grades: Mercedes riding high but where do calamitous Aston Martin rank?

At the halfway stage of the season, The Independent ranks and grades all 11 teams after the first 11 rounds of the year

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Ferrari surprised by "spicy" Red Bull strategy that yielded Max Verstappen second in Hungary

Red Bull's strategists shocked their Formula 1 rivals, and their own team, with a bold soft-tyre stint that helped Verstappen take an unlikely Hungarian Grand prix podium

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