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Alpine’s 2026 F1 form no surprise to Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls weighs in on the development race in F1’s midfield

Motorsport

Why F1 drivers will always complain about new rules, according to Liam Lawson

The Racing Bulls driver admits that his F1 rivals 'complain about everything” in the championship

Motorsport

F1 2026 team-mate battles: Are 'slower' drivers suddenly more competitive?

Three races into the 2026 season, we’re starting to get an idea of how the driver pairings on the F1 grid stack up

Motorsport

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F1 2026 driver numbers: Who runs which number and why?

Formula 1 drivers have a permanent race number that they use throughout their careers. Here's who is racing with which number, and the story is behind each choice

Motorsport

F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral

Esteban Ocon’s cheeky joke about Lewis Hamilton starring in a reality TV show has amused Formula 1 fans online

Motorsport

Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle

Liam Lawson came out on top in a Red Bull drift kart challenge in Australia after admitting he was nervous before facing Isack Hadjar and the rest of the field

Motorsport

Liam Lawson admits he was left “mentally drained” by F1’s new 2026 cars after Japanese GP

Liam Lawson was left mentally exhausted after the Japanese GP as he explained the intense challenge of adapting to the new regulations

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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

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton among three investigations after Japanese GP FP1

Verstappen and Hamilton were involved an incident towards the end of opening practice at Suzuka, with Albon, Perez, Sainz and Lawson also summoned to stewards

Motorsport

F1 fans left 'jaw-dropped' as Racing Bulls Japanese GP livery sparks huge reaction

Formula 1 fans have praised Racing Bulls’ special Japanese Grand Prix livery, with many calling for it to become the team’s permanent design

Motorsport

Every race engineer in F1 2026

Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year?

Motorsport

Racing Bulls show off stunning special Japanese GP livery at Red Bull Tokyo Drift event

Racing Bulls has revealed a special Japanese Grand Prix livery inspired by Red Bull’s Spring Edition can, as the team looks to build on a promising start to the 2026 Formula 1 season

Motorsport

Where Racing Bulls is exploiting its F1 power unit better than Red Bull

Racing Bulls' VCARB 03 appears to be difficult to overtake on the straights thanks to its extremely high top speeds – made possible by how it operates the Red Bull-Ford powertrain

Autosport

‘I’m back to my best’: Lewis Hamilton marks Ferrari revival with Chinese GP podium place

Lewis Hamilton believes ‘there is more to come’ after ending his wait for a Ferrari podium spot by finishing third in Shanghai

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Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

A frustrated Max Verstappen lifts the lid on a woeful qualifying performance for Red Bull at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Max Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

A frustrated Max Verstappen lifts the lid on a woeful qualifying performance for Red Bull at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Russell survives early Hamilton attack to win sprint

George Russell outduelled the Ferrari drivers on his way to a sprint win at Shanghai

Motorsport

F1 Chinese GP: George Russell outduels Ferrari drivers on way to sprint win

George Russell survived an early attack from Lewis Hamilton to win the Shanghai sprint

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Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem?

Franco Colapinto's reflexes averted a potential catastrophe on the start line in Melbourne last weekend. The technical reasons for F1's starting issues are known and understood, but politics stands in the way of the most sensible fix

Motorsport

Liam Lawson admits he “braced for impact” before Franco Colapinto’s "impressive" Australian GP move

Liam Lawson praised Franco Colapinto’s “very impressive” reactions after the Alpine driver narrowly avoided a major crash at the start of the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport

Start issues will soon cause “massive shunt” in F1 2026, warns Sergio Perez

Race starts are more complex under the F1 2026 rules and that was witnessed at the season-opening Australian GP, where Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto almost endured a big crash

Autosport

Exclusive: Engineers already love "impressive" Lindblad, says Racing Bulls chief

Speaking exclusively to Autosport, Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer says Arvid Lindblad 'absolutely delivered' on his F1 debut at the Australian GP

Motorsport

Franco Colapinto’s Australian GP turns viral with incredible save and strange on-screen error

The Alpine driver produced one of the best saves of the weekend

The Independent UK

Rip-roaring excitement or outright dangerous? Why F1 must be adaptable with new cars

Comment: While the first 10 laps saw thrilling wheel-to-wheel action at the Albert Park season-opener, close shaves further down the field prove 2026 regulations need some fine-tuning

Motorsport

Liam Lawson: Bitter Sergio Perez fights me ‘like it’s for the world title’

Lawson did not appreciate Perez’ robust driving in the Australian GP, suggesting the Mexican acted out of bad blood

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