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Five things to look out for at F1’s Chinese GP

Round two of the 2026 Formula 1 season occurs this weekend in Shanghai

Motorsport

Question of the week: Has F1 gone too far with the complexity of new rules?

The first race of Formula 1's new era is behind us – and opinions are divided

Motorsport

Rejoice: This Luxurious Mercedes-Benz Minivan Is Coming To America

Mercedes-Benz has a new electric van called the VLE. It’s a car we would expect to see in China, where luxury minivans serve as limousines—but America won’t be missing out on this one. The automaker plans to offer a long-wheelbase version of the VLE in the United States.

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Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?

Mercedes’ new VLE packs 435 miles of range, ultra-fast charging, and luxury-limo tech, but can this electric van really win in the U.S., Europe, and China?

InsideEVs

How Mercedes' advantage in F1 2026 goes beyond the engine

Mercedes confirmed the expected step forward: in Melbourne the W17 showed an advantage that does not depend exclusively on the engine and more effective hybrid management. In particular, the latter highlighted - albeit in a less obvious way - that it also has a competitive car in other areas, starting…

Autosport

Melbourne crash shows Kimi Antonelli is ‘learning F1 the hard way’ – Toto Wolff

Antonelli had a huge shunt in FP3 but recovered to complete a Mercedes 1-2

Motorsport

Ferrari has the best F1 car, Lando Norris claims: 'Their cornering speed is unbelievable'

Ferrari, not Mercedes, has the best chassis in F1 right now, according to McLaren driver Norris

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Why Wolff and Horner are interested in Alpine F1 shares

After earlier interest from Christian Horner, it now appears Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is also in the market for the Otro Capital stake in Alpine. But what makes these shares so attractive to both?

Autosport

Toto Wolff joining Christian Horner in race for Alpine? Why the stake is so attractive

Motorsport

Christian Horner’s route back to F1 faces obstacle – with Toto Wolff ‘bidding for Alpine stake’

The former Red Bull team principal can return to the sport from May and has been linked with Alpine

The Independent UK

Ferrari reckons F1 Australian GP race showed its true form after "tough" qualifying

Ferrari was close to a second off the pace in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener, but it improved significantly in the race - even challenging for the win at one stage

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton Says New F1 Era 'Great' Despite Rivals Verstappen, Norris Frustration in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton stands out at the Australian Grand Prix with his positive outlook on Formula One's new era, while other drivers express concerns.

International Business Times UK

Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP

Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews

The Guardian - UK

Why Russell did not jump start in the F1 Australian GP

A brief roll forward by George Russell before the lights went out sparked discussion: Did the eventual Australian GP winner commit a false start?

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James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Autosport

Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Motorsport

Toto Wolff responds to driver criticism of 2026 rules: 'Fans the priority for F1'

Several drivers voiced strong criticism of the new F1 regulations at the 2026 season-opening Australian GP

Motorsport

F1 start issues: Why so many drivers had flat batteries as they lined up on the grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with management on the formation lap

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The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with energy management on the formation lap

Motorsport

Did George Russell jump start in F1's Australian GP? Here’s what the FIA rules say

A brief roll forward by George Russell before the lights went out sparked discussion: Did the eventual race winner commit a false start?

Autosport

Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November?

Adrian Newey revealed that until November 2025, Aston Martin did not know that Honda’s Formula 1 project is very different from the Red Bull years and largely consists of inexperienced engineers. But what is behind this?

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen compares F1 to 'Mario Kart' in fresh dig at new rules

Four-time world champion continues criticism of regulations despite impressive Australian Grand Prix drive

Autosport

Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Max Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport

Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

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

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