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Explained: Are drivers really being beaten by AI elements in F1's 2026 power units?

At Spa, Oscar Piastri concluded that F1 grids in 2026 are partly being decided by 'computers behaving or misbehaving'. But what is behind those remarks, and is there a solution in sight?

Motorsport · Jul 22

Why Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive driving style works so well in F1 2026

Antonelli has impressed with his speed and consistency, taking control of the championship. His speed is down to his talent and a driving style that allows him to adapt to the demands of the 2026 cars by going on the attack – let's take a closer look at how he…

Motorsport · Jul 22

"It sucks" – Oscar Piastri feels F1 grids are decided by "computers behaving or misbehaving"

According to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, Piastri fell victim to self-learning elements of the power unit, causing him to lose significant time to Lando Norris on the straights at Spa

Motorsport · Jul 20

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George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash

Russell was angered by an apparent Mercedes reliability problem that led to his early exit from the Belgian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jul 19

Red Bull set to hire Mercedes F1 junior boss Gwen Lagrue

Motorsport.com understands that long-serving head of Mercedes' junior driver programme Gwen Lagrue is set to join Red Bull in a similar role, bringing with him the experience of developing talents such as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

Motorsport · Jul 19

Honda chooses Luca Marini's crew chief for Fabio Quartararo's arrival

Honda continues preparations for Quartararo's arrival in 2027, finalising an experienced crew chief to get the best out of him

Motorsport · Jul 17

The story behind Max Verstappen signing a Belgian McLaren F1 junior

Max Verstappen surprised many on Thursday by announcing that he had added 15-year-old Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck to the Verstappen Racing stable. The move is part of a long-term plan, with F1 as the ultimate goal

Motorsport · Jul 17

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MotoGP leans towards Brazil for 2027 season launch

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could be headed to South America for its next season launch event

Motorsport · Jul 10

How Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari

For the first time since joining Ferrari in 2019, Leclerc has overhauled the software of his steering wheel, abandoning the block‑style layout used until last season

Autosport · Jul 8

How Charles Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari

For the first time since joining Ferrari in 2019, Leclerc has overhauled the software of his steering wheel, abandoning the block‑style layout used until last season

Motorsport · Jul 8

FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Max Verstappen's crashes

The FIA wants to ensure that Ferrari and Red Bull – the only teams to have raced with rotating rear wings so far this F1 season – fully comply with all safety requirements

Motorsport · Jul 8

Why Marc Marquez's and Joan Mir's moves to Gresini are two completely different stories

Mir is set to join Gresini from Honda for MotoGP 2027, just like Marquez did in 2024

Motorsport · Jul 7

Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines

Speaking to select media at the Austrian Grand Prix, the former Formula 1 supremo backs a move to bigger engines for the series' next rules cycle

Motorsport · Jun 27

Luca Marini negotiating move to Tech3 KTM for 2027

Marini could now join Tech3 as Vinales' chances of retaining his seat vanish

Motorsport · Jun 27

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Motorsport · Jun 26

Red Bull confident of keeping Max Verstappen despite Paul Monaghan exit rumours

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan appears to be heading for the exit at Red Bull. Laurent Mekies, however, remains confident that enough strength in depth will remain within the technical team

Autosport · Jun 26

The best FIA relations in years: How F1 drivers won the penalty points fight

Formula 1 drivers' push to reconsider how penalty points are awarded delivered the desired outcome this year - with FIA stewards now much more reluctant to issue them

Motorsport · Jun 26

How the best FIA relations 'since Charlie Whiting' helped drivers win the penalty points fight

Formula 1 drivers' push to reconsider how penalty points are awarded delivered the desired outcome this year - with FIA stewards now much more reluctant to issue them

Motorsport · Jun 22

Tyler Reddick explains what went wrong in teammate battle for the win

In Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, a part-time rookie prevailed against his championship-leading teammate on the streets of San Diego, but it was nearly catastrophe for both Heim and Reddick

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Motorsport · Jun 17

Red Bull explains FIA engine review: “No data sample indicates an advantage over Mercedes”

Laurent Mekies clarifies Red Bull is not opposed to the way ADUO is structured, but says there is “no single data sample” indicating it has a better internal combustion engine than Mercedes

Motorsport · Jun 17

'No corner quite like it' - How F1 put the mad in Madring

As the under construction Madring opened its doors to select media, we explored Formula 1's latest grand prix venue

Motorsport · Jun 15

Joan Mir to test Honda’s 2027 MotoGP bike in Brno despite impending Ducati move

Honda will use at least one of its current regular riders to test its 2027 MotoGP prototype, despite Mir joining a rival manufacturer next year

Motorsport · Jun 13

Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"

Herta says his first official F1 grand prix weekend debut with Cadillac 'meant a lot to me' after taking part in Barcelona free practice

Motorsport · Jun 10

Why the one-bike proposal has left the entire MotoGP paddock in shock

The proposal to reduce MotoGP riders from two bikes to one during practice sessions has sent shockwaves through the paddock because of the far-reaching consequences it could have at every level of the sport

Motorsport · Jun 9

MotoGP’s new era: one bike in practice and less track time from 2027

MotoGP is pressing ahead with significant changes for the 2027 season

Motorsport · Jun 8

MotoGP's new Concorde Agreement receives green light

Manufacturers and MotoGP SEG reach agreement on the next commercial contract

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