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Mercedes team orders may now be on the table as Toto Wolff could react to Ferrari’s rising threat, former Haas boss Guenther Steiner warned. Mercedes team orders may be considered Steiner told The Red Flags Podcast that Wolff will not shy away from directing the pair of Mercedes drivers if Lewis Hamilton and the Scuderia’s […]

McLaren Tests Upside‑Down Rear Wing in Austrian Grand Prix Practice Friday’s free‑practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring saw McLaren roll out an experimental upside‑down rear wing on the MCL40, a design first pioneered by Ferrari and later tried by Red Bull. The wing flips 180° when “straight mode’’ activates, mirroring Ferrari’s winter‑testing concept that sent […]

Audi rolled out a new Formula 1 power unit at the Barcelona Grand Prix, delivering a surprise upgrade to its engine package just weeks after the first ADUO review. ADUO Explained The Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities mechanism lets engine suppliers that fall behind the power curve introduce extra updates. The FIA conducted the initial […]

The Formula 1 stewards’ demand that teams supply evidence never before observed forces them to scavenge for unorthodox proof capable of overturning penalties. Sky Pad re‑interpretation on the German podium Ferrari’s bid to reverse Sebastian Vettel’s 2019 Canadian Grand Prix penalty relied on a Sky Pad clip supplied by pundit Karun Chandhok. The clip, analysed on‑track for the […]

Cadillac Racing revealed a fresh upgrade package for its Mac‑26 before the Austrian Grand Prix, reinforcing the American outfit’s mid‑season push. Hardware improvements The update bundles new sidepods and an enlarged floor, along with a redesigned rear wing and exhaust. These changes aim to raise down‑force and brake‑by‑cooling effectiveness, following similar tweaks that helped Sergio Perez […]

F1 will silently re‑introduce Boost Mode for the remainder of the 2026 season, limited to level‑off power on straight sections to curb aggressive power surges on wet tracks. Safety‑Centred Power Management After banning the feature in wet conditions earlier this year, the FIA now allows it to fill in power deficits as cars decelerate but […]

Lewis Hamilton now sits second in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ standings, a 41‑point margin to Kimi Antonelli after his victory in Barcelona, positioning the seven‑time champion to challenge Ferrari for the title. Hamilton’s resurgence surges past rivals Hamilton’s season has picked up momentum, following back‑to‑back podiums in Canada and Monaco before snapping Ferrari’s winning streak […]

Ferrari’s rising star Charles Leclerc confirms that his growing portfolio of business ventures is sharpening his mind, but his only ambition remains a Formula 1 world championship. Business ventures beyond the track Leclerc has invested in the sleep‑tech brand Eight Sleep while racing, arguing that the creativity required to build new companies also fuels his drive on […]

Lewis Hamilton secured his first grand prix victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona‑Catalunya circuit after a demanding three‑stop strategy left Mercedes behind. Ferrari’s 2026 Barcelona‑Catalunya Triumph The red‑flagged weekend saw Hamilton press the limits of his Maranello machine, exploiting a tactical pit sequence that built a decisive lead in the closing stages. Ferrari’s team […]

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles confirmed that the performance gaps spotted in the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix will not be corrected in the coming weeks. Short‑Term Reality Pre‑season tests went awry when the car arrived overweight in Bahrain and omitted a private run in Barcelona. The Miami GP upgrades did deliver points in Miami, Montreal and […]