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Max Verstappen is taking F1's new regulations as they come, highlighting adaptability as a key trait this year.
The key factor Max Verstappen has identified as priority for F1 2026 competitiveness
Max Verstappen is adopting a take-it-as-it-comes attitude to 2026, as he's identified adaptation as a key priority for the new regulations.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
With Lewis Hamilton getting a new race engineer this year, Martin Brundle spoke previously about the importance of the driver-engineer relationship.
Martin Brundle comments resurface after Lewis Hamilton engineer announcement
Comments by Sky F1's Martin Brundle have resurfaced after Ferrari announced that Lewis Hamilton will get a new race engineer for F1 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
There are just seven weeks to go until the new season, so here is a reminder of some of the key dates and tweaks to the F1 calendar in 2026:
January 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM
'Team Enstone' has a rich history in Formula 1 through its various guises, but how many of its drivers with 10 or more races can you remember?
F1 quiz: Can you name every 'Team Enstone' driver with 10 or more races?
For our latest F1 quiz, we're asking you to remember every 'Team Enstone' driver to have taken in 10 or more races with the team.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Red Bull Powertrains' Ben Hodgkinson addressed Mercedes #F1 power unit rumours, suggesting reports of superiority may have come from within.
Red Bull chief: Mercedes favourites tag rumours 'started by themselves'
Red Bull Powertrains chief Ben Hodgkinson believes the rumours of Mercedes' supposed engine superiority may have been started by themselves.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM
After off-season rumours linked GP Lambiase elsewhere, there was no doubt in Max Verstappen's mind that his trusted engineer would remain with Red Bull.
January 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Max Verstappen said he had a "very emotional call" with Helmut Marko, upon news of his departure from Red Bull.
Max Verstappen's 'very emotional call' with Helmut Marko upon Red Bull departure
Max Verstappen revealed he had a "very emotional call" with Helmut Marko upon news of his departure from Red Bull.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Lewis Hamilton will be getting a new race engineer in 2026, as Riccardo Adami switches to a new role at Ferrari.

Our writers have reacted to the news.
Lewis Hamilton facing crunch time as major Ferrari announcement leaves no excuse
Lewis Hamilton is set to get a new Ferrari race engineer for the F1 2026 season after Riccardo Adami was moved to a new role.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Red Bull believes the internal combustion engine represents a major #F1 developmental battleground over the coming years.
Red Bull identifies new technical battleground for engine development
Red Bull believes the internal combustion engine represents a major developmental battleground over the coming years.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Two F1 2026 liveries are launched, but we have a lot more to look forward to in the coming week 👀
January 17, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Big changes are coming to #F1, including all-new power units and two new engine manufacturers.

✍️ @somersf1.co.uk delves into the game-changing aspects of these new PUs.
F1 2026 uncovered: How Boost, Overtake, and sustainable fuel change the game
Formula 1 is making extensive changes to the power unit, chassis and aerodynamics for 2026, which we'll cover in this series of articles.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Cadillac ran its first F1 shakedown at Silverstone, and both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have given their reaction.
First Cadillac F1 reaction as Perez and Bottas break silence on shakedown
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have spoken after the new Cadillac F1 team completed a shakedown with its F1 2026 car at Silverstone.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations to the happy couple!

Alex Albon has become the latest F1 driver to get engaged.

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January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
BREAKING!

Lewis Hamilton will get a new Ferrari race engineer for 2026.

Riccardo Adami has been moved to a new role.
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Cadillac has shared footage of its 2026 car in a shakedown at Silverstone.
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Arvid Lindblad is Formula 1's only rookie in 2026, and his first car launch marked a "surreal moment" in his career.
'Surreal moment' as Racing Bulls introduces F1 2026's sole rookie, Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad said it was "honestly surreal" as he took to the stage for his first-ever F1 launch as Racing Bulls unveiled its 2026 livery.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
With Red Bull-Ford creating its own power unit for the first time, Laurent Mekies is remaining realistic about how it will match up to its rivals.
January 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
🎨 White with an added splash of Ford influence.

What do we make of the new Racing Bulls livery? #F1
January 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Red Bull’s 2025 RB21 livery V the 2026's RB22...🤔

#F1
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Racing Bulls has revealed its new livery for 2026, with an evolved iteration of its popular ’25 appearance.

#F1

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Racing Bulls reveals new-look VCARB02 livery for F1 2026
Racing Bulls has revealed its new livery for 2026, with an evolved iteration of its popular '25 appearance.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Red Bull has taken the covers off its new-look livery for F1 2026, ahead of the RB22’s on-track debut later this month.

#f1

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Revealed: Red Bull's 2026 F1 livery breaks cover
Red Bull has taken the covers off its new-look livery for F1 2026, ahead of the RB22's on-track debut later this month.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Red Bull Powertrains' Ben Hodgkinson is confident of having a fully legal engine in 2026, amidst speculation regarding compression ratios... #F1

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Why Red Bull believe F1 2026 compression ratio intrigue is ‘noise about nothing’
Red Bull Powertrains' Ben Hodgkinson is confident of having a fully legal engine in 2026, amidst speculation regarding compression ratios.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Max Verstappen on Audi's 2026 arrival:

“It will certainly take some time as a new team.

"But after a year or two, Nico might be able to ride at the front. Why not?

“Maybe Audi will succeed in surprising us all.”

(Blick)

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January 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Oscar Piastri: an F1 origin story.

@samcoo.bsky.social speaks to the McLaren driver's former schoolteacher.

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January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A new team has given us a chance to re-evaluate who has the strongest driver pairing on the F1 grid.

But where do Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rank in the F1 2026 season's pairings?

#F1

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Ranked: F1 2026 driver pairings from weakest to strongest
A new team has given us a chance to re-evaluate who has the strongest driver pairing on the F1 grid.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:41 AM