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NEW: Round-up: Horner doesn’t want to return to F1 “just as an employee”, and more

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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
NEW: Round-up: Horner doesn’t want to return to F1 “just as an employee”, and more

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Round-up: Horner doesn't want to return to F1 "just as an employee", and more
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February 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW: Poll: As F1 changes its cars yet again, which was its best modern rules set?

Formula 1 is embarking on one of its most radical rules changes ever. But when did it come closest to getting it right?

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Poll: As F1 changes its cars yet again, which was its best modern rules set?
Formula 1 is embarking on one of its most radical rules changes ever. But when did it come closest to getting it right?
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February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NEW: Poll: As F1 changes its cars yet again, which was its best modern rules set?

Formula 1 is embarking on one of its most radical rules changes ever. But when did it come closest to getting it right?

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Poll: As F1 changes its cars yet again, which was its best modern rules set?
Formula 1 is embarking on one of its most radical rules changes ever. But when did it come closest to getting it right?
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February 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
NEW: Round-up: Poor starts could be more costly in 2026 says Norris, and more

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Round-up: Poor starts could be more costly in 2026 says Norris, and more
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February 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW: Caption Competition 288: Testing time for Williams

Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz Jnr and James Vowles look on as Williams make a belated start to 2026. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

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Caption Competition 288: Testing time for Williams
Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz Jnr and James Vowles look on as Williams make a belated start to 2026. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
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February 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NEW: Round-up: Apple promise best-ever 4K F1 broadcast quality, and more

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February 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
NEW: Round-up: Apple promise best-ever 4K F1 broadcast quality, and more

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February 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Born on this day in 1995: Future Formula E champion and Formula 1 driver Nyck de Vries

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Nyck de Vries
Formula 2 and Formula E champion Nyck de Vries joined the Formula 1 grid in 2022 with Williams as a substitute for Alexander Albon.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
NEW: First test showed Mercedes has “definitely raised the bar” with 2026 car – Stella

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he was especially impressed by Mercedes' performance in the first pre-season test last week.

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First test showed Mercedes has "definitely raised the bar" with 2026 car - Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he was especially impressed by Mercedes' performance in the first pre-season test last week.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
15 years ago today Renault Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica was seriously injured in a rally crash in Italy.

The severe injuries he suffered put his #F1 career on hold for years and cost him the chance to join Ferrari in the series.

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Robert Kubica suffers multiple fractures in Italian rally crash
Robert Kubica suffers fractures to his right arm, leg and hand following a crash in a rally in Italy.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
NEW: Round-up: Schumacher’s first race-winning F1 car sold for £4.3m, and more

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Round-up: Schumacher's first race-winning F1 car sold for £4.3m, and more
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February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW: “A lot more corners” won’t be flat-out with F1’s new cars, predicts Norris

High-speed corners which Formula 1 drivers tackled flat-out last year have become more challenging following changes to the cars, says Lando Norris.

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"A lot more corners" won't be flat-out with F1's new cars, predicts Norris
High-speed corners which F1 drivers tackled flat-out last year have become more challenging following changes to the cars, says Lando Norris.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
NEW: Round-up: Alpine’s Briatore and ex-FIA boss Todt named in latest Epstein file release, and more

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Round-up: Alpine's Briatore and ex-FIA boss Todt named in latest Epstein file release, and more
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February 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM
All 11 Formula 1 teams have revealed their new cars for the 2026 season after Williams's car hit the track at Silverstone today.

Here’s our first look at the full field: www.racefans.net/2026/01/22/p...

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Pictures: All 11 new Formula 1 cars for the 2026 season
All 11 Formula 1 teams have revealed their new cars for the 2026 season. Here's our first look at the full field.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
First picture: Williams' new FW48 runs for first time at Silverstone

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First picture: Williams' new FW48 runs for first time at Silverstone
Williams has become the final Formula 1 team to run its new car for the 2026 season after failing to take part in testing last week.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
NEW: Why Russell’s Williams stint convinced Mercedes to gamble on rookie Antonelli

Mercedes F1 talent-spotter Gwen Lagrue explained why they did not place Andrea Kimi Antonelli at another team for his rookie season.

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Why Russell's Williams stint convinced Mercedes to gamble on rookie Antonelli
Mercedes F1 talent-spotter Gwen Lagrue explained why they did not place Andrea Kimi Antonelli at another team for his rookie season.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
NEW: Round-up: Indian government ‘working to bring F1 back’, and more

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February 4, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW: First pictures: Williams presents its new look for the 2026 F1 season

Williams has presented its new livery for the 2026 F1 season.

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First pictures: Williams presents its new look for the 2026 F1 season
Williams has presented its new livery for the 2026 F1 season.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
NEW: New Aston Martin “much more tightly packaged” than previous cars – Newey

Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey says he has produced a more ambitious design than the team has previously attempted.

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New Aston Martin "much more tightly packaged" than previous cars - Newey
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey says he has produced a more ambitious design than the team has previously attempted.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
NEW: Doohan joins Haas as reserve drive after Alpine exit

Jack Doohan, who briefly raced for Alpine last year, has joined Haas as the team's new reserve driver for the upcoming season.

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Doohan joins Haas as reserve drive after Alpine exit
Jack Doohan, who briefly raced for Alpine last year, has joined Haas as the team's new reserve driver for the upcoming season.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Was this the dullest name ever for a Formula 1 team?

20 years ago today Midland launched its new Formula 1 car, the M16, which was raced by Christijan Albers and Tiago Monteiro. The team is now knows as Aston Martin and originally competed as Jordan

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Midland M16 (2006) pictures
Jordan, which entered Formula 1 in 1991, was sold to Alex Shnaider’s Midland Group who rebranded the team in 2006. Their M16 was revealed at Silverstone on February 3rd. Shock 2005 United States…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:19 AM
NEW: Round-up: Mercedes’ rivals ‘finding excuses’ with engine rules row says Wolff, and more

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Round-up: Mercedes' rivals 'finding excuses' with engine rules row says Wolff, and more
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February 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM
NEW: Round-up: Mercedes’ rivals ‘finding excuses’ with engine rules row says Wolff, and more

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February 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW: F1’s new Overtake Mode will be less powerful than DRS – Allison

Formula 1's new Overtake Mode may not make overtaking as easy as the Drag Reduction System it is replacing, says Mercedes' technical director James Allison.

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F1's new Overtake Mode will be less powerful than DRS - Allison
Formula 1's new Overtake Mode may not make overtaking as easy as the Drag Reduction System it is replacing, says Mercedes' James Allison.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM