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Haas tells Bearman to bounce back after 50G Suzuka crash
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu urged Oliver Bearman not to beat himself up after his 50G crash at Suzuka during the Japanese Grand Prix, praising the Briton’s earlier pace that helped Haas climb to fourth in the constructors’ standings. Bearman left the cockpit with a right knee contusion, and Komatsu emphasized that the massive 50 km/h speed delta—not a simple error—played a major role, with the team confident he will bounce back.
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McLaren uncovers twin Mercedes battery faults that stalled Norris and Piastri in China
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Audi's Wheatley exit triggers fan frenzy as Aston Martin link looms
Jonathan Wheatley left Audi with immediate effect for personal reasons, prompting speculation he could move to Aston Martin as the team appoints Mattia Binotto as interim team principal while leadership is reshaped; fans reacted heavily on social media, debating his impact and Audi's path to the front of the grid.
Wheatley exits Audi to take Newey's helm at Aston Martin
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Peter Bonnington described Kimi Antonelli’s maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix as a touching moment on the podium with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, calling it a chance to feel like “getting the band back together.” He contrasted working with Antonelli to Hamilton, highlighting the young driver’s extra speed and energy and the trust Bonnington is building as Mercedes’ race engineer, while noting the mentor–protégé dynamic and the ongoing development needed to continue their championship pursuit.
Wolff fires back at Verstappen’s 2026 F1 critique, calling the car 'horrendous' to drive
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Verstappen fumes over undriveable RB car in China GP qualifying chaos
Max Verstappen labeled Red Bull’s 2026 RB22 “undriveable” after qualifying eighth (ninth in sprint) at the Chinese Grand Prix, saying the car oversteers and understeers with little feedback and can’t be pushed, partly due to battery/power issues. He expects to start Sunday around eighth and doubts improvement will come quickly, noting teammate Isack Hadjar’s similar struggles and the weekend’s broader setup woes.
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