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formula-122 hours ago•12 min saved

Mercedes stuck with unstable new spec as Antonelli struggles in Singapore

Mercedes cannot revert Kimi Antonelli to the previous car specification for the Singapore Grand Prix due to parc ferme rules and the complexity of the new aerodynamic package. Deputy team principal Bradley Lord confirmed that reverting would take two days, leaving the team to manage a 'nervous' car that is less consistent than the older spec. While Russell qualified second using the old parts, Antonelli struggled to seventh, highlighting the upgrade's difficulty despite its potential higher performance ceiling.

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #formula-1 #george-russell

sports1 day ago•460 min saved

Verstappen Secures Singapore Sprint Pole Despite Yellow Flag Controversy

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint after stewards cleared him of a yellow flag breach. Mercedes split car specifications to diagnose upgrade issues, with George Russell outperforming championship leader Kimi Antonelli. A technical glitch in overtake mode disrupted qualifying for several teams.

via The Race|

#f1 #george-russell #kimi-antonelli

sports2 days ago•460 min saved

Russell Rejects Mercedes Upgrade to Prioritize Engine Reliability and Data

George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty, a decision that forces him to abandon Mercedes' new aerodynamic upgrade. He will revert to an older car specification to diagnose performance issues while accepting a second grid penalty later in the season. This move highlights the team's struggle with reliability and the widening gap in the drivers' championship.

via The Race|

#f1 #george-russell #kimi-antonelli

sports4 days ago•0 min saved

Mercedes Weighs Early Engine Swap to Mitigate Russell's Singapore Grid Penalty

George Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty following his DNF in Malaysia. Mercedes is considering accelerating the release of a new power unit to avoid a second consecutive penalty, though this decision could impact championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

via F1 Oversteer|

#f1 #george-russell #kimi-antonelli

formula-18 days ago•13 min saved

Sepang’s Deteriorating Tarmac Causes 4.5-Second Grip Deficit in F1 Practice

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, relocated to Sepang, Malaysia, faced severe track degradation during Friday practice. Pirelli reported that one-lap times were up to 4.5 seconds slower than simulations due to 'sandpaper' tarmac shedding stones. While the surface is degrading rapidly, officials deem it manageable for safety, though it may alter qualifying versus race performance balances.

via Motorsport.com|

#bahrain-gp #f1 #formula-1

sports8 days ago•458 min saved

Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Tyre Degradation and Weather Define Confusing Friday

Friday practice at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Sepang in Malaysia, was dominated by extreme tyre wear and unpredictable weather. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led the long-run simulations, while Mercedes struggled with a new upgrade package. The race is a substitute for the cancelled Bahrain event, featuring unique logistical and branding adjustments.

via The Race|

#2026-regulations #bahrain-gp #f1

sports9 days ago•28 min saved

Leclerc Tops Friday Practice at Rescheduled Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, edging out Red Bull's Isack Hadjar by 0.099 seconds. The race weekend, rescheduled from April due to Middle East unrest, features a competitive field with McLaren's Lando Norris third. Apple TV is offering free live coverage of all sessions in the U.S.

via Road & Track|

#bahrain-grand-prix #f1 #formula-1

sports10 days ago•457 min saved

Haas confirms Ocon exit as 2027 seat candidates emerge

Haas F1 Team has officially announced that French driver Esteban Ocon will depart at the end of the 2026 season. The split follows two years of consistent underperformance relative to team-mate Oliver Bearman. Ocon, who joined Haas in 2025, faces an uncertain future with no immediate grid openings for 2027, though he insists his Formula 1 career is not over. Several drivers, including Ferrari junior Rafael Camara and McLaren’s Leonardo Fornaroli, are now being considered as his replacement.

via The Race|

#2027-grid #esteban-ocon #f1

gaming19 days ago•11 min saved

F1 teams with Hot Wheels to bring 2026 grid to Infinite Rush in 2027

Formula 1 will add all 22 official cars from the 2026 season to Hot Wheels Infinite Rush as the F1 Car Collection Pack, launching in March 2027. The DLC, developed with Milestone and Mattel, marks the first time official F1 machinery will be playable in a Hot Wheels game and will join a roster of more than 150 vehicles across major platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC).

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #gaming #hot-wheels

sports23 days ago•3 min saved

Verstappen Outsprints 100 Amateurs in Silverstone Go-Kart Showdown

Red Bull hosted a go-kart race at Silverstone with Max Verstappen starting at the back against 100 regular drivers in a 30-lap, 75-minute race; he passed all competitors in about 35 minutes, aided by three-way Proximity Chat commentary from Alex Jacques, highlighting the gap between elite racers and amateurs and hinting at possible in-race comms for F1.

via Kottke.org|

#events #f1 #go-kart

sports25 days ago•8 min saved

Le Mans 2027: Are Norris or Verstappen set for a Formula 1 crossover?

The 2027 F1 calendar avoids a direct Le Mans clash, leaving a potential opening for Lando Norris or Max Verstappen to race the 24 Hours if schedule quirks, exemptions for test days, and team logistics align; however, Monaco test-day overlap, sprint weekend complexities, and the challenge of fitting a third car or an additional program mean a Le Mans start for active F1 drivers is far from certain in 2027, with 2028 appearing more feasible.

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #lando-norris #le-mans

sports27 days ago•8 min saved

Virtual Safety Car cost Norris the Spanish GP win, igniting talk of F1 rule tweaks

Lando Norris appeared set for victory at the Spanish Grand Prix until a late VSC timing prevented him from pitting under caution, letting Antonelli and Verstappen pit and gain places. Norris finished third while Antonelli took the win, prompting criticism of the VSC rules and discussions about potential changes through the FIA's SAC and F1 Commission to improve fairness in such situations.

via BBC|

#f1 #lando-norris #mclaren

formula-127 days ago•20 min saved

Antonelli clinches Spanish GP win as Norris’s VSC pit costs him the podium

Kimi Antonelli won the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, his eighth victory of the season, after polesitter Lando Norris was delayed by a late pit under the Virtual Safety Car; Verstappen finished second, Norris dropped to third after a slow stop, Leclerc was fourth and Russell fifth, with Hamilton retiring due to braking issues as several drivers faltered amid a race defined by strategic calls around the VSC.

via Motorsport.com|

#f1 #formula-1 #kimi-antonelli

sports28 days ago•10 min saved

Hamilton risks double punishment by ignoring Ferrari's stop command after practice crash

Lewis Hamilton crashed on a hot lap in third practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, hitting the final corner barrier and damaging his SF-26. Ferrari told him to stop, but he allegedly refused multiple times, causing him to miss the rest of practice and crucial qualifying simulations and likely face a penalty for driving a damaged car.

via racingnews365.com|

#f1 #ferrari #lewis-hamilton

sports28 days ago•12 min saved

Antonelli Leads FP3 as Madrid drama reshapes Spanish GP build-up

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Madring circuit with a 1:32.797 as a dramatic session saw Lewis Hamilton crash and Oliver Bearman damage his Haas, prompting a red flag and lengthy delays; Lance Stroll will start from the back after taking a new engine, and qualifying is at 14:30 BST as teams prepare for pole in the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

via BBC|

#antonelli #bearman-crash #f1