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Red Bull remains F1 engine benchmark after ADUO period two
formula-110 hours ago

Red Bull remains F1 engine benchmark after ADUO period two

The FIA’s latest ADUO evaluation confirms Red Bull-Ford as the most powerful F1 power unit, with Mercedes 2-4% down and Audi, Ferrari and Honda more than 4% behind; no new homologations were granted in this cycle, and while Mercedes had token allowances earlier, the standings remain unchanged. The ADUO system, which only considers the internal-combustion engine, has faced criticism, and Red Bull’s advantage on the straight was noted as debate builds ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

via Motorsport.com|
#aduo#fia#formula-1
Norris tops final practice as F1 heads to Hungary qualifying amid Mercedes fixes
sports1 month ago

Norris tops final practice as F1 heads to Hungary qualifying amid Mercedes fixes

Lando Norris led final practice at the Hungaroring ahead of qualifying, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.117s as Kimi Antonelli remains championship leader and Charles Leclerc sits in the upper mix; George Russell lagged behind after Mercedes say a battery‑calibration issue seen at Spa has been fixed. Aston Martin arrive with upgrades as they look for a brighter weekend. Qualifying starts at 3pm, with teams aiming to lock in a strong grid amid ongoing debates over F1’s energy‑regulation changes and the sport’s direction.

via The Guardian|
#formula-one#hungarian-grand-prix#mercedes
Mercedes chase pole streak as Hungarian GP qualifying begins
formula-11 month ago

Mercedes chase pole streak as Hungarian GP qualifying begins

Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring starts today at 16:00 local time in Budapest (15:00 BST), with the usual three-session format to set the grid for round 11. Mercedes are hoping to extend their early-season pole run as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli chase an 11th straight pole, and the piece lists the day’s practice slots and Sunday’s 13:00–15:00 race window.

via racingnews365.com|
#formula-1#hungarian-grand-prix#mercedes
Spa floor teardown hints at Mercedes' 2026 aero playbook
formula-11 month ago

Spa floor teardown hints at Mercedes' 2026 aero playbook

Mercedes' Spa floor teardown reveals how the 2026 F1 aero package relies on diffuser and underbody flow to generate rear downforce and stability. The analysis highlights features like the diffuser kick line, inner 'hole', and floor edges that energize underbody airflow and control flow separation and tyre squirt, with Mercedes tweaking the Canadian GP setup to improve rear grip and driver confidence.

via Motorsport.com|
#aerodynamics#diffuser#formula-1
Antonelli nets Spa pole as Verstappen stunned by Mercedes lockout
formula-11 month ago

Antonelli nets Spa pole as Verstappen stunned by Mercedes lockout

Kimi Antonelli took pole for Mercedes in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds as Mercedes locked out the front row; Lando Norris qualified third but will start 12th after penalties, with George Russell moving to the second row alongside Leclerc; Verstappen benefited from a tow in Q3 thanks to Isack Hadjar, and a gravel incident triggered a red flag during the session.

via Motorsport.com|
#f1-belgian-gp#formula-1#kimi-antonelli
Antonelli Delivers Friday Fastest as FP2 Spark at Austrian GP
formula-12 months ago

Antonelli Delivers Friday Fastest as FP2 Spark at Austrian GP

Kimi Antonelli topped FP2 at the Austrian Grand Prix, clocking a 1m07.014s to go fastest after leading FP1 on a scorching day at the Red Bull Ring. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris split the Mercedes driver, with Verstappen fourth and Hamilton fifth as teams faced heat-induced reliability hiccups (Albon reported no power, Perez stopped with overheating) before the final runs, while the rest of the field tested harder compounds late in the session.

via Autosport|
#antonelli#austrian-gp#formula-1
Antonelli Tops Austria Practice as Ferrari Upgrade Falls Short
formula-12 months ago

Antonelli Tops Austria Practice as Ferrari Upgrade Falls Short

Mercedes led Friday practice in Spielberg with Kimi Antonelli fastest and delivering the strongest long-run pace, while Ferrari’s upgraded power unit failed to close the gap. Leclerc and Ferrari were notably slower in both single-lap and long-run simulations, McLaren showed some pace but struggled with tyre degradation, and Red Bull’s upgrade did not yield a breakthrough. With hot conditions increasing tyre wear, a two- to three-stop race looks likely.

via Motorsport.com|
#austrian-grand-prix#ferrari-upgrade#formula-1
Antonelli’s title bid dented by Mercedes electrical fault in Barcelona
sports2 months ago

Antonelli’s title bid dented by Mercedes electrical fault in Barcelona

Mercedes confirmed Kimi Antonelli retired from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix due to an electrical shutdown after briefly passing teammate George Russell for second; the DNF leaves Antonelli’s points lead at 50 and lets Russell gain 18 points on him, while Hamilton sits nine points ahead of Russell after his win. This marks Mercedes’ second DNF of the season.

via racingnews365.com|
#barcelona-catalunya-grand-prix#electrical-shutdown#f1-2026
Mercedes weighs options for Russell after Monaco penalty reversal
formula-12 months ago

Mercedes weighs options for Russell after Monaco penalty reversal

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says the team is exploring remedies for George Russell after FIA stewards reversed Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalty and reinstated Gasly, though Russell’s drive-through penalty remains and an actual appeal is unlikely. The Monaco decision, tied to a pit-lane timing error, has the team reassessing timing/regulatory options while learning from the incident to prevent repeats in the future.

via Motorsport.com|
#formula-1#george-russell#mercedes
Russell puzzled by Antonelli's Monaco pole pace edge
formula-12 months ago

Russell puzzled by Antonelli's Monaco pole pace edge

George Russell was left bemused by a pace deficit to title rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Antonelli took pole for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1:12.051, while Russell qualified sixth about three tenths off the pace. Russell says the gap stems from differences in driving style and tyre window, with Antonelli getting the tyres in a nicer window around Monaco’s tight streets; Mercedes’ dominance in 2026 hasn’t yet translated to Russell’s results as he searches for answers amid a string of issues and a dip in form since Melbourne.

via Autosport|
#andrea-kimi-antonelli#formula-1#george-russell