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Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?

Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/wtNv5EO via IFTTT
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GT3 founder defends WEC's BoP blackout

GT3’s architect Stephane Ratel says the backlash surrounding the World Endurance Championship’s decision to hide Balance of Performance data reflects the public’s “constant need for conspiracy theories”. The WEC stopped publishing BoP figures for both Hypercar and LMGT3 classes at the start of the 2026 season, prompting criticism over the lack of transparency from some ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/cTVUnKl via IFTTT

The unique diffuser Mercedes brought to Canadian GP

Mercedes introduced a substantial package of technical updates for the recent Canadian Grand Prix. Beyond the work carried out on the front and central sections of the Formula 1 car, new solutions appeared at the rear that had not been seen before in this technical cycle. The Silver Arrows arrived in Montreal with the first truly significant upgrade package of its season, introducing changes ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/NxQdn0R via IFTTT

Alex Marquez replacement for MotoGP Hungarian GP confirmed

World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Alex Marquez at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix for the Gresini Racing MotoGP outfit. Marquez suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on 17 May which forced him to miss last weekend’s Mugello race with the Spaniard also skipping the Balaton Park round. Lecuona is therefore set to start his first MotoGP race since ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/qvc8a2T via IFTTT

Why the differences between the Mercedes and McLaren F1 gearboxes matter

Times change quickly. In recent years, there had been extensive discussion about making the gearbox a standard component for all teams to reduce costs, as it was increasingly viewed as no longer being a decisive performance factor in Formula 1. Yet, with the 2026 regulation overhaul, the gearbox once again became a central aspect of car design. The clearest example is the contrast between ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/WDFKvLa via IFTTT

Johansson and Brown among the stars of Brands Hatch Masters Historic Festival

Brands Hatch was thrust back in time for the Masters Historic Festival last weekend as Formula 1 machinery spanning several decades took to the Grand Prix Circuit, along with notable faces including McLaren CEO Zak Brown and ex-F1 driver, Stefan Johansson.  There were also outings for classic F2 and F3 cars, and more modern GT machinery was also in action during two scorching days of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Q4ojwVl via IFTTT

What would you like to ask Robert Kubica?

On 9 June, Autosport will meet Robert Kubica for our newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview, as the Le Mans winner takes up the Sarthe challenge again. You, the Autosport reader, have the chance to ask any questions to Kubica, ranging from his Le Mans success to unlikely Formula 1 return following his life-changing rallying accident. Fire away! You may submit questions until 5 June via ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/vCFiz4J via IFTTT