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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

After the first two race weekends under the new technical regulations, opinions in the Formula 1 paddock remain divided. Lewis Hamilton said in Shanghai that he had not enjoyed the racing this much in a long time. “I think it’s the best racing that I’ve ever experienced in Formula 1,” he said after securing his first Ferrari podium. “It felt like go-karting, back and forth, back and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/8y5H9rx via IFTTT
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McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP

Technical issues took both McLaren cars out of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix before it even started, to Lando Norris’ and Oscar Piastri’s dismay. Struck by an electronics issue, reigning world champion Norris failed to make it out of the garage for the Shanghai race, while team-mate Piastri had to be wheeled back into the pitlane from the grid, because of what the Australian described as ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/lyUnhbR via IFTTT

McLaren suffers Chinese F1 disaster as Norris and Piastri fail to make start

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both failed to make the start of F1's Chinese GP after their McLarens were struck by pre-race technical issues. McLaren was scrambling to get both Norris and Piastri at the start, as world champion Norris couldn't make it out of the pitlane in time for the pre-race procedure due to electronics problems. Less than 10 minutes before the start of the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/VALC6s0 via IFTTT

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg leads, Evans retires as drivers slam “dangerous” decision from rally organisers

Oliver Solberg emerged from a Safari Rally Kenya mud bath with the lead, as several crews slammed rally organisers over a “dangerous” decision to make changes to the route. Solberg took a slender one-second overnight lead over Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier into Saturday, which was expected to test crews to the very limit. While the rain stayed away, severe muddy conditions turned ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/RFJETVe via IFTTT

F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes first pole as Russell fights Q3 issue

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest polesitter after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, as George Russell qualified second despite encountering a powertrain issue early in Q3. While attempting to clinch back-to-back poles, Russell came to a stop on track and, while he was able to get the car going again, he was unable to change gear. The Briton thus had to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/qnrxcvi via IFTTT

Why Ferrari is fighting F1 start rule changes – and can they still lose?

Heavy debate about Formula 1's starting procedures during Bahrain's pre-season tests led to the implementation of the pre-start routine for the 2026 season. While this has alleviated some of the more major concerns in getting off the line, many of the current teams are angling for further changes. The deletion of the MGU-H from this year's powertrain rules has taken away one of the key tools ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Xr1seWl via IFTTT

F1 Chinese GP: Russell survives early Hamilton attack to win sprint

George Russell claimed victory in an eventful Formula 1 sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. As seen in Melbourne, Russell found himself under immediate fire from a fast-starting Ferrari in the opening array of corners; this time, it was Hamilton rather than Charles Leclerc who played the role of aggressor at the start of the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/j0CVJSU via IFTTT