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How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

The Japanese Grand Prix highlighted how the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can create exciting races, but with critical issues which need addressing - starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the teams. Precisely because of this dynamic of overtakes and counter-overtakes, Suzuka offered a chance to observe how certain behaviours of the complex new power units can affect how ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/67XzGxy via IFTTT
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Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?

Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue-riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify. The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organised by his employer Red Bull. It marked only his second in a contemporary Super GT prototype ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/kXBf0nu via IFTTT

Changes made to WRC Rally Islas Canarias route after storm damage

Organisers have been forced to make minor route changes for the World Rally Championship’s visit to the Canary Islands later this month due to damage caused by a recent weather event. Last month the Canary Islands were hit by Storm Therese, which resulted in high winds and heavy rain battering the Spanish archipelago. The storm caused widespread flooding, power cuts, road closures and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/CjtlHMa via IFTTT

Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car

Charles Leclerc believes “huge gains” are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car – including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management. Ferrari has emerged as Mercedes’ main challenger so far this season, but failed to prevent the Silver Arrows from winning the opening three grands prix following front-row lockouts. The Scuderia has made ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/x1UpSId via IFTTT

Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP

There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises the FW47, and one the team hopes to mitigate with a gradual weight-reduction programme. While ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ZqgPYNy via IFTTT

Stroll to make surprise GT outing during April F1 break

Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race. The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April. Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoyou Racing, sharing the driving duties with former Manor grand prix driver Roberto Merhi and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/IP1Ur7C via IFTTT

Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA intervention that made things slightly better, was in his view still not as it should ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/u6i3ndH via IFTTT