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Max Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

Max Verstappen has doubled down on his criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, stating the championship must “stay away” from becoming Formula E. The four-time world champion caused a huge stir during last week’s Bahrain pre-season test, when he labelled the new F1 rule set as “anti-racing” and “Formula E on steroids”.  This comes as the F1 power unit is now more reliant ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/wH1lV0t via IFTTT
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Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit

On Tuesday, the government of Victoria publicly rejected a proposal from MotoGP Sports Entertainment – the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship, formerly known as Dorna – suggesting that the Australian Grand Prix, held for several decades at Phillip Island, be moved to the Albert Park circuit. The venue, located in central Melbourne, already hosts Formula 1’s Australian round, with the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/uG9vXaP via IFTTT

SRO to operate Ginetta's UK one-make championships

Ginetta’s UK one-make championships will now be operated by SRO with immediate effect while the manufacturer instead focuses upon increasing production of its cars as it expands into new markets. The Ginetta Junior, Ginetta GT and GT Academy championships have all run in support of the SRO-organised British GT category since 2023 and Ginetta CEO Mike Simpson says the announcement is the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/TD4X0dU via IFTTT

The unexpected factor that makes F1 qualifying more complicated in 2026

During Formula 1 winter testing in Bahrain, the focus - apart from the ongoing compression ratio discussion - has mainly been on energy management during the races. Achieving consistent deployment over longer runs remains a key challenge for teams. Sergio Perez revealed that in his case, there were still fluctuations of up to eight tenths from one lap to another. Understanding those ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/IeozlYO via IFTTT

Pirelli to host Bahrain wet-weather test with two F1 teams partaking

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will organise its first-ever wet weather test in Bahrain at the end of February, with McLaren and Mercedes providing two mule cars. The Italian manufacturer has often been urged to improve its intermediates and full wet tyres, but consistent opportunities to test its rubber in the wet are not that easy to come by. That’s because the usual venues are ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/5a8lduC via IFTTT

How McLaren has tweaked its steering wheel to maximise F1’s 2026 hybrid

Formula 1’s 2026 revolution has undeniably divided the paddock, especially engine-wise, and the new power units have significantly changed the required driving style. While the overall response to the chassis has been positive, with lighter, nimbler cars, the main issue has been the management of electrical energy. The opening Bahrain pre-season test has revealed the different approaches ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/yuTD5H3 via IFTTT

Ezpeleta: Dorna in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP

Carlos Ezpeleta's position as sporting director of MotoGP probably doesn’t fully reflect the influence of the 35-year-old from Madrid. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is expected to take over the management of MotoGP from his father, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has been the CEO of Dorna Sports since the company was founded in 1988. Dorna, now rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/twskgTx via IFTTT