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Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

It is a big year for Formula 1 given it is debuting a completely new set of regulations in 2026, but there are some drivers who need to master the rule change more than others. Whether it’s because they had a poor 2025, a poor last few years, or even simply as they’re joining a new team, there are five drivers who all have a point to prove as they chase a big season in 2026. Here are ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Q41UFou via IFTTT

F1 abandons mandatory Monaco GP two-stop after 2025 controversy

Formula 1 has abandoned plans to repeat its one-off Monaco Grand Prix pitstop rule in the wake of last year's controversy. With overtaking pretty much impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets last year to force teams onto a two-stop strategy and hopefully unlock more strategic options and jeopardy. But the idea didn't have the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ltBEDNF via IFTTT

MotoGP Thailand GP: Acosta grabs MotoGP breakthrough in sprint

Pedro Acosta can finally call himself a MotoGP winner after taking victory in the sprint at Buriram on Saturday. The KTM rider went toe-to-toe with world champion Marc Marquez but emerged on top after a pulsating race that had everything. Pole position man and favourite Marco Bezzecchi had to witness it all from the Aprilia box after falling while in the lead on lap two of the race. With ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/SPfNtK1 via IFTTT

Cadillac names first F1 car after Mario Andretti

Cadillac has branded its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, named after world champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti. Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-old has since taken on more of a backseat role in the project, which is led by majority owner TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss and team ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/9Ng8VyM via IFTTT

McLaren and Chip Ganassi reach final settlement over Palou court case

McLaren has reached a final settlement with Chip Ganassi Racing after the London High Court ruled against Alex Palou and CGR during the long-running dispute. In January, the four-time IndyCar champion was ordered to give McLaren more than $12million in compensation, following a five-week trial that occurred last year. It came after McLaren sued Palou - initially for approximately $20m - for ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/N3UhyVI via IFTTT

Honda reveals cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda is working to solve crippling vibration issues in time for Formula 1's 2026 season opener in Australia after a disastrous series of tests with Aston Martin. Aston Martin and Honda suffered a rough start to their partnership in pre-season testing, with minimal mileage at the Barcelona shakedown after the AMR26 was delivered late. A number of issues on both the car and power unit side then ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/fqcG3QS via IFTTT

MotoGP Thai GP: Bezzecchi lays down ominous marker

Marco Bezzecchi made a big statement in the first competitive MotoGP session of the season as he topped practice in Thailand by almost half a second. The Aprilia rider registered a late track record tour of 1m28.526s to put daylight between himself and world champion Marc Marquez - to the tune of 0.421s. There was familiar misery on the other side of the factory Ducati garage, with Marc's ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/QWZ5Ak4 via IFTTT