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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?
After the Australian Grand Prix, several drivers fear that some of Formula 1’s most iconic corners have changed due to energy management. From Suzuka’s 130R to Spa’s Pouhon, bravery alone may no longer make the difference under the new regulations

Inside Formula E's most ambitious car yet: The making of Gen4

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Inside Formula E's most ambitious car yet: The making of Gen4

Why China's F1 race should be "more normal" than Melbourne

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Why China's F1 race should be "more normal" than Melbourne

The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid

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The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid

Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

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Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

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Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?
George Russell clinched victory Down Under as Mercedes chalked up a 1-2 finish - but the early laps were defined by the British driver's duel for the lead with Charles Leclerc. Ferrari chose not to pit under a VSC, but the data suggests that the team might rue that call...

How rear LED lights indicate energy levels on F1 2026 cars

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How rear LED lights indicate energy levels on F1 2026 cars

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Australian GP

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Australian GP

Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

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Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

The qualifying challenge and chaos teams face at Australian GP's Albert Park

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The qualifying challenge and chaos teams face at Australian GP's Albert Park

The tech battlegrounds of F1's new age

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The tech battlegrounds of F1's new age
A new ruleset means fresh scope for innovation and opportunities for engineers to steal a march on their rivals

Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

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Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

What is Aprilia's F1-inspired F-duct and how does it work

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What is Aprilia's F1-inspired F-duct and how does it work

Autosport Explains video: How the new F1 cars will challenge the drivers

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Autosport Explains video: How the new F1 cars will challenge the drivers

Autosport Explains: F1 Sim Development Driver

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Autosport Explains: F1 Sim Development Driver

Five things we learned at the MotoGP Thai GP

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Five things we learned at the MotoGP Thai GP
Fears over a predictable Thai GP were unfounded as the MotoGP opener was anything but expected. From an intriguing title battle emerging to surprises both new and old, here’s what we learned from Buriram

What triggered the tyre drama in MotoGP’s Thailand GP

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What triggered the tyre drama in MotoGP’s Thailand GP

What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

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What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

For richer or for poorer - how track layouts will affect F1 2026's competitive order

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For richer or for poorer - how track layouts will affect F1 2026's competitive order

What the new order looks like after 2026 F1 pre-season testing

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What the new order looks like after 2026 F1 pre-season testing
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