💬 "Maybe you want to find excuses before they have even started, why things are not good."
Toto Wolff has taken a dim view on scrutiny of Mercedes' F1 engine, saying rivals should "get your s**t together" and focus on themselves - does he have a point?
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Pirelli enforces maximum stint lengths for Qatar GP due to tyre wear concerns. 25-lap maximum for each set of tyres, meaning the race will be (at least) two stops.
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Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow!
Ask them about the final races of the championship, being a writer covering F1 or any other questions you may have
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There will be a new team in Formula 1 next year for the first time since 2016.
But, unlike Haas, Cadillac is manufacturing its car completely in-house.
This required a leap of faith.
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🤔 Which remaining tracks will suit McLaren or Red Bull?
📈 Is Haas on the rise?
🔢 How do drivers get their numbers?
Latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 📩
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✅ Deal done: George Russell has his new contract as Mercedes officially announces him in 2026 F1 line-up alongside Kimi Antonelli
📝 Understood to be a multi-year agreement for Russell
More on the announcement on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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Fred Vasseur interview for @theathletic.com ⬇️
🔍 Being "exposed" as Ferrari boss in tough season
💬 "We missed the good opportunities for us."
🤝 Full trust in Lewis Hamilton
🤫 Understanding Leclerc without even speaking
📺 No social media and... no TV?
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𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀—.
Fred Vasseur knew the Ferrari job came with glory 𝙖𝙣𝙙 heat.
He speaks with @lukesmithf1.bsky.social about the truth behind Ferrari's tough 2025 — and why he's confident next year will be better.
Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport?
Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
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Haas has revealed its special stars and stripes livery for its home grand prix in Austin this weekend 🇺🇸 #USGP #F1
We're all set for lights out in Singapore - George Russell on pole, Max Verstappen alongside him on the front row. Could be a very interesting race! Live updates on @theathletic.com
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Qualifying is underway under the lights in Singapore 🇸🇬 Can Max Verstappen beat the McLarens to pole? Or will someone else spring a surprise?
Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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Charles Leclerc interview for @theathletic.com ⬇️
✨ Embracing his status as "Il Predestinato."
💬 "I would love to be winning more."
📈 Entering his peak years, 2026 crucial
🤯 He still can't explain Hungary pole
😀 Why he remains "very, very happy" in life
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Romain Grosjean to make F1 test return five years after Bahrain accident
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😰 Should Verstappen worry the McLaren drivers?
🤔 Why won't Piastri serve a penalty in Singapore?
📈 What role has Mekies had in Red Bull's wins?
Latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
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Oscar Piastri owns up to "silly mistakes" in Baku after jump start and first lap crash lead to his points lead shrinking
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📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention?
💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage
👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams
🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight
Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
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Piastri's 5 second penalty for the jump start won't be converted into a grid drop.
Penalty guidelines: "In cases where there is a single 5s penalty which a driver is unable to serve due to retirement, the stewards will not convert that into a grid penalty for a subsequent race."
We're all set for lights out in Baku - Verstappen on pole but a mixed up grid behind, can Sainz and Lawson stay in the fight at the front? Or will Norris and Piastri recover?
Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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Less than two hours until lights out in Azerbaijan - Pirelli's race strategy forecast points to it being a one-stopper, even with the new C6 this year. But the potential for incidents/SCs will keep the pit walls on their toes! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
Wind, rain, red flags and crashes turned qualifying into a day for the underdog as Baku made good on its promise to "expect the unexpected" - even if it all ended with Max Verstappen on pole.
Tried making sense of a topsy-turvy day for @theathletic.com
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📅 F1 has announced a four-year extension for the Azerbaijan GP's contract, keeping Baku on the calendar through 2030 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
Final practice is about to get underway in Baku. Can Lewis Hamilton repeat his Friday pace? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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Green light on for FP1 in Azerbaijan - follow the session with live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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George Russell and Mercedes are taking their time to finalise terms over his new contract - and rightly so, given the importance of the deal entering the prime years of his F1 career. Latest piece for @theathletic.com ⬇️
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🇺🇸 Miami 2041
🇦🇹 Austria 2041
🇨🇦 Canada 2035
🇲🇨 Monaco 2035
F1's calendar could look very similar for many years to come. But why have so many races been getting long-term contracts of late?
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Formula One has confirmed its 2026 sprint calendar as talks continue about expanding the number of Saturday races and making format changes such as reverse grids in the future.
More from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️
F1 has confirmed its slate of six sprint races for 2026 — but there could be as many as double from 2027, with format changes such as reverse grids up for discussion in the coming weeks and months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Max Verstappen laughed when McLaren asked Oscar Piastri to give up position to Lando Norris after a slow pit stop.
Most F1 teams would never make such a call. But McLaren is doubling down on its unprecedented approach to fairness between title-fighting teammates.
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It's almost time for lights out at Zandvoort - follow the Dutch GP live on @theathletic.com ⬇️
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