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Crucial 2026 F1 power unit meeting date decided With the March 1 engine homologation deadline looming, the FIA and FOM have finally set a date for a meeting with the Formula 1 power unit manufacturers.

Crucial 2026 F1 power unit meeting date decided

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Isack Hadjar joins criticism of 2026 F1 regulations Isack Hadjar joined the slew of drivers complaining about the 2026 Formula 1 cars under the regulation overhaul.

Isack Hadjar joins criticism of 2026 F1 regulations

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Red Bull suffers major personnel exit ahead of new F1 season Red Bull has suffered a major exit of one of its key technical personnel ahead of the new Formula 1 season.

Red Bull suffers major personnel exit ahead of new F1 season

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Alex Dunne spotted in Alpine colours as Enstone switch nears completion Alex Dunne is expected to finalise a deal that will see him become a member of the Alpine Academy, PlanetF1.com has learned.

Alex Dunne spotted in Alpine colours as Enstone switch nears completion

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F1 2026: Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting confirmed for Wednesday A potentially critical meeting involving the power unit manufacturers is set to be held on Wednesday morning, PlanetF1.com has learned.

F1 2026: Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting confirmed for Wednesday

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F1's other big performance differentiator in 2026 There's a lot of change coming to F1 this year, and the new fuels might deliver a big impact.

F1's other big performance differentiator in 2026

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Rob Smedley calls out Lewis Hamilton race engineer trait that “pains” him Rob Smedley weighs in on Lewis Hamilton's ongoing race engineer situation at Ferrari.

Rob Smedley calls out Lewis Hamilton race engineer trait that “pains” him

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Revealed: How Max Verstappen treated former Red Bull F1 team-mate Liam Lawson sheds light on what Max Verstappen is like as an F1 teammate.

Revealed: How Max Verstappen treated former Red Bull F1 team-mate

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Ex-F1 star reveals Adrian Newey insight, hints of Aston Martin sandbagging Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has revealed insight into the work methods of Adrian Newey, speculating that Aston Martin may be hiding some of its pace in pre-season testing.

Ex-F1 star reveals Adrian Newey insight, hints of Aston Martin sandbagging

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Why Pirelli has chosen a bizarre location for wet 2026 F1 tyre test Pirelli will conduct a wet 2026 F1 tyre test in an unusual location.

Why Pirelli has chosen a bizarre location for wet 2026 F1 tyre test

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Lewis Hamilton race engineer warning as Rob Smedley says ‘this isn’t a call centre’ Rob Smedley has delivered a blunt verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer struggles — and why trust is everything at 200mph.

Lewis Hamilton race engineer warning as Rob Smedley says ‘this isn’t a call centre’

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Toto Wolff calls Red Bull 2026 engine benchmark as Pierre Wache responds Toto Wolff may see Red Bull as the early pacesetters, but Pierre Wache insists the Bahrain narrative is far from settled.

Toto Wolff calls Red Bull 2026 engine benchmark as Pierre Wache responds

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F1 drivers wary of new 'strategic' overtaking Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport's new regulations.

F1 drivers wary of new 'strategic' overtaking

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Red Bull dealt major blow with shock resignation ahead of 2026 F1 season Red Bull's chief designer steps down from his role on the eve of the 2026 F1 season.

Red Bull dealt major blow with shock resignation ahead of 2026 F1 season

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Is Adrian Newey saving true Aston Martin AMR26 for Melbourne? Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Adrian Newey will only debut the true Aston Martin AMR26 package in Melbourne.

Is Adrian Newey saving true Aston Martin AMR26 for Melbourne?

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Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaving team after 20 years Craig Skinner will bring a two-decade spell at Red Bull to a close after leading the team’s design department.

Red Bull chief designer Craig Skinner leaving team after 20 years

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Max Verstappen confirms he is ‘working on’ 2026 F1 side quest Max Verstappen joked that at least he would be able to race "flat out there, without looking after my battery."

Max Verstappen confirms he is ‘working on’ 2026 F1 side quest

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Explained: F1's 24-race future from 2026 onwards As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.

Explained: F1's 24-race future from 2026 onwards

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Lewis Hamilton 22s rev under spotlight as Brundle urges FIA intervention As the second Bahrain test moves closer into view, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and race starts crop up as key topics in the F1 news.

Lewis Hamilton 22s rev under spotlight as Brundle urges FIA intervention

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Classic Grand Prix circuits’ futures confirmed with F1 announcement F1 has announced that the Circuit de-Barcelona Catalunya has signed a new deal that ensures a biannual future on the calendar, along with one other classic circuit.

Classic Grand Prix circuits’ futures confirmed with F1 announcement

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Swiss driver gets surprise Audi F1 call up Audi have added former F2 driver Ralf Boschung to its ranks as it prepares to tackle its debut F1 season in 2026.

Swiss driver gets surprise Audi F1 call up

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Should it stay or go? Our writers' view on Barcelona’s surprise F1 lifeline Our writers react to the news that Barcelona has been handed a new F1 deal

Should it stay or go? Our writers' view on Barcelona’s surprise F1 lifeline

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Max Verstappen’s Formula E remark sparks sharp response from Lucas di Grassi Formula 1's new engine formula is not "Formula E on steroids", what it is, is "extremely badly designed" hybrid rules.

Max Verstappen’s Formula E remark sparks sharp response from Lucas di Grassi

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Iconic F1 track's uncertain future finally resolved with Spa rotational deal Barcelona will remain on the F1 calendar until 2032 in rotation with the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps.

Iconic F1 track's uncertain future finally resolved with Spa rotational deal

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Alpine announces withdrawl decision as WEC project abandoned Renault-owned brand Alpine has announced its decision to withdraw at the end of the 2026 WEC season following a "review" of its "priorities."

Alpine announces withdrawl decision as WEC project abandoned

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After all the hype, will Aston Martin be the biggest flop of F1 2026? All the pieces seemed to be in place for Aston Martin heading into F1 2026, but its season is at risk of being doomed before it starts...

After all the hype, will Aston Martin be the biggest flop of F1 2026?

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F1 news: Barcelona signs multi-year F1 extension in Spa rotation deal Formula 1 has announced a new contract with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which also carries implications for the future of Spa.

F1 news: Barcelona signs multi-year F1 extension in Spa rotation deal

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Keanu Reeves reveals ‘intensity’ of Cadillac F1 preparations in new documentary Keanu Reeves has described the "very intense" process of Cadillac's preparations for its debut Formula 1 season, shown in a new documentary made by the Hollywood film star.

Keanu Reeves reveals ‘intensity’ of Cadillac F1 preparations in new documentary

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Red Bull coy on apparent change of stance on Mercedes PU issue Red Bull has appeared coy about its apparent change of stance regarding the controversial Formula 1 power unit issue.

Red Bull coy on apparent change of stance on Mercedes PU issue

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Lewis Hamilton 22s rev: Ferrari start advantage questioned before F1 Commission Amidst reports Ferrari has an advantage in launches, Sam Collins reckons Lewis Hamilton's 22s rev in Bahrain "might" have been on purpose.

Lewis Hamilton 22s rev: Ferrari start advantage questioned before F1 Commission

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