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FIA partially restores Boost Mode for wet races after 2026 safety concerns
Formula 1's governing body has reinstated a restricted form of Boost Mode for wet-weather conditions in 2026, limiting it to preventing power reduction rather than increasing output. The FIA World Motor Sport Council also ratified a series of technical changes for 2027 and beyond.
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Alonso cruises Monaco streets in Nissan GT-R as Aston Martin struggles mount
Fernando Alonso was spotted driving a Nissan GT-R Black Edition through Monte Carlo, drawing admiration for his extraordinary car collection. The sighting comes amid a difficult 2026 F1 season that has left the two-time champion 18th in the drivers' standings with a single point.
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Mercedes brings pitstop challenge and Vesti in the W13 to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mercedes has revealed its plans for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with reserve driver Frederik Vesti set to pilot the W13 up the hillclimb and fans invited to attempt a sub-two-second tyre change coached by current and former team mechanics.
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Ferrari's behind-the-scenes video captures Hamilton's emotional first win in red at Barcelona
Ferrari has released a documentary-style video chronicling Lewis Hamilton's maiden victory for the team at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where the seven-time champion executed a three-stop strategy to defeat Mercedes and move to second in the drivers' standings.
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Vowles admits Williams' Barcelona flaws won't be fixed soon but maps out upgrade path
Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the weaknesses exposed at the Spanish Grand Prix will persist in the short term, but outlined a staged upgrade programme running through Silverstone, Spa, and beyond the August break.
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McLaren and Red Bull take Monaco Gasly podium controversy to FIA's International Court of Appeal
McLaren and Red Bull have formally appealed the Monaco Grand Prix stewards' decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's podium, arguing that rescinding his penalties created a sporting inequity for drivers who served theirs on track.
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Hamilton credits fans with 'rescuing' him after Ferrari's podium-less 2025 season
Lewis Hamilton says his supporters helped pull him back from "a really quite low place" during a difficult debut year at Ferrari, which produced the first podium-less season of his career. His Barcelona win — his first for the Scuderia — marked the culmination of that rebuild.
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Vowles reveals how a loose camera turned Albon's Barcelona race into a Williams test session
Williams team principal James Vowles has explained why Alex Albon spent an extended period in the pits during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, disclosing that a wobbling onboard camera forced a stop that the team then used to run through a series of set-up tests.
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Hamilton urges FIA to act on 'ridiculous' karting costs pricing out working-class talent
Lewis Hamilton has called on the FIA and Formula 1 to make grassroots motorsport more financially accessible, warning that karting costs exceeding $1 million a year are shutting out children from lower- and middle-income backgrounds.
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Hadjar reveals how Verstappen's openness helps him survive Red Bull's toughest test
Isack Hadjar has opened up on life alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, describing the four-time world champion as surprisingly candid with information — while admitting the Dutchman's pace demands he "dig very deep" every time he leaves the garage.
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Vowles warns Williams faces another tough test at fast and frantic Austrian GP
Williams team principal James Vowles has offered a candid assessment ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, cautioning that the Red Bull Ring's short, congested lap and track-limits hazards could expose the same weaknesses that hampered the team in Barcelona.
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Russell reveals human instinct drove him to Zhou's side after terrifying 2022 Silverstone crash
George Russell has described Zhou Guanyu's first-lap crash at the 2022 British Grand Prix as the most horrifying incident he had witnessed from a cockpit, recalling how he abandoned his Mercedes to check on the stricken Alfa Romeo driver — a decision that ultimately ended his own race.
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Mercedes technical director Allison calls driver favouritism talk 'utterly alien' amid Russell-Antonelli speculation
Mercedes technical director James Allison has firmly rejected online speculation that the team is favouring either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli, saying the concept is 'utterly alien' to anyone who works inside a Formula 1 team.
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Hamilton takes passengers for a spin in Ferrari's rare 800hp three-seater after Barcelona win
Days after claiming his first grand prix victory as a Ferrari driver at Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton was filmed at the wheel of the team's legendary three-seater F1 car at Fiorano, treating two mystery passengers to a ride in the 800hp, V10-powered machine.
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Kubica reveals Ferrari F1 heartbreak still 'bleeding' before Le Mans victory brought closure
Robert Kubica has opened up on the lasting pain of losing a signed Ferrari F1 contract after his 2011 rally crash, explaining that winning Le Mans with AF Corse's Ferrari 499P in 2025 finally helped heal that wound.
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Alonso opens door to Le Mans return — but only if Verstappen shares the car
Fernando Alonso has hinted at a possible return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, saying the prospect becomes especially appealing if he could share a car with four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. The 44-year-old won back-to-back at Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota.
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Russell reveals 12-year Wolff bond as Mercedes chase first title in years
George Russell has spoken candidly about his deepening relationship with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, tracing a journey from the junior programme in 2017 to a genuine 2026 championship challenge — with Russell currently third in the standings on 106 points.
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Ricciardo's first Indy 500 as a fan reignites 'childhood feelings' after F1 exit
Daniel Ricciardo has written an open letter describing his first Indianapolis 500 visit as an emotional experience, supporting long-time friend Conor Daly while embracing life away from the F1 cockpit.
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Hamilton swaps Barcelona podium for Milan catwalk at Ralph Lauren's Fashion Week show
Days after claiming his first grand prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona, Lewis Hamilton attended Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show at Milan Fashion Week, taking a front-row seat alongside actors Colman Domingo, Tom Hiddleston, and Henry Golding.
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Bearman concedes 'wrong mindset' derailed his F1 debut season with Haas
Oliver Bearman has admitted he approached his 2025 Formula 1 rookie season with the wrong mindset, leading to a crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix opener — though he recovered to match Haas's best-ever race result with fourth in Mexico.
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