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Stroll warns Hungary upgrade package must work or Honda engine fix won't save Aston Martin
Lance Stroll has admitted Aston Martin's AMR26 has 'no strengths' ahead of a near B-spec upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix. If the Hungaroring overhaul fails to cure the car's chronic understeer and aerodynamic stalling, Stroll says improved Honda power alone cannot rescue the team's season.
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Sainz 'getting nowhere' as Williams upgrades fail to close midfield gap
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has criticised Williams for failing to make progress despite Carlos Sainz's efforts to drive a turnaround, with the team sitting eighth in the constructors' standings on just 11 points after nine rounds.
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Verstappen refuses to end McLaren speculation after Silverstone Red Bull talks
Max Verstappen stonewalled every question about his F1 future at Spa's FIA press conference on Thursday, offering only one-word answers while confirming he has not yet made a private decision on where he will race beyond his current Red Bull deal.
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Hamilton ditches Ferrari's simulator for two months and outscores the entire grid
Lewis Hamilton has not used Ferrari's Formula 1 simulator since the Canadian Grand Prix in May, citing poor correlation with the real car. In that time he has outscored every other driver on the grid, accumulating 96 points.
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Leclerc reveals how taming his aggressive style unlocked his Silverstone victory
Charles Leclerc says adapting his naturally aggressive driving style to the demands of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations has been his biggest challenge this season. A series of adjustments made ahead of the British Grand Prix ultimately delivered his first win of the year.
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Coulthard recalls Spa crash that broke his leg and left him in tears on the grass
David Coulthard has revisited a violent early-career accident at Spa-Francorchamps, describing how a T-bone collision in the Formula Opel Lotus Euroseries compressed his chassis and fractured his right leg at Eau Rouge.
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Red Bull abandons 'Macarena' rear wing for Belgian GP after two Verstappen crashes
Red Bull has reverted to its conventional rear wing ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen suffered high-speed crashes in Austria and Britain linked to the rotating 'Macarena' concept. The team is working on modifications at its Milton Keynes factory before reintroducing the design.
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Red Bull drops 'Macarena' rear wing in Belgium after two Verstappen crashes
Red Bull has reverted to its conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen suffered high-speed incidents in Austria and Britain linked to the team's rotating 'Macarena' concept. The team is working on modifications at its Milton Keynes factory before reintroducing the design.
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Newey's dual role at Aston Martin raises red flags as drivers left out of car development
Former F1 presenter Will Buxton has flagged a structural concern at Aston Martin after Adrian Newey admitted the team consulted its drivers too little during development, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll struggling with an uncompetitive car in 2025.
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Norris takes 10-place grid drop at Belgian GP as McLaren fits fourth power electronics unit
Lando Norris will start the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps from at least 10 places lower on the grid after McLaren fitted a fourth power electronics unit to his MCL40, exceeding his seasonal allowance as part of a Mercedes reliability upgrade.
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Aston Martin races to finish Hungary upgrades with spare parts running critically short
Aston Martin is pushing hard to have both AMR26s upgraded for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but chief trackside officer Mike Krack admits spare parts will be in short supply after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
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Aston Martin races to finish Hungary upgrades but Krack warns spare parts are scarce
Aston Martin is working at full capacity to deliver a major aerodynamic upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but chief trackside officer Mike Krack admits the team may not have sufficient spare parts ready for both cars.
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Palmer warns Mercedes that Verstappen-Antonelli pairing would be a recipe for disaster
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes would be a "recipe for disaster", arguing the Italian rookie has already established himself as a team leader after opening a 25-point gap over George Russell.
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Verstappen signs McLaren junior van Langendonck in first driver development move
Max Verstappen has taken 15-year-old McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck under his wing through Verstappen Racing, marking the four-time world champion's debut in driver development. Van Langendonck, who leads the 2025 British F4 standings, will retain his place in the McLaren programme alongside the new arrangement.
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Perez reveals Red Bull pushed him to seek psychologist as Verstappen pressure mounted
Sergio Perez has disclosed the psychological cost of his four years as Max Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull, saying the team repeatedly attributed his on-track struggles to mental issues and effectively pressured him into seeking professional help.
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Colapinto reveals how Las Vegas crash erased his stunning F1 breakthrough
Franco Colapinto has spoken candidly about the emotional whiplash of his 2024 Formula 1 debut — from scoring points in Baku and Singapore to a 50G crash in Las Vegas qualifying that he says made everyone "suddenly forget about everything".
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Bortoleto tells F1 drivers to stop complaining about 2026 rules and "turn the page"
Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto has pushed back against widespread driver criticism of the 2026 regulations, insisting Formula 1 still has its "magic" and that the field must accept the new rules until at least 2030.
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Gasly takes Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype up Goodwood hillclimb with Duke of Richmond
Pierre Gasly drove Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb days after scoring a double points finish at the British Grand Prix, with the Duke of Richmond riding along as passenger.
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Bearman moved to tears driving Senna's race-winning 1985 Lotus at Silverstone
Haas driver Ollie Bearman was brought to tears after lapping Silverstone in Ayrton Senna's iconic black-and-gold Lotus 97T — the car that carried Senna to his maiden grand prix victory at Estoril in 1985. The 21-year-old's emotional reaction drew widespread praise from fans.
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Heineken offers one F1 fan free access to every grand prix on the 2027 calendar
Heineken is inviting F1 fans to compete for a carbon-fibre season ticket covering flights, accommodation, and race access at every 2027 grand prix. The prize was inspired by Brandon Burgess, who spent his entire savings attending every race in 2025.
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