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Audi reveals new Hinwil campus plan to build long-term F1 infrastructure by 2030
Audi's Formula 1 team has unveiled plans for a new campus near its existing Hinwil factory in Switzerland, with initial elements operational by summer 2026 and full completion targeted for 2030. The existing Wildbachstrasse site will be redeveloped, retaining its wind tunnel.
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Verstappen to race GT3 at Portimao against Valentino Rossi between F1 triple-headers
Max Verstappen will contest the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimao on 16-18 October, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 under his own Verstappen Racing banner. The four-time F1 champion will face MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi in the Pro category during a seven-race stretch that runs from the Azerbaijan GP to the Brazilian GP.
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Verstappen adds GT3 Portimao race to F1 schedule, setting up Rossi showdown
Max Verstappen will contest the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimao on 16-18 October, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 under his own Verstappen Racing banner. The race puts the four-time F1 champion on the same grid as MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for the first time.
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Colapinto retains Alpine seat after Baku crash that eliminated Gasly and Norris
Franco Colapinto will race in Bahrain after Alpine and Flavio Briatore decided against dropping the Argentine driver following his brake-locking accident at the Azerbaijan GP, which wiped out team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris during a safety car restart.
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Mekies credited with lifting Red Bull's second seat curse as Hadjar thrives in 2026
F1 broadcaster Will Buxton argues that Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has ended the team's notorious second seat struggles by replacing its historically ruthless culture with a more supportive environment, allowing rookie Isack Hadjar to flourish.
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Bottas blames degrading dampers and old-spec engine for Baku nightmare with Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas has pinpointed damper degradation and an older-specification Ferrari power unit as the root causes of his troubled Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which ended in a final-lap crash at Turn 15.
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Toyota rules out Ocon WEC move to protect its long-standing driver culture
Toyota advisor Alexander Wurz has dismissed speculation linking Esteban Ocon with a 2027 WEC seat, insisting the Japanese manufacturer's six-driver line-up is fully committed and its team culture built since 2012 will not be disrupted.
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Honda reveals it secretly used both ADUO tokens, fixing turbo lag from Spain
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has confirmed the company quietly introduced a second ADUO upgrade — a revised turbocharger targeting lag — in Lance Stroll's car at the Spanish Grand Prix, having previously indicated only one token would be used.
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Steiner dismisses Horner-Vasseur Ferrari pairing as book publicity stunt
Guenther Steiner has poured cold water on speculation linking Christian Horner to a leadership role at Ferrari, suggesting the former Red Bull boss is drumming up publicity for a new book rather than pursuing a genuine move to Maranello.
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Antonelli 'spooked himself' in Baku as 66-point F1 lead narrows, warns Schiff
Kimi Antonelli's difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix — finishing fifth from 16th on the grid — has raised psychological concerns, with pundit Naomi Schiff warning the Mercedes teenager is letting title pressure affect his driving.
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Russell leads seven F1 drivers on Langkawi getaway before Bahrain Grand Prix
George Russell has revealed details of a pre-race trip to the Malaysian island of Langkawi with six fellow F1 drivers, including Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, featuring go-karting, a waterfall hike, and a game of chess.
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Brundle warns McLaren's Azerbaijan upgrade could be heading for the bin after structural cracks emerge
F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle has raised serious doubts about McLaren's latest upgrade package after structural fragility plagued the team throughout the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri failed to score points.
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Wolff admits Mercedes face tougher strategy calls as Russell closes on Antonelli
Toto Wolff has acknowledged that George Russell's resurgent form — capped by a dominant pole-to-flag win in Baku — is forcing Mercedes to scrutinise its in-race strategy more carefully, with Russell trimming Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points.
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Cadillac slashes brake temperatures by 100C as Bottas ends run of heat-related retirements
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed Cadillac's upgraded cooling ducts have cut front brake temperatures by 100 degrees Celsius, addressing the overheating issue that forced him out of races in Hungary, Monaco and Austria.
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Toyota names Esteban Masson as Hypercar replacement if Hirakawa joins Haas in F1
Toyota technical director David Floury has identified junior driver Esteban Masson as the 'logical choice' to step up to its Hypercar programme should Ryo Hirakawa leave the WEC for a race seat at Haas in Formula 1.
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Ocon confirmed to leave Haas at end of 2026 after two underwhelming seasons
Esteban Ocon will depart Haas at the close of the 2026 Formula 1 season, the team has confirmed. The 30-year-old Frenchman joined from Alpine in 2025 but leaves having been outscored by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman across both campaigns.
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Hadjar reveals boxing caused wrist fracture that sidelined him for six weeks
Isack Hadjar has confirmed he broke a bone in his wrist while boxing during the 2026 F1 summer break, an injury that forced him to miss three races before returning to finish on the podium in Baku.
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McLaren Racing signs Edward Jones as multi-year F1 and IndyCar wealth management partner
McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with St. Louis-based financial firm Edward Jones, who will serve as Official Private Wealth Management Partner across both Formula 1 and IndyCar, with primary sponsorship of Scott Dixon's #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at the 2027 Indianapolis 500.
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Perez warns 2026 F1 speed differentials could cause serious crash after Baku near-miss
Sergio Perez has called the speed differential between 2026 F1 cars "too dangerous" after nearly colliding with Liam Lawson in Baku, warning that a serious accident is coming unless regulations change.
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Alonso commits to Aston Martin beyond 2026 as Stroll also extends amid team's difficult season
Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract with Aston Martin that runs into the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending months of speculation about the 45-year-old's future. Lance Stroll has also extended his deal, keeping both drivers at the Silverstone outfit for a ninth Stroll season.
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