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MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
F1 upgrades sheet: Mercedes ups the ante with radical W17 alterations at Sepang
Here’s a look at Mercedes' radical W17 upgrade package at Sepang, plus the other updates teams have brought to the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Big new Mercedes upgrade worth three tenths, Antonelli told
Mercedes has finally brought a major upgrade to Sepang and both Antonelli and Russell rate it a big step, though a possible engine upgrade for Austin is still undecided.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Revealed: Mercedes takes up 2026 development path abandoned by McLaren
Mercedes has introduced a new upgrade package that suggests a high level of confidence at Brackley.Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia
From a seemingly underwhelming upgrade debut to a back-on-form race winner - here are our winners and losers from Sepang so farRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
George Russell gives first verdict on Mercedes’ big F1 upgrade after Bahrain GP debut
Mercedes' upgraded F1 car has made its debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Audi svela i piani per la nuova nuova base che sorgerà sempre a Hinwil
Audi continua a programmare il suo futuro in Formula 1. Non è solo questione di progettazione di monoposto per la stagione successiva, né quella legata alle power unit, ma anche alle infrastrutture.Per fare passi avanti dal punto di vista prestazionale...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Mercedes’ ‘ominous’ major F1 car upgrade at Bahrain GP explained
Mercedes has brought a raft of upgrades to its 2026 F1 car at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes finally brings big upgrade and F1 fans are asking if it’s game over
Mercedes went five months without touching the W17 and still built a 160-point lead over Ferrari in the constructors' championship. Six wins in ten races will do that. So when the team finally rolled out a serious upgrade package at...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Verstappen sends a warning shot as Mercedes’ big Sepang upgrade trails Red Bull
Sepang is back, and Max Verstappen means business.Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine.Colapinto was set for a five-place grid drop at Sepang, which he carried over from last weekend...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto handed extra grid penalty at F1 Bahrain GP
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is set for an additional grid penalty at Formula 1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia after taking a new Mercedes V6 engine.Colapinto was set for a five-place grid drop at Sepang, which he carried over from last weekend...Read source
PIRace Weekend·Pitpass·
Bahrain Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Mercedes introduces new floor, sidepods for F1 Bahrain GP
Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and new sidepods as it seeks to increase its control in both 2026 championships.The W17 has been the class of the field...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes reveals F1 Bahrain GP updates
Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and sidepods as it seeks to increase its control in both 2026 championships.The W17 has been the class of the field so...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Mercedes introduces massive upgrade for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Mercedes have finally unleashed its much-anticipated F1 upgrade package, with the W17 receiving seven changes for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Mercedes brings radical W17 F1 upgrade at Sepang
Mercedes has brought its first major aerodynamic upgrade for the W17 since May, for the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lance Stroll: Honda F1 engine makes Aston Martin slower by two seconds a lap
Aston Martin announced this week that both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso would be returning for another season in 2027. Of course, only Alonso's future was in doubt given that Stroll's father owns the team.Alonso's two main concerns have been...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
George Russell’s big Mercedes F1 upgrade hope as breakthrough explained
George Russell explains his key Mercedes breakthrough - and hopes for a long-awaited car upgrade.Read source
PITechnical·Pitpass·
Honda’s ADUO bombshell
As it is revealed that Honda introduced its second ADUO upgrade in Spain, Lance Stroll admits that it has made no difference.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Honda give update on Fernando Alonso Azerbaijan GP engine ‘problem’
Honda has delivered an update on the cause of the mystery engine "problem" for Fernando Alonso in Baku ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Honda keeps pushing 2026 engine gains beyond Spec 2
Honda has not drawn a line under its troubled 2026 engine. Small gains in drivability and energy management come next, while Alonso's Baku complaint gets a second look.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Brown: McLaren engine more likely in ten years than five
Zak Brown has not closed the door on a McLaren power unit, but Mercedes comes first. Going alone, he says, risks an Aston Martin and Honda style situation.Read source
CRTechnical·crash F1·
Lance Stroll’s grim verdict on Honda’s secret F1 engine upgrade: “Missing two seconds”
Lance Stroll has offered a grim assessment of Honda's current F1 engine performance.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Mercedes: Antonelli userà solo il turbo ADUO per non pagare altre penalità fino a fine stagione
Kimi Antonelli potrebbe arrivare al termine della stagione senza dover scontare un’altra penalità legata alla power unit. Non è ancora una certezza e in casa Mercedes sanno che i margini non sono particolarmente ampi, ma il piano è quello di...Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Imminent FIA penalty with Bahrain Grand Prix grid drop set to be confirmed
An engine change has been confirmed for Sepang.Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Honda secretly introduced ADUO 2 F1 upgrade
Honda secretly introduced an upgrade to its F1 power unit’s turbocharger at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, using the second of its ADUO tokensRead source
THDrivers·The Race·
Lindblad gets back-of-the-grid penalty for F1’s Malaysia return
Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad will start at the back of the grid in Malaysia this weekend as his team fits new power unit componentsRead source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Honda secretly introduced its second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger.Aston Martin and...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Honda secretly introduced second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger.Aston Martin and...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Lance Stroll F1 salary revealed; Alonso engine findings; Ferrari ‘bickering’ – roundup
Your latest F1 news recap is go, go, go!Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Alex Brundle questions McLaren F1 upgrade after Azerbaijan GP disappointment
F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle has questioned whether McLaren's latest Formula 1 upgrade package is already destined for the "bin".The Woking outfit arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a big upgrade package. But the reigning champion suffered a pointless...Read source
PLTechnical·PlanetF1·
Honda reveals Alonso engine findings as review launched
Fernando Alonso said engine issue. The Honda data told a different story.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Wolff confirms Mercedes F1 upgrade for Sepang that has Verstappen wary
Mercedes has won three on the trot - and it's heading to Sepang with upgrades for the W17.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Dentro l’incubo di Alonso. 20 giri di problemi, poi lo stop: “Penso che mi fermerò ai box, mi spiace”
In Azerbaigian il pilota di punta dell'Aston Martin ha vissuto una gara difficilissima a causa dei problemi di affidabilità della power unitRead source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Vasseur still doubts Red Bull’s upgrade freeze claim
Frederic Vasseur is not buying Red Bull's claim that Baku brought its last major 2026 upgrade, insisting production lead times mean parts keep arriving after teams say they've stopped.Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Red Bull launches Verstappen engine investigation as penalty uncertainty grows
Max Verstappen's qualifying was undone by an engine issue.Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren issues F1 2026 upgrade update after Azerbaijan GP boost
McLaren introduced several new upgrades to the MCL40 in Baku.Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Gary Anderson: The true worth of Williams’s weight-saving upgrade
Williams's long-awaited big upgrade brought breakthroughs in both qualifying and the race. But how big a step was it really?Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
Max Verstappen handed Red Bull contradiction after Baku engine change
Laurent Mekies has contradicted Max Verstappen's assessment of a potential engine penalty after the F1 Azerbaijan GP.Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Verstappen’s qualifying issue
Red Bull might consider the FIA’s assessment that it has the strongest power unit as a blessing and a curse, but at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it was key to its first double Formula 1 podium.After fixing Max Verstappen’s ill-behaving internal combustion...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
What made Red Bull so fast in the Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen’s qualifying issue
Red Bull might consider the FIA’s assessment that it has the strongest power unit as a blessing and a curse, but at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it was key to its first double Formula 1 podium.After fixing Max Verstappen’s ill-behaving internal combustion...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Did Charles Leclerc give away crucial Ferrari detail he wasn’t supposed to?
Charles Leclerc let slip some information regarding Ferrari’s engine, seemingly against the team’s wishes, after the Formula 1 race in Azerbaijan. Sky Italy captured the moment between Leclerc and his press officer in the post-race media session in Baku. It...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Charles Leclerc gives too much away about Ferrari engine in awkward interview after Azerbaijan GP
Charles Leclerc said more than he should have about Ferrari's engine after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc: “McLaren and Red Bull did a step forward that we didn’t do”
Red Bull now has a clear advantage over Ferrari in terms of chassis performance, with McLaren having also markedly improved, Charles Leclerc believes following the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Both teams brought significant upgrade packages to Baku, focusing on the sidepods...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Why Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
Kimi Antonelli was never going to perform a “Monza 2.0” in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord said regarding his driver’s recovery.Three weeks ago, Antonelli took an engine penalty at the Italian GP and clinched...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Cadillac now builds senior aero team from five title rivals
Cadillac has poached senior aerodynamics leadership from five championship-calibre F1 rivals, betting that experience beats building a department from scratch.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson: “I don’t understand” why Arvid Lindblad escaped penalty after wrecking my floor
Liam Lawson says he ‘doesn’t understand’ Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards took no further action against Racing Bulls team-mate Arvid Lindblad, who spun him around in today’s Formula 1 race.After Alexander Albon crashed out on lap 30 in Baku, causing a...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles hails Williams factory effort after major Baku F1 upgrade
Williams team principal James Vowles has praised the Grove outfit's relentless factory effort to deliver a major upgrade package for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite the team only walking away with one point from the weekend.Williams arrived at the Baku...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Audi’s newest upgrade ends in an early Q1 exit
Audi's biggest upgrade of the year backfired in Baku qualifying, but Mattia Binotto used the same weekend to confirm Hulkenberg and Bortoleto are already locked in for 2027.Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Williams’ long-awaited upgrade finally lifts Sainz into Q3
Carlos Sainz finally got the Q3 return he had craved all season when Williams' long-awaited upgrade landed in Baku, only for a five-place grid penalty to complicate his reward.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
How McLaren’s major F1 upgrade has been working in Baku
After three pole positions in the last four rounds, qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was underwhelming for the McLaren Formula 1 team, which has struggled all weekend.The MCL40 was described as “miles off” by Lando Norris following Thursday practice...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull’s best chance to win in F1 2026
A problem with the internal combustion engine cost Max Verstappen a good starting position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time world champion readily acknowledged that he probably could not have matched George Russell’s pole time, but given...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Piastri, Stella see signs of evolution in McLaren Baku turnaround
McLaren principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri’s third-place qualifying result shows the Australian is getting to grips with the 2026 car, though he admitted that Lando Norris’s afternoon was hamstrung by engine problems.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Williams’ long-awaited F1 upgrade is delivering in Baku – but was Q3 an “overachievement”?
Williams’ 2026 car had infamously been overweight after Formula 1 switched to a new technical ruleset, but a brand-new chassis introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has provided substantial performance.Carlos Sainz was consistently quick in Baku, finishing 11th in Q1...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Comparing the Engine Sound of the Ferrari SF-25 and SF-26 at Imola
In a new video from 19Bozzy92, the YouTube channel dedicated to capturing racing cars on track, two generations of Ferrari's hybrid V6 machinery are compared side by side at Imola. The footage puts the SF-25 and SF-26 through their paces...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Gary Anderson: Breaking down Audi’s colossal F1 upgrade
Audi should get the prize for the most comprehensive car update this season given how many new parts it has brought to AzerbaijanRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Max Verstappen issues ‘f**k off’ verdict after vital Red Bull issue in Baku
Max Verstappen vented his frustration with Red Bull’s qualifying engine in Baku, after ending Q3 eighth on the grid for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen looked like a potential polesitter after taking top spot in FP3 earlier in...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Verstappen reveals why Red Bull’s engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed
After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem threw a spanner in the works.Initially, it appeared to be related to deployment...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen reveals what really went wrong for Red Bull in Baku F1 qualifying
After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem threw a spanner in the works.Initially, it appeared to be related to deployment...Read source
PLTechnical·PlanetF1·
F1’s 2030 V8 engine: What we know about the next power unit rules
The shape of F1's next engine era is beginning to emerge, with a V8, turbocharging and limited hybrid power all in the plans...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull “finally pinpointing” mysterious car issue highlighted by Max Verstappen for years
Red Bull has introduced its final significant upgrade package for the RB22 in Baku. After the opening practice sessions, technical director Waché concluded that the correlation is good and that the package – which includes a new floor and revised...Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Hamilton calls for change after high-speed near-miss with Lawson at Baku
Lewis Hamilton has called for changes to Formula 1’s engine management system after a high-speed near-miss with Liam Lawson resulted in him receiving a reprimand from the stewards.Hamilton was found to have ignored instructions from the race director to stay...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard warns “heads will roll” if Williams FW48 upgrade fails
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has warned that "heads will roll" if Williams's upgraded FW48 fails to deliver an immediate step forward in performance. The Grove outfit has struggled all season with an overweight car. After 14 rounds, it sits...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Red Bull confirms last major F1 2026 upgrade amid 2027 focus shift
Red Bull has deployed its last major F1 upgrade for the 2026 season.Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
James Vowles issues verdict on Williams’ final ‘new car’ Azerbaijan upgrade
James Vowles has critiqued Williams' latest upgrade package after another tough day of F1 action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Per la Mercedes Baku è lo specchio della stagione: c’è la velocità, ma anche la fragilità
Il giovedì di Baku è un po’ lo specchio della stagione Mercedes. Una performance micidiale, dove entra in gioco l’efficienza della power unit, ma non solo, confermata sia sul giro veloce che sul passo gara. Ma anche una fragilità che...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
F1 Tech Analysis: Secrets behind massive Audi upgrade uncovered
Audi has introduced a massive upgrade package ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Aston Martin: 45 posizioni di penalità a Baku tra Alonso e Stroll
Complice la sostituzione di diversi componenti della power unit di entrambe le vetture, i due piloti partiranno dal fondo dello schieramentoRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Kimi Antonelli’s F1 engine status revealed after Azerbaijan GP stoppage forces change
Mercedes had to change the engine in Kimi Antonelli's W17 after his on-track stoppage in F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice.Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes – McLaren
We've introduced a significant upgrade this weekend and the initial data suggests the car is behaving as our simulations predicted, which is a positive starting point.Read source 
CRFIA·crash F1·
Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll hit with 45-place Azerbaijan GP grid penalty
Aston Martin duo will start at the back of the grid after being hit with engine penaltiesRead source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
FIA confirms combined 45-place Alonso and Stroll grid penalty at Azerbaijan GP
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will both take engine penalties in Baku.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll hit with Azerbaijan GP grid penalties for Honda F1 power unit changes
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will start from the back of the grid at F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after receiving grid penalties for fitting new Honda power unit components.Alonso and Stroll had already suffered grid drops earlier this year...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
Audi leads F1 Baku upgrade push as five teams opt to stay the same
Audi has brought the most extensive and impressive upgrade package to the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, submitting 14 revised components to the FIA, while five teams, including Mercedes and Ferrari, have submitted no aerodynamic updates.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
McLaren, Red Bull, Williams and Audi have all brought major upgrade packages to the first race of Formula 1’s latest triple-header at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Despite the street circuit nature of Baku, the timing allows teams to get three consecutive...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull won’t deliver any more major F1 car upgrades in 2026
Red Bull has announced its Baku updates will be its final major Formula 1 car upgrade package as it shifts focus to 2027.The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time as a venue for...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
Red Bull is one of the teams bringing a major upgrade package to the Baku City Circuit. At Williams, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised...Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.Read source 
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Will the “big swing” Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?
Williams is bringing a major update package to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, one that team boss James Vowles promised earlier in the season would result in an "almost completely new" car.What remains to be seen, at this late stage, is...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Will the “big swing” Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss?
Williams is bringing a major update package to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, one that team boss James Vowles promised earlier in the season would result in an "almost completely new" car.What remains to be seen, at this late stage, is...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Where McLaren’s been brutal with big F1 body package change
McLaren has continued its F1 upgrade push with a significant package for the Azerbaijan GP. Gary Anderson gives his snap judgement on itRead source
PIFIA·Pitpass·
Russell avoids Baku engine penalty
George Russell will not be taking on a new engine this weekend and therefore avoids a grid penalty.Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Charles Leclerc grilled on potential grid penalty at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Fred Vasseur said Baku would be a "suitable" track for Charles Leclerc to take an engine penalty.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Big upgrade; restrained expectations for Williams in Baku
Alex Albon says the Williams upgrade that will be introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix carries a substantial weight saving that equates to guaranteed lap time, regardless of its aerodynamic gains.Williams has been overweight for much of this season, after...Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Why George Russell faced double penalty if he took Baku engine change
George Russell’s engine penalty delay is down to more than just ADUORead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Doubt already cast as Williams deploys major F1 upgrade in Baku
Early doubt has already been cast over Williams' big Baku upgrade.Read source
CRRumours·crash F1·
Initial reports on F1’s 2030 V8 engine switch may upset fans
Reports claim F1 will not move to naturally aspirated V8s in 2030Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
First details of future F1 engine rules revealed
Formula 1 stakeholders have reached an agreement on the main elements of the next engine rules cycle.The FIA and F1 engine manufacturers have opted against a naturally aspirated option, partly because of noise restrictions at street circuits, with a smaller...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
The initial plan for F1’s next engine regulation in 2030
Formula 1 stakeholders have reached an agreement on the main elements of the next engine rules cycle.The FIA and F1 engine manufacturers have opted against a naturally aspirated option, partly because of noise restrictions at street circuits, with a smaller...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Too little too late? What’s resting on Williams’s Baku upgrade
Williams has fallen well short of expectations in F1 2026. It has a major upgrade package for the Azerbaijan GP, but is it too little too late?Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Six F1 tech talking points at the Azerbaijan GP
From a new, innovative chassis to returning parts, and engine changes to deployment strategies, here's the F1 tech to keep an eye on in BakuRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
McLaren to reintroduce vital F1 upgrade for Azerbaijan GP
McLaren is to reintroduce its iteration of the 'Macarena' wing after a one-race hiatus for this weekend's Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Williams’s 2026 season is past saving, but its Baku upgrade package is still critical. Here’s why
No matter how effective its long-awaited Azerbaijan Grand Prix upgrade package is, Williams has failed in 2026.Team principal James Vowles framed the midfield-leading fifth place it achieved last year as “our new established baseline”, so being ninth-best so far this...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
How each active F1 rear wing concept works – Gary Anderson explains
Straightline speed will be crucial in Baku this weekend. So which of the four different concepts for F1's active rear wing rules is most effective?Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
F1 Commission cuts grand prix race distances for 2027
Grands prix will be shorter in 2027 as the F1 Commission moves to preserve the quality of the racing from the impact of fuel flow changes to the engine regulations.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
F1 Commission cuts 2027 race distance as V8 debate continues
The F1 Commission has trimmed 2027 race distances to offset the new power unit rules, as Audi's Mattia Binotto says manufacturers are already converging on a V8 future.Read source
AUTechnical·Autosport·
F1 approves shorter races for 2027 to fit revised power unit plan
The Formula 1 Commission has rubber-stamped the proposed changes to reduce the lengths of races in 2027 by 15km, in line with the expected power unit changes for next season.During Monday's F1 Commission in London, the decision to reduce the...Read source
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com·
F1 approves shorter races for 2027 to fit revised power unit plan
The Formula 1 Commission has rubber-stamped the proposed changes to reduce the lengths of races in 2027 by 15km, in line with the expected power unit changes for next season.During Monday's F1 Commission in London, the decision to reduce the...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren confirms H-Wing return among fresh Baku upgrades
McLaren is bringing changes to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Mercedes reveals timeline and target for long-awaited F1 upgrade
Mercedes has revealed when it will deploy its long-awaited F1 upgrade - and what it hopes from it.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
McLaren brings its reworked H-wing back for Baku
McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Williams and Red Bull are all taking different Baku approaches, split between chasing 2026 points and banking work for 2027.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport Week·
Ferrari to mitigate 2026 F1 ’emergency’ with brand-new power unit – report
Ferrari started the season with championship promise but faltered midway through with an "emergency" F1 power unit project.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Mercedes confirms major F1 upgrade for Bahrain GP
Mercedes has confirmed its next major upgrade package for the W17 will come at the F1 Bahrain GP, as it seeks to regain its dominance over rivals in 2026.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades
Mercedes has confirmed its next big Formula 1 car upgrade will arrive at the forthcoming grand prix in Malaysia, where it hopes to get back into contention for pole.The Silver Arrows is the runaway leader of the 2026 championship with...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades
Mercedes has confirmed its next big Formula 1 car upgrade will arrive at the forthcoming grand prix in Malaysia, where it hopes to get back into contention for pole.The Silver Arrows is the runaway leader of the 2026 championship with...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport Week·
Ferrari faces ‘mega long’ process to fix major F1 speed deficit
Fred Vasseur admitted Ferrari’s straight-line speed deficit requires long lead times and engine batches, making recovery a gradual process.Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Leclerc heading for a Baku grid penalty after Monza?
The engine pulled from Leclerc's wrecked Monza car passed its checks. Ferrari still looks unwilling to race it again.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Charles Leclerc issues update on Monza-damaged Ferrari F1 power unit
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari is still assessing whether if the power unit used at the F1 Italian GP can be saved.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes open to F1 ADUO rethink amid Fernando Alonso talks with FIA president
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff acknowledged Honda "needs more" help to become competitive as Aston Martin's engine partner, amid conversations between Fernando Alonso and Mohammed Ben Sulayem.Aston Martin's new engine partner has struggled for competitiveness with the new regulations...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Colpo Alpine: arriva Mike Elliott, l’ex direttore tecnico della Mercedes, come nuovo CTO
Alpine aveva puntato molto sul 2026 come anno del rilancio dopo un 2025 avaro di soddisfazioni, anche perché una parte degli sforzi era stata concentrata sul nuovo regolamento tecnico, in cui la squadra ha scelto di passare alla Power Unit Mercedes...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
Toto Wolff backs calls for ADUO adjustments as FIA president addresses Fernando Alonso talks
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes further changes could be made to the Formula 1's ADUO regulations to help Honda’s power unit progress, following recent talks between FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Fernando Alonso.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Charles Leclerc set for Baku F1 grid penalty despite positive Ferrari engine news
Charles Leclerc is set to take a grid penalty for a new engine at the Azerbaijan GPRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Ferrari: il motore di Monza è ok anche ai raggi X, ma Leclerc a Baku avrà un nuovo ADUO2
Le analisi ai Raggi X hanno confermato che la power unit di Charles Leclerc coinvolta nell’incidente alla Parabolica è salvabile. Il regolamento di F1 impedisce ai tecnici del Cavallino di effettuare una messa in moto per valutare effettivamente se è...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Honda makes new engine announcement after Spanish GP
Honda has reached an important milestone with its B-spec engine.Read source- MO
Technical·Motorsport Week·
Honda makes major F1 personnel announcement ahead of 2027 rule changes
In October this year, Honda Racing is implementing a leadership change in its F1 Power Unit [PU] development programme to accelerate PU development.Read source 
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Honda replaces its F1 engine chief before Alonso decides
A planned handover at the top of Honda's power unit programme lands in the same week Alonso says the meetings that decide his Formula 1 future are coming.Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport Week·
The rare F1 warning handed to Oscar Piastri after ‘too far’ Madring manoeuvre
Oscar Piastri received a black-and-white flag from the FIA during Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix for exceeding track limits, and admitted afterwards that he’d overstepped. The McLaren driver was carrying front-wing damage after first-lap contact with George Russell’s Mercedes, which affected...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Williams tipped for “huge step” forward at Azerbaijan GP with major upgrade
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya expects Williams to take a "huge step" forward at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the Grove outfit prepares to introduce a much-needed upgrade package.Williams endured another difficult weekend at the inaugural Spanish...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Honda appoints new head of F1 engine program
Honda has announced a new head of its Formula 1 power unit project as it looks to accelerate its development with Aston Martin.The Japanese manufacturer has struggled under new regulations in 2026, having redistributed a number of personnel from its...Read source
BBTechnical·BBC Sport F1·
Honda changes F1 design boss after slow start to return
Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Honda replaces F1 power unit boss in organisation shuffle
Aston Martin's engine partner Honda has replaced the project leader of its Formula 1 power unit programme as it aims to claw its way back into contention.On Monday the Japanese manufacturer announced engine development leader Tetsushi Kakuda is set to be...Read source
FOTechnical·FormulaPassion F1·
Power unit, Honda cambia il leader: Yoichiro Fukao prende il posto di Tetsushi Kakuda
Dal 1° ottobre l'ingegnere giapponese subentrerà a Tetsushi Kaduda, attualmente a capo dello sviluppo della Power UnitRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Honda replaces its F1 engine development chief
Honda is replacing the leader of its Formula 1 engine development programmeRead source
CRTechnical·crash F1·
Honda announces F1 power unit leadership structure changes
Honda announces changes to its F1 power unit leadership structure.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Which F1 Engine Has the Most Wins?
Kimi Antonelli's victory at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix was the 251st Formula 1 win for a Mercedes engine. The milestone leaves Mercedes just one victory behind the all-time record, currently held by Ferrari engines with 252 wins. Only three...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Leclerc says old Ferrari engine cost him in Madrid qualifying
Charles Leclerc reckons being without Ferrari’s latest ADUO 2 power unit specification was a key factor in him slipping down the order in qualifying for the Spanish Grand PrixRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) has been sent to the back of the grid due to penalties as he takes on new engine components.Read Also:Formula 1F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP 2 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)1 Lando ...Keep readingRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Mercedes lavora sul soffiaggio dello scarico, ma con un concetto diverso da Ferrari
La Mercedes è sorniona. Consapevole della indiscutibile superiorità della power unit M17 E Performance, “gioca” con gli avversari. La squadra di Toto Wolff si è tolta il gusto di dominare Monza con il motore ancora in versione originale, mentre alla...Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
George Russell drops biggest hint yet over Mercedes engine penalty
George Russell's engine penalty is still to come.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Leclerc isn’t using latest Ferrari ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GP
Charles Leclerc is still feeling the pain of smiting the wall at the exit of the Parabolica in last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, and the result of the crash is that he will not be able to use Ferrari's latest...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
George Russell delays F1 engine penalty for ADUO upgrade
George Russell told the media he's waiting for the ADUO upgrade to change his engine and then take the penalty that comes with exceeding his F1 engine allowance.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why Charles Leclerc isn’t using latest ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GP
Charles Leclerc is still feeling the pain of smiting the wall at the exit of the Parabolica in last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, and the result of the crash is that he will not be able to use Ferrari's latest...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Charles Leclerc forced to use old Ferrari F1 engine after Monza crash
Charles Leclerc will be down on power compared to Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Madrid.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
What’s behind Alonso’s cryptic comments about his F1 future?
Every Thursday, the media day in the paddock begins with a roundtable session with Mike Krack and Honda's chief engineer Shintaro Orihara. Besides the usual questions about power unit driveability and potential upgrades, one topic returns every race weekend: when...Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Russell delays his penalty until Mercedes’ engine step arrives
Mercedes said it would spend its ADUO allowance on dyno time, not hardware. Brixworth has changed its mind, and Russell is holding his penalty back until the part lands.Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade
George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli did so last...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Leclerc cleared to race in Madrid after further Monza checks
Ferrari arrives in Madrid with Leclerc medically cleared, a new engine pulled for inspection, and a private Hamilton conversation that has cooled the Monza fallout.Read source
THFIA·The Race·
What’s behind Russell and Mercedes’ F1 engine penalty delay
George Russell will delay taking his inevitable F1 engine change penalty - potentially until the time of the US GPRead source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
L’ADUO-2 non è al di sotto delle aspettative. Leclerc: “Monza ha nascosto il passo avanti, ma ne servono altri”
Il pilota non è deluso dai passi in avanti della power unit evoluta, che ha debuttato - senza troppe fortune - nel GP di casaRead source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Russell: “Prenderò la penalità-motore quando monteremo l’unità potenziata con ADUO”
L'inglese della Mercedes ha spiegato i piani del team per la rotazione delle power unit nella parte finale della stagioneRead source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
McLaren drops H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku.The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku.The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Vasseur: “Con l’ADUO 2027 avremo un nuovo motore per chiudere il gap da Mercedes”
Il team principal Ferrari ha spiegato che recuperare sul fronte power unit sarà un processo tutt'altro che rapidoRead source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
FIA confirms crucial Madring decision ahead of F1 debut
The FIA has restricted active aero usage to just two Straight Mode zones for Formula 1’s debut at the Madring circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix. The new street layout—which replaces Barcelona as the home of the Spanish Grand Prix—becomes...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash
Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Giovinazzi now waits in Madrid as Ferrari checks Leclerc
Ferrari has sent Giovinazzi to Madrid while it waits on Leclerc's medical clearance, and there is still no answer on whether his crashed ADUO engine has survived.Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Ferrari makes alarming ‘pure power’ admission despite F1 engine upgrade
Ferrari has made a frank admission about the performance of its F1 engine.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Leclerc, la power unit e il telaio sono ok
Una buona notizia per il pilota Ferrari in vista di MadridRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Mercedes’ new engine upgrade plan is terrible news for Ferrari
Mercedes is working on what could be a killer blow to rival Ferrari's fading title chances with an ADUO-assisted engine upgradeRead source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
Red Bull offers hilarious social media response to F1 ADUO findings
Red Bull has made several playful posts on social media after the FIA’s recent ADUO decision that it has the strongest engine on the current F1 grid. The FIA have found Red Bull Powertrains to still have the most powerful...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Power unit ADUO-2 danneggiata nel botto di Monza: Leclerc a rischio penalità a Madrid
Il pilota della Ferrari potrebbe aver già compromesso il fine settimana in SpagnaRead source
PITeams·Pitpass·
Ferrari’s ADUO upgrade lacks “pure power”, admits Vasseur
"We are missing pure power," admits Fred Vasseur as Ferrari's ADUO upgrade fails to impress.Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Red Bull pokes fun at FIA findings after latest ADUO decision
The FIA's ADUO scheme ranked Red Bull the most powerful engine in F1. Red Bull disagrees.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari’s ADUO 2 upgrade is no “game changer” for Haas either
Oliver Bearman says Ferrari’s ADUO 2 engine upgrade represents “a much smaller step” than Haas’ updated Formula 1 chassis.The Prancing Horse introduced its second and final power unit upgrade of the 2026 season, courtesy of the Additional Development and Upgrade...Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Honda now rules out another 2026 engine upgrade
Monza exposed the straight-line gap all over again, and Honda has confirmed no rescue is coming this year. The next real step is scheduled for the 2027 opener.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport Week·
Ferrari issues ‘pure power’ deficit confession after further F1 ADUO upgrades
The Ferrari power unit is still lacking "pure power" despite a second round of engine upgrades under the F1 ADUO scheme.Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli sends emotional message to fans after “indescribable” Italian GP victory
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has described his Italian Grand Prix victory as a "dream come true" in a message shared with his fans after becoming the first home driver to win at Monza since 1966.Antonelli recovered from an engine penalty...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Even with ADUO 2 upgrade, Ferrari is “missing pure power”
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia was never going to reach Mercedes’ level in 2026, in terms of engine power.The German team has enjoyed the most puissant power unit since F1 switched to new technical regulations this...Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Is Kimi Antonelli’s Monza Comeback Win an F1 Record?
Kimi Antonelli took a stunning home victory at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, starting from P19 on the grid after taking a strategic penalty for exceeding engine parts allocation in his Mercedes W17. The Italian, who is now an even...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Alpine brings back folding rear wing at Italian GP as Gasly grabs pole
There are magical days, but there are also special places. Monza is one of them for Pierre Gasly. Six years after his triumph with AlphaTauri, in what was one of the most unpredictable Formula 1 races ever, the Frenchman took...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Alpine brings back folding rear wing ahead of Pierre Gasly’s Monza pole
There are magical days, but there are also special places. Monza is one of them for Pierre Gasly. Six years after his triumph with AlphaTauri, in what was one of the most unpredictable Formula 1 races ever, the Frenchman took...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Gary Anderson on F1 2026’s low-drag ‘Monza special’ aero tweaks
Monza has always presented a special challenge to F1 teams, thanks to its long straights, but that has taken on a new dimension with these energy-starved 2026 carsRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Why only Oliver Bearman has a Haas engine upgrade at the F1 Italian GP
Haas has explained why only Oliver Bearman has received an upgraded Ferrari power unit at the F1 Italian GP.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari closes the gap but Mercedes still leads on straights
Ferrari's new engine has narrowed the gap at Monza, yet Hamilton still lost six tenths to Russell on the straights alone. Vasseur says the tow decides pole.Read source
F1Drivers·F1 Fan Site·
Ocon left behind as Haas gives Bearman the new engine
Haas received a single latest-spec Ferrari engine for the fastest track of the year and handed it to Bearman. Ocon, whose seat is under review, races the old one.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP recovery may be tougher than expected
When Mercedes put sentiment to one side and made the rational decision to let Kimi Antonelli take a fifth Formula 1 power unit in his home race, landing him a back-of-the-grid start for exceeding his allowance for the year, it did...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
The early verdict on Ferrari’s Italian GP engine upgrade
Ferrari has its second engine upgrade of the F1 season in play at its home race. Here's what the team - and drivers - are saying about its impactRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Lewis Hamilton pinpoints worrying Ferrari limitation despite F1 engine upgrade
Lewis Hamilton pinpoints Ferrari's main limitation after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes has a top speed advantage over Ferrari at Monza which will be crucial at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.Ferrari delivered an engine upgrade at Monza as permitted under ADUO, and started its home round brightly with Charles...Read source
BBRace Weekend·BBC Sport F1·
Ferrari still behind Mercedes on straights – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's new engine is "an improvement" but that his team are still lagging behind Mercedes on the straights at the Italian Grand Prix.Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes – McLaren
The new H-Wing performed well, and we now anticipate it to add performance as we head into the rest of the weekend.Read source 
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Why Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian GP
The FIA has confirmed Kimi Antonelli's various new engine components.Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes – Haas
This was obviously a very important Friday because we brought an upgrade package, and from what we know so far it's delivering in terms of characteristics.Read source 
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Kimi Antonelli drops Ferrari engine upgrade warning ahead of F1 Italian GP
Kimi Antonelli has made a claim about Ferrari's upgraded F1 engine at the Italian Grand Prix.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
McLaren take Monza H-wing decision after Friday verdict
McLaren has made the decision whether or not to race with the H-wing this weekend.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
F1 2026 Italian Grand Prix – FP2 Results
George Russell topped the second practice session at the Italian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out FP1 leader Charles Leclerc and championship contender Kimi Antonelli. Despite minor off-track moments for Leclerc and Colapinto and an engine issue for Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Monza, Libere 2: Russell si riprende la vetta, ma Leclerc è vicino. Kimi 3° studia per la gara
Ci si attendeva una Mercedes competitiva a Monza, una di quelle piste dove meglio possono emergere le sue qualità dal punto di vista della potenza della Power Unit e, soprattutto, dell’efficienza aerodinamica. È vero che uno dei punti forti della...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Every Formula 1 team except Audi has brought some form of upgrade to the Italian Grand Prix, with a mix of circuit-specific developments and pure performance items.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Charles Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 as new engine debuts in Monza F1 practice
Charles Leclerc made it a dream start to the Italian Grand Prix weekend for Ferrari in first practice.Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
McLaren finally debuts its newly-named rotating F1 rear wing at Monza
McLaren has finally debuted its own rotating rear wing at Monza - but with a new name.Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Verstappen still disputes the FIA’s latest engine verdict
Twice the FIA has called Red Bull-Ford the benchmark, and twice that verdict has cost the team upgrade tokens. Verstappen says the reality at Monza looks very different.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
F1 races get shorter next year as engines struggle
Monza was meant to be a festival of speed. Instead the 2026 engine rules will have drivers lifting early, and from 2027 every Grand Prix gets measurably shorter.Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia weekend.Read source 
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | A Monza solo 5 MJ in ricarica: dalle simulazioni le velocità saranno più basse che in Ungheria
Monza è noto per essere "il Tempio della velocità", eppure quest'anno sarà diverso. Già alla vigilia del campionato era chiaro che quello di Monza sarebbe stato uno dei weekend più complessi dell’intera stagione sul fronte energetico per le Power Unit 2026...Read source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
Nel 2027 i GP saranno accorciati a 290 km per non rischiare di restare a secco di carburante negli ultimi giri
Questo accorgimento è reso necessario dall'aumento di importanza della parte termica della power unitRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Everything we learned on day one at F1’s Italian GP
Monza is the engine-dominated track on the F1 calendar - so it's little wonder engine talk dominated conversations in the paddock on ThursdayRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
What’s behind Haas’s uncomfortable engine upgrade split at Italian GP
Haas is in an unusual situation at the Italian GP - as only one of its drivers can use Ferrari's upgraded F1 engineRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
The key reason Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari’s Italian GP upgrades can close the gap
Ferrari brings a fresh upgrade package to its home race at the Italian GP, aiming to boost Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as the team tackles Monza’s unique 2026 active aero challenge. The 5.793-kilometer circuit presents a unique challenge under...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton warns Ferrari PU upgrade ‘not the whole gap’ but still dreams of Monza win in a Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says the upgraded Ferrari power unit will not erase the whole deficit it has in terms of engine performance at the Italian Grand Prix, although he's hoping it will be enough of a boost to bring prospects for...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
What’s next for Aston Martin’s and Honda’s F1 development
Aston Martin has shed light on its 2026 and 2027 development plans - as has engine partner HondaRead source
BBRace Weekend·BBC Sport F1·
Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Lewis Hamilton’s expectations for F1 engine upgrade as Ferrari finds ‘North Star’
Lewis Hamilton has outlined his expectations for Ferrari's new F1 engine at the Italian Grand Prix.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Alonso says shaping of regulations central to his F1 future
Fernando Alonso says he has no doubts Honda will deliver a power unit capable of winning championships with Aston Martin, but that his future in Formula 1 is more dependent on the regulations.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Honda explain Aston Martin PU drivability fix ahead of high-power Monza challenge
Honda has revealed that its latest F1 power unit upgrade introduced at the Dutch GP delivered its expected performance gains but created unexpected drivability quirks.Read source
PLTechnical·PlanetF1·
Honda admits engine upgrade weakness after Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll comments
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have aired concerns over the upgraded Honda engine.Read source
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Antonelli: “Da ultimo alla top-5. A Monza sarà full attack”
“La rimonta”. Tra gli argomenti più gettonati alla vigilia del Gran Premio d’Italia c’è il punto interrogativo su quali siano gli obiettivi di Kimi Antonelli, pronto a scontare la penalità legata all’utilizzo di una nuova power unit. Il leader del...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Honda reveals ‘key focus’ for engine improvement in Monza
Honda debuted a new engine at Zandvoort, but the Japanese manufacturer still has room for improvement ahead of the Italian GP at Monza.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Antonelli shrugs off starting last at Monza
The championship leader takes a fresh Mercedes engine at Monza and starts from the back. He is unbothered, and the upgrade he really wants is still weeks away.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari’s new engine arrives at Monza as a small step
Ferrari's first ADUO upgrade lands at Monza worth roughly 15 horsepower. Vasseur calls it a step forward, then concedes the gap to Mercedes remains significant.Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Italian GP Preview: Three Straight for Norris? Antonelli’s Tall Task and Ferrari’s Hopes
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix is coming up, and the weekend could give us some surprises along the way. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will have new engine parts installed in his Mercedes, which forces him to serve a grid penalty...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Red Bull confirms Lambiase successor, Lawson in for Monza, McLaren upgrade – roundup
Wednesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!Read source- MO
FIA·Motorsport Week·
Toto Wolff details Kimi Antonelli’s objective for Italian GP penalty recovery
Toto Wolff has set out objectives for Antonelli at the Italian GP after confirmation that he will take an engine penalty at his home race.Read source 
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes: i motivi di ognuno per credere nella vittoria
A Monza non sarà soltanto una questione di power unit: ecco perché tutti e tre i top team possono ambire alla vittoriaRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
‘A limit based on one body part’ – David Coulthard slates Red Bull ADUO ruling
Red Bull has again been judged to have the best power unit in Formula 1.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Haas to arrest F1 slump with major upgrades for Italian GP
Haas will roll out a vital upgrade package at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend in a bid to snap a severe mid-season points drought. The American outfit enjoyed a prolific start to the campaign, collecting 19 points across the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October
Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t race with an updated power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.One of the biggest talking points heading...Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Upgraded Ferrari power unit coming to Monza
Ferrari will introduce an improved power unit on home soil as part of the FIA's additional development and upgrade opportunities scheme.Read source- MO
Teams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Mercedes: niente ADUO a Monza, la nuova PU arriverà in ottobre
Una delle notizie più importanti che ha animato la vigilia del Gran Premio d’Italia è indubbiamente quella relativa alla penalità sulla griglia di partenza che dovrà scontare Kimi Antonelli. Il leader del Mondiale ha raggiunto il limite di power unit...Read source 
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Ferrari confirms Monza power unit upgrade after 2026 deficit
Ferrari is taking the chance to bring a major update with it to Monza.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Ferrari reveals crucial update for Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari will compete with an upgraded power unit at the Italian Grand PrixRead source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Ferrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO
Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system.This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari confirms it will introduce second ADUO update at F1’s Italian GP
Ferrari will introduce its second upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system.This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines...Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix Preview – Ferrari
We are introducing an updated power unit as part of the development opportunities available under ADUO. It represents a step in the right direction and as this year is very much about marginal gains.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport Week·
Charles Leclerc praises ‘aggressive’ Ferrari upgrade strategy
Charles Leclerc has praised Ferrari's "aggressive" upgrade strategy, reiterating his belief in the Scuderia's philosophy as the second half of the F1 season ramps up.Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
F1 upgrade spend tier list revealed
With help from paddock sources, The Race has been able to examine how much F1 teams have spent on upgrades relative to each otherRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Honda reveal F1 “key focus” ahead of Italian GP test
Honda has been playing catch-up this season after bringing by far the weakest power unit to the 2026 Formula 1 gridRead source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Verstappen tipped to spring a Monza surprise on Sunday?
Red Bull arrives at Monza with a new Head of Racing confirmed for 2027 and a genuine low-drag chance, while McLaren counters with its first H-Wing race weekend.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Marko says Monza comes too soon for Verstappen
Marko rates a Monza win unlikely after Zandvoort, points to Texas and Las Vegas instead, and wants the engine rules that flatter Red Bull-Ford rewritten now.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Ferrari 2027: motore meno caldo, turbo grande, ma radiatori ancora più estremi
Tutta l’attenzione è orientata al debutto del motore con l’ADUO2 a Monza: la Ferrari in occasione del GP d’Italia vuole dare un segnale di riscossa per quel che riguarda la power unit. Lo 067/6 è nato, per alcune scelte di...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Honda confirms Italian GP ‘key focus’ after post-Zandvoort engine push
Fernando Alonso was left underwhelmed, but Honda has not sat still with its upgraded engine ahead of Monza.Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Pirelli may reopen a straight-line question it closed months ago
Alonso's rear wing stayed shut at Zandvoort and left him last of all 22. Pirelli now says the safety debate it closed in mid-season can be opened again.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
McLaren confirms major ‘H-wing’ decision for F1 Italian GP
McLaren are set to debut its own iteration of the 'Macarena' rear-wing at the 2026 F1 Italian GP, calling it the 'H-wing'.Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Up To Speed Previews Monza: ADUO, Antonelli’s Grid Penalty and More
In this episode of the Up To Speed podcast, hosts Naomi Schiff, David Coulthard, and Jolie Sharpe dive into the upgrade race as Red Bull faces a "slap in the face" from the FIA's ADUO system. Despite having been declared...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
McLaren to deliver rotating rear wing at Italian GP but calls it H-wing
McLaren will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the rotating rear wing, which flips 180 degrees between cornering mode and...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren to run rotating F1 rear wing in Italy, calls it H-wing
The McLaren Formula 1 team will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the upside-down rear wing, which rotates 180...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | McLaren: a Monza con la H-Wing per ottimizzare il pacchetto a basso carico
La McLaren arriva a Monza forte delle vittorie conquistate in Ungheria e a Zandvoort, ma consapevole che il Gran Premio d’Italia rappresenterà un banco di prova molto differente. Le caratteristiche del circuito brianzolo richiederanno infatti una configurazione aerodinamica specifica e...Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix Preview – McLaren
The Woking team plans to use previously declared parts that are specific for such a unique track layout as well as to introduce the so-called H-Wing.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Rivals copying Ferrari F1 aero designs “a good reward” for Maranello
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur says rival teams copying its innovative Formula 1 designs is a "good reward" for Maranello.Ferrari came into the 2026 regulations cycle with a striking car, the SF-26, which featured a number of intriguing areas of innovation.At winter...Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Antonelli to serve engine penalty at Italian GP
Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend due to an engine penalty.Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
Italian Grand Prix Preview – Mercedes
For us, Monza begins with a challenge. Kimi will take a power unit penalty and start from the back of the grid.Read source 
FOTechnical·FormulaPassion F1·
La power unit nuova di Antonelli avrà novità solo a livello di affidabilità, non di prestazione
Il leader del Mondiale partirà dal fondo della griglia di partenza a MonzaRead source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
ADUO-2 Ferrari un ‘anticipo’ del lavoro più esteso atteso sulla power unit 2027
La Scuderia di Maranello ha pronta la specifica aggiornata con il secondo gettone ADUORead source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
Monza ‘bollente’: il caldo fa paura alle power unit, ma potrebbe aiutare Antonelli e l’ADUO Ferrari
Il clima torrido previsto per il weekend potrebbe avere un impatto significativo sull'esito del GP d'Italia e sull'affidabilità delle autoRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F40 restoration project after selling entire car collection
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong ambition of his.The seven-time champion shared the news alongside photos of the retro supercar undergoing what looks like an engine-out restoration."My very own F40. This...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Dentro la logica dell’ADUO: cosa rende così complesso comprenderne i risultati
Dopo una lunga attesa, la Federazione ha finalmente pubblicato i risultati del primo e del secondo periodo di valutazione dei valori di potenza delle Power Unit, confermando sostanzialmente la stessa classifica emersa dopo il GP di Monaco. Un esito prevedibile...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
The underlying upgrade that boosted McLaren’s performance jump
McLaren’s win in Zandvoort, their second in a row after Budapest, highlighted a key point: the updates introduced on either side of the summer break did more than restore the aerodynamic load the car had been missing. They also enabled...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Shovlin plays down Mercedes upgrade fears
"We have not disappeared from the picture," insists Andrew Shovlin, following Toto Wolff's upgrade claim.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
The underlying upgrade that boosted McLaren’s performance jump
McLaren’s win in Zandvoort, its second in a row after Budapest, highlighted a key point: the updates introduced on either side of the summer break did more than restore the aerodynamic load the car had been missing. They also enabled...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Red Bull was never going to leave F1, says Klien
Klien was backed by Red Bull long before it owned a team. He says the in-house engine programme alone rules out an exit, whatever Verstappen decides next.Read source
F1Drivers·F1 Fan Site·
Mercedes’ Silver Arrows Radio: Team Orders, Engine Penalties and More
In Episode 8 of the Silver Arrows Radio Show, posted by the Mercedes F1 team on YouTube, Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord, Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin and Development Driver Anthony Davidson pull back the curtain on the realities of...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Technical Look Into Honda’s F1 Power Unit Development Since 2014
On his YouTube channel, Sam's the pits, F1 technical expert Sam Collins provides an in-depth analysis of Honda's power unit development from 2014 to 2025. The video traces the evolution of the hybrid engines that powered teams such as McLaren...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso “saved” Aston Martin after difficult Dutch GP weekend, says Guenther Steiner
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Fernando Alonso is solely responsible for Aston Martin's points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.Aston Martin arrived at Zandvoort with a highly anticipated power unit upgrade package from its engine partner Honda, following...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz: Changes in drivers’ competitiveness could be down to F1 rules era
Carlos Sainz has theorised that Formula 1 drivers’ levels of competitiveness and performance swings have been dictated by the regulation changes.F1 underwent its biggest overhaul of rules last winter, with changes to both the chassis and engine, which moved grand prix racing...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari’s Monza Engine Gain May Be Smaller Than Hoped
A new turbocharger, a fourth power unit of the season and a home crowd that expects fireworks. Maranello, by most accounts, is not expecting any. Ferrari will run its evolved 067/6 power unit at the Italian grand prix this weekend...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Audi F1 power unit facility branded “second to none” by Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has lauded Audi's Formula 1 power unit headquarters, declaring the German manufacturer's engine department as "second to none".Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside host Jake Humphrey and former Alpine team principal Otmar...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Ferrari to bring upgraded engine for F1 Italian GP
Ferrari will bring a number of updates to its package at the Formula 1 Italian GP, including an ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine, plus aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts. Having been found to be more than 4% behind the Additional...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
Mercedes confirms crucial George Russell F1 penalty decision
Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell will serve an engine penalty between now and the end of the current Formula 1 season, but has not decided when.Read source- CR
Race Weekend·crash F1·
Ferrari makes crucial upgraded F1 engine decision for Italian GP
Ferrari has made a decision about using its upgraded F1 engine at Monza.Read source 
CRFIA·crash F1·
George Russell will serve F1 engine penalty but Mercedes unsure where
Mercedes reveals George Russell will take a grid penalty before the end of the 2026 F1 season.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP
Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round.Following reliability checks and the announcement of Ferrari being over 4% behind on the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP
Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round.Following reliability checks and the announcement of Ferrari being over 4% behind on the...Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Wolff still weighing where Russell takes engine penalty
Antonelli's grid drop at Monza was settled weeks ago. Russell's is not, and Wolff admits the second Mercedes penalty is still an open discussion inside Brackley.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport Week·
F1 CEO delivers positive stance on mooted V8 engine return
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has backed FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s proposal to bring V8 engines back to the sport as early as 2030. The plan involves pairing naturally aspirated V8 power units with fully sustainable fuels, a direction...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge
After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team...Read source
THFIA·The Race·
What F1’s new engine verdict has – and hasn’t – told us
Red Bull might be trapped, but the FIA's findings from its first two ADUO F1 engine performance measurements have left plenty of unknownsRead source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
FIA grants no new engine concessions in second ADUO review
Formula 1's engine catch-up mechanism handed out nothing at all in its second review period, yet Mercedes and Ferrari still have upgraded units waiting for Monza.Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Why Red Bull has F1’s top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO
The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming. In fact, after the results of the first period were shared with all teams and manufacturers at...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Incontro Wolff-Aston Martin a Zandvoort: nostalgia della power unit Mercedes?
In Spagna si inizia a speculare su un clamoroso retrofrontRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Will this big upgrade swing a key F1 fight? Gary Anderson’s take
What does our in-house technical director Gary Anderson make of the upgrade which propelled Pierre Gasly's Alpine forward at Zandvoort?Read source- F1
FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Antonelli to start Italian Grand Prix from back of grid
Antonelli's verdict on his Monza engine penalty: unlucky timing, clear headed acceptance. The championship leader still expects a big result from the back.Read source 
BBFIA·BBC Sport F1·
Red Bull still have F1’s most powerful engine
In the FIA's latest rankings, Red Bull have again been found to have the most powerful engine in F1.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
No F1 power adjustments after latest FIA analysis
The FIA has released the findings of its latest power unit performance monitoring period and offered up no additional development and upgrade opportunities (ADUO) to manufacturers.Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
FIA reveals ADUO rankings
Red Bull the power unit benchmark as FIA grants Mercedes and Ferrari additional upgrades.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari must decide if it will run updated F1 engines in Monza this week after ADUO results
Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26. After assembling the two updated engines for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the team must now decide whether...Read source
THFIA·The Race·
Red Bull misses out as FIA reveals fresh F1 ADUO results
The latest findings from the FIA's Formula 1 engine analysis have not yielded the hoped-for upgrade opportunities for Red BullRead source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
FIA announces ADUO recipients as current engine benchmark confirmed
The FIA has confirmed its up-to-date ADUO results.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Blow for Red Bull as FIA reveals results of second F1 ADUO engine review
F1's governing body the FIA has published its findings after the second ADUO period.Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Red Bull officially named F1’s best engine as FIA makes ADUO results public
The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.According to the governing body’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark
The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.According to the federation’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the season-opening...Read source
F1Rumours·F1 Fan Site·
Aston linked with Mercedes as Honda pressure grows
A photographed Mercedes scooter outside Aston Martin's garage has fuelled talk of a 2028 engine switch, as Fernando Alonso airs frustration with Honda's sluggish new power unit.Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
Mercedes confirms Antonelli penalty for Monza
A new engine at Monza is set to see Kimi Antonelli start his home race from the back of the grid.Read source - PL
Teams·PlanetF1·
Mercedes ‘haven’t got the money’ to react to rival upgrade push
Will Mercedes' lead at the top of both championships last as others develop faster?Read source 
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza
Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should significantly reduce the power gap to Mercedes. In the process, the Scuderia hopes to reopen the...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Honda issues engine upgrade statement after Dutch Grand Prix
Honda has set its "main aim" after the B-spec engine debuted at Zandvoort...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Fernando Alonso issues Aston Martin praise despite ‘square one’ PU verdict
Despite a points-scoring finish at the F1 Dutch GP, Fernando Alonso believes the Honda power unit is still Aston Martin's weakest link.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA’s new ADUO decision looms
Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the results of the first period have still not officially been made public.During the Monaco race weekend, however...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Power Unit Mercedes, i guai non sono solo per Antonelli: anche Russell dovrà andare in penalità
Toto Wolff ha spiegato che sono in corso discussioni con il pilota inglese per decidere dove smarcare la sanzioneRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Why Mercedes can’t fast-track McLaren-matching upgrades
What next for Mercedes, which is struggling to match its rivals' F1 upgrade progress, and why is it in this situation in the first place? Jon Noble explainsRead source
MODrivers·Motorsport Week·
Kimi Antonelli set for home race F1 grid penalty at Italian GP
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix. After the Dutch Grand Prix, the Italian driver leads the Drivers’ Championship with a 59-point lead over teammate George...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
What’s at stake for Red Bull as engine decision approaches
Red Bull is set to find out imminently whether there will be any scope to upgrade its F1 engine before the tail-end of the seasonRead source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Alonso hails Aston Martin breakthrough amid ‘back to square one’ Honda claim
Fernando Alonso: "Everything we’d improved with the first engine; we’ve gone back a bit to square one..."Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Wolff: “Volevamo 50 kW in più nel 2027, la Ferrari ha detto no”
Il team principal della Mercedes punta il dito contro il Cavallino, reo di aver impedito ulteriori modifiche per il miglioramento delle attuali power unitRead source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Alonso encouraged by Aston Martin’s updates, but still wants more from Honda
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin needs more consistency from its upgraded Honda power unit despite securing a season’s-best ninth place in Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.Honda brought a new specification of power unit to Zandvoort, one race after Aston...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Orihara sulla power unit Spec 2: “Non ci sono stati problemi di affidabilità”
Nonostante i problemi di guidabilità riscontrati da entrambi i piloti dell'Aston Martin, il Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer della Honda ha messo in risalto aspetti positiviRead source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Alonso encouraged by Aston chassis, not Honda engine
Alonso scored two points at Zandvoort and liked what he felt from Aston Martin's new chassis - but says Honda's revised engine has taken a step backwards.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year.Drivers...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Fernando Alonso issues ‘more to come’ prediction for Aston Martin after Zandvoort points finish
Fernando Alonso finished ninth in Zandvoort, picking up two valuable points for Aston Martin in chaotic Dutch GP. Aston Martin arrived to Zandvoort with a fresh Honda power unit following their major upgrade package in Hungary before the summer break...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Domenicali Hints V8 Engines Could Return by 2030
Verstappen signed until 2030. Formula 1's next engine era may now arrive in exactly the same year. Stefano Domenicali has hinted that Max Verstappen's new Red Bull deal through 2030 may not be unrelated to Formula 1's increasingly serious discussions...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Stroll Slams Honda Drivability as Aston Upgrade Falls Short
Aston Martin waited all summer for Honda's Spec 2. One qualifying session later, Lance Stroll called it a lottery. Honda's heavily anticipated engine upgrade may not have delivered the step Aston Martin hoped for at Zandvoort, with drivability now emerging...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Gary Anderson: Ferrari’s deceptive Zandvoort upgrade explained
Ferrari's Zandvoort upgrades might not look like much but when analysed as a package, Gary Anderson reckons the attention detail could pay dividendsRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
Aston Martin drivers deliver ‘not good’ verdict on Honda power unit
Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have delivered blunt verdicts after Honda debuted its latest power unit upgrade at the F1 Dutch GP.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Ferrari: a Zandvoort è terza fila ma l’aggiornamento non è da buttare, anzi
La SF26 fatica sul giro secco per Power Unit e gomme soft (unite al freddo). Il fondo però ha portato comunque un equilibrio migliore alla vettura.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
“It’s a lottery” – Aston Martin plagued by “a lot of issues” with new Honda F1 engine
Honda’s updated power unit has come in for criticism after Dutch GP qualifyingRead source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Dutch Grand Prix: Sprint & Qualifying Results and Reports – Aston Martin
Despite the limited practice running of a Sprint event, the weekend so far has given us valuable track time to better understand the characteristics of our recent upgrades and the updated power unit.Read source 
THRace Weekend·The Race·
‘Not nearly enough’ – Stroll’s verdict on Honda’s F1 engine upgrade
Lance Stroll believes Honda’s upgraded Formula 1 engine is “not nearly enough” after Aston Martin’s double Q1 exit at the Dutch Grand PrixRead source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Could have been 2.5s quicker?! Honda’s deceptive F1 engine upgrade debut
The debut of Honda’s upgraded spec 2 Formula 1 engine proved to be a disappointment in sprint qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix on paperRead source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Why Honda’s new F1 engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“Difficult to stop the car” – Honda’s new engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Fernando Alonso blames upgraded Honda power unit for F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying problems
Aston Martin is running Honda's upgraded power unit this weekend, but Fernando Alonso dropped to the back of the Formula 1 field in sprint qualifyingRead source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell rebuilds confidence with F1 Sprint pole, while Antonelli is slowed by floor damage
George Russell says he arrived at the Dutch Grand Prix with lower confidence than usual due to his 2026 season so far, but that his Sprint pole position provided a timely boost.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Kimi Antonelli reveals Dutch GP sprint qualifying off left him with “holes in the floor”
Kimi Antonelli battled with damage in sprint qualifying for the Dutch Grand PrixRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport Week·
F1 upgrades sheet: Alpine brings first major upgrade package of 2026 to Zandvoort
Here's a look at the heavily revised A526 Alpine has at Zandvoort, plus all the other updates teams have brought for the F1 Dutch GP.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine and Aston Martin have the biggest upgrade packages as the 2026 season resumes with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Aston Martin Lands New Investor as Alonso Future Looms
A new board member, an upgraded engine and a two-time champion who won't say how many years he has left: Aston Martin's Thursday in Zandvoort covered all three. Aston Martin has added another powerful figure to its ownership structure just...Read source
F1Drivers·F1 Fan Site·
Colapinto Admits He’s Conflicted Over Alpine’s Upgrade Call
If his teammate's new upgrade flies, it's good news for Alpine and bad optics for him. Franco Colapinto isn't pretending otherwise. Franco Colapinto admits he is in an awkward position at Zandvoort, with Alpine giving its only major upgrade package...Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Antonelli Accepts Monza Penalty to Protect Title Lead
Fifty points clear at the top, Kimi Antonelli didn't need to say yes to a grid penalty at his home race. He said yes anyway. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will take a new Mercedes engine at Monza...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Crinkled McLaren rear wing among Dutch GP F1 upgrades
McLaren’s latest rear wing upgrade raised some eyebrows ahead of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix thanks to a striking endplate solutionRead source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Dutch Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix weekend.Read source 
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Karun Chandhok “surprised” by length of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract
Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030 shows he believes in the long-term potential of the team's in-house power unit programme, according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Antonelli sceglie Monza per andare in penalità: “Penso al Mondiale”
La Mercedes non conferma ma la scelta sembra ormai fatta. Andrea Kimi Antonelli utilizzerà con ogni probabilità la quinta power unit della stagione nel weekend del Gran Premio d'Italia, accettando così una penalità di dieci posizioni sulla griglia di partenza...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Antonelli: “Ci aspettavamo il ritorno McLaren. Mercedes prepara un grande upgrade”
La Mercedes sapeva che prima o poi sarebbe successo. Il ritorno della McLaren ai vertici non ha colto di sorpresa Kimi Antonelli, consapevole che la squadra di Woking aveva ritardato più degli avversari l'introduzione dei suoi principali aggiornamenti. Nelle ultime...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Honda showing “level of certainty” over Aston Martin F1 engine upgrade, says former F1 TV host
Former Formula 1 TV presenter Will Buxton believes Honda is exuding a genuine certainty that its upcoming power unit upgrade will deliver a decent step forward for Aston Martin at Zandvoort.Aston Martin endured a difficult start to the 2026 campaign...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Orihara in attesa del ‘motorone’ Honda a Zandvoort: “Crediamo di aver fatto buoni passi avanti”
L'Aston Martin potrà contare su una power unit che, secondo Il capo degli ingegneri del gruppo HRC, è il frutto di ottimi progressi sugli aggiornamentiRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Aston Martin’s saviour? What to expect from Honda’s new F1 engine
Honda shares expectations ahead of the introduction of its much-anticipated new F1 engine at the Dutch Grand Prix.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Wolff Backs Return to V8s Despite Mercedes’ Engine Edge
Toto Wolff says Mercedes' early advantage under Formula 1's new power unit rules doesn't mean he wants the current engine formula to stick around, and talks on what comes next are already well underway. What Does Wolff Actually Want From...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport Week·
George Russell reassured after F1 Mercedes power unit discovery
George Russell discovered that his struggles in the 2026 Formula 1 season were not solely his fault but due to a Mercedes power unit issue.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Honda Reveals Spec 2 Power Unit Ahead of Zandvoort
Honda has revealed the technical details behind its new 'Spec 2' power unit, which debuts with Aston Martin at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix and which the manufacturer is calling "an important milestone" in the partnership. What Has Honda Actually...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Ferrari: proseguono i test per il motore ADUO2, novità al fondo per Zandvoort, ma non solo
Le vacanze sono finite domenica notte: la Gestione Sportiva aveva ripreso la piena attività per deliberare il materiale che poi è stato spedito a Zandvoort, mentre ai banchi prova sono ricominciati i test di durata della nuova power unit dotata...Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
FIA Clears F1’s ‘Macarena’ Wing After Safety Review
Two scary Max Verstappen crashes put Formula 1's rotating rear wing under the microscope, now the FIA has delivered its verdict, and the paddock's strangest aero trend is free to keep spreading. Why Did the FIA Review the Wing? The...Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Honda Now Targets F1’s Best Engine by 2028
Honda isn't just chasing incremental gains anymore — its own chief engineer is putting a date on when the Japanese manufacturer expects to have the strongest engine on the grid. What Is Honda's Engine Timeline? Honda believes it can close...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren confirms double Dutch GP upgrade ‘to complete Hungary package’
Thought McLaren made solid improvements in Hungary? There's more where that came from.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Honda’s new engine an ‘important milestone’ in Aston Martin partnership
Aston Martin will have use of an updated Honda power unit for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.Read source- FO
Teams·FormulaPassion F1·
Aston Martin, è il weekend della verità: la nuova PU Honda può ribaltare la stagione
Dopo gli aggiornamenti aerodinamici portati in Ungheria, a Zandvoort arriverà la nuova, attesissima power unit nipponicaRead source 
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA: F1’s Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do “more work”
One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA happy for F1’s Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do “more work”
One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Mercedes reveals ‘scary’ progress as McLaren gives upgrade response – round-up
Your Monday F1 news round-up is here, and we can finally say it's race week once more!Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Just spend more? Mercedes’ intriguing theory for McLaren’s PU deficit
Mercedes has a different explanation for why McLaren has not been able to exploit its 2026 F1 power unit as effectively as the works teamRead source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari Rolls Out New Zandvoort Floor & Engine Fix Next
Ferrari will emerge from the summer break with another major development push, beginning with a new floor at Zandvoort before its anticipated 'ADUO2' engine upgrade arrives at Monza. What's New on Ferrari's Zandvoort Floor? According to La Gazzetta dello Sport...Read source
F1Rumours·F1 Fan Site·
Mercedes Skips ‘Macarena’ Wing & Eyes 2027 Instead
Mercedes is expected to introduce another wave of upgrades after the summer break, but Auto Motor und Sport reports that the increasingly popular 'Macarena' rear wing will not be among them. Why Is Mercedes Skipping the Macarena Wing? Ferrari and...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
McLaren makes further upgrade hint after successful Hungary F1 package
While not yet a 'turning point', McLaren took pole and victory for the first time in 2026 last time out.Read source
FOTechnical·FormulaPassion F1·
Fondo, ali e FTM: ecco le modifiche aerodinamiche per il 2027
Non solo power unit: i regolamenti per l’anno prossimo prevedono anche tante modifiche aerodinamiche. Ecco qualiRead source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Alpine Bets Its Season on One Zandvoort Upgrade
Alpine started 2026 looking like a team reborn. Zandvoort decides whether that was real. Alpine will bring an upgrade package to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, and the team is treating the first race after the summer break as...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Mercedes’ early dominance evaporates as reliability woes strike
After four years in the doldrums with a tough to tame ground-effect car, Toto Wolff's Mercedes empire was desperate to strike back. The combined efforts of its chassis team in Brackley and its power unit division in Brixworth came up with...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Brown Refuses to Rule Out a McLaren Engine
Zak Brown has declined to rule out McLaren building its own power unit at some point in the future, in comments reported by Formula1.it that put the team's frustration with its Mercedes supply on the record. He was careful about...Read source
THRace Weekend·The Race·
Can this upgrade save an F1 season in decline?
Alpine started the season with ambitions of hunting down the big four F1 teams. Why has it slumped into the midfield?Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Mercedes denied perfect score as Toto Wolff teases W17 upgrade push
Mercedes flew out of the blocks, but will others continue to progress at a quicker rate?Read source
F1Rumours·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari Saves Its Second Engine Upgrade for Monza
Ferrari will hold its evolved 067/6 power unit back for Monza rather than Zandvoort, with Italian reports pointing to a new turbo and combustion changes.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Ferrari power unit ‘tricks’ on agenda of new Cadillac F1 boss
"The supplier will not necessarily share all the tricks of the trade for how to extract the maximum performance..."Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
How close are drivers to a grid penalty? Kimi Antonelli most at risk
Grid penalties for exceeding power unit allocations will become increasingly common in the second half of the season.Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
McLaren questions Ferrari’s upgrade programme
McLaren's engineering technical director, Neil Houldey believes that Ferrari may have been too enthusiastic with its upgrade programme.Read source 
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
FIA makes ADUO admission after Red Bull engine talks
The FIA and Red Bull entered talks and data analysis over the first ADUO verdict.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Technical Analysis of Renault’s 2016 F1 Car
In a technical breakdown on his YouTube channel "Sam's the pits," F1 expert Sam Collins examines the Renault RS16—a car built from a chassis that was originally designed to house a Mercedes power unit. The video explores how Renault's late...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Vasseur promises engine improvements as Ferrari chases Mercedes
Team principal Fred Vasseur says Ferrari will deliver power unit improvements as it looks to close the gap to Mercedes and increase the pressure in Formula 1's championship fight.Ferrari has two additional development and upgrade opportunities (ADUO) this season based...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Red Bull stumbles but summer rally shows glimmer of progress
Red Bull made an admirable start to life as a bona fide power unit manufacturer, but on the chassis side the team has been lagging behind its top rivals since day one. A late push towards the summer is salvaging...Read source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
Ferrari: 15 cavalli in più dall’ADUO-2 a Monza, stimato un guadagno di due decimi
La Scuderia di Maranello introdurrà il secondo aggiornamento alla power unit nel GP di casaRead source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Does F1’s ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to “weaknesses”
Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.The system was introduced as a safety net for a manufacturer that falls...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA admits F1’s ADUO system has “weaknesses” – but defends its measurements
Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.The system was introduced as a safety net for a manufacturer that falls...Read source- FO
Technical·FormulaPassion F1·
Nuova power unit Honda da Zandvoort: combustione più rapida e pistoni modificati
Shintaro Orihara ha spiegato come Honda è intervenuta sulla power unitRead source 
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren chief reveals key upgrade change and debates title chances
Andrea Stella has spoken on how the team can compete moving forward after its first race of the season.Read source- F1
Teams·F1 Fan Site·
High Performance: Rob Smedley Reviews Aston Martin’s Upgrade
In a data‑driven segment of High Performance Racing, Rob Smedley takes viewers inside the HPR Dark Web to assess whether Aston Martin's latest upgrade has actually delivered measurable gains. Using real performance data, Smedley and Otmar Szafnauer break down Fernando...Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Cosa bisogna aspettarsi dal tanto atteso aggiornamento della power unit Honda a Zandvoort
Mentre l'Aston Martin ha introdotto in Ungheria il suo primo importante pacchetto di aggiornamenti per la AMR26, Honda porterà a Zandvoort il suo primo aggiornamento della stagione 2026 di Formula 1.Con il primo pacchetto di aggiornamenti dell'anno di Adrian Newey...Read source- PI
Technical·Pitpass·
Honda gives insight into new engine
Honda's chief engineer, Shintaro Orihara has given rare insight into the new engine to be introduced at Zandvoort.Read source 
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Honda reveals key “secrets” to upgraded F1 engine coming to Zandvoort
Honda will publicly launch its upgrade power unit with Aston Martin at the Dutch Grand PrixRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Ferrari ispira McLaren: a Woking vogliono capire come abbia fatto la Rossa ad introdurre così tanti upgrade
La McLaren ritiene che l'enorme numero di aggiornamenti che la Ferrari ha introdotto nella prima metà della stagione 2026 debba essere un'ispirazione, mentre a sua volta cerca di implementare la sua MCL40.L'alba di una nuova era regolamentare ha innescato un'enorme...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren trying to understand Ferrari’s ‘inspirational’ upgrade volume
McLaren says Ferrari's vast number of Formula1 car upgrades over the first half of the 2026 season is an "inspiration" as it aims to keep rolling out updates of its own.The dawn of a new era of regulations triggered a...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
What to expect from Honda’s long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade
While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort.With Adrian Newey’s first upgrade package of the year, the deficit on the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
What to expect from Honda’s long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade at Zandvoort
While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort.With Adrian Newey’s first upgrade package of the year, the deficit on the...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Honda engine ‘secret’ emerges ahead of B-Spec Dutch GP debut
"It's kind of a secret, but I can disclose a little bit..."Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren “disappointed” not to pick up rotating rear wing as quickly as Ferrari
McLaren Formula 1 tech director Neil Houldey admits the squad was "disappointed" not to pick up on the upside down rear wing concept as quickly as pioneering Ferrari, as the team continues developing its own version for adoption after the summer...Read source
PLRumours·PlanetF1·
Honda target hit after Aston Martin 50bhp gain reports addressed
Honda has hit a critical target with its B-spec engine.Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Hamilton under ‘ridiculous’ attack; Vasseur responds to FIA engine proposal – roundup
Your Sunday F1 news recap is go, go, go!Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
La F1 dovrebbe vietare gli algoritmi delle power unit? Ecco perché la FIA dice di no
Mentre la Formula 1 insiste - basandosi sul proprio programma Formula 1 Fan Voice - sul fatto che i tifosi stiano apprezzando le gare, finora i piloti sono stati molto più critici nei confronti dei regolamenti 2026.Uno dei temi più...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here’s why the FIA says no
While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Albon plays down Williams upgrades hopes
Alex Albon plays down hopes that the upgrade Williams plans for Azerbaijan will fix the Grove outfit's issues.Read source - PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Mercedes ponders upgrade schedule
While it has upgrades in the pipeline, the big problem for Mercedes is when to introduce them.Read source 
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Dal fondo alle ali, quante modifiche per limitare il carico nel 2027: perché sarà un’altra rivoluzione
Dopo aver analizzato i cambiamenti previsti sulle Power Unit nei prossimi due anni, pensati per rendere le unità meno sensibili e riportare l’equilibrio verso un ruolo più centrale del motore termico, possiamo ora concentrarci sulle novità telaistiche e aerodinamiche del...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Wolff weighs in amid Mercedes and McLaren MCL40 upgrade stand-off
Differing views from the Mercedes and McLaren camps over the MCL40 upgrades...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Lance Stroll Aston Martin upgrade verdict as Newey addresses Alonso future – roundup
It is time for a fast-paced look through the latest F1 news headlines.Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Kimi Antonelli potential engine penalty plan revealed by Toto Wolff
A home Grand Prix grid penalty sounds brutal, but Toto Wolff believes it could actually benefit Kimi Antonelli.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Baku upgrade will not fix Williams’ 2026 F1 struggles – Alex Albon
Alex Albon conceded that Williams will endure a tough end to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with priority now shifting to building a fast car for 2027.The Grove outfit has failed to kick on from its multi-podium season in 2025 and...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Audi Banks Big Engine Upgrade for 2027
Audi is playing the long game with its Formula 1 engine programme, and the biggest move is still to come. Race director Allan McNish says the German manufacturer is deliberately holding back its next major power unit upgrade until 2027...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Lance Stroll delivers Aston Martin upgrade verdict after major improvements
A long-awaited upgrade package has gone down well with both of the Aston Martin drivers.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari vows to keep aggressive upgrade pace
Ferrari is not about to blink. Even with McLaren showing in Hungary that one big swing can be worth more than a season of small steps, Frederic Vasseur is sticking to Maranello's philosophy of relentless, race-by-race updates — and pointing...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Honda says strained Aston relationship ‘better and better’
Six months ago, Honda and Aston Martin's power unit marriage looked like it might not survive its first season together. Now, with an upgraded engine already turning laps and a Zandvoort race debut on the horizon, both sides say the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Toto Wolff reveals ‘strategic’ Mercedes upgrade plan for second half of F1 season
Mercedes has the advantage in both championships but the cost cap means the Silver Arrows cannot throw money at maintaining their advantage.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Why 2026 F1 engine problems couldn’t have been avoided
The FIA has opened up on why various issues with the 2026 F1 cars couldn’t be avoidedRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Mercedes teases “sizeable” F1 car upgrade after summer break
Mercedes has outlined its next phase of development for its 2026 F1 carRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren “ready to challenge” Mercedes after upgrade, says Sky F1 commentator
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes McLaren's recent upgrade package has positioned the team to mount a genuine challenge against championship leader Mercedes over the remainder of the 2026 season. McLaren arrived at the Hungarian Grand Prix seeking...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Audi F1 delays key engine upgrade as plan of action emerges
Audi has upgrade opportunities available under the ADUO scheme.Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Audi not planning further engine upgrades
Audis racing director, Allan McNish has revealed that the German manufacturer doesn't plan any further engine upgrades this season.Read source 
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
McLaren rejects Mercedes theory after MCL40 upgrade shock
Mercedes and McLaren share differing views after Lando Norris won in Hungary.Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Ferrari ‘will improve’ engine as Vasseur doubles down on relentless upgrade plan
Ferrari has a high-performing chassis, but engine power has been an issue so far this year.Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza.The F1 world...Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Dissecting the Toyota TF109: Sam Collins’ technical analysis
In a detailed technical analysis on his YouTube channel "Sam's the pits," F1 technical expert Sam Collins dissects the story of the Toyota TF109—a car that had the budget, the double diffuser, and at times the pace to win, yet...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes impressed by “sizeable” McLaren upgrade after Hungarian GP defeat
Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve both reliability and performance.Norris ended Mercedes' perfect pole record during 2026 in Budapest before going on...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Aston Martin completes filming day with upgraded Honda engine
While Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto completed a second day of Pirelli testing to finalise the 2027 tyre line-up, Aston Martin moved on from the previous day's tyre work and instead deployed its second filming day of the season at...Read source
CRTechnical·crash F1·
First details of Honda’s new F1 engine emerge after track debut
Honda has reportedly made encouraging progress with its new F1 engine.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Honda’s new engine runs cleanly in Hungary test
Aston Martin's long-awaited chassis breakthrough in Hungary may soon be joined by a power unit leap, after Honda's revamped engine turned its first laps at the Hungaroring without a hint of the vibration gremlins that have haunted the team all...Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
New Honda engine makes track debut
Aston Martin uses a filming day to run the new engine from Honda which will make its race debut at Zandvoort.Read source 
PLTechnical·PlanetF1·
Honda reveals findings after Alonso engine ‘oscillations’ team radio
Fernando Alonso had raised an alarm over Honda engine oscillations...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Upgraded Honda engine breaks cover as Alonso issues Aston Martin warning – roundup
Let's take a fast-paced run through the latest F1 news...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Watch: Aston Martin debuts upgraded Honda engine at Hungaroring
The upgraded Honda engine has roared into life...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Mercedes races to fix ADUO amid reliability fears
Toto Wolff is willing to sacrifice Kimi Antonelli's grid slot at Monza rather than risk another engine failure, as Mercedes rushes its ADUO upgrade to fend off Ferrari and Red Bull.Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren confirms ‘rotating rear wing’ breakthrough after track evaluation
McLaren has formally signed off its experimental rear wing after a successful test during practice at the Hungarian Grand PrixRead source- CR
Teams·crash F1·
“We’re in the mix now” – Fernando Alonso’s bullish Aston Martin F1 claim
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is a midfield contender in F1 now if it can find more engine performanceRead source 
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Honda feels pressure after Aston chassis breakthrough
Aston Martin's revamped chassis has turned heads in Hungary — and now Honda admits the pressure is on to match it when its upgraded engine arrives at Zandvoort.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Aston Martin: la nuova power unit farà il suo esordio nel filming day di mercoledì in Ungheria
Il Gran Premio di Ungheria è alle spalle e la sosta estiva di agosto è alle porte, ma per Aston Martin questo potrebbe rivelarsi il momento più importante dell'intera stagione 2026 di Formula 1. Dopo aver fatto esordire la AMR26 in...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Honda confirms engine upgrade debut in new Aston Martin boost
The Aston Martin AMR26 B-spec made a positive debut in Hungary, as Honda confirms the exciting next step.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Aston Martin’s ‘phase one’ upgrade looks ominous for the F1 midfield
Aston Martin debuted the first part of its major Formula 1 upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the B-spec car making a significant stride into the midfield.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start.On Saturday, a water leak caused by hitting a kerb destroyed his engine, forcing...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The data behind George Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start.On Saturday, a water leak caused by hitting a kerb destroyed his engine, forcing...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Mercedes not sure if George Russell’s ‘cracked’ F1 engine can be repaired
Mercedes need to evaluate whether George Russell's damaged F1 engine can be salvaged.Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Lawrence Stroll gives snap verdict on Aston Martin F1 upgrades
Aston Martin escaped Q1 for the first time this season after fielding a 16-part upgrade package in Hungary.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Mercedes ‘p*ssed off’ as new Russell issue emerges in Hungary
Mercedes and George Russell are "p*ssed off" as the latest power unit gremlin emerges in Hungary.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How Ferrari’s Hungarian GP meltdown cost a shot at the F1 podium
Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
New Honda F1 engine to debut in Aston Martin filming day ahead of Dutch GP
Honda has announced it will debut its new Formula 1 power unit at an Aston Martin filming day this Wednesday at the Hungaroring.Fresh from a confidence-boosting Hungarian Grand Prix where Aston Martin released its B-spec AMR26 F1 car with a clear...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Carlos Sainz throws down Williams challenge after Aston Martin’s stunning turnaround
Carlos Sainz believes Aston Martin's dramatic turnaround should inspire Williams rather than intimidate them as they prepare their own upgrade push...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
McLaren responds to Oscar Piastri’s “not ideal” upgrade frustration
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks Oscar Piastri sitting out FP1 for rookie Leonardo Fornaroli had a bigger impact on his Hungarian GP weekend than not trialling the team's new floor until Saturday.Piastri has been on the back foot compared...Read source- CR
Race Weekend·crash F1·
Rival spots potential weak point in Aston Martin’s F1 recovery
Aston Martin has impressed with a significant upgrade at the Hungarian Grand PrixRead source 
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
How Norris shifted Hungary’s qualifying formbook from red to papaya
The Hungaroring was expected to suit the Scuderia’s 2026 car, but as McLaren learned from its upgrade and Lando Norris grew in confidence, the combination managed to make a step forward on Saturday.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
George Russell on brink of engine penalty after latest Mercedes issue in Hungary F1 qualifying
Mercedes has identified why George Russell stopped on track at the end of F1 qualifying in Hungary.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Mercedes changes Russell’s power unit without penalty after qualifying issue
George Russell will use a new power unit for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a water leak forced him to stop on track at the end of qualifying, but has avoided a grid penalty.Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the grid.Russell qualified a distant seventh at the Hungaroring after both he and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the grid.Russell qualified a distant seventh at the Hungaroring after both he and...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Russell confirms Mercedes findings after Belgian GP investigation
George Russell steered Mercedes in the right direction, and the team "uncovered the problem" in the power unit.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
First Aston Martin upgrade reaction as Alonso makes data discovery
Fernando Alonso: "I think on the corners we are matching that kind of pace..."Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull: “No miracles” for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after “a lot of complaints” in Hungarian GP practice
Heading into the weekend, Red Bull had hoped the Hungaroring would offer a better opportunity than Silverstone and Spa, as the shortcomings on the electrical side of the power unit are exposed to a lesser extent at the Formula 1 Hungarian...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Why Oscar Piastri didn’t have McLaren’s big F1 upgrade on Friday
Oscar Piastri will get hold of McLaren's new parts on SaturdayRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Fernando Alonso’s first words on upgraded Aston Martin after B-spec F1 car debuts
Fernando Alonso has spoken after Aston Martin closed back to the Formula 1 field with a major upgrade packageRead source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle sets major target for Aston Martin’s F1 Hungarian GP upgrades
Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams.The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade “just the first part” of new Aston Martin F1 car
During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pitlane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 Formula 1 car. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's upgrade package for...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Ferrari unveils ‘bunny ears’ in latest innovation push
Ferrari's rear wing keeps getting stranger — and, the paddock reckons, faster. The Scuderia's Hungaroring update leans on a packaging trick no rival has matched.Read source
F1Technical·F1 Fan Site·
Piastri a ‘passenger’ as Wolff admits disadvantage
Oscar Piastri says the 2026 power unit is driving him as much as he drives it. Toto Wolff, unusually candid, agrees customer teams are paying the price.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Alonso dismisses ‘2-second’ Aston upgrade hype
Fernando Alonso is bracing fans for reality, not miracles: Aston Martin's overhauled car arrives in Hungary, but he says no single package closes a two-second gap.Read source
FOTechnical·FormulaPassion F1·
Bortoleto difende l’intelligenza artificiale delle power unit: “Se non sviluppiamo tecnologie all’avanguardia che senso ha la F1?”
Il brasiliano ha 'difeso' l'intervento dell'IA, fattore che i piloti devono tenere sempre più in considerazioneRead source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Aston Martin confirms ‘different direction’ as $1million question answered
Aston Martin has introduced a major upgrade package in Hungary.Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
F1 Nation’s preview of 2026 Hungarian GP
In this F1 Nation episode from the Hungaroring paddock, Tom Clarkson and Lawrence Barretto preview a Hungarian Grand Prix where chassis performance could outweigh power unit advantage. They assess whether Ferrari can outpace Mercedes on a circuit that rewards mechanical...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Aston Martin upgrades and extreme Ferrari Macarena wing break cover – roundup
The Hungarian Grand Prix race weekend is up and running at pace. Aston Martin and Ferrari already turned heads.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Why Lando Norris is being cautious about McLaren’s latest F1 upgrade at Hungarian GP
Lando Norris shares his expectations about McLaren's Hungarian Grand Prix upgrade.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“You’re not allowed to make a difference” – Verstappen says the fastest F1 drivers are penalised
Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen: “At first they said I was complaining – now more people see what F1 2026 is like”
Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by...Read source
CRTechnical·crash F1·
Max Verstappen could see 2026 F1 engine issues ‘coming years ago’
Max Verstappen says more people are now echoing his complaints over current F1 power unitsRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Mercedes has fix for George Russell’s F1 power unit software glitch
Mercedes has a fix for the issues that afflicted George Russell's car in Belgium.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Relief for Russell as Mercedes identifies incorrect calibration as cause of straight-line issues
George Russell says Mercedes has identified the cause of his power unit deployment issues in recent races as incorrect calibration that takes a weight off his mind ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
First look: F1 safety car gets significant upgrade for Hungary GP
F1's safety car has had an upgrade for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source- PI
Technical·Pitpass·
I need to enjoy what I do, says Alonso
Though optimistic about this weekend's upgrade, it is the 2026 regulations that continue to cause Fernando Alonso concern.Read source 
AUTeams·Autosport·
Mercedes identifies Russell’s F1 power unit software issue
George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes identifies George Russell’s F1 power unit software issue
George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Krack plays down importance of upgrade
Aston Martin's Mike Krack insists that the upgrade being introduced this weekend is not "make or break" for the team.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Mercedes ha trovato il problema di Russell: era nascosto nel software della power unit
George Russell dovrà attendere il weekend di Monza per sapere se la Mercedes ha davvero individuato la causa delle anomalie che lo hanno penalizzato tra Silverstone e Spa. Il pilota inglese ha lamentato più volte una carenza di prestazioni sui...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
First look: Ferrari debuts extreme Macarena rear wing at Hungarian GP
Ferrari has updated its Macarena rear wing for Hungary.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Three teams prepare ‘Macarena’ wings for Hungary
Ferrari pioneered it, Red Bull abandoned it after two scary failures, and McLaren is racing to catch up — F1's rotating rear wing turns into a three-way gamble in Budapest.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Aston upgrade tipped to gain ‘seconds’ in Hungary
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey-led overhaul promises up to 2.3 seconds in Hungary, but Otmar Szafnauer's own caveat is the story: simulation numbers rarely survive contact with the track.Read source
CRDrivers·crash F1·
What’s got one F1 driver “scared” about Aston Martin’s big Hungarian GP upgrade
Aston Martin's closest rival is wary about its big F1 upgrade in Hungary.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Adrian Newey, Aston Martin and the start of a new dawn
Aston Martin's long-awaited upgrade package will arrive in Hungary.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Why Aston Martin’s F1 future hinges on Hungary F1 upgrades
Aston Martin has fallen massively short of expectations in the new Formula 1 era. With a significant upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix hoped to transform the team’s fortunes, no further failures can be tolerated.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
McLaren introducing another significant upgrade package in Hungary
McLaren will introduce what it describes as “a valuable package of upgrades” at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where team reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli is set to make another FP1 appearance.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
McLaren to finally trial ‘Macarena-style’ rear wing in Hungarian GP practice
The McLaren Formula 1 team will finally trial its upside-down rear wing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where it unleashes a significant upgrade package to improve its competitiveness.McLaren has long earmarked this weekend's Budapest round as its next major...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren brings long-awaited Hungary F1 upgrade, trials ‘Macarena’ rear wing
The McLaren Formula 1 team will finally trial its upside-down rear wing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where it unleashes a significant upgrade package to improve its competitiveness.McLaren has long earmarked this weekend's Budapest round as its next major...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Red Bull confirms findings on ‘super dangerous’ wing as Max Verstappen judges old design
Red Bull will have a fix for its troublesome Macarena rear wing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | McLaren: in Ungheria ecco un nuovo fondo e l’ala ribaltabile. Saranno provate anche da Fornaroli nelle Libere 1
McLaren era attesa come una delle grandi protagoniste della stagione, forte dei due titoli iridati vinti con merito nel 2025 e una power unit - quella Mercedes - che si è rivelata il riferimento prestazionale di questa prima parte di...Read source- F1
Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Which Engines Have the Most F1 Pole Positions?
Mercedes has been dominant in the 2026 F1 season, aside from some reliability issues with the power unit. Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship comfortably, having won six of the 10 races so far this year. On the other hand...Read source 
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
McLaren outlines details of Hungary F1 upgrade, but at least one item won’t be raced
McLaren has detailed its upgrade package for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Red Bull respond to Toto Wolff’s telling Mercedes engine claim after Spa
Toto Wolff proclaimed at Spa: "We have the most powerful power unit."Read source
F1FIA·F1 Fan Site·
Wolff’s ‘most powerful’ engine claim fuels FIA row
Toto Wolff's boast about Mercedes' engine strength has reopened Formula 1's messiest technical argument — just as Piastri and Norris say the new power units are ruining racing itself.Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Krack says Aston may have rejected Honda with hindsight
Mike Krack's admission that Aston Martin might have picked a different engine partner reveals just how rocky the Honda relationship became before this weekend's Newey-led upgrade.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
‘The $1m question’ – Aston Martin face upgrade race amid spare parts concern
Aston Martin may not have enough new parts in Hungary, but the team maintains there are contingency plans in placeRead source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
How Antonelli outfoxed Leclerc in fascinating Belgian GP energy deployment duel
Formula 1's new power unit regulations have introduced another strategic layer to racing.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Mercedes reveals dramatic F1 engine problem that hit all cars at Spa
All Mercedes-powered F1 cars hit trouble at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
What we can learn from Mercedes’ floor after George Russell’s Belgian GP retirement
The last thing that a Formula 1 aerodynamicist wants is to see their car dangling precariously from a crane - beyond the implication of their driver being rendered unable to take further part in the session.F1 teams like to keep...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
What we can learn from Mercedes’ floor after Russell’s Belgian GP retirement
The last thing that a Formula 1 aerodynamicist wants is to see their car dangling precariously from a crane - beyond the implication of their driver being rendered unable to take further part in the session.F1 teams like to keep...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
Toto Wolff admitted that Mercedes has the strongest Formula 1 power unit, which has sparked interest from Red Bull, as the ADUO monitoring comes into the spotlight again.One of the major political hot topics of the new F1 era has been...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
Toto Wolff admitted that Mercedes has the strongest Formula 1 power unit, which has sparked interest from Red Bull, as the ADUO monitoring comes into the spotlight again.One of the major political hot topics of the new F1 era has been...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
A slip of the tongue from Toto?
"We have the most powerful power unit," declares Toto Wolff, as he reveals that all cars powered by Mercedes had issues in Belgium.Read source 
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Red Bull confirms Max Verstappen rear wing findings as return date set
A fault with Red Bull's new rear wing contributed to Max Verstappen's accidents in Austria and Britain.Read source- PI
Technical·Pitpass·
Verstappen feared “aeroplane shunt”
Max Verstappen admits that a dramatic loss of engine power on the opening lap left him fearing the very worst.Read source 
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Toto Wolff admission sparks fresh Red Bull engine debate
"If I was Red Bull, my ears would just go, ping, and be straight on the phone to the FIA..."Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
‘It doesn’t look like it’ – Max Verstappen contests Red Bull having best F1 engine
Max Verstappen has disputed Red Bull being judged to have the best engine in F1.Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why F1 drivers are being beaten by their own power units
McLaren suspects Oscar Piastri's deficit to team-mate Lando Norris has "nothing to do with his driving", and everything with its Formula 1 power unit algorithms.Piastri qualified two tenths behind Norris at Spa-Francorchamps, with virtually all of that deficit coming on...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Sainz says Williams has ‘failed’ with this year’s car
Carlos Sainz has stopped softening his verdict on Williams' 2026 car: it hasn't worked, and Baku's new-spec upgrade won't fix it. His patience, and Audi's interest, are wearing thin.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Aston Martin, disastro imbarazzante a Spa: la pole è a quasi 6 secondi
Il team inglese, spinto dalla power unit Honda, ha vissuto in Belgio un altro capitolo della sua terribile stagioneRead source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Kimi vola, Russell insiste: “Ho perso 4 decimi sul dritto, bisogna ammettere che c’è un problema”
Il pilota inglese perde terreno in rettilineo e torna a battere sulla questione del problema tecnico alla power unit della sua MercedesRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Ferrari: risolto il problema alla power unit e Leclerc ritrova la velocità a Spa
Al termine dell’ultima sessione di prove libere Charles Leclerc si è ritrovato in sesta posizione a 0”760 dal leader Kimi Antonelli. Nel corso dei sessanta minuti è emerso chiaramente dalle conversazioni radio la presenza di un problema che penalizzava Leclerc...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Belgian GP
While Kimi Antonelli sailed to pole position at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, there is a raft of changes to the order behind the Mercedes driver. Engine changes up and down the grid mean that Lando Norris, Lance Stroll, Isack...Read source
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Hungary-Zandvoort upgrade to shape Aston, Alonso future
Aston Martin hopes this weekend's Belgian GP marks the low point of its troubled 2026 season, with a major upgrade package now just one race away. The Silverstone-based team arrived at Spa expecting to struggle with its unchanged car, before...Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
Vowles ‘reveals’ 2027 aero regulation changes
James Vowles has, possibly inadvertently, given insight into the aerodynamic changes to be introduced in 2027.Read source - PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Revealed: How Lindblad got latest Bulls upgrades
Racing Bulls boss, Alan Permane has revealed how his team decided which of its drivers would receive the latest upgrade package.Read source 
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Revealed: How Liam Lawson lost Belgian GP upgrade to Lindblad
Liam Lawson missed out on the upgraded Racing Bulls car to Arvid Lindblad in Belgium.Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Belgian Grand Prix: Practice team notes – Cadillac
We had a clean day today and were able to conduct some very useful evaluation of the new front wing endplate we have brought.Read source 
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull expects to run its ‘Macarena’ wing again at next F1 race
Red Bull intends to re-introduce its rotating rear wing on the RB22 at next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, technical director Pierre Wache has announced.Pioneered by Ferrari amid Formula 1’s new ruleset, the rotating wing – which improves straightline performance in...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull expects its ‘Macarena’ wing to return at next F1 race
Red Bull intends to re-introduce its rotating rear wing on the RB22 at next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, technical director Pierre Wache has announced.Pioneered by Ferrari amid Formula 1’s new ruleset, the rotating wing – which improves straightline performance in...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
How Racing Bulls let a driver shootout decide who got its Spa F1 cooling upgrade
With Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both delivering consecutive points finishes in recent races, surfing on an uptick in form for the Formula 1 team following an effective Canada upgrade, neither driver has needed any additional motivation...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
How Racing Bulls let a driver battle decide who got its F1 car cooling upgrade for Belgian GP
With Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both delivering consecutive points finishes in recent races, surfing on an uptick in form for the Formula 1 team following an effective Canada upgrade, neither driver has needed any additional motivation...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Kimi Antonelli edges Lando Norris as Pierre Gasly red flag disrupts FP2
Pierre Gasly caused the second red as he ripped the rear wing off his Alpine.Read source
CRDrivers·crash F1·
How Racing Bulls settled which driver got its big F1 Belgian GP upgrade
Racing Bulls has only been able to upgrade one of its F1 cars at the Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026.Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026.Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Verstappen tops Belgian GP FP1 despite fears over slower Red Bull wing
The first time this season that neither a Mercedes nor a Ferrari has led FP1.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Isack Hadjar to serve massive F1 grid penalty at Belgian Grand Prix
More F1 grid penalties have been confirmed for engine changes at the Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
McLaren’s new rear wing is one of multiple upgrades being introduced by teams at the Belgian Grand Prix, with only Ferrari and Aston Martin not bringing new components.Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Ferrari pause upgrades as Belgian GP list includes tweaked Red Bull rear wing
Ferrari pause upgrades as Belgian Grand Prix update list emergesRead source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Belgian Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix weekend.Read source 
F1Race Weekend·F1 Fan Site·
Red Bull ditches ‘Macarena’ wing before Belgian GP
A wing too aggressive to trust arrives at a cost for Red Bull — Verstappen's frustration and Hadjar's setback, as the team reverts to its old rear-wing spec for Spa.Read source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
Penalità a Spa: Hadjar in fondo alla griglia, monta una power unit nuova
Il pilota della Red Bull dovrà rimontare domenica nel GP del BelgioRead source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Red Bull ditches controversial rear wing
"I think it's quite obvious why we've done that," says Max Verstappen as Red Bull ditches its version of the Macarena wing.Read source 
MOFIA·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Spa: la FIA taglia ancora energia per il superclipping e il secondo settore diventa un puzzle per l’MGU-K
C’è un tema che continua a rappresentare una costante in questa stagione, ossia la gestione dell’energia della Power Unit. All’inizio della settimana avevamo spiegato come Spa preoccupasse i team molto più di Silverstone, non solo per le caratteristiche del tracciato, con...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull parks ‘Macarena’ rear wing for Belgian GP after Verstappen crashes
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull reverts to conventional rear wing in Belgium after worrying Max Verstappen crashes
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear...Read source
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
Red Bull makes Belgian GP rear wing decision after ‘super dangerous’ Verstappen incidents
Red Bull has made its decision for Spa.Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Red Bull makes key rear wing decision after high-speed Max Verstappen crashes
Red Bull has taken action after recent rear wing failures that led to Max Verstappen crashing.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Norris takes 10-place grid penalty as McLaren gets Merc PU update
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren receives the updated Mercedes power unit for the first time.Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Norris given Belgium GP grid penalty as McLaren takes new Mercedes power unit parts
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components.Norris had been at risk for engine-related penalties earlier than planned...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris faces Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Norris: a Spa avrà la PU aggiornata ma sconterà 10 posizioni in griglia per il cambio della centralina
Il weekend di Lando Norris in Belgio parte in salita. Dopo aver dovuto attendere sia al Red Bull Ring sia a Silverstone per via delle rotazioni interne, McLaren potrà finalmente montare a Spa la Power Unit Mercedes aggiornata, introdotta dalla...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Aston Martin “flat out” on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready
Aston Martin's planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a "big undertaking" for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike Krack, who hopes to have both cars ready in time with the new parts.The Silverstone squad has...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Guenther Steiner urges McLaren to ‘grow up’ and build its own F1 engine
Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes McLaren should build its own power unit rather than remain a customer teamRead source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
McLaren to run new rear wing at Belgian GP
McLaren says it will run a new rear wing assembly at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after having abandoned a planned test of a different design in Austria.The previous experimental wing – understood to be similar to the Red Bull...Read source- PI
Technical·Pitpass·
Honda confirms Zandvoort upgrade
Honda's trackside manager and chief engineer, Shintaro Orihara has confirmed that the much-anticipated upgraded engine will debut at Zandvoort.Read source 
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
McLaren to receive vital F1 upgrade for the Belgian Grand Prix
McLaren will hope to enjoy a performance boost in Belgium with upgraded parts set to featureRead source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Honda confirms timeline for Aston Martin power unit update
Aston Martin has both an updated chassis and power unit to look forward to.Read source
FORace Weekend·FormulaPassion F1·
Alonso lancia l’allarme per Spa: “Se uso la batteria sul Kemmel, poi è finita! Meno cavalli di una F2”
Non siamo ai fasti del "GP2 Engine", ma quasi: ecco perché, secondo lo spagnolo, quello del GP del Belgio sarà un weekend difficile per tutta la F1Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Belgian Grand Prix: Preview – McLaren
This weekend will see the introduction of a new rear wing which will be tested and evaluated in Friday's practice sessions, both cars will also be fitted with a new ICE unit, the third of the season.Read source - PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
Belgian Grand Prix: Preview – Cadillac
The American squad will be bringing an upgraded front wing to Spa, continuing the program of updates over the season.Read source 
AUFIA·Autosport·
Are loud engines really something F1 should return to?
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Should F1 really get louder in 2031? Our verdict
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
James Vowles makes alarming admission about Williams’ latest F1 upgrade
Williams did not see the expected results from its Silverstone Formula 1 upgrade packageRead source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Alonso warns Spa could expose F1’s power deficit to F2
Fernando Alonso fears F1's energy-hungry cars could stall through Spa's middle sector, just as Ferrari arrives with a revised rear wing rivals say could be worth 11kph.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Aston Martin to use new Honda engine at F1 Dutch GP
Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Honda confirms when its new F1 power unit will be introduced on Aston Martin car
Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Aston Martin explains why its upgrade gamble differs from Ferrari’s approach
One simple analogy explains why Aston Martin believes its all-in upgrade strategy makes just as much sense as Ferrari's constant development.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Aston Martin facing ‘worst race of the year’ ahead of much-anticipated F1 upgrade
Lance Stroll is braced for a tough weekend at the Belgian Grand PrixRead source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
McLaren told to ‘grow up’ and build its own F1 engine after Mercedes complaints
"At some stage, you need to be a grown-up, and they've got enough money."Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles admits Williams F1 British GP upgrade disappointment
Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the upgrades introduced at the British Grand Prix failed to deliver the expected level of performance, admitting the weekend at Silverstone exposed several new areas of concern for the Grove outfit.Vowles offered...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Audi highlights “importance of efficiency” in next-generation F1 engines
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos.F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future...Read source- F1
Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Peter Windsor and Mark Slade Discuss Aston Martin’s Struggles
On Peter Windsor's YouTube channel, veteran Formula 1 engineer Mark Slade offers his expert take on Aston Martin's difficult start to the 2026 season. While the Honda power unit has faced well‑documented issues with battery overheating and engine vibrations, Slade...Read source 
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
‘It cannot be the last step’ – Fernando Alonso demands Aston Martin progress beyond Hungary upgrade
Aston Martin will bring it's long-awaited Formula 1 upgrade to the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Fernando Alonso is already demanding more from the teamRead source
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Con le modifiche alle Power Unit, nel 2027 e 2028 si potrà usare un motore in più
Il regolamento 2027 nasconde diverse novità che approfondiremo nelle prossime settimane. Abbiamo già visto come, per limitare le modifiche ai telai delle squadre intenzionate a destinare le proprie risorse ad altri aspetti, il prossimo anno alcune gare potranno essere accorciate...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Mercedes reveal F1 upgrade plan to combat Ferrari threat
Mercedes has slowly been caught by the chasing pack after enjoying a dominant start to the 2026 Formula 1 seasonRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Jenson Button warns Aston Martin against “quick fix” F1 aspirations with upgrade package
Aston Martin has struggled for pace and has dropped off the tail of the Formula 1 field in recent weeksRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why struggling F1 teams can’t follow Ferrari’s aggressive upgrade plan
The new regulations ushered in by Formula 1 for the 2026 season have reset the development cycle that left McLaren at the top of the pyramid, with Mercedes taking the Woking-based squad's place.But with the new cycle brings greater opportunity to...Read source
F1Teams·F1 Fan Site·
Verstappen’s camp meets Marko as Red Bull future lingers
Jos Verstappen and Raymond Vermeulen were seen meeting Helmut Marko in Amsterdam, deepening intrigue over Max's future as Red Bull battles fresh rear-wing failures.Read source
F1Rumours·F1 Fan Site·
Renault rules out F1 engine return despite V8 momentum
Speculation about a V8-era engine revival keeps swirling, but Renault's CEO has drawn a clear line: no F1 engine programme, and Alpine's future runs on Mercedes power.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Andrea Stella addresses Mercedes trust concerns amid McLaren engine frustrations
McLaren's boss insists the team's relationship with Mercedes remains strong despite admitting there are unanswered performance questions...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Audi’s Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026...Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
FIA ‘checking’ ‘Macarena’ wings
Following successive accidents involving Max Verstappen, both attributed to the Red Bull's rotating rear wing, the FIA is to investigate the device.Read source 
CRTeams·crash F1·
McLaren sets out timeline to catch Mercedes after F1 upgrade ‘redirection’
McLaren has set out its timeline for catching Mercedes after a change of approach to F1 upgrades.Read source
F1Drivers·F1 Fan Site·
Schumacher says Verstappen’s trust in Red Bull is broken
Two rear wing scares and stalled contract talks have Ralf Schumacher convinced: Verstappen's faith in Red Bull is gone — and a swap with Piastri isn't unthinkable.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
‘Super dangerous’ Verstappen spin prompts Red Bull Macarena wing investigation
"At that point, it's super dangerous because you can really hurt yourself."Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears...Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
FIA consider engine plan to end F1 manufacturer ‘control over B-teams’
The FIA is acting to end concerns over Formula 1 A and B-team relationships after complaints have increased in recent years.Read source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Red Bull provides update on F1 engine ranking talks with FIA
Red Bull has further talks planned with the FIA after the team's power unit was ranked as the best in Formula 1Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes confirms F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull resurgence
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has warned followers of the team that the Brackley outfit faces an escalating threat from a resurgent Ferrari and Red Bull.Speaking after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, where George Russell salvage a...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
‘Undriveable’ – Lando Norris laments McLaren’s lack of F1 upgrade progress
Lando Norris is looking for more from McLaren after a tough weekend at the British Grand PrixRead source
CRFIA·crash F1·
Red Bull and Ferrari ‘Macarena’ F1 wings face FIA scrutiny after Max Verstappen crashes
The FIA is in discussions with Red Bull and Ferrari over their rotating rear wing solutions following Max Verstappen crashes.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Vasseur doesn’t want to talk about a Ferrari title fight
Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona GP win, and a first for...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fred Vasseur dismisses Ferrari F1 title talk: “Let’s focus on Spa”
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona Grand Prix win, and a...Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes refuelling return and independent FIA engine supply
The FIA president gave his proposals during the British Grand Prix weekend and touched on the future of F1 engines.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems."A different fault, let's say, but the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems."A different fault, let's say, but the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to face grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season.The seven-time F1 world champion, who initially praised Ferrari’s reliability, put the spotlight on...Read source- PI
FIA·Pitpass·
Ben Sulayem seeks independent engine supply for F1
Continuing to set out his dream for the future of F1, FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem eyes an independent engine supplier and the return of refuelling.Read source - PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Mekies promises full enquiry into wing failure
"He's right to be unhappy," says Red Bull boss after rear wing failure costs Max Verstappen podium finish.Read source 
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Verstappen is ‘right to be angry’ after another “super dangerous” wing failure
Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Red Bull to investigate “super dangerous” wing issue that led to Max Verstappen crash
Laurent Mekies has vowed to "leave no stone unturned" as Red Bull look to identify the problem with its "super-dangerous" rear wingRead source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Max Verstappen slams “super-dangerous” Red Bull wing after “lucky” Silverstone escape
Max Verstappen crashed out of the British Grand Prix with six laps remainingRead source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Verstappen “fed up” with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen “fed up” with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Brown clarifies engine upgrade status
Zak Brown explains why it is that McLaren is the only team yet to run the upgraded Mercedes engine.Read source 
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | McLaren: sulla MCL40 c’è un deficit aero, ma perché la PU Mercedes è sfruttata in modo diverso?
La McLaren, dopo l’inatteso terzo posto di Lando Norris nella garetta, è parsa seriamente in difficoltà nella qualifica del GP di Gran Bretagna: Lando è settimo a sette decimi da Kimi Antonelli e Oscar Piastri addirittura a nove decimi. Un distacco...Read source
PLFIA·PlanetF1·
Red Bull’s FIA engine questions set to fail as ADUO verdict stands firm
Red Bull's questioning of the FIA's engine benchmarking outcome appears unlikely to succeed.Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“They shouldn’t ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn’t believe in another Red Bull comeback
One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend.During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit...Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Verstappen considers pit lane start but Red Bull opt not to change RB22 engine
"If we leave the car the same, there is little point in racing."Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Max Verstappen telemetry exposes Red Bull’s Silverstone performance problems
It wasn't just the engine. The data reveals where Red Bull really lost performance around Silverstone.Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Antonelli conferma il trucco Mercedes: “All’inizio ti chiedi: ‘Ma perché devo alzare il piede dall’acceleratore?’, ma poi…”
Il leader del mondiale ha spiegato le difficoltà di un aspetto particolarmente controintuitivo di queste power unitRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“There is no point racing like this” – Max Verstappen reveals Red Bull power unit issue
After surprising even himself with third place in sprint qualifying, Verstappen's qualifying session for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix turned into a major disappointment.For the first time since Baku 2024, Verstappen was beaten by a team-mate in Q3 –...Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Vasseur reacts to Wolff’s budget cap claim
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is clearly unhappy with Toto Wolff's suggestion that his team's upgrade programme could be breaking the budget cap.Read source 
PLRace Weekend·PlanetF1·
McLaren missing out on key Mercedes upgrade at British GP
McLaren will not be utilising the latest Mercedes power at Silverstone.Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren won’t have Mercedes’ new power unit for F1 British Grand Prix
While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification.In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone
While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification.In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade “cheating” claims
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur launched a fiery response to Toto Wolff’s surprise at Ferrari continuously bringing upgrades throughout the Formula 1 campaign - believing his Mercedes rival made claims of “cheating”.The Scuderia has been aggressive with car updates during the first...Read source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Fred Vasseur hits back at Toto Wolff over Ferrari F1 upgrade ‘cheating’ suggestion
Ferrari boss Fred Vassuer has responded to Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's remarks about his team's development.Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Mercedes: il fondo della W17 è un’opera d’arte di micro-aerodinamica che si vuole copiare
La Mercedes non dispone solo della power unit più potente: i sette successi conseguiti nelle prime otto gare (cinque di Kimi Antonelli e due di George Russell) sono il frutto anche di un progetto W17 azzeccato sia dal punto di...Read source- PI
Race Weekend·Pitpass·
British Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Pirelli British Grand Prix weekend.Read source 
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Power unit Ferrari, Vasseur: “I rivali su alcuni ‘tricks’ sono stati più bravi di noi, alcuni elementi li potremo cambiare solo nel 2027”
Il team principal della Scuderia di Maranello ha difeso le scelte progettuali del suo gruppo di lavoroRead source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Honda makes Mercedes and Red Bull admission in new engine ‘target’
A heavily-upgraded Honda power unit is in the works. An arrival date is set, but comes with a warning.Read source
PLTeams·PlanetF1·
Adrian Newey admits one Aston Martin mistake as upgrade countdown begins
Adrian Newey has admitted he mishandled one aspect of Aston Martin's difficult 2026 season as he detailed the team's recovery plan...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Hamilton si aspetta uno dei weekend più difficili: “Il gap sui rettilinei potrebbe essere doppio”
Già alla vigilia si sapeva che il Red Bull Ring fosse una delle piste più “di motore”, dove la Ferrari avrebbe potuto soffrire in modo evidente le attuali carenze della Power Unit. Un aspetto amplificato dal fatto che, con tanti...Read source
MOTechnical·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | “Scioccante” e “triste”: per i piloti Silverstone perderà la magia della sua sfida con le vetture 2026
Nel corso della stagione alcuni appuntamenti hanno messo in piena evidenza le criticità di queste Power Unit, soprattutto sui tracciati ricchi di rettilinei e con poche opportunità di ricarica, come Suzuka e Melbourne, che infatti hanno registrato tra i limiti...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin’s Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin’s F1 Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one...Read source
CRDrivers·crash F1·
Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F1 engine deficit to Mercedes and driver fears in WhatsApp group
Lewis Hamilton has revealed how much Ferrari is losing to Mercedes on the straights.Read source- PI
Teams·Pitpass·
Honda plans Zandvoort upgrade
While Aston Martin is looking to upgrade its car in Hungary, Honda's much anticipated upgrade won't come until after the summer break.Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com Italia F1·
F1 | Honda: la PU aggiornata con l’ADUO debutterà in Olanda con una camera di combustione ridisegnata
Un nuovo pacchetto aerodinamico e telaistico in Ungheria, seguito da una Power Unit profondamente rivista in Olanda. È questo il piano dell’Aston Martin per provare a dare una svolta alla propria stagione e tentare di riavvicinarsi alle squadre di centro...Read source
FOTeams·FormulaPassion F1·
Honda al lavoro per portare un nuovo motore in Olanda, Orihara: “È il nostro obiettivo”
Il Responsabile degli Ingegneri Honda ha indicato quale sarà il weekend di gara che vedrà l'esordio della nuova power unit giapponese sull'Aston MartinRead source
CRTeams·crash F1·
Will Aston Martin upgrade impact Fernando Alonso F1 retirement decision?
Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 future has been a hot topic of discussion in recent weeks.Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Honda confirm F1 power unit upgrade for Dutch Grand Prix to aid Aston Martin recovery
Honda will debut its upgraded power unit after the Formula 1 summer break at the Dutch Grand prixRead source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
McLaren still to investigate why it’s losing to Mercedes on the straights, despite same PU
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current...Read source
CRRace Weekend·crash F1·
Williams outlines timeline of F1 upgrade plan for “completely new car”
Williams has outlined its upgrade path for the upcoming Formula 1 raceRead source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Newey confirms major Aston Martin update for Hungary after ‘difficult period’ with health
Adrian Newey says Aston Martin’s major upgrade is set to be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix as he recovers from a “difficult period” with his health.The Aston Martin team principal joined mid-way through last season and believes the delays...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris ‘feels bad’ for Ferrari after Austria struggles
McLaren's Lando Norris says he feels bad for rival Ferrari because its power unit deficit left it facing an uphill battle with tires in the Austrian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton started second and third respectively at the...Read source