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Max Verstappen claims he had no prior knowledge that the Baku upgrade would restore his competitive edge when he signed his two-year Red Bull extension. Team principal Laurent Mekies dismissed suggestions that the performance gains were used to secure the driver's signature.
The relocated Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit attracted 261,000 fans and generated $233 million in revenue. Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari noted that the event drew 50,000 foreign tourists, prompting Malaysia to evaluate a potential return to the F1 calendar.
Andrea Stella revealed McLaren struggled to isolate if Baku upgrades caused performance drops after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced pace issues. The team also dealt with an unacceptable collision between the drivers during the Singapore Sprint, prompting calls for contract changes.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in Singapore after choosing to stay out on soft tyres during a virtual safety car on lap 40. This strategic decision caused tension within the Ferrari garage and led pundits to warn of a growing lack of trust between the driver and his team.
F1 driver Liam Lawson will perform at the Racing Bulls Garage Sessions in Austin on October 22, 2026. The event features a performance with his brother Marcus and the launch of a limited edition Taylor Guitars LL30 GS Mini signature acoustic guitar.
The Honda power unit creates significant driveability issues for the Aston Martin AMR26, particularly in Singapore where the engine accounted for 113% of the laptime deficit. While chassis improvements since Hungary have aided cornering, engine deficits remain a major concern.
talkSPORT head Liam Fisher is looking to expand his station's portfolio by potentially acquiring Formula 1 radio rights. The move could end the BBC's exclusive coverage of the sport, which the broadcaster has held since 1994 amidst ongoing budget cuts.
Ferrari will promote junior driver Dino Beganovic to a reserve role for the 2027 season to assist with simulator duties. Meanwhile, Haas has signed Formula 2 leader Rafael Camara to a multi-year deal to replace Esteban Ocon starting in 2027.
Formula 1 has yet to announce if the 2026 season finale will proceed in Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to regional security risks. Ongoing missile strikes in Saudi Arabia and tensions between the US and Iran have forced officials to consider Imola as a fallback option for December 6.
FIA technical delegates plan to reduce floor support dimensions from 20mm to 5mm to prevent teams from using structural cables to create sharper sidepod edges. This regulation change targets a design used by Red Bull and Audi to bypass standard radius requirements.
Williams will name its 2027 challenger the FW50 to celebrate 50 years in Formula 1. The team will host a W50 Live exhibition in London featuring historic cars like the FW14B and FW19.
Audi Revolut F1 Team has formalized a technical partnership with Öhlins to supply dampers for its inaugural Formula 1 campaign. The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between the companies that previously included 13 Le Mans victories for Audi Sport.