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David Coulthard predicts Red Bull will put Gianpiero Lambiase on gardening leave before 2028 to protect 2027 F1 IP ahead of his McLaren move.
Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda forced F1’s 2026 electrification rules by threatening to quit. Analysis of how manufacturer leverage risks competitive balance and FIA control.
George Russell confirms he will stay with Mercedes for F1 2026, ending speculation. Multi-year deal locks in stability with Kimi Antonelli for regulation reset.
McLaren and Lando Norris reject calls to abandon the 2026 F1 season for 2027 car development. Inside Woking’s strategy, Andrea Stella’s ‘McLaren way’, and why the team believes the MCL40 can still win.
Pierre Gasly scores in all three opening 2026 F1 races for Alpine, taking 15 points. Analysis of his Australia, China, and Japan drives and Alpine’s technical turnaround.
Red Bull Racing restructures its F1 technical department: Ben Waterhouse expands to Chief Performance and Design Engineer; Andrea Landi joins from Ferrari and Racing Bulls as Head of Performance.
Analysis: Ferrari’s SF-26 may get a 50% aero overhaul at the 2026 Miami GP. We break down the reported floor, wing, and software updates.
Former F1 Race Director Niels Wittich defends Michael Masi’s 2021 Abu Dhabi safety car call, citing regulatory discretion and the paddock’s green-flag preference
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann declares ‘unity and determination’ as doctrine for 2026 F1, citing WEC success and issuing “talk less” directive after 2025’s P4 finish.
The FIA bans Mercedes and Red Bull’s 2026 F1 power unit loophole. Teams used emergency MGU-K shutdowns to bypass 50kW/s ramp-down rules for qualifying gains.