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F1’s 2026 Overhaul Nears as Teams Press FIA on Alleged Engine Compression Loophole

Early testing is expected to reveal who has truly mastered the new hybrid rules.

FIA Confirms 2026 F1 Entry List: Norris Takes No. 1, Verstappen Switches to No. 3

Verstappen Owns Up to Barcelona Error as Norris Leads by 49 in Title Run-In

Alpine Retains Franco Colapinto for 2026 to Partner Pierre Gasly

Verstappen Takes Austin Sprint Pole as McLaren Confirms Minor Penalty for Norris

Mercedes Confirms Russell and Antonelli for 2026, Keeps Contract Terms Unstated

McLaren Eye Early Constructors’ Crown in Baku as Piastri, Norris Settle Team-Orders Dispute

McLaren Defends Monza Team Order as Piastri–Norris Title Row Deepens

Cadillac Names Colton Herta Test Driver as McLaren Gives Monza FP1 Seat to Alex Dunne

Cadillac Names Bottas and Perez for 2026 F1 Debut

Ford Deepens Role in Red Bull’s 2026 F1 Project as Cadillac Moves Toward Veteran Driver Lineup

Ferrari Admits Miscalculating Hamilton as F1 Grid Prepares for 2026 Reset

Hamilton’s Ferrari Adaptation Falters as Team Principal’s Role Is Secured

Hamilton Retains Backing as Verstappen Stays with Red Bull

Verstappen Commits to Red Bull as Ferrari Extends Vasseur

Verstappen Commits to Red Bull as Mercedes Nears Russell Extension

Mekies Debuts as Red Bull Team Principal Without Explanation for Horner’s Dismissal

Cadillac Nears Perez Signing for 2026 F1 Debut With Final Seat Unsettled

Red Bull Replaces Christian Horner with Laurent Mekies as CEO

Horner Affirms Verstappen’s 2026 Return as Red Bull Prepares for Succession