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Updated as of Monday, Feb 16

‘Clear’ that Verstappen leading early in ’26

Feb.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen may be loudly criticising Formula 1’s new 2026 cars – but many in the Bahrain paddock believe Red Bull is already the team to beat. On day 2 of the Bahrain test, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff declared that Red Bull appeared “clearly ahead”, although some suspect the Austrian is deflecting attention…

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Wolff braced for FIA ruling, Merc only P6 in Bahrain

Feb.12 (GMM) Mercedes’ controversial engine compression concept remains the dominant talking point as official pre-season group testing began in Bahrain on Wednesday. While Red Bull appeared strong from the outset – with Max Verstappen impressing on long runs – George Russell could manage only sixth fastest at the end of day one. Russell admitted afterwards…

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Hamilton says 2026 cars ‘slower than GP2’

Feb.12 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has delivered a blunt early verdict on Formula 1’s all-new 2026 machinery, suggesting the cars feel “slower than GP2” as pre-season testing got underway in Bahrain. Day 1 laptimes were about four seconds off the equivalent 2025 benchmark – with several teams even several seconds further behind that new slower pace….

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Hamilton admits engineer change ‘detrimental’

Feb.12 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton has admitted Ferrari’s reshuffle of his race engineering team is “detrimental” ahead of the 2026 season. Following the seven time world champion’s difficult first year with the Scuderia, it was confirmed that Riccardo Adami would move into a role within Ferrari’s academy structure. Carlo Santi has now stepped in trackside, but…

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Alonso and Aston facing ‘another year in hell’

Feb.13 (GMM) Fernando Alonso’s body language in Bahrain told its own story. According to DAZN commentator Antonio Lobato, the Spaniard climbed out of his Aston Martin on day two of testing and “threw his gloves not even close to where he should have put them”. Lobato later revealed the mood inside the team is bleak….

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Fornaroli confirms no racing campaign in 2026

Feb.12 (GMM) Leonardo Fornaroli has confirmed he will not race in 2026 as he begins his new role with McLaren. Speaking to Sky Italia on the opening day of testing in Bahrain, the reigning Formula 2 champion made clear this season will be focused entirely on development work rather than competition. “We’re not racing yet,…

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Antonelli crashes ultra-rare AMG days after delivery

Feb.11 (GMM) Mercedes’ teenage racer Kimi Antonelli has escaped injury after crashing his newly delivered company car near his new home in San Marino – just hours before pre-season testing in Bahrain. According to Germany’s Bild and Italian reports including Il Resto del Carlino and Corriere della Sera, the 19-year-old lost control of a strictly…

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Verstappen slams ‘anti-racing’ 2026, hints at F1 exit

Feb.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen has launched a fierce attack on Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations, describing the current driving experience as “not Formula 1” and even suggesting he could walk away from the sport. Speaking on day 2 at the Bahrain test, the four-time world champion made clear that despite Red Bull’s strong early form,…

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FIA president’s brother exits DP World amid Epstein link

Feb.16 (GMM) The brother of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stepped down from his leadership role at DP World following revelations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and chief executive of the Dubai-based logistics giant, resigned with immediate effect, the company confirmed in a statement. “DP World Limited announces that…

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Verstappen mocks Wolff’s ‘couple of horsepower’ claim

Feb.13 (GMM) Max Verstappen has mocked Toto Wolff’s claim that Mercedes’ controversial engine compression concept is worth only “a couple of horsepower”. When told in Bahrain that the Mercedes boss had downplayed the advantage to “two or three” horsepower, Verstappen laughed. “You can definitely put a zero behind that,” the Red Bull driver said, suggesting…

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British Grand Prix

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Canadian Grand Prix

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