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Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin 'started from behind' with AMR26

Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin 'started from behind' with AMR262+ hour, 18+ min ago   (605+ words) Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey in the paddock at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Adrian Newey has revealed that Aston Martin was four months behind its competitors with the development of the AMR26 car for the F1 2026 season. It comes after the…...

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Williams confirms 'slightly different' suspension for 2026 after launch trick

Williams confirms 'slightly different' suspension for 2026 after launch trick9+ hour, 16+ min ago   (608+ words) Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will race the Williams FW48 in 2026 Williams has opted for an unique split between pushrod and pullrod suspension with its new car for the F1 2026 season, it has been confirmed. It comes after the team hid some…...

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McLaren releases sound of twin-turbo V6 hypercar engine for 2027

McLaren releases sound of twin-turbo V6 hypercar engine for 20271+ day, 23+ hour ago   (636+ words) McLaren is preparing to enter the hypercar class of the WEC in 2027 McLaren has revealed the sound of its hypercar engine ahead of the team's arrival in the World Endurance Championship in 2027. It comes after McLaren's hypercar was sold for…...

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Adrian Newey revives McLaren’s iconic 2005 ‘horns’ on Aston Martin AMR26

Adrian Newey revives McLaren’s iconic 2005 ‘horns’ on Aston Martin AMR263+ day, 2+ hour ago   (848+ words) Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey in the paddock at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Adrian Newey has included a version of the iconic 2005-style McLaren "horns" in the design of the Aston Martin AMR26 car for the F1 2026 season. The Aston Martin…...

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News wrap: Ferrari told to 'keep their mouths shut' over PU loophole as SF-26 branded 'a handful"

News wrap: Ferrari told to 'keep their mouths shut' over PU loophole as SF-26 branded 'a handful"3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (439+ words) Image: Scuderia Ferrari (X) Sunday's fast-paced F1 news includes Ferrari being told to "keep their mouths shut" over claims that two rival manufacturers have identified a loophole in the F1 2026 engine rules. With the SF-26 car being described as "a handful" to drive…...

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Ferrari told to 'keep your mouth shut' as Schumacher calls out 2019 controversy

Ferrari told to 'keep your mouth shut' as Schumacher calls out 2019 controversy3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (782+ words) Ralf Schumacher: You could have thought of this idea yourself. Remember Ferrari's fuel flow controversy from 2019 that had rivals crying foul and Ferrari entering a secret agreement with the FIA? Well, Ralf Schumacher does, and he's told the Scuderia to…...

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Adrian Newey and Aston Martin AMR26 'question marks' raised after Brundle talk

Adrian Newey and Aston Martin AMR26 'question marks' raised after Brundle talk4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (831+ words) The Aston Martin AMR26 broke cover in Barcelona The Aston Martin AMR26, designed under Adrian Newey, stole the spotlight after it emerged late on Day 4 during the Barcelona shakedown run. It is a car which former F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle expects…...

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Lance Stroll delivers initial reaction to Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin

Lance Stroll delivers initial reaction to Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (541+ words) Aston Martin AMR26, courtesy of Aston Martin It may have been just five laps, but Lance Stroll says it felt "good" to put the first laps on the Honda-powered Aston Martin AMR26. Aston Martin joined its rivals, excluding Williams, at the Circuit…...

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McLaren MCL40’s next-level aero design revealed at Barcelona shakedown

McLaren MCL40’s next-level aero design revealed at Barcelona shakedown5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (709+ words) At first glance, McLaren's MCL40 fits the familiar profile of a 2026 F1 car, but the details tell a more intriguing story. From a heavily twisted front wing to a sail-shaped deflector array, the car showcases subtle innovations that could shape airflow in…...

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Revealed: What will make Audi 'pretty pleased' after Barcelona test setbacks

Revealed: What will make Audi 'pretty pleased' after Barcelona test setbacks6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (841+ words) Image: Audi F1 (Instagram) If Audi can piece together a solid third and final day at the F1 2026 shakedown test in Barcelona, then the German marque will depart feeling "pretty pleased. That is the reveal made by Audi F1 technical director James Key,…...