F1’s star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport’s new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.
Category: Formula 1
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Verstappen on new rules: ‘Can only take so much’
Max Verstappen remains unconvinced by Formula 1’s new regulations despite a gripping first race in which he rocketed from 20th on the grid to sixth at the finish
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George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Australian Grand Prix — as it happened
George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc finished atop the podium at the first race of the 2026 F1 season.
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F1 2026 car launches: All pictures of new cars as full grid completed
One of Formula 1’s biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making ‘launch season’ more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.
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One reason to root for all 22 drivers on the 2026 F1 grid
On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage up and down pit lane with details on why you should be rooting for every driver on the F1 grid.
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Piastri crashes out of Aus GP before it starts
Local hero Oscar Piastri crashed out on the way to the grid at his home race, the Australian Grand Prix.
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George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Aus GP
George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
All the key dates for a much-anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season in a new era of regulations and 11 teams.
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America’s team: How Cadillac’s arrival is already shaking up F1
Cadillac is unveiling its first F1 livery in a Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, revealing just how big America’s team ambitions are.
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Australian Grand Prix LIVE: Latest updates as Russell, Antonelli lead Leclerc, Hamilton
George Russell starts on pole for the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as drivers battle for the opening race win of the season, and you can follow it all live on ESPN.