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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Hamilton’s epic Sunday as ‘F1’ movie claims Oscar
Lewis Hamilton’s successful weekend was capped off with an Oscar on Sunday, as the “F1” movie won an Academy Award for Best Sound.
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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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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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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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The good, the bad and the ugly of F1’s new 2026 regulations
F1’s new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.
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F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1’s running order for 2026.
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Alpine denies Colapinto ‘sabotage,’ slams abuse
Alpine has written an open letter refuting “completely unfounded” fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto.
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Max Verstappen vs. F1’s new rules: Every complaint this season — and our verdict
Amid a wave of complaints from F1 four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN’s Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on whether they are warranted.