5 h. ago Mercedes and Red Bull facing tough questions as storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets underwayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied grand prix team – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes as Mercedes and Red Bull gain advantage | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets under wayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied marque – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Red Bull’s F1 engine boss hits back in ‘loophole’ row: ‘They don’t belong in this sport’

The current pre-season controversy over power units has seen Ferrari, Audi and Honda complain to the FIA

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5 d. ago Max Verstappen admits new F1 season is step into unknown amid rule changes

Red Bull first to launch 2026 car under new regulationsRow brewing over possible loophole in engine rulesRed Bull formally began their tilt at the forthcoming Formula One season, unveiling the livery for their challenger, the RB22, in a showcase event in Detroit on Thursday, with Max Verstappen admitting the sweeping regulation changes for 2026 will be a step into the “unknown”.Before a highly anticipated season, with a swathe of big rule changes presenting a challenge across the grid, Red Bull are the first in what is due to be a hectic period of launches before pre-season testing begins. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Footballer banned for 'violating rival's private parts', leaving him unable to speak, PLAYS in match despite seven

Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke, 33, was hit with a seven-game suspension after leaving a Cardiff City player 'very emotional and struggling to speak'.

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8 d. ago Max Verstappen makes feelings on quitting Red Bull for Mercedes crystal clear

Max Verstappen has addressed the chances of seeing him drive for a team other than Red Bull before the end of his current contract amid long-standing interest from Mercedes

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