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Russell tops Piastri, more Aston issues as final F1 pre-season test begins
2026-02-18 17:25:13
George Russell set the fastest time of the opening day of the final test in Bahrain by just 0.010s ahead of Oscar Piastri, as Aston Martin again had limited track time.
F1: Russell edges out Piastri as testing resumes
2026-02-18 17:13:00
George Russell sets the initial pace in Bahrain as the FIA trials a revised starting procedure.
Vote set for proposed change to F1 compression ratio tests
2026-02-18 16:14:24
The FIA has proposed a new approach to the way it tests for compression ratio limits, with Formula 1's power unit manufacturers to vote on whether to approve a mid-season change that could hamper Mercedes.
F1: Test Times: Bahrain 18-02
2026-02-18 16:12:00
Today's times from Manama, the first day of the second pre-season test.
Lewis Hamilton issues four-word statement after Vini Jr racism row in Champions
2026-02-18 15:19:28
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton posted a message of support for Vinicius Jr on social media after the Brazilian complained of racial abuse during Real Madrid's Champions League match against Benfica
F1 moves to close loophole in new engine rules
2026-02-18 15:17:13
Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.
Hamilton finds new F1 cars 'more fun' to drive
2026-02-18 14:15:17
Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
F1: FIA to hold e-vote over change to engine regulations
2026-02-18 13:53:00
The FIA has launched an e-vote primarily centred on a proposed change to the assessment of the power unit compression ratio in running condition.
F1: F1 Commission meeting
2026-02-18 13:44:00
F1 Commission meeting achieves little of significance, with no immediate changes other than a proposal to increase the number of Sprints to 12.
F1: Morning times from Bahrain - Wednesday
2026-02-18 11:08:00
This morning's times from the Bahrain International Circuit, the first day of the second pre-season test.
The RACER Mailbag, February 18
2026-02-18 10:00:00
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F1: Chief designer leaves Red Bull
2026-02-18 08:27:00
Red Bull has confirmed that its chief designer, Craig Skinner, has left the team with immediate effect.
Episode 8: Making History
2026-02-18 00:10:00
The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.
Episode 7: Shooting for the Stars
2026-02-18 00:05:00
The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.
What is sandbagging in F1?
2026-02-17 16:24:15
Our Ask Me Anything team explain what sandbagging means in Formula 1.
Max Verstappen nightmare blow as Red Bull chief leaves just weeks before new F1
2026-02-17 13:16:35
Max Verstappen is putting the final touches on his preparations for March's F1 seasonal opener at the Australian GP, but Red Bull have suffered a major blow with one longstanding team member leaving
F1's other big performance differentiator in 2026
2026-02-17 12:40:44
There's a lot of change coming to F1 this year, and the new fuels might deliver a big impact.
'I was Lewis Hamilton's team-mate – F1 icon may retire if Ferrari don't improv
2026-02-17 10:38:20
Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult first year at Ferrari, and former team-mate Jenson Button has suggested 2026 could be his last
Toto Wolff backed amid F1 fury over Mercedes engines and ban threat
2026-02-17 09:23:59
Toto Wolff insists Mercedes' new F1 engines are legal, but rival manufacturers are pushing for the FIA to outlaw the design over the Silver Arrows' interpretation of rules around the compression ratio
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