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Formula 1 cars racing around the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne during a practice session
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Australian GP to proceed as Finalissima doubts grow amid Gulf conflict

Formula 1 bosses confirm the Australian Grand Prix will go ahead despite travel chaos in the Middle East, while the Finalissima in Qatar faces likely postponement.

A Formula 1 car featuring the 2026 active aerodynamics design on a race track.
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Formula 1 enters new era in 2026 with major engine and aero rule changes

Formula 1's 2026 season brings a radical overhaul with new engine rules, the removal of DRS and the debut of the Madrid Grand Prix. BBC Sport breaks down the changes ahead of the season opener.

Formula 1 cars racing around the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne during the Australian Grand Prix
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Australian Grand Prix launches new F1 era with ‘wild’ opener expected

Formula 1's biggest ever rule changes debut in Melbourne this weekend, with reliability concerns and new engines setting the stage for an unpredictable Australian Grand Prix.

Tyler Reddick's 23XI Racing Toyota leads the field at the Circuit of the Americas
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Tyler Reddick wins at COTA to set NASCAR record with third straight victory

Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history as the first driver to win the season's opening three races with victory at the Circuit of the Americas.

Marco Bezzecchi celebrating his victory on the Aprilia bike at the Thailand MotoGP
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Marco Bezzecchi wins Thailand MotoGP opener as Marc Marquez retires

Marco Bezzecchi wins the opening race of the MotoGP season in Thailand with a dominant display for Aprilia. Defending champion Marc Marquez retires late on with a puncture.

Michael Schumacher celebrating a victory in red Ferrari racewear prior to his retirement
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Michael Schumacher recovery timeline: Key moments since 2013 accident

A timeline of key developments in Michael Schumacher's recovery, 13 years after the Formula 1 legend suffered a life-changing skiing accident.

A Formula 1 car driving on the Bahrain International Circuit track at night under floodlights
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Pirelli cancel Bahrain F1 tyre test following US strikes on Iran

Pirelli have cancelled a wet tyre test in Bahrain involving Mercedes and McLaren due to security concerns arising from escalating conflict in the Middle East.

A Mercedes Formula 1 car driving on track during pre-season testing in Bahrain
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FIA to introduce mid-season F1 engine test after Mercedes loophole row

The FIA introduces a new engine test from June 1 to close a compression ratio loophole allegedly exploited by Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 season.