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George Russell wearing a Mercedes cap speaking to media in the paddock during F1 pre-season testing
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Russell admits concern over Hamilton’s fast Ferrari starts for 2026

George Russell admits he is worried by Mercedes' slow starts compared to Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari ahead of the new F1 season.

Adrian Newey looking concerned while speaking with Lance and Lawrence Stroll in the Aston Martin garage during F1 testing
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Aston Martin facing crisis as Lance Stroll admits major pace deficit

Lance Stroll reveals Aston Martin are four seconds off the pace as tensions rise involving Adrian Newey during Bahrain pre-season testing.

Lewis Hamilton driving the Ferrari F1 car on track during pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Ferrari debut rotating rear wing on Hamilton’s car in Bahrain testing

Ferrari have exploited F1 regulations with two major technical innovations on Lewis Hamilton's car, including a radical rotating rear wing.

Lewis Hamilton driving the Ferrari Formula 1 car during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit
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Lewis Hamilton boosts Ferrari hopes with impressive Bahrain testing display

Lewis Hamilton produces an eye-catching practice start in Bahrain as Ferrari show promising signs ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali speaking during a press conference or interview setting
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Stefano Domenicali urges calm as F1 drivers criticise new regulations

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali defends the sport's new rules against driver backlash, insisting adjustments can be made if the quality of racing suffers.

A Formula 1 car driving on the track during pre-season testing in Bahrain
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FIA proposes mid-season F1 engine rule change amid Mercedes dispute

The FIA moves to close F1 engine regulation loopholes ahead of the 2026 season, with a crucial vote on compression ratio limits set for before the Australian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton wearing Ferrari team kit walking in the paddock during pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Lewis Hamilton praises 2026 Ferrari car ahead of new F1 season start

Lewis Hamilton declares himself ready for the 2026 season, citing a deeper connection with his new Ferrari car after a difficult debut year.

F1 cars driving on the track at the Bahrain International Circuit during pre-season testing
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F1 bosses hold crucial talks on engine rules and race start procedures

Key meetings are taking place in Bahrain to resolve disputes over engine loopholes and race start procedures ahead of the 2026 F1 season.