Revamped F1 2026 Calendar Unveiled Alongside Exciting Pre-Season Test Dates

The 2026 Formula 1 calendar has been adjusted to accommodate Azerbaijan’s national day, moving the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to Saturday, September 26 from the previous Sunday slot, now being round 17 of the 24-race calendar, shifted a week from 2025. This change was made following a request from Azerbaijan promoters due to Azerbaijan Remembrance Day annually on September 27, with all F1 teams informed about the new schedule. The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend will kick off on Wednesday with media day instead of Thursday, followed by practice sessions on…

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Acknowledging Limits: Oscar Piastri’s Humble Apology for Nudging McLaren’s ‘Papaya Rules’

Two weeks ago in Canada, Lando Norris apologized for crashing into his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and the two almost repeated the incident at the Austrian Grand Prix while battling for the lead. Norris was aggressive in Canada, seeking a non-existent gap, while in Austria, they were clear of the field and allowed to fight fairly for victory. Piastri was on Norris’ tail after passing Charles Leclerc, nearly crashing into him at Turn 4 during a move for first. After the race engineer called the Turn 4 move “too marginal,”…

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Max Verstappen’s Austrian GP Clash Leaves Red Bull’s F1 Title Hopes in Shambles

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has accepted defeat in the Formula 1 world championship as Max Verstappen’s exit from the Austrian Grand Prix by Andrea Kimi Antonelli dealt a blow to their title hopes. With Verstappen now trailing championship leader Oscar Piastri by 61 points, Marko believes the gap is too substantial for Red Bull to close in the remaining 13 rounds, unless significant improvements are made. Marko stated that upcoming updates might not be enough to bridge the gap and acknowledged the challenge of overcoming the 60-point deficit. Christian…

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Yuki Tsunoda’s Perplexing Plunge: The Astonishment of Red Bull’s Dominance in the Austrian GP

Yuki Tsunoda expressed his bewilderment at the poor pace of his Red Bull Formula 1 car during the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing at the back of the grid despite starting in 18th position and facing a challenging season. Tsunoda, who joined Red Bull Racing from Red Bull’s sister team earlier in the year, has struggled to match the performance of his teammate Max Verstappen, scoring only seven points so far in the season. The Japanese driver admitted his difficulties in identifying the reasons for his lack of pace, stating that…

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