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Have F1's new-for-2026 regulations made the sport too complicated?
F1's star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport's new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.
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FORMULA 1
Mercedes' Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
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Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order -- and the drivers
Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
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FORMULA 1
Verstappen slams F1 cars: 'Formula E on steroids'
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said cars in Formula 1's new generation are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids."
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Norris on Max complaints: 'Can retire' if he wants
Reigning champion Lando Norris has countered Max Verstappen's criticism of Formula 1's new regulations, saying there is "nothing to complain about" from a driver's perspective and his 2025 title rival can quit the sport if he does not like the new cars.
FORMULA 1
F1 2026 grid: From world champs to rookie stars
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces -- here's the Formula 1 driver line-ups for 2026.
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F1 testing: When and how to watch final three days live, full Bahrain preseason schedule and times
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1's 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain,
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CADILLAC
America's team: How Cadillac's arrival is already shaking up F1
Cadillac is unveiling its first F1 livery in a Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, revealing just how big America's team ambitions are.
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FORMULA 1
2026 F1 livery Power Rankings: Does Red Bull's new look take P1?
Launch season is upon us, which means as F1 teams reveal their 2026 paint schemes, ESPN votes on this year's livery Power Rankings.
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F1 2026 car launches: All pictures of new cars as full grid completed
One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.
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EVERY F1 CONTRACT & RACE EXPLAINED
Explained: F1's driver contracts, and potential moves in 2026
Driver contracts are a never-ending talking point across any given Formula 1 year -- this is how the grid stacks up for the forseeable future.
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Explained: F1's 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
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Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
Formula One
F1 testing LIVE: Charles Leclerc fastest, Mercedes cause stoppage, Aston Martin struggling
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.
Top Headlines
- F1 boss: Verstappen won't quit over new rules
- Norris now agrees with Verstappen: 'Not purest F1'
- Mercedes' Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain
- Wolff hits out at 'bulls---' Mercedes speculation
- Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
- F1, FIA to vote on engines amid Merc loophole
- Hamilton expects strong year, 'DNA' in this Ferrari
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Formula 1's new terminology explained
Their history, stats and why they're special
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F1's calendar of the future
Which countries could host races from 2026 onwards?
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The evolution of F1 design
The 2025 season, F1's 75th anniversary, presents an opportunity to look back on the sport's evolution
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All the key F1 facts
Check out the key information of F1 drivers, teams and more
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
