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FIA faces scrutiny from rival F1 teams over Mercedes engine testing methods

While the FIA has signed off on Mercedes’ 2026 engine, rival teams aren’t happy with how the private test was handled at their factory.

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Mercedes F1 Engines Under Scrutiny As Rivals Line Up Against Compression Trick

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Mercedes F1 engine ban update as teams take vote and FIA issues statement

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Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

Prior to winter testing, George Russell was already the bookmakers’ top favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 world title, and that picture has not changed after three weeks of running.

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Lewis Hamilton on F1 future: 'I'm not going anywhere'

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Watch: Lewis Hamilton deploys Ferrari’s new ‘upside-down’ rear wing

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Sebastian Vettel reveals "gut feeling" prediction for 2026 drivers' champion

"On the one hand, based on what can be seen so far, it is probably not a bad choice to tip Mercedes," Vettel explained during an appearance on Sport und Talk aus dem Hangar-7 on ServusTV.

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'Isack Hadjar may trouble Max Verstappen but only one F1 star can beat him in fair fight'

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FIA open to "adjustments" to F1 2026 rules after driver complaints

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F1 engine war explained: Why 2026 power unit reset has the paddock in meltdown

Is the 2026 title already decided? Rivals Audi and Ferrari protest Mercedes' \"thermal expansion trick\" that allegedly bypasses F1's 16:1 compression limit

F1 manufacturers to vote on mid-season rule change over engine battles

It emerged that Mercedes has found a potential advantage with its new engine for the 2026 season relating to the compression ratio limits.

F1 engine dispute: FIA propose mid-season rule-change after talks during pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1s engine dispute will be resolved before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after talks were held in Bahrain during testing; watch the second day of the final week of testing on Thursday from 6.

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US Customs derailed a Red Bull-Ford F1 engine test by seizing a turbocharger

Red Bull Racing is taking a massive leap into the unknown this season by debuting its first in-house F1 power unit. As part of its new partnership, Ford contributed a significant amount of resources to the engine's development. However, it wasn't entirely ...

What we learned from F1’s second preseason test: McLaren’s concerns, trouble for Aston Martin

All 11 teams were able to put their all-new cars through their paces at the Bahrain International Circuit for three days

Bitter war over loophole to ignite; sacrifice that could backfire — Every team’s goal in last F1 test

Alpine appears to have made a considerable step forward from last year’s abysmal last-place championship finish, but team boss Flavio Briatore set the season objective to be in a position to snipe for occasional podiums, which at the moment seems a step beyond the French-owned squad’s standing.

Formula One moves to close suspected engine loophole

Formula One's governing body moved to close a suspected loophole in the new engine regulations on Wednesday by proposing a change from August.

Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing?

As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

F1 Testing live: Bahrain Test One 2026 updates, latest, highlights, video, schedule as teams test all-new cars and engines

Follow live updates and the best video as the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season continues with three days of testing from the Bahrain International Circuit.