FIA announces key F1 power unit rule changes to be implemented from Miami GP Changes to F1's 2026 power units have been agreed, with the FIA releasing full details

After today's F1 power unit summit meeting changes have been agreed for the Miami GP onwards: www.crash.net/f1/news/1093...

Mercedes highlights fears over ADUO “gamesmanship” by F1 rivals Mercedes believes F1's ADUO should not be used as a means for rivals to "leapfrog" it in the competitive order

Should the FIA's ADUO F1 power unit upgrade process be used to give Ferrari a helping hand? Toto Wolff isn't keen on the idea...: www.crash.net/f1/news/1093...

Why any F1 engine rule changes will impact customer teams more in Miami F1 power unit rule changes could come into force in Miami, though this will cause a greater headache for customer teams

Whatever rule changes come out of today's crucial F1 PU meeting the customer teams will have some catching up to do relative to works outfits: www.crash.net/f1/news/1093...

"Stronger, more in control": F1's surprise points leader reflects on storming 2026 start Andrea Kimi Antonelli opens up on the surprising start to his 2026 F1 campaign

Kimi Antonelli has got off to a flying start in 2026 as he builds on the experience he gained in his rookie F1 year: www.crash.net/f1/news/1093...

Why crucial F1 rules decisions won’t be made in this week’s meeting Crunch meetings between the FIA and relevant F1 stakeholders start this week to discuss potential rules tweaks, but immediate change is not likely

Potential changes to the 2026 F1 regs will be discussed on Thursday by the FIA and team and power unit tech chiefs. However the big decisions will wait for a team boss gathering on April 20: www.crash.net/f1/feature/1...

McLaren seeing “the strongest Oscar Piastri since he’s been in F1” after early setbacks Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri is performing at his "strongest" level since joining the Formula 1 grid.

Oscar Piastri bounced back from his Melbourne/Shanghai disappointments with a great weekend in Suzuka. McLaren F1 boss Andrea Stella says that the Aussie is stronger than ever: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Why George Russell isn't worried about early F1 title battle momentum shift Andrea Kimi Antonelli has emerged as a stronger F1 title contender than expected after the first races of 2026

Kimi Antonelli has stunned the F1 world by winning two races in a row and leading the World Championship - however team mate George Russell says it's very early days, and he believes the break before Miami will cost the Italian any momentum: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Alonso’s Hectic Week Saw Him Become a Dad, Finally Finish a Race in the Aston Martin AMR26 A late arrival at Suzuka didn’t stop the Spaniard from making it to the checkered flag.

A hectic week for Fernando Alonso saw the Spaniard become a dad, turn up as late as possible in Suzuka, and give Aston Martin a small boost by reaching the finish. And as he admits, the team has a lot of work to do:
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Alonso’s Hectic Week Saw Him Become a Dad, Finally Finish a Race in the Aston Martin AMR26 A late arrival at Suzuka didn’t stop the Spaniard from making it to the checkered flag.

A hectic week for Fernando Alonso saw the Spaniard become a dad, turn up as late as possible in Suzuka, and give Aston Martin a small boost by reaching the finish. And as he admits, the team has a lot of work to do:
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McLaren seeing “the strongest Oscar Piastri since he’s been in F1” after early setbacks Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri is performing at his "strongest" level since joining the Formula 1 grid.

Oscar Piastri bounced back from his Melbourne/Shanghai disappointments with a great weekend in Suzuka. McLaren F1 boss Andrea Stella says that the Aussie is stronger than ever: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

The significant pace deficit uncovered by Cadillac in its first three F1 races Cadillac has surpassed early-season expectations, but Sergio Perez is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge to take the next step.

Cadillac was ahead of Aston Martin at Suzuka - however Sergio Perez concedes that the team has to find a second a lap in order to challenge anyone else: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Why George Russell isn't worried about early F1 title battle momentum shift Andrea Kimi Antonelli has emerged as a stronger F1 title contender than expected after the first races of 2026

Kimi Antonelli has stunned the F1 world by winning two races in a row and leading the World Championship - however team mate George Russell says it's very early days, and he believes the break before Miami will cost the Italian any momentum: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Bearman’s Japan Crash Could Spur the Changes Frustrated F1 Drivers Like Verstappen Seek The Haas driver had a lucky escape from an incident in Suzuka. That, in turn, could lead to changes to the rulebook.

How Ollie Bearman's Suzuka crash has switched the focus of the 2026 F1 rules debate to safety - and it could be the catalyst for change:

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Driver Frustration at Suzuka Shows 2026 F1 Rule Tweaks Cannot Come Soon Enough Drivers feel that the classic Japanese track isn’t the challenge it used to be and that the new regulations are to blame.

F1 drivers have been left frustrated with the way they had to tackle Suzuka in qualifying, with Lando Norris saying that it "hurts your soul" to not be flat out. Can tweaks to the regs improve the situation?: www.roadandtrack.com/news/a708731...

Aston Martin's major 2026 Japan F1 milestone 'not a cause for celebration' Aston Martin finished a race for the first time in Japan, but that is no cause for celebration

A finish for Aston Martin and Honda in Japan was a step - but as Mike Krack explains it was not a cause for celebration: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

F1 race winner claims driver skill is being overlooked amid rules "negativity" Pierre Gasly believes driver skills is being overlooked amid 2026 rules bashing

Pierre Gasly thinks that there's too much negativity around the 2026 F1 rules debate - and he says he believes in the sport: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Bearman’s Japan Crash Could Spur the Changes Frustrated F1 Drivers Like Verstappen Seek The Haas driver had a lucky escape from an incident in Suzuka. That, in turn, could lead to changes to the rulebook.

How Ollie Bearman's Suzuka crash has switched the focus of the 2026 F1 rules debate to safety - and it could be the catalyst for change:

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Japanese GP: Antonelli wins, Russell struggles, Bearman's crash and Aston Martin problems continue Kimi Antonelli made it two Formula 1 victories in two races by following up his Chinese GP success with another pole and win combination in Japan as Mercedes continues to dominate...

Key talking points from the Japanese GP - another Kimi Antonelli win, Ollie Bearman's crash, and a small step for the struggling Aston Martin team: grandprixdestination.com/japanese-gp-...

Isack Hadjar fumes at F1 rookie in Japanese GP, but 'that wasn't 1% of my problems' Isack Hadjar had a fiery outburst over team radio about Arvid Lindblad during the Japanese Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar wasn't happy with fellow Red Bull youngster Arvid Lindblad in the Japanese GP as he tried to get past - however the Frenchman had plenty of other issues to contend with: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

"Really confusing" issue ended Lewis Hamilton's Japan F1 podium hopes Lewis Hamilton battled a lack of power in the Japanese Grand Prix that he doesn't understand

Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed the racing thus far in 2026 - however at Suzuka he was left frustrated by power issues:

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F1 race winner claims driver skill is being overlooked amid rules "negativity" Pierre Gasly believes driver skills is being overlooked amid 2026 rules bashing

Pierre Gasly thinks that there's too much negativity around the 2026 F1 rules debate - and he says he believes in the sport: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

"Really confusing" issue ended Lewis Hamilton's Japan F1 podium hopes Lewis Hamilton battled a lack of power in the Japanese Grand Prix that he doesn't understand

Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed the racing thus far in 2026 - however at Suzuka he was left frustrated by power issues:

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Aston Martin's major 2026 Japan F1 milestone 'not a cause for celebration' Aston Martin finished a race for the first time in Japan, but that is no cause for celebration

A finish for Aston Martin and Honda in Japan was a step - but as Mike Krack explains it was not a cause for celebration: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Isack Hadjar fumes at F1 rookie in Japanese GP, but 'that wasn't 1% of my problems' Isack Hadjar had a fiery outburst over team radio about Arvid Lindblad during the Japanese Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar wasn't happy with fellow Red Bull youngster Arvid Lindblad in the Japanese GP as he tried to get past - however the Frenchman had plenty of other issues to contend with: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Lewis Hamilton pinpoints where Ferrari is “just not quick enough” at F1 Japanese GP Lewis Hamilton concedes Ferrari is lagging behind its F1 rivals at the Japanese Grand Prix.

A tricky day at Suzuka for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari - and the SF-26 is losing out on the straights:

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Lewis Hamilton issues glum Japan F1 verdict: "Ferrari is miles and miles away" Lewis Hamilton offered a glum picture of where he and Ferrari stand ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton is happy enough with his Ferrari SF-26 in Suzuka this weekend - but he accepts that Mercedes is far ahead at the moment:
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How costly has Lando Norris’ lack of Japan F1 track time been? Lando Norris' running at Suzuka this weekend has been impacted by technical dramas

Lando Norris agrees that lost practice time is more costly in 2026 - however he says that was not the only reason why he didn't have an optimum qualifying session with P5 today: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

Driver Frustration at Suzuka Shows 2026 F1 Rule Tweaks Cannot Come Soon Enough Drivers feel that the classic Japanese track isn’t the challenge it used to be and that the new regulations are to blame.

F1 drivers have been left frustrated with the way they had to tackle Suzuka in qualifying, with Lando Norris saying that it "hurts your soul" to not be flat out. Can tweaks to the regs improve the situation?: www.roadandtrack.com/news/a708731...

Max Verstappen ‘beyond frustrated’ as Red Bull has ‘different problems every session’ Max Verstappen struggled in Japan qualifying, but is "beyond" being "frustrated"

A troubled weekend thus far for Max Verstappen in Suzuka - and he's made clear that he's "beyond" being frustrated with his current situation and the 2026 rules: www.crash.net/f1/news/1092...

How Lewis Got His Groove Back: Hamilton Finally Finds His Form with Ferrari Hamilton finally earned his first GP podium with Ferrari in China. Things look bright for the next races on the calendar, too.

After a difficult first year with Scuderia Ferrari the pieces have fallen into place for Lewis Hamilton - and he's ready to challenge for wins: www.roadandtrack.com/news/a708200...