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McLaren and Mercedes share the same power unit in 2026, yet the two teams have taken strikingly different approaches to their gearbox design and gear ratios. With the 2026 regulation overhaul, the gearbox has once again become a central aspect of car design, reversing a trend that had seen it increasingly viewed as no longer

Christian Horner’s hoped-for return to Formula 1 has reportedly been blocked after Renault exercised its influence over the ongoing Alpine stake sale process. A BBC report claimed that a deal for Mercedes to purchase Otro Capital’s 24 per cent stake in Alpine has fallen through due to disagreements over the valuation. Otro Capital reportedly want

Sky Sports Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher believes a collision between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli is unavoidable as their intra-team rivalry intensifies. The Mercedes pair came close to a serious incident at the Canadian Grand Prix, making brief contact into Turn 1 during the sprint race. Following that minor collision, Antonelli was noticeably angry over

Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher squandered a golden opportunity for his first IndyCar podium after crashing in Detroit last weekend. IndyCar was competing in Detroit for the eighth round of its 2026 season, having followed on from the dramatic Indy500 finish in round seven. Alex Palou won the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix to extend his

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believe Ferrari will be the car to beat at the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finished second at the Canadian Grand Prix and dominated Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc throughout that race weekend. Leclerc has demonstrated exceptional pace around his home circuit in

Two drivers from the GT4 European Series have been barred from further participation at Monza following a violent altercation with circuit security staff. French brothers Hugo and Thibaut Mogica, competing for team CMR, became involved in a physical fight with security personnel at the Monza paddock entrance. Official documents confirmed the dispute began over a

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has given a definitive answer on whether he would consider taking a sabbatical from the sport. The topic of Verstappen’s future has been a consistent talking point, with speculation ranging from a team switch to a full exit from Formula 1 altogether. At the start of the season,

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has moved to shut down growing speculation linking Oscar Piastri with a departure from the Woking-based outfit. Piastri, who is contracted to McLaren until the end of the 2028 season, has been the subject of rumours suggesting Red Bull view him as a potential future replacement for Max Verstappen. The

F1 pundit Will Buxton has suggested a wider issue is at play within the McLaren garage following their strategy blunder at the Canadian Grand Prix. At the race start in Montreal, McLaren gambled by starting both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris on intermediate tyres, despite the circuit drying and no further rain forecast. Piastri warned

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has revealed details of the talks between George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Toto Wolff at the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell and Antonelli went wheel-to-wheel for the win during the sprint race in Montreal, with the two cars briefly touching heading into Turn 1 on lap six. The pair made