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Lewis Hamilton Demands 2027 Engine Gains as Ferrari Power Deficit Bites
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to eliminate its power unit deficit for the 2027 season after falling more than 100 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Despite a third-place finish in Malaysia, Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari must overcome its straight-line disadvantage to challenge for future titles.
7 Oct 2026
6 Oct 2026
Verstappen and Red Bull Claim Breakthrough Win Amid Software Chaos and Tyre Gambles in Malaysia
Max Verstappen secured his first win of 2026 and the maiden victory for Red Bull-Ford at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The race featured an aborted start caused by an FIA software glitch, followed by severe tyre gambles and late-race reliability drama that extended Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
1 Oct 2026
F1 Returns to Sepang as Malaysia Hosts Relocated Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017, staging the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix. High aerodynamic loads, heavy tire degradation, and tropical conditions are set to challenge drivers across the 56-lap race.
30 Sept 2026
Max Verstappen Looms as Major Spoiler in Antonelli-Russell 2026 Title Fight
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have emerged as key disruptors in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle between Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Armed with a major aerodynamic upgrade from Baku, Verstappen poses an unpredictable threat across the final eight rounds starting at Sepang.
28 Sept 2026
George Russell Secures Baku Grand Slam as Title Fight Tightens
George Russell claimed his first career Formula 1 Grand Slam at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.1 seconds. The victory cuts Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points with eight rounds remaining.
24 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Targets George Russell as Ferrari Refocuses F1 Title Objectives
Lewis Hamilton has refocused his 2026 F1 campaign on chasing George Russell for second place in the championship, defending Ferrari's tangible progress after a difficult stretch of races. Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton trails Russell by 20 points while Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli maintains a dominant advantage.
14 Sept 2026
Antonelli Claims Inaugural Madring Win to Extend Championship Lead as VSC Spoils Norris’s Race
Kimi Antonelli won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring to extend his championship lead to 81 points after pit-stop timing derailed Lando Norris's race. Norris fought back to finish third behind Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton retired with brake trouble.
20 Aug 2026
Mercedes Makes Reliability Its Priority in 2026 F1 Title Race
James Allison says avoiding race-ending failures matters more than chasing marginal upgrades as Mercedes protects its lead in both 2026 Formula 1 championships.
4 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Claims Hungarian GP Pole as Title Contenders Face Investigation
Lando Norris snatched pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth, but both he and Hamilton face potential grid penalties following post-session investigations.
1 Aug 2026
2026 F1 Driver Contracts: Who is Signed and Who Faces a Crucial 2027 Market
With the 2026 F1 season underway, most of the grid is locked in through the end of the year, while top stars like Norris, Verstappen, and Leclerc hold multi-year deals. Many drivers, including those at Williams, Haas, and Audi, face critical performance benchmarks to secure their seats for 2027.
29 Jul 2026
F1 2026: Europe to host season finale if Middle East rounds are cancelled
F1 president Stefano Domenicali has announced that the 2026 season will finish in Europe if the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot proceed due to regional conflict. A final decision is expected by mid-September, with the championship currently led by Kimi Antonelli.
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30 Oct 2026
Russell Antonelli tidak mahu tekanan musim ini hancurkan keyakinannya
George Russell menegaskan musim 2026 tidak akan mematahkan semangatnya walaupun Kimi Antonelli hampir mengesahkan gelaran dunia di Mexico City. Russell hanya menang tiga perlumbaan berbanding sembilan rakannya dan mengakui Antonelli berada pada tahap lebih tinggi. Antonelli perlu finis dalam sembilan teratas; gelaran juga menjadi miliknya jika Russell atau Hamilton tidak menang.
