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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn’t lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027’s budget cap.F1’s 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power units. In a battle to optimise lap times, the need to recharge the battery multiple times per …Keep reading
The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem
Mercedes has the fastest car on the grid – but one of the defining features of the Formula 1 season so far has been its regular inability to make a clean getaway from the start. Either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for all four of the opening grands prix, and championship leader Antonelli was on pole for the China sprint.Only in the Miami sprint has a car other …Keep reading
Stella reacts to Piastri Red Bull move rumours
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has shared his reaction to various “silly season” rumours, including speculation linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull.
Can anyone stop Russell’s Canada comeback?
Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?
Palmowski claims F1 ACADEMY pole position double in Montreal
Red Bull’s Alisha Palmowski sealed pole position during Qualifying for F1 ACADEMY in Montreal.
What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Canada
The drivers and teams report back after a busy Friday from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen complains of bouncing Red Bull in Canada
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both complained about the ride of the Red Bull RB22 in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the former stating “my feet were flying off the pedals”.
Canada Sprint Qualifying ‘best I’ve felt all year’ – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton ended Sprint Qualifying in Canada on a high despite losing out to McLaren at the last moment.
Norris reflects on Sprint Qualifying P3 after early worries
Lando Norris was pleased with his P3 result in Sprint Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, with it coming just hours after McLaren appeared further off the pace during Free Practice 1.
Max Verstappen shocks Nurburgring 24 as grid set for Indy 500 – ApexF1 Review
Check out the biggest stories from Monday, May 18th, with the ApexF1News Review.
McLaren strikes huge new partnership with ‘Global’ deal
McLaren announced its latest partnership live on the radio airwaves this morning, 18 May.
Safety Car causes crash in ridiculous and dangerous incident
The Safety Car caused a crash in a Russian F4 race at Moscow Raceway, pulling back onto the circuit — and stopping on the racing line — in front of the field of single-seaters. Thankfully, the incident was not serious; it could have been much, much worse.