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Verstappen Sets Sepang Pace in Practice 1 as Mercedes Debuts Upgrades
Max Verstappen topped the opening practice session at Sepang with a 1:37.520, leading Mercedes' George Russell by three-tenths. High ambient heat and abrasive tarmac triggered severe tyre degradation as teams evaluated significant aerodynamic upgrades.
2 Oct 2026
2 Oct 2026
Russell Eyes Title Fight Renewal as Mercedes Deploys Major W17 Upgrade at Sepang
George Russell aims to build on his Baku Grand Slam victory as Mercedes introduces its first major W17 car upgrade since May at the Sepang International Circuit. With Kimi Antonelli's championship lead reduced to 66 points, Mercedes hopes new aerodynamic developments will address high-downforce cornering weaknesses.
1 Oct 2026
Lando Norris Explains Public Apology to Franco Colapinto Following Azerbaijan Grand Prix Crash
Lando Norris has explained his decision to issue a public apology to Franco Colapinto following their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris cited his televised post-race remarks and widespread social media reactions as reasons to correct the record publicly.
1 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Backs Frederic Vasseur While Calling for Structural Shift at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has defended Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur amid mounting pressure, arguing that competitive accountability lies within broader organizational structures rather than a single role. Hamilton also identified a 0.4s to 0.6s straight-line engine deficit as the car's primary performance hurdle.
1 Oct 2026
Formula 1 Returns to Sepang for Relocated Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 to stage the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix. The 56-lap race presents high tyre degradation, thermal stress, and energy deployment challenges as Kimi Antonelli defends his championship lead.
30 Sept 2026
Esteban Ocon to Part Ways with Haas at End of 2026 Season
Esteban Ocon and Haas have confirmed that the French driver will leave the American outfit at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The move concludes a two-year stint with the team and leaves Ocon's seat open for 2027.
30 Sept 2026
Ferrari Reaffirm Full Confidence in Frederic Vasseur Amid Paddock Rumours
Ferrari have publicly reaffirmed their full confidence in Team Principal Frederic Vasseur following leadership speculation and recent comments from Christian Horner. The Italian outfit confirmed Vasseur retains the complete backing of senior management ahead of the upcoming race weekend.
30 Sept 2026
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll Extend Aston Martin F1 Deals Through 2027
Aston Martin has confirmed that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will remain with the team through the 2027 Formula 1 season. The extension guarantees Alonso a record-extending 24th season in F1, providing stability for the Silverstone squad.
29 Sept 2026
Verstappen Emerges as Critical Factor in Antonelli-Russell 2026 Title Fight
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 66 points with eight rounds remaining in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following significant aerodynamic upgrades in Baku, Max Verstappen and Red Bull have emerged as high-threat variables capable of disrupting the Mercedes title battle at Sepang and beyond.
29 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli Targets Structural Reset at Sepang After Baku Deficit
Kimi Antonelli aims to reassert his control in the Formula 1 title race at the Sepang International Circuit following George Russell's victory in Baku. The Mercedes driver currently holds a 66-point lead with eight rounds remaining as F1 returns to Malaysia for the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix.
29 Sept 2026
Spanish GP: George Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 in FP1 at New Madring
George Russell led Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes 1-2 during opening practice at Madrid's new Madring circuit. Charles Leclerc returned to action in third following a heavy Monza crash, while Lewis Hamilton faced scrutiny for traffic interference.
29 Sept 2026
Rosberg Warns Antonelli of Mental Strain and Upgrade Threats in 2026 Title Run-In
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship by 81 points heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Former champion Nico Rosberg has warned that psychological strain and aggressive rival upgrade cycles from McLaren and Ferrari pose the primary challenges to the 20-year-old's title run.
