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Lewis Hamilton Urges Ferrari to Close Power Unit Deficit for 2027 Campaign
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to upgrade their power unit for 2027, citing an engine output deficit to Mercedes as the key barrier to an eighth world championship. Hamilton's podium in Bahrain ended a six-race dry spell as the team shifts focus to the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint.
7 Oct 2026
7 Oct 2026
FIA Under Scrutiny After Software Failure Disrupts Wet Sepang Start
Sky Sports commentator David Croft has heavily criticized the FIA after a software glitch caused widespread power unit failures on the formation lap at Sepang. The governing body has launched a formal review into wet-weather energy-management simulations ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
5 Oct 2026
Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Sprint Schedule, Marina Bay Technical Demands, and Title Stakes
Formula 1 heads to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint weekend. With only one practice session before competitive sessions begin, teams face severe thermal degradation challenges and potential Sunday thunderstorms following Max Verstappen's Malaysia victory and Kimi Antonelli's expanding championship lead.
5 Oct 2026
Verstappen Claims First 2026 Victory in Chaotic, Rain-Hit Sepang Return
Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season in a rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang. Lewis Hamilton surged from 18th to third following an early tyre gamble, while Kimi Antonelli finished second to extend his championship lead over George Russell, who suffered a late power-unit retirement.
5 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Overrides Pit Wall to Salvage Bahrain GP Podium After Ferrari Tyre Miscalculation
Lewis Hamilton overcame a disastrous start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to finish third after Ferrari mistakenly started both cars on slick tyres in wet conditions. Hamilton rejected a lap-five call to pit for intermediates, managing tyre degradation until a Safety Car and drying track enabled a recovery drive to the podium alongside Charles Leclerc in fourth.
4 Oct 2026
FIA Details Formation Lap Power Unit Glitch at Sepang
The FIA has detailed the technical glitch that caused multiple cars to stop during formation laps in Malaysia. A combination of low engine speeds, wet conditions, and energy management constraints drained battery reserves without MGU-H support, forcing an emergency software fix before Max Verstappen took the win.
4 Oct 2026
Verstappen Triumphs at Wet Sepang as Hamilton Surges to Third
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season in a rain-affected Grand Prix at Sepang. Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli took second after George Russell suffered a late mechanical retirement, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from 18th to finish third.
4 Oct 2026
Verstappen Takes Sepang Pole as Hamilton Joins Front Row Amid Tyre Degradation Concerns
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of 2026 at Sepang, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds to form their first joint front row since 2023. With championship leader Kimi Antonelli starting third, Sunday's 56-lap race is expected to be decided by extreme thermal tyre degradation and differing straight-line speed profiles.
3 Oct 2026
Verstappen Secures Red Bull's First 2026 Pole as Hamilton Takes Front Row in Sepang
Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's first pole position of 2026, beating Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at Sepang. Mercedes struggled with thermal tyre degradation, leaving Kimi Antonelli starting third and George Russell seventh.
2 Oct 2026
Frederic Vasseur Addresses Ferrari Instability and External Noise Ahead of Sepang
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has described persistent external media noise as a major issue hindering team focus. Following a five-race podium drought and speculation surrounding his future, Vasseur reaffirmed internal alignment with Ferrari leadership ahead of track action at Sepang.
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.
28 Sept 2026
Frederic Vasseur Dismisses Christian Horner Rumors Amid Ferrari Scrutiny
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has brushed aside rumors linking former Red Bull chief Christian Horner to his role, calling the outside noise frustrating. Despite a five-race podium drought, Vasseur remains backed by driver Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari targets second in the championship.
