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04/10/2026

McLaren admits Lando Norris’ MCL40 is suffering a small but measurable top-speed deficit that costs more than a tenth per lap. Team principal Andrea Stella says the root cause isn’t clear and may not be the power unit, with a fix expected in Singapore.

McLaren faces a fresh performance puzzle after its latest upgrade package failed to deliver the expected straight-line speed for Lando Norris. Following…

04/10/2026

Over 300 days since Max was on pole Last time.

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04/10/2026

Mercedes’ dominant form from Azerbaijan evaporated in Malaysia after a major upgrade. Telemetry shows lost straight-line speed and cornering deficits that left the W17 off the ultimate pace — but the race remains an opportunity.

With Antonelli and Russell split by setup and driving style, Mercedes face a strategic test in the race as penalties and tyre usage reshuffle starting positions.

Mercedes arrived in Sepang fresh off a hugely dominant weekend in Azerbaijan, yet their advantage evaporated during qualifying in Malaysia after the…

04/10/2026

Formula 1 will finish the 2026 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, Stefano Domenicali has confirmed, while Imola remains a prepared contingency. The FIA and F1 are continuing security consultations as the region’s situation evolves.

Formula 1 has reaffirmed that the final two rounds of the 2026 championship will take place in the Middle East, with rounds 22 and 23 scheduled to be held at…

04/10/2026

Best qualifying of the Season for Fernando:

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04/10/2026

Charles Leclerc says an overly aggressive setup led to rear tyre overheating in Q3, costing him a shot at pole in Sepang. Despite the disappointment, he’s confident Ferrari’s differing race choices give them a chance to fight back on Sunday.

Charles Leclerc leaves qualifying in Sepang with a mix of frustration and cautious optimism. The Ferrari driver identified an overly aggressive setup as the…

04/10/2026

First Non-Mercedes PU pole of the 2026

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04/10/2026

Max Verstappen has laughed off complaints from George Russell about the absence of a cooling vest after the FIA declared Sepang a heat hazard. Verstappen says drivers must train for the heat and revealed he prepared with sauna sessions ahead of the race.

Max Verstappen has playfully downplayed George Russell’s complaint about a lack of team-provided cooling vests after the FIA declared the Bahrain Grand Prix,…

04/10/2026

A very Happy Lewis 🥰

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04/10/2026

Who’s excited for the Race today?

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