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Audi 2026 F1 car leaked as McLaren announce launch date – RacingNews365 Review

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The first images of the 2026 Audi F1 car have been spotted online following its shakedown run from Barcelona.

Audi declared several years ago that it would join the sport in 2026 for the start of a new era under fresh technical regulations.

READ MORE: Audi F1 car spied at Barcelona shakedown

McLaren last F1 team to officially confirm 2026 launch date

McLaren has finally confirmed its launch date for this season's challenger as it seeks to defend the F1 titles it won last year.

The Woking-based team is the last of the 11 on the Formula 1 grid this campaign to share details of its plans for the reveal of its 2026 car.

READ MORE: McLaren last F1 team to officially confirm 2026 launch date

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Porsche racing legend and former F1 driver dies aged 97

Hans Herrmann, Porsche's first 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and the last surviving F1 podium finisher from the 1950s has died aged 97.

The saddening news was announced by Porsche on Friday evening, ahead of this weekend's Mexico City E-Prix where a special livery had already been revealed in honour of his career.

READ MORE: Porsche racing legend and former F1 driver dies aged 97

Ferrari reveal name of 2026 F1 car

Ferrari has revealed the name of the car that it will use to navigate the 2026 F1 campaign.

The Italian squad endured a season of challenges last year as it went the entire campaign without a grand prix win.

READ MORE: Ferrari reveal name of 2026 F1 car

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FIA issue statement amid pressure over F1 engine controversy

The FIA has exclusively issued a response to RacingNews365 amid growing tensions over a supposed trick Mercedes and Red Bull have devised independently of each other with regard to the compression ratio of their new F1 power units.

The championship has overhauled its engine regulations for the 2026 campaign, along with all-new chassis rules. It is the first time since 2014 that the former area has been revised.

READ MORE: FIA issue statement amid pressure over F1 engine controversy

F1 2026: Every confirmed car launch date after unexpected change

F1 is set for a major rules overhaul in 2026, with both the power units and chassis undergoing radical changes in the biggest shake-up to grand prix racing.

The power units are being resculptured, with the removal of the MGU-H and beefed-up electrical systems set to provide nearly three times as much battery power, 350kwh compared to 120kw in the past.

READ MORE: F1 2026: Every confirmed car launch date after unexpected change

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Discover how the 2026 F1 regulations will revolutionise the sport, with a shift to movable wings instead of traditional DRS, to the increased electrical power in the hybrid systems, and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuel.

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