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Mercedes deny 'failure' as Ferrari address controversial F1 2026 decision

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has denied his squad's recent run of poor form can be categorised as a “complete failure”.

Having enjoyed championship success every year from 2014 to 2021, Mercedes slipped back in the pecking order when the cars underwent a regulation change in 2022.

READ MORE: Mercedes deny 'complete failure' as it sheds light on F1 struggles

Fred Vasseur makes frank admission over controversial Ferrari 2026 decision

Fred Vasseur has conceded that he "underestimated" the impact Ferrari's decision to abandon its 2025 car early would have on the team. 

Towards the end of a difficult 2025 for the Scuderia, the team boss revealed how major aerodynamic development had been switched off in April to allow the team to fully focus on 2026 and the huge rule changes coming into force.

READ MORE: Fred Vasseur makes frank admission over controversial Ferrari 2026 decision

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F1 confirm Bahrain pre-season testing start times

F1 has confirmed the start times of the Bahrain pre-season tests that will take place next month.

The new 2026 cars will hit the track for the first time in just over one week at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - however the test will be held behind closed doors.

READ MORE: F1 confirm Bahrain pre-season testing start times

Helmut Marko delivers update on possible F1 comeback

Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has addressed a potential return to the F1 grid in the future.

Marko was a senior presence inside Red Bull's team throughout its history and played a key role in bringing drivers such as Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo to the team.

READ MORE: Helmut Marko delivers update on possible F1 comeback

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George Russell eager to snap Mercedes trend as title expectation grows

George Russell eager to snap Mercedes trend as title expectation grows?

George Russell has described how he did not make enough progress in 2025 in addressing a surprising trend about his performance.

READ MORE: George Russell eager to snap Mercedes trend as title expectation grows

F1 heading for 'crazy scenes' with major car changes

Former F1 driver and current GPDA chairman Alex Wurz has predicted there will be “crazy scenes” in the sport this year.

His comment comes as F1 prepares for a new season under fresh technical regulations, with changes being made to both the aerodynamic and power unit rules.

READ MORE: F1 heading for 'crazy scenes' with major car changes

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