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via RaceFansVerstappen claims pole position at Bahrain Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Lewis Hamilton qualified in second place, marking his fifth consecutive front-row start at the Sepang circuit.
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Wikimedia Commons · Rrtb505050 · CC0Ocon set for Haas exit with Aston, WEC options emergingSep.29 (GMM) Esteban Ocon now appears certain to leave Haas at the end of the season, with multiple reports indicating Rafael Camara has been chosen to replace him for 2027. Canal Plus reports that Haas has now decided to move on from Ocon, with Ferrari junior Camara now regarded as the clear favourite to partner…newsonf1.comTue 29 Sep · 06:52 UTC
via PlanetF1Alonso and Stroll start from the back in AzerbaijanFernando Alonso and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin will start from the back of the grid at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to multiple power unit component changes. The full starting grid has been confirmed, with Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and George Russell from Mercedes occupying the front row.
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via f1oversteer.comFernando Alonso’s unheard Spanish GP radio shows Carlos Sainz owes him an apologyDuring the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz was penalized for an incident involving Fernando Alonso, which led to a heated exchange between the two drivers. Sainz expressed his frustration, claiming Alonso's radio complaints were an attempt to influence the stewards' decision against him.
Alonso's radio messages revealed that he felt Sainz had squeezed him into the wall, and he communicated this to his race engineer. Despite the tension, both drivers had a challenging race, with Sainz retiring early and Alonso finishing far down the order.
f1oversteer.comWed 16 Sep · 12:30 UTC
via Motorsport.comWilliams collapses in F1 pecking order: ‘Aston is a different league right now’The Williams Formula 1 team is experiencing a significant decline in performance, now only outperforming Cadillac. After a promising start to the 2026 season, where they scored 11 points and placed eighth in the constructors' standings, the team has struggled to achieve better than 15th place in recent races, leading to frustrations among drivers Carlos Sainz Jr. and Alexander Albon. Albon highlighted the frequent blue flags they encounter, which hinder their racing efforts and contribute to their poor results.
Despite some optimism about the upcoming Monza and Baku races, both drivers remain skeptical about their chances of scoring points. Sainz pointed out issues with car setup consistency, while Albon noted that the characteristics of Monza could suit their car. Currently, Williams sits ninth in the standings, trailing Audi and Aston Martin, indicating a challenging season ahead for the team.
Motorsport.comThu 27 Aug · 08:54 UTC
via CrashFernando Alonso gets Zandvoort F1 sprint penalty, but Aston confirms key car fixFernando Alonso will begin the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix from the pitlane due to issues encountered during qualifying. He finished last in the sprint qualifying session, attributing his struggles to problems with Honda's new power unit and a straightline mode issue with his car. His teammate, Lance Stroll, also had a disappointing qualifying performance, finishing 19th on the grid.
Aston Martin has confirmed that they addressed a crucial car issue overnight, which may improve Alonso's performance in the upcoming sprint. Despite the challenges, Alonso remains optimistic about the new engine, acknowledging that it is still early in its development. The sprint race is set to start at 11am BST, with Carlos Sainz also starting from the pitlane after modifications to his vehicle.
CrashSat 22 Aug · 08:36 UTC
via grandprix.comHerta's Cadillac hopes fade as Bottas fears Aston leapColton Herta is set to drive for Cadillac in the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, stepping in for Valtteri Bottas during FP1. Despite his excitement for the opportunity, Herta's aspirations for a full-time seat in 2027 are in jeopardy due to his current lack of superlicence points, as he needs to finish higher in the Formula 2 standings to qualify for a race seat in Formula 1.
Meanwhile, Bottas is focused on the potential impact of Aston Martin's major upgrades, expressing concern that these changes could significantly improve their performance and leave Cadillac struggling at the back of the grid. He has also dismissed rumors regarding Herta's imminent replacement of him, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the competitive landscape.grandprix.comFri 24 Jul · 15:47 UTC