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via gpfans.comAston Martin Receives Major Power Unit Upgrade for Dutch Grand PrixAston Martin is set to debut a significant upgrade to its power unit at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. This enhancement, developed by Honda, aims to improve the team's performance following a challenging start to the 2026 season.Sat 15 Aug · 19:45 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comMika Hakkinen reveals why McLaren rivalry with David Coulthard never boiled overTwo-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has opened up about working alongside David Coulthard at McLaren, explaining that a shared belief in the Woking outfit's future success prevented on-track collisions from affecting their working relationship. Coulthard and Hakkinen reflected on their long stint as McLaren team-mates, which resulted in two drivers' titles for the Finnish driver and a ... Keep readingThu 13 Aug · 09:30 UTC0 commentsvia CrashDavid Coulthard Offered Pub to Jeremy Clarkson for FreeDavid Coulthard has disclosed that he once offered his struggling pub in south-west London to Jeremy Clarkson at no cost. The proposal was made in an effort to help revive the business.Sun 9 Aug · 22:40 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comMika Hakkinen urges McLaren not to "rock the boat" with Max Verstappen moveTwo-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has warned McLaren against pursuing Max Verstappen, advising his former team to protect its internal team spirit and avoid "rocking the boat" amid midseason driver market speculation. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, the Finnish legend addressed the ongoing F1 'silly season' and persistent ... Keep readingSun 9 Aug · 11:32 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comMika Hakkinen reveals doubts over F1 return after life-threatening crash in 1995Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed he seriously questioned his future in motor racing following his life-threatening crash at the 1995 Australian Grand Prix. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, Hakkinen detailed the psychological and physical hurdles he faced following the accident in Adelaide that left him with a ... Keep readingFri 7 Aug · 12:38 UTC0 commentsvia RacingNews365David Coulthard issues Williams 'write-off' verdict in horror seasonWilliams has scored just 11 points across the opening half of the season, marking a major disappointment.Fri 7 Aug · 11:50 UTC0 commentsvia RacingNews365George Russell Faces Challenges in 2026 F1 SeasonGeorge Russell is experiencing a difficult 2026 Formula 1 season, currently trailing Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 59 points. Despite the setbacks, Russell's resilience has been highlighted as a key aspect of his character during this challenging period.Tue 4 Aug · 17:00 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comCriticism Mounts Over FIA's Handling of 2026 F1 RegulationsFormer driver David Coulthard has criticized the FIA for its delayed response to issues arising from the 2026 technical regulations. The FIA has defended its actions, attributing some of the problems to the manufacturers and stating that intervention was not feasible sooner.Mon 3 Aug · 08:11 UTC0 commentsvia F1iCoulthard says Formula 1’s 2026 era is a ‘disappointment’David Coulthard has delivered a pointed verdict on Formula 1’s 2026 rules revolution, declaring that the new era...Sun 2 Aug · 10:49 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comLando Norris praised for "true world champion's" drive at F1 Hungarian GPFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has lauded reigning champion Lando Norris following his commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the McLaren driver's race as a "true world champion performance". During a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard reflected on the state of the 2026 championship as it heads into its mandatory ... Keep readingSun 2 Aug · 10:45 UTC0 commentsvia Motorsport.comAston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driverFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years. He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard offered a strong defence of Aston Martin's long-term project during a ... Keep readingSat 1 Aug · 17:05 UTC0 commentsvia CrashDavid Coulthard compares new F1 era 'disappointment' to World Cup half-time showDavid Coulthard is stunned that 'nobody listened' to concerns about the new Formula 1 regulations ahead of time.Thu 30 Jul · 10:11 UTC0 comments