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Max Verstappen Despises Formula 1's New 2026 Cars

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been geared toward 2026 and the start of what was promised to be a new, exciting era for the sport.

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Formula E boss to Max Verstappen after F1 jibe: Come drive our cars

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New cars 'like Formula E on steroids' - Verstappen

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Mercedes' Antonelli fastest in Bahrain testing

After the first day of testing in Bahrain on Wednesday, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff felt Red Bull, with their new engine developed in partnership with Ford, have "set the benchmark" for the new season.

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Formula E boss invites Verstappen to try electric after F1 car comments

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Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver 'motivated' despite concerns over new F1 cars as Lando Norris counters rival's view

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Red Bull are 'the benchmark', says Wolff

That said, the four teams expected to be closest to the front were in the top positions, with pre-season favourite George Russell of Mercedes third fastest ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

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Ted Kravitz says Verstappen has already mastered key technique for F1’s new cars

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Max Verstappen on new Red Bull F1 engine: ‘Everyone expected it to explode’

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Here's Your First Onboard Look At The New Generation Of Formula 1 Cars

Formula 1 will return to racing for the 2026 season in a little under a month's time, bringing with it a completely new set of engine and chassis regulations.

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F1: Max Verstappen Hints at Possible Retirement From Formula 1 Over New Regulations

Max Verstappen has hinted he could retire from Formula 1 over his dissatisfaction with the new chassis and engine regulations.

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Oscar Piastri sounds the alarm on Formula 1’s engine regulation crisis

The alarm bells continue to ring ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season with Oscar Piastri adding his concern to the ever growing list.

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Every 2026 Formula 1 Livery, Ranked From Worst To Best

Since we can't judge these cars based on their performance just yet, we're going to have to settle for judging them on their appearance.

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Opinion: Formula 1 is undermining innovation with 2026 engine politics

The row over Mercedes’ engine interpretation threatens to drag the season opener from the track into the stewards’ room and undermine the very innovation F1 was built on.

Formula 1: FIA express hope of solving engine controversy ahead of 2026 season as power unit dispute continues

There is a dispute between F1s teams over a rule limiting the compression ratio in the new power units for 2026; watch the final hour of each day of the first Bahrain test live from Wednesday on Sky S

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F1: Max Verstappen Slams New Formula 1 Cars As 'Formula E on Steroids'

Max Verstappen has criticised the new generation of Grand Prix cars as Formula E on steroids, over concerns surrounding the power units.

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Jeep’s Best-Selling SUV Gets a Fresh Look and Powerful Formula 1 Engine Technology

Jeep just officially pulled the wraps off its updated best-selling SUV, the Grand Cherokee, and along with it comes a wide range of upgrades. As promised earlier this year by CEO Bob Broderdorf, the Auburn Hills automaker is rolling out a facelifted model.

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Formula 1 2026: New engines and no DRS headline major changes in grand prix

New engines, new regulations and an 11-team grid are just some of the changes in Formula 1 this season. Get up to speed with what is new in F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

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Cadillac Formula 1 Team Completes Its First Laps On The Track

It was a milestone day for Cadillac, Formula 1 and TWG Motorsports as the Cadillac F1 team completed its first laps on track in preparation for its maiden season in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. Technically, the laps were more for promotion than ...

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power you produce, although if you try and do this too much it becomes counterproductive.