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RacingNews365·5h ago

Audi boss responds to eye-catching Gabriel Bortoleto 'top three' claim

Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi's chassis could potentially be "top three" on the grid.

motorsport.com·1d ago

Mercedes boss questions how Ferrari can afford "limitless" F1 upgrades

Since Formula 1’s enforced April break, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, it has seemed as if barely a race weekend goes by without Ferrari adding upgrades to its SF-26. As F1 now operates under a budget cap, development is one of many areas of expenditure subject to tight controls. Long gone are the days when leading teams had at least two wind tunnels ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·2d ago

Gabriel Bortoleto makes bold claim about Audi’s F1 chassis

Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi would be fighting at the front of the Formula 1 field if it were not for the power unit deficit the German manufacturer is facing in its first season in the championship. The Brazilian is convinced Audi's chassis is capable of much more than its current results suggest, with the team's lack of straight-line speed proving to be its biggest limitation.That ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·4d ago

Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements

Red Bull has registered a series of updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in its efforts to reclaim ground on the current top three Formula 1 teams, detailing a number of changes to its bodywork and floor. The team is currently fourth in the constructors' championship and 52 points shy of McLaren, but remains 32 points clear of fifth-placed Alpine. With a handful of driveability concerns with ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·5d ago

Lewis Hamilton reveals secret injury as Mercedes introduce team orders

Lewis Hamilton revealed more details into the serious injury he sustained just weeks into his move at Ferrari last year, while Kimi Antonelli confirmed Mercedes will introduce team orders from this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.It is upgrades galore at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, with both McLaren and Audi introducing upside-down rear wings. Red Bull also has a significant upgrade package for its home race, although Max Verstappen has downplayed how significant it is for his F1 future.Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding and Samuel Coop as they dissect Austrian GP media day!

motorsport.com·5d ago

Why Audi and Ferrari can already upgrade their F1 engines despite ADUO delay

What exactly is causing the delay? All Formula 1 manufacturers were informed of the initial results of the first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) period during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend and therefore know where they stand, subject to the additional check. That extra verification is taking place at the insistence of Red Bull-Ford Powertrains. The newcomer was ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·5d ago

Formula E addresses Jeddah situation after Gen4 season opener confirmation

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Corniche Circuit is scheduled to host the opening race of Formula E's Gen4 era.

Planet F1·6d ago

Gabriel Bortoleto to miss Austrian GP FP1 with Alpine reserve set for latest Audi outing

The Audi F1 team has confirmed its plans for the F1 2026 Austrian Grand Prix as Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg hunt for points.

RacingNews365·6d ago

F1 team generate shock with unexpected engine upgrade - report

The FIA has not yet officially announced the results of the ADUO program. Nevertheless, Audi reportedly already raced with an engine upgrade in Barcelona.

motorsport.com·Jun 23

Shock as Audi ran upgraded F1 engine at Barcelona GP after ADUO verdict

Audi introduced a new Formula 1 power unit as early as the Barcelona Grand Prix, after the FIA communicated the results of the first ADUO period. The Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities mechanism allows engine providers who lack power to introduce extra updates, and the first review took place following the Canadian GP, with the FIA releasing the results to the manufacturers in ...Keep reading