FORMULA 1 · 2026

VERSTAPPEN WINS

as the title fight heats up

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LAP 01 / 10

THE PINNACLE

Formula 1 is the highest level of single-seater motorsport. Every race blends speed, technology, strategy and driver skill.

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ENGINEERING MACHINES

Teams constantly develop aerodynamics, power units, tyres and software to find tiny performance gains.

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SPLIT-SECOND CALLS

Braking points, overtakes and tyre management can change a race within seconds.

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LAP 04 / 10

STRATEGY WINS RACES

Pit stops, tyre choices, energy management and timing can decide who reaches the podium.

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LAP 05 / 10

NEW RULES FOR 2026

New regulations changed the cars and put more emphasis on electrification and sustainable fuels.

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LAP 06 / 10

ANTONELLI LEADS

Kimi Antonelli entered the October break leading the drivers’ standings for Mercedes.

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P1

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VERSTAPPEN STRIKES

Max Verstappen won the rain-hit race at Sepang — listed as the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix — for his first win of the season.

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WIN

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CHAOS IN THE RAIN

At Sepang, heavy rain delayed the start by more than 90 minutes and made tyres and visibility a challenge.

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A GLOBAL TOUR

The 2026 calendar has 24 rounds, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

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STILL WIDE OPEN

More races, more battles and more surprises are still ahead in 2026.

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