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• What the teams said – Race day in Spain

  13-09-2026 20:47 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Madring for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• Mekies offers update on Hadjar's injury recovery

  17-09-2026 17:07 via formula1.com
  
  Isack Hadjar has missed the three races since the summer break ended, sitting out Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid as he recovers from an injury sustained in training. The Frenchman hurt his wrist in the three-week break, and has been on the sidelines ever since.
  
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• 'Bit of a shock to the system' leading Cadillac – Budkowski

  17-09-2026 17:01 via formula1.com
  
  Marcin Budkowski admits that returning to Formula 1 has been "a bit of a shock to the system", having been put in charge of the Cadillac team.
  
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• Tsunoda reveals his biggest mistake at Red Bull in 2025

  17-09-2026 13:58 via formula1.com
  
  Yuki Tsunoda has enjoyed a surprise three race cameo in 2026, slotting into Racing Bulls in place of Liam Lawson following Isack Hadjar’s injury. While it remains unknown whether Tsunoda will get a fourth outing this season, the Japanese racer has certainly made the most of his unexpected comeback.
  
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• The power unit manufacturers with the most wins in F1 history

  17-09-2026 13:58 via formula1.com
  
  After Mercedes added to their victory tally with Kimi Antonelli at the Madring, we’ve looked at the engine manufacturers with the highest number of F1 wins.
  
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• Alpine announce Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer

  17-09-2026 12:40 via formula1.com
  
  Mike Elliott – who last worked in Formula 1 for Mercedes – will return to the sport with the Alpine team.
  
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• F1: Elliot returns to Enstone as Chief Technical Officer

  17-09-2026 12:35 via pitpass.com
  
  Alpine has announced that Mike Elliott is rejoining the team as Chief Technical Officer.
  
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• F1: Pirelli concludes Imola test

  17-09-2026 11:34 via pitpass.com
  
  Ferrari and Racing Bulls in action at Imola as Pirelli tyre testing continues.
  
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• Danielsson confirmed as Wild Card for F1 ACADEMY Austin round

  17-09-2026 11:23 via formula1.com
  
  Alexia Danielsson will be the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in Austin.
  
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• F1: Don't think and drive, Stella tells Piastri

  17-09-2026 11:15 via pitpass.com
  
  One of many drivers having to change their style to adapt to the 2026 cars, McLaren boss says Oscar Piastri must stop thinking about his issues with the MCL40.
  
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• The issue Red Bull are still trying to correct on the RB22

  17-09-2026 10:29 via formula1.com
  
  Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola take a closer look at the problem Red Bull are experiencing on the RB22, despite some strong results of late.
  
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• How Verstappen won the ‘biggest race’ of his motorsport career

  17-09-2026 10:22 via formula1.com
  
  Just a few days after recording a podium finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was at another track and on the hunt for another trophy – the four-time F1 World Champion taking part in Red Bull’s special ‘Max vs 100’ karting event.
  
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• Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

  16-09-2026 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
  
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• F1: Wolff supports Honda 'rescue' bid

  16-09-2026 14:42 via pitpass.com
  
  Toto Wolff says he supports Mohammed ben Sulayem's bid to throw a lifeline to Fernando Alonso and Honda.
  
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• F1: F1 reveals 2027 calendar

  16-09-2026 11:31 via pitpass.com
  
  2027 season to include 10 Sprints including Monaco and Abu Dhabi.
  
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• Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2027 season

  16-09-2026 11:09 via formula1.com
  
  The full schedule for the 2027 F1 season has been confirmed, with 24 rounds set to create another action-packed campaign.
  
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• Everything you need to know about the 2027 F1 calendar

  16-09-2026 11:09 via formula1.com
  
  Lawrence Barretto takes a look at the highlights from the schedule for the 2027 F1 season.
  
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• What's new with the F1 Sprint in 2027?

  16-09-2026 11:09 via formula1.com
  
  The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been revealed with the number of Sprint events increasing to 10.
  
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• F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

  16-09-2026 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.
  
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• 'McLaren’s call to pit Norris after the VSC made no sense'

  15-09-2026 19:29 via formula1.com
  
  Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer explains why McLaren pitting Norris after the VSC only "cemented" the loss of the race in Madrid.
  
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• Victoria Farfus sets the pace in 2026 F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test

  15-09-2026 19:11 via formula1.com
  
  F1 ACADEMY's 2026 Rookie Test took place at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, offering young drivers the chance to showcase their talent.
  
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• F1: Mercedes explains Russell's Madring strategy

  15-09-2026 17:35 via pitpass.com
  
  Mercedes deputy team principal, Bradley Lord explains why George Russell was pitted under the VSC at the weekend.
  
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• Who impressed our Power Rankings judges in Madrid?

  15-09-2026 17:08 via formula1.com
  
  Victory went to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix after the timing of the Virtual Safety Car scuppered Lando Norris’ efforts. But who impressed our Power Rankings judges over the course of the weekend at the all-new Madring? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
  
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• How Sainz’s home race in Madrid unravelled

  15-09-2026 16:27 via formula1.com
  
  Carlos Sainz did not see the chequered flag in Madrid, the Spaniard having a torrid race on home soil.
  
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• Tsunoda reviews Madrid outing after sustaining 'big damage'

  15-09-2026 16:10 via formula1.com
  
  Yuki Tsunoda failed to score at the Madring, coming home 14th for Racing Bulls.
  
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• Mekies assesses Lawson's Red Bull stint after Madrid

  15-09-2026 15:52 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies was full of praise for stand in driver Liam Lawson after the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Audi youngster Slater heading to F2 in 2027

  15-09-2026 14:36 via pitpass.com
  
  Audi Driver Development Programme driver, Freddie Slater, will make the step up to F2 Invicta Racing next season.
  
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• Why Haas see the positives after Madrid disappointment

  15-09-2026 12:57 via formula1.com
  
  Esteban Ocon just missed out on points at the Spanish Grand Prix with an 11th-placed finish.
  
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• Spanish GP 'probably my best race weekend' – Colapinto

  15-09-2026 12:24 via formula1.com
  
  Franco Colapinto believes that his seventh-place finish in last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix culminated in "probably my best race weekend" for Alpine this season.
  
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• Audi junior Freddie Slater to race in F2 in 2027

  15-09-2026 11:35 via formula1.com
  
  Audi's Freddie Slater has landed a seat on next season’s Formula 2 grid with Invicta Racing.
  
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