Vasseur on Ferrari power unit improvement and 2026 updates
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the team knows it must improve its power unit and will keep bringing updates through the 2026 season to maintain momentum in the development race. Vasseur said: "We know that we have to improve on the engine side. We will do it, even if the inertia on the engine is much higher than the chassis. The most important thing would be to be able to keep the pace into the development. We have a different approach trying to bring parts every race, and we have to keep this momentum because there are still 12 races to go."
Ferrari ‘will improve' engine as Vasseur doubles down on relentless upgrade plan
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Stella on Norris' development after Hungary drive
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Lando Norris’ calm approach at the Hungarian Grand Prix, when he spent the early part of the race behind team-mate Oscar Piastri, showed the “trajectory” of his development. Stella said: "What we see here is just the continuation of this trajectory. Lando is much more confident. He's much more aware of the tools that he has in his driving, how to deploy these tools, and he's also more in control of his emotions. [In Hungary], when he was behind Oscar he said a couple of times that he had pace in hand, but he didn't get overly frustrated."
McLaren point to Lando Norris 'trajectory' after Oscar Piastri headache
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McNish on Audi power unit update timing
Audi racing director Allan McNish says the team will not introduce another major Formula 1 power unit update until 2027, as it manages spending under the budget cap. McNish said: "It'll be next year. Everybody has got this trade-off between when you're bringing upgrades – chassis and PU – and also where you spend your money. Because you can't spend everything at one time, because then you don't have anything to fight with later. So it's got to be a managed expectation, and not just over one season, but multiple seasons as well. And then I would say the bigger parts are for 2027. So we will not see anything big on the power unit until then."
Audi won't upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
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Albon on Williams feeling two or three years backwards
Alex Albon says Williams’ current situation feels like the team has gone “two or three years” backwards, with the Grove-based outfit ninth in the constructors’ standings after 11 rounds of the 2026 season. Albon said: "It definitely feels like we've taken two or three years back. When you look at last year and you think 'how long will it take for us to become a top team?'… maybe I was optimistic but I genuinely thought 2027, we could start fighting for consistent podiums and maybe challenging for the odd win, leave the midfield and fight with those four teams. I do think there is a setback when you look at where we are this year."
Alex Albon admits to ‘two or three years backwards' worry for Williams
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Sainz on racing at Le Mans after Formula 1
Carlos Sainz says he wants to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans once his Formula 1 career is over, as he discussed his long-term plans on the Team Torque podcast with Williams team-mate Alex Albon. Sainz said: "I see myself competing in some other category. I really want to do Le Mans."
Carlos Sainz reveals Le Mans ambition for life after F1
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Proposed settlement over Las Vegas refunds
Fans who attended the opening day of track action at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix have been offered partial refunds as part of a proposed class-action settlement. The lawsuit followed the disruption in which FP1 was stopped after 10 minutes due to a loose drain cover, FP2 was delayed by two hours, and spectators were later cleared from the grandstands before the session began. Liberty Media has offered $3,047,986 to be shared between claimants, with the court noting the settlement is “not an admission of wrongdoing” and that the defendants deny liability.
Fans who attended 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix offered partial refund
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Wolff on Antonelli proving nice drivers can succeed in F1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli is proof a driver does not need to be an "asshole" to be successful in Formula 1. Wolff said: "Everybody loves a fast driver, and when the fast driver is also a nice human being and a person who is supportive of the team that never has a bad thing to say, then obviously it's like a jackpot. In the past, there was the opinion in F1 that in order to be winning, you need to be an asshole, you need to be ruthless and opportunistic. I don't think that Kimi is that. It's just down to driving faster than the others, and being a nice person also."
Interview: Exclusive: Toto Wolff salutes Kimi Antonelli for bucking 'asshole' F1 trend
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