Mind the gap: Mercedes unprepared for Bahrain GP 2026

Mind the gap: Mercedes unprepared for Bahrain GP 2026

Marco Sassara
6 ottobre 2026

Qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia was very different from what we are used to seeing. For the first time in 2026, pole position was taken by a car powered by an engine other than a Mercedes unit.

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Telemetry: Verstappen and Hamilton shine, Mercedes anonymous on the straights?

Telemetry: Verstappen and Hamilton shine, Mercedes anonymous on the straights?

Claudio Brembati
4 ottobre 2026

Verstappen and Hamilton, both experienced and previous winners at Sepang, dominated qualifying with differing approaches to the demanding Malaysian circuit.

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Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen takes superb pole ahead of Hamilton

Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen takes superb pole ahead of Hamilton

Valeria Caravella
3 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen delivers a superb lap to take pole position at Sepang, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar: here is what happened.

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LIVE - 2026 Bahrain GP qualifying

LIVE - 2026 Bahrain GP qualifying

Marco Sassara
3 ottobre 2026

F1. Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Kuala Lumpur, the 16th round of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it. Timing screens, circuit images, driver quotes and real-time analysis.

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Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Giuseppe Cianci
3 ottobre 2026

The third and final practice session of the Malaysian weekend has concluded, leaving the drivers with just a few hours before qualifying: here is the full recap of the 60-minute session.

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Mind the gap: Azerbaijan GP 2026 splits the leading pack again

Mind the gap: Azerbaijan GP 2026 splits the leading pack again

Marco Sassara
27 settembre 2026

After the Azerbaijan GP qualifying session, our previous view of the leading teams converging in performance has been disproved.

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Mercedes dominance leaves Ferrari and McLaren reeling in Baku

Mercedes dominance leaves Ferrari and McLaren reeling in Baku

Marco Sassara
25 settembre 2026

Qualifying in Azerbaijan produced some unusual results. Mercedes were expected to be stronger than the rest after practice, but not by margins like these.

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Azerbaijan GP qualifying: Russell storms to pole as Antonelli crashes out

Azerbaijan GP qualifying: Russell storms to pole as Antonelli crashes out

Valeria Caravella
25 settembre 2026

George Russell claimed a stunning pole position in Baku, while Kimi Antonelli made a costly Q1 error. Charles Leclerc joins him on the front row, with Max Verstappen well adrift.

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LIVE - Azerbaijan GP 2026 qualifying

LIVE - Azerbaijan GP 2026 qualifying

Marco Sassara
25 settembre 2026

F1. Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP, the 15th round of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it, with timing screens, trackside images, driver comments and real-time analysis.

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How Suzuka’s 130R reveals the secrets of energy recovery

How Suzuka’s 130R reveals the secrets of energy recovery

Marco Sassara
20 settembre 2026

Telemetry from George Russell’s Suzuka qualifying lap shows how energy recovery from the ICE works through the 130R.

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Telemetry: Norris takes pole despite error as Ferrari’s ADUO2 puzzle remains

Telemetry: Norris takes pole despite error as Ferrari’s ADUO2 puzzle remains

Claudio Brembati
13 settembre 2026

A fiercely close qualifying session in Madrid was decided by thousandths. Norris starred despite an error, while Ferrari’s ADUO upgrades showed no obvious difference between its two drivers.

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Madrid GP starting grid: Spanish drivers face disappointment, Norris the safe bet

Madrid GP starting grid: Spanish drivers face disappointment, Norris the safe bet

Marco Sassara
12 settembre 2026

A new circuit has given the drivers plenty to learn. The FIA had a busy post-qualifying session but ultimately issued just one penalty. The formation lap begins at 15:00.

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Why comparing the Madring to Monaco is wrong: the circuit's limitations

Why comparing the Madring to Monaco is wrong: the circuit's limitations

Marco Sassara
12 settembre 2026

With qualifying and several Formula 2 and Formula 3 races complete, early assessments can now be made of Madrid’s new circuit.

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