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The FIA has amended the 2026 regulations to open up development opportunities for struggling engine manufacturers.

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New F1 2026 clue emerges as FIA reveals engine safety net

The FIA has amended the F1 2026 regulations in order to open up development opportunities for power unit manufacturers who may be struggling.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 4h

Look who's back 👀

Daniel Ricciardo has been spotted in a pop-up store for his Enchante brand in Austin.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 4h

Juan Pablo Montoya on Mercedes:

“The way George is driving, do they really need Max?”

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Montoya asks burning Max Verstappen question after Mercedes announcement

Mercedes announced on the eve of the United States Grand Prix that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had put pen to paper on new contracts.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 6h

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What George Russell said about F1 'contracts' and 'misunderstood personality'

A new Mercedes contract is at last signed, sealed and delivered for George Russell, who has his eyes on F1 title glory.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 6h

George Russell:

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 9h

Christian Horner, Zak Brown, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem made for an unusual trio at a mid-week dinner in London.

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Christian Horner, Zak Brown and Mohammed Ben Sulayem dinner sparks intrigue

Christian Horner, Zak Brown, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem made for an unusual trio at a mid-week dinner in London.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 10h

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Zak Brown drops 'even Lando Norris' F1 payment claim in Alex Palou case - report

McLaren and Alex Palou have been locked in a legal dispute relating to the multi-time IndyCar champion reneging on his McLaren contract.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 10h

Zak Brown reportedly revealed that “even Lando Norris” paid to be part of the McLaren F1 team until his 2019 promotion, as the Alex Palou case continues.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 12h

It comes after wild reports that John Elkann, the Ferrari chairman, has been seriously considering replacing Vasseur.

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Major Fred Vasseur future update after Christian Horner to Ferrari rumours reignite

A major update on Fred Vasseur's future at Ferrari after rumours that John Elkann was seriously considering a move for Christian Horner.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 12h

Rumours that Ferrari could sack team principal Fred Vasseur and replace him with former Red Bull boss Christian Horner are wide of the mark.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 13h

Ted Kravitz has revealed how George Russell persuaded him to help the Mercedes driver “call out” Max Verstappen at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Ted Kravitz reveals off-camera George Russell plot over Verstappen 'bullying'

Ted Kravitz has lifted the lid on an off-camera Sky F1 exchange with George Russell over Max Verstappen's "bullying tactics."

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

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George Russell Mercedes future secure, but what delayed his deal?

After months of waiting, Mercedes has finally confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain with the team for F1 2026.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Mercedes did not specify the exact length of George Russell's new contract.

If it's a long-term deal, good news. If not...

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

George Russell finally has the new Mercedes contract he wanted.

But why did the deal take so long to complete?

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George Russell Mercedes future secure, but what delayed his deal?

After months of waiting, Mercedes has finally confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain with the team for F1 2026.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Racing Bulls has revealed a new livery for this weekend's race in Austin! #F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

'Dire consequences' await Sainz and Albon as Williams issues F1 2026 demotion threat

Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, be warned. F1 2026 shenanigans could well see either driver demoted by Williams.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Should it be Williams who end up in a title fight, James Vowles has issued a warning to Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon... #F1

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

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Mercedes make key George Russell and Kimi Antonelli future announcement

Mercedes have confirmed the futures of both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after plenty of speculation.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will remain at Mercedes for the 2026 season.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Rob Smedley on George Russell:

"Lewis Hamilton was offered a one-plus-one deal...I think if Mercedes are prepared to do that with Lewis Hamilton, they’re certainly going to be prepared to do it with George."

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Russell sold Mercedes one-year deal amid blunt Lewis Hamilton comparison

Jolyon Palmer looked to sell George Russell on why signing just a one-year Mercedes contract would not be such a bad thing.

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Mika Hakkinen on Lewis Hamilton:

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Mika Hakkinen on Lewis Hamilton:

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

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Rival F1 team offers Charles Leclerc a Ferrari escape route amid ‘angry’ engineers report

Mario Andretti says he would happily offer Charles Leclerc a way out of Ferrari, but that Cadillac "needs a couple of years".

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Mario Andretti:

“I’m a big fan of Leclerc, and if he ever wanted to change teams, I’d take him on at Cadillac right away."

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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 1d

Christian Horner to establish his own F1 team?

@thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social has put Horner's F1 return routes under the microscope.

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Christian Horner to Ferrari? There is a bigger F1 move much more likely to happen

Christian Horner's F1 future is yet to be decided, but it's not expected that the former Red Bull man might find a new home at Ferrari.

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