Formula 1
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Did Sepang’s Surface Trip Mercedes’ Upgrade?
Mercedes says a mix of update, heat, and Sepang’s rough surface knocked the W17 out of its comfort zone—and a PU failure cost George Russell a likely podium.
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Leclerc’s Slicks Gamble Backfired—His Fix Targets Red Bull
After a damp-start strategy miss at Sepang, Charles Leclerc says Ferrari must understand how Red Bull nails race calls—especially with both cars, per the source.
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George Russell Faces 10-Place Drop—But Why Now?
Report: A Sepang power unit failure forces Mercedes to take an extra engine—and a 10-place grid hit—just before Singapore.
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Hamilton, Leclerc Snatch Hadjar’s Podium—‘No Battery’
Ferraris blasted past Isack Hadjar after the final restart. He says he had “no battery” to fight back and finished P5.
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Did F1 Rewrite the Rules on the Grid?
Rain, stalled cars, then an FIA-issued power unit software tweak — and one veteran fan says it felt like rules were made on the fly.
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Perez warns 2026 F1 cars ‘too dangerous’ after Baku near‑miss
Sergio Perez cites a Baku near‑miss with Liam Lawson and says 2026 energy‑deployment gaps are “too dangerous,” per his post‑race comments.
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Alex Brundle Flags McLaren Floor Cracks—Is the Upgrade Bin Bound?
After a zero-point Azerbaijan GP, Brundle says floor cracks and kerb warnings raise a hard question about McLaren’s latest package.
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Toyota shuts down Ocon WEC talk—lineup ‘100% full’
Advisor Alexander Wurz told Formel1.de there’s “nothing to these rumours,” citing long-term contracts and a full six-driver roster.
