Fans to hear 'new soundscape' in '26, says Mercedes

Fans to hear 'new soundscape' in '26, says Mercedes


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Hywel Thomas on July 8, 2023
Fans to hear 'new soundscape' in '26, says Mercedes
Mercedes engine chief Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to prepare for an entirely new acoustic experience when the 2026 power unit regulations come into effect.
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz hints at Red Bull reunion after Williams move
Carlos Sainz has positioned himself as a potential 2026 option for Red Bull, suggesting a reunion with Max Verstappen would create a “very strong pairing” at the front of the grid.
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Toto Wolff puts end to Verstappen-to-Mercedes rumours
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has played down fresh speculation linking Max Verstappen to a future seat at Brackley, following viral photos of the pair holidaying in Sardinia.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen back in title hunt as Red Bull rallies under Mekies
Max Verstappen may be back in World Championship contention, just weeks after Red Bull insiders appeared to write off his 2025 campaign.
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F1 considers raising protest and investigation fees
Formula 1 is weighing the introduction of new fees for investigations and a potential hike in the cost of lodging protests, appeals, and reviews, following a recent row between Red Bull and McLaren.
James Allison on June 1, 2025
Mercedes lacks tyre control as McLaren pulls ahead, says Allison
James Allison has identified tyre management as the core weakness behind Mercedes’ inconsistent 2025 season, while pointing to McLaren’s superiority in the same area.
Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025
Vasseur to receive Ferrari contract extension for 2026
Amid ongoing speculation about his long-term position, Frederic Vasseur is reportedly poised to receive at least a one-year contract extension to remain Ferrari’s team principal in 2026.
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Red Bull revival boosts Verstappen retention hopes - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull’s leadership overhaul has dramatically improved the odds of Max Verstappen remaining with the team beyond 2025.
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Aston sim driver offers hopeful view of 2026 regulations
Lance Stroll recently added his voice to the growing chorus of Formula 1 drivers expressing concern over the upcoming 2026 regulations, but there may be more optimism inside his own team.
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Zandvoort denies flood damage ahead of Dutch GP
Dutch Grand Prix officials have pushed back against reports that the Zandvoort circuit sustained damage following heavy flooding earlier this week.
Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Vettel downplays talk of FIA presidency ambitions
Sebastian Vettel has responded cautiously to speculation linking him to the FIA presidency, saying it would be “unprofessional” to consider the role without fully understanding its scope.
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Zandvoort circuit damaged by floods ahead of Dutch GP
Severe storms have struck the Dutch coastal town of Zandvoort, causing flooding and structural damage to the region, including to the town's Formula 1 circuit, just five weeks before the scheduled Dutch Grand Prix.
Jul 22,
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation
Max Verstappen’s future remains a key talking point heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, as Red Bull grapples with internal tensions and uncertainty following the mid-season ousting of team principal Christian Horner.
Jul 22,
Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Marko unfazed by Verstappen's reported Mercedes talks
Dr Helmut Marko appeared either relaxed or deliberately noncommittal when pressed on swirling speculation about Max Verstappen’s possible move to Mercedes.
Jul 21,
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning Spanish Grand Prix in June 2025.
Lego-built British GP trophy dropped and broken
In an unfortunate twist after McLaren's triumph at the British Grand Prix, the team’s technical director accidentally destroyed the winning constructors’ trophy -built entirely from Lego bricks - moments after the race.
Jul 21,
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits disappointment with first F1 podium
A potential loan to Alpine could represent a detour in Kimi Antonelli’s journey toward his ultimate Formula 1 goal.
Jul 21,
Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Sauber F1 walks in the paddock before the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 25, 2013
Sauber pitstops now among F1's best under Wheatley
Jul.21 (GMM)  Sauber has quietly emerged as a frontrunner in the pitlane this season, making a dramatic leap from its 2024 woes to rank as one of the most consistent and rapid pit crews on the Formula 1 grid.
Jul 21,
Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Bearman says strict FIA rules make racing feel unnatural
Oliver Bearman has thrown his support behind Max Verstappen in calling out what they see as Formula 1's increasingly rigid and inconsistent stance on driver behaviour, both on and off the track.
Jul 21,
Lewis Hamilton on March 15, 2025
Ferrari says 2026 car won’t be built solely for Hamilton
Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car is not being tailored specifically to Lewis Hamilton’s driving style, insists deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio.
Jul 18,
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Schumacher says Horner caused his own Red Bull downfall
Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner’s actions and leadership decisions directly led to his ousting as Red Bull's Formula 1 team boss.
Jul 18,