F1 technical rulings

Max Verstappen struggled at Monza qualifying, citing a Red Bull car balance issue he called 'not compliant anymore' and 'made out of paper'. He qualified sixth, behind surprise polesitter Pierre Gasly, with the problem limiting his performance.

At Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari's new engine upgrade showed improvement, but Lewis Hamilton noted the team still trails Mercedes on straights. The focus is on the upgrade's impact and race pace ahead of qualifying.

A fan's trackside video from the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone revealed the surprising sound of F1's new super-clipping regulations, sparking discussion about the 2026 engine sound.

The FIA's second ADUO analysis found no power unit performance adjustments needed. RaceFans and Racer report no changes, while a Reddit post claims Ferrari and Mercedes boosts, contradicting official findings.

Four days after the Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull's technical director Pierre Wache detailed limitations hindering the team's 2026 campaign. The team's second car weakness, highlighted by Isack Hadjar's performances, remains a focus as Racing Bulls show junior resurgence.

McLaren will introduce a rotating rear wing, dubbed the H-Wing, at the Italian Grand Prix. The team aims to extend its momentum with the new aerodynamic upgrade at Monza.

McLaren's Zandvoort upgrades, which helped Lando Norris win back-to-back races, are analysed ahead of Monza. Autosport details the underlying performance boost, while Haas confirms its own upgrades for Italy.

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso struggled with Honda's upgraded power unit at Dutch Grand Prix qualifying, both exiting in Q1. Stroll called the upgrade "not nearly enough," highlighting ongoing reliability and performance issues.

McLaren introduced a notable rear wing upgrade for the Dutch Grand Prix, featuring a crinkled endplate design. The team leads a development push as several rivals also bring updates for the Zandvoort race.

Mercedes detailed why customer teams cannot extract identical power unit performance, citing perceptions of differences. The explanation covers technical and operational factors, adding context to ongoing F1 performance debates.

Valtteri Bottas confirmed the root cause of Cadillac's chronic brake problems that plagued its maiden F1 season, including at the Hungarian Grand Prix. David Croft praised the team's no-excuses approach.

IndyCar's new IR-28 chassis, revealed in photos and video, made its track debut at Indianapolis. The coverage showcases the car's design and technical details.

Pirelli will use 2017 tyre data for the Bahrain Grand Prix, relocated to Sepang due to the Iran war. Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the tyre supplier's approach.

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed a relentless engine upgrade plan, while Lewis Hamilton noted the team is pushing hard to reduce straight-line speed deficit to Mercedes.

IndyCar unveiled the Dallara IR-28 chassis for 2028. Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi will conduct the first on-track test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend.

McLaren signs off experimental rear wing after successful test during Hungarian Grand Prix practice, while team principal Stella praises respectful intra-team racing.

George Russell learned his 2026 struggles stemmed from a Mercedes power unit issue, not his driving. The discovery offers reassurance following his painful Mercedes debut and Canada DNF, with fresh coverage focusing on the technical explanation and its implications.