Bahrain's pre-season Formula 1 test has unearthed three major pain points to the 2026 power units that McLaren's Andrea Stella says must be addressed on safety grounds

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power you produce, although if you try and do this too much it becomes counterproductive.

Max Verstappen has accused Toto Wolff of "diversion tactics" after the Mercedes team boss talked up the performance of Red Bull's new car and power unit during this week's preseason test in Bahrain.

Brad Keselowski has invited Max Verstappen to try NASCAR after the four-time F1 champion criticised the 2026 Formula 1 cars

Why are all four leading F1 teams are talking up their rivals' chances for F1 2026? It's all part of the sport's early mind games

Will immediate action be taken after the Bahrain test? McLaren's Andrea Stella is demanding action.

Brad Pitt’s F1 movie is officially getting a sequel, with development already underway. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that a follow-up to the high-profile racing film is in progress after

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One F1 team has 'really impressed' members of the paddock during the first Bahrain test, according to commentator Alex Brundle.