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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:35:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 FIA explains next steps after first meeting to discuss fixes for 2026 F1 rules | Formula 1 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/fia-explains-next-steps-after-first-meeting-to-discuss-fixes-for-2026-f1-rules/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/fia-explains-next-steps-after-first-meeting-to-discuss-fixes-for-2026-f1-rules/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:23:36 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=564027 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/fia-explains-next-steps-after-first-meeting-to-discuss-fixes-for-2026-f1-rules/feed/ 0 Official: Verstappen’s engineer Lambiase to join McLaren in 2028 | Formula 1 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/official-verstappens-engineer-lambiase-to-join-mclaren-in-2028/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/official-verstappens-engineer-lambiase-to-join-mclaren-in-2028/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:13:09 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=564023 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/official-verstappens-engineer-lambiase-to-join-mclaren-in-2028/feed/ 11 Formula 2 to debut in Miami and Montreal after Iran war cancellations | Formula 2 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/formula-2-to-debut-in-miami-and-montreal-after-iran-war-cancellations/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/formula-2-to-debut-in-miami-and-montreal-after-iran-war-cancellations/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:56:42 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=564021 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/formula-2-to-debut-in-miami-and-montreal-after-iran-war-cancellations/feed/ 2 The shadow of motorsport’s worst tragedy hangs over F1’s latest safety debate | Comment https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/the-shadow-of-motorsports-worst-tragedy-hangs-over-f1s-latest-safety-debate/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/the-shadow-of-motorsports-worst-tragedy-hangs-over-f1s-latest-safety-debate/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:15:58 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=564016 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/the-shadow-of-motorsports-worst-tragedy-hangs-over-f1s-latest-safety-debate/feed/ 12 Round-up: Bearman’s shunt reminds Irvine of Ogawa’s fatal Suzuka crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/round-up-9th-april-2026/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/round-up-9th-april-2026/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=563954 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/09/round-up-9th-april-2026/feed/ 12 Dad didn’t want me to start racing admits new F1 points leader Antonelli | Formula 1 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/dad-didnt-want-me-to-start-racing-admits-new-f1-points-leader-antonelli/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/dad-didnt-want-me-to-start-racing-admits-new-f1-points-leader-antonelli/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:28:38 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=564007 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/dad-didnt-want-me-to-start-racing-admits-new-f1-points-leader-antonelli/feed/ 21 Round-up: FIA must act to protect fans after Bearman crash says Brundle, and more | RaceFans Round-up https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/round-up-8th-april-2026/ https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/round-up-8th-april-2026/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000 https://www.racefans.net/?p=563953 https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/08/round-up-8th-april-2026/feed/ 12 When did F1 last have a mid-season break longer than five weeks? 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