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The real F1 2026 crisis is not speed - it is what qualifying has become

Formula 1’s 2026 rules are exposing a deeper problem than many expected, and qualifying is where it looks most damaging.
Yahoo

Damson Idris Breaks Down His High-Speed Driving With Brad Pitt in ‘F1’ Movie

In the new “F1” movie, the race cars reach real-life speeds of 180 mph. But who’s behind the wheel? The film’s producer, Oscar-winning producer Jerry Bruckheimer, tells TODAY.com “F1” stars Brad Pitt ...

F1 energy rules tweaked for Japanese Grand Prix in bid to improve qualifying

Drivers and teams pushed back, so the 2026 regs have been tweaked at Suzuka to keep qualifying a flat-out challenge.
The New York Times

How Max Verstappen set F1’s all-time fastest lap record at the ‘Temple of Speed’

MONZA, Italy — A year ago, Max Verstappen offered a damning indictment of Red Bull’s car after finishing Formula One’s Italian Grand Prix in a distant sixth place. He feared the 2024 championship ...
AOL

Inside the Dramatic Events That Inspired the “F1” Movie (Including a Real-Life Near-Fatal Crash)

The F1 movie fictionalizes many of the themes that make Formula 1 the most high-octane, thrilling motorsport. Produced by Top Gun: Maverick’s Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time Formula 1 world champion ...

How Does Qualifying Work In F1?

A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.

Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes ...