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Lewis Hamilton: Will this be his last F1 season? What are his, Ferrari's hopes for 2026?
FORMULA 1
F1 2026 car launches start this week! All 11 teams' dates ahead of preseason testing, new regulations
One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.
Aston Martin
Formula 1 in 2026: Race calendar, preseason testing dates, full schedule as new rules begin
All the key dates for a much-anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season in a new era of regulations and 11 teams.
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Top Headlines
The storylines that will define F1 as it enters a new era in 2026
LANDO NORRIS
MOTOR SPORTS
2025 F1 report cards: Is a title enough to earn Norris an A?
With the calendar set to turn to 2026, ESPN looks back at the 2025 F1 season to assign letter grades to all 21 drivers in the world championship.
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LOOKING TO 2026 IN F1
Explained: F1's 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
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FERRARI
FORMULA ONE
Why did Hamilton's debut season at Ferrari go sideways? Will it get any better in 2026?
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was supposed to be a dream come true, but it became a nightmare. Will 2026's regulation change make things right?
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COLTON HERTA
MOTOR SPORTS
Herta's adaptation to F2 may define IndyCar's global reputation
Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.
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MOTOR SPORTS
The 'what ifs' that could've won Verstappen, Piastri the F1 title
Buying into counterfactuals is unwise but entertaining, and these "what if" moments could well have won Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri the F1 title.
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FORMULA 1
Formula 1's new terminology explained: Overtake Mode, Boost, and how it affects 2026 racing
Formula 1's biggest technical overhaul isn't just reshaping the cars and the way drivers extract performance from them -- it is also redefining the language of racing.
F1
What are the new 2026 F1 car regulations?
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Top Headlines
- F1 rookies Cadillac reveal monochrome car for test
- Jack Doohan, after F1 demotion, now leaves Alpine
- F1 2026 up and running! Audi complete first laps
- Ferrari's Hamilton on 2026: Time for change is now
- Pérez: Partnering Verstappen 'worst job in F1'
- Zhou moves from Ferrari to Cadillac as F1 reserve
- Ferrari boss on Hamilton: We all must improve
- F1
Formula 1's new terminology explained
Their history, stats and why they're special
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F1's calendar of the future
Which countries could host races from 2026 onwards?
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The evolution of F1 design
The 2025 season, F1's 75th anniversary, presents an opportunity to look back on the sport's evolution
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All the key F1 facts
Check out the key information of F1 drivers, teams and more
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F1 car launches: Looking ahead to 2026
2026 dates, schedule ahead of preseason testing, new regulations and more!
