Mercedes’ F1 car reveal and McLaren’s ‘clever’ upgrade strategy

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What we learned on day 1 of F1's frustrating private test

F1’s first group test of 2026 got underway in Barcelona on Monday in a strange locked down environment, completely free of media and fans. The Race’s Edd Straw and Jon Noble were amongst a handful of hardy journalists who spent the day trying to observe from a distance while evad ...  Show more

Alpine unveils new livery on cruise ship - but will the team sink or swim in 2026?

In one of the most unique launches of 2026, Alpine chose to kick-start its 2026 campaign with a livery unveiling aboard a cruise ship. The Race F1 Podcast's Edd Straw and Jon Noble were both on hand to witness events first-hand and speak to the key players, and they report back o ...  Show more

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