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Racing legend Hans Herrmann, a former Mercedes F1 driver and Porsche Le Mans winner, has passed away at 97. Tributes have poured in from both manufacturers, celebrating a career spanning Formula 1 and endurance racing's golden era.
After winning the 2025 F1 championship while allowing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to race equally, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed the team will stick to its driver management philosophy moving forward.
Honda's 2026 F1 power unit development is facing challenges, with boss Koji Watanabe admitting they are struggling to meet targets. However, he insists the issues are not 'fatal' and can be overcome ahead of their return with Aston Martin.
McLaren, the reigning F1 champions, will unveil its 2026 title defender on February 9 in Bahrain, just days before pre-season testing begins.
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Audi becomes the first team to run its 2026 F1 car, the R26, in a shakedown at Barcelona with drivers Hülkenberg and Bortoleto. The early run focused on functionality, not performance, ahead of official pre-season testing.
