F1 2026 Mega Thread

dutchm2 · 03-13-2026, 10:19 AM

GEORGE RUSSELL SECURES SPRINT POLE IN SHANGHAI! 🥇

A very impressive effort from the Mercedes driver 👏

dutchm2 · 03-13-2026, 10:21 AM

📻 Max on the onboard after sprint qualifying:

"...I can't. This is undriveable. We never had anything this bad."

dutchm2 · 03-13-2026, 10:22 AM

The Sprint Grid is IN! 😎

It's a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Norris, Hamilton and Piastri

Chihuahua · 03-13-2026, 10:46 AM

Hate seeing Williams like this, they haven't been relevant in over 20 years. Such a shame.

Artemis · 03-13-2026, 01:06 PM

Rounds #4 and #5 are canceled. Confirmation later.

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dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:48 AM

Formula 1's Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April are set to be called off this weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races 🚨

(SkyF1)

dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:49 AM

GEORGE RUSSELL IS OUR FIRST SPRINT WINNER OF THE SEASON! 👏

What a drive from the Drivers' Championship leader! 💪

dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:50 AM

9 Verstappen
15 Hadjar
❌ Red Bull completed the season's first sprint race without points!

dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:50 AM

Antonelli and Leclerc are now tied for P2! 👀

The Drivers' Standings now look like this after the Sprint...

dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:51 AM

Q2 is now over!

Here are the eliminations:

Hulkenberg
Colapinto
Ocon
Lawson
Lindblad
Bortoleto

dutchm2 · 03-14-2026, 03:52 AM

KIMI ANTONELLI IS ON POLE IN CHINA! 👏💨

It's his first Grand Prix Pole Position in F1! 😮*💨

Artemis · 03-14-2026, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutchm2

KIMI ANTONELLI IS ON POLE IN CHINA! 👏💨

It's his first Grand Prix Pole Position in F1! 😮*💨

Youngest ever F1 pole sitter.

https://www.statsf1.com/en/statistiq.../pole/age.aspx

dutchm2 · 03-15-2026, 04:16 AM

KIMI ANTONELLI WINS FOR THE FIRST TIME!! 👏🏆

WHAT A DRIVE! 😮*💨

dutchm2 · 03-15-2026, 04:17 AM

Bravo, Alpine! 😮*💨

A HUGE haul of points for AlpineF1Team in P6 and P10 👏

dutchm2 · 03-16-2026, 01:50 PM

🔴 Top pit stops in Shanghai from DHL.

dutchm2 · 03-16-2026, 02:11 PM

🇨🇳 The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix analysis is complete, thank you all!

dutchm2 · 03-17-2026, 09:24 AM

Gains in China 💪

Bearman, Gasly and Lawson jumped up the Drivers' Championship after Shanghai ⬆️

dutchm2 · 03-24-2026, 11:40 AM

After the first two races of the season, Aston Martin has completed almost twice as many Grand Prix laps as McLaren [wearetherace]

dutchm2 · 03-24-2026, 11:42 AM

[F1] BREAKING: Jonathan Wheatley will depart from his role of Team Principal at Audi F1 team with immediate effect. Mattia Binotto will continue leading the team, taking over as Team Principal

dutchm2 · 03-24-2026, 12:13 PM

🇯🇵 Schedule for the third round of Formula 1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)

dutchm2 · 03-24-2026, 12:18 PM

A total of 13 winners on the grid! 😮*💨🏆

Kimi Antonelli is our latest addition to the winners' club 👀

dutchm2 · 03-27-2026, 11:27 AM

FIA Official Statement

In regards to Japanese GP qualifying....

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Artemis Moderator 41483 Rep 14,293 Posts Drives: BMW M2C - BMW X1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Rounds #4 and #5 are canceled. Confirmation later. __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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03-14-2026, 03:48 AM	#160
dutchm2 Brigadier General 4851 Rep 3,025 Posts Drives: BMW M... Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F87 M2 [9.83] 2017 BMW M140i [9.50] 2012 BMW 120i M 3d [10.00]	Formula 1's Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April are set to be called off this weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races 🚨 (SkyF1) __________________ ....Life is too short to drive boring cars F87 Coupé M2 LCI DCT BMW F20 M140i gone \| BMW E81 120i UA71 gone
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dutchm2 Brigadier General 4851 Rep 3,025 Posts Drives: BMW M... Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F87 M2 [9.83] 2017 BMW M140i [9.50] 2012 BMW 120i M 3d [10.00]	9 Verstappen 15 Hadjar ❌ Red Bull completed the season's first sprint race without points! __________________ ....Life is too short to drive boring cars F87 Coupé M2 LCI DCT BMW F20 M140i gone \| BMW E81 120i UA71 gone
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03-14-2026, 03:51 AM	#164
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03-15-2026, 04:16 AM	#167
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