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Two McLaren F1 cars run nose to tail on a straight of the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.

Norris Faced No Penalty: Neither McLaren Was 'Predominantly' to Blame

The stewards had no one to blame 'predominantly', and under F1's 2026 rules that means no penalty. The cost showed up elsewhere: eight points and a thinner lead over Red Bull.

Sports  · 10 Oct 2026, 18:42  · Tomás Ferreira
An F1 car in the garage during a weight and technical check after a Grand Prix.

Why F1 Drivers Get Weighed After Every Race

F1's 2026 cars carry a new 768kg weight floor, and drivers must separately meet an 82kg minimum. The post-race scale checks both — and disqualifications follow when a car misses it.

Sports  · 22 Jul 2026, 12:17  · Tomás Ferreira
Action from qualifying for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where George Russell took pole position.

Russell Beats Hamilton to Barcelona Pole by 0.064s as Leclerc Crashes Out

George Russell took pole in Barcelona with a 1:14.679, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.064s, while Charles Leclerc crashed in Q3 and will start tenth after repeatedly calling himself 'ashamed.'

Sports  · 13 Jun 2026, 20:51  · Tomás Ferreira