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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

F1 2026 Season Development and Driver Opinions

Formula 1's 2026 season has become a fierce development war, with teams like McLaren emerging as legitimate threats to established powers Mercedes and Ferrari. The new technical regulations, heavily focused on electric power and energy management, continue to be a point of contention, though F1 bosses have stated they will not silence driver criticism. Ferrari, despite not experiencing the absolute best or worst of times, views the first 11 rounds of the season with a mixed outlook.

Team Personnel Changes and Technical Glitches

In personnel news, Red Bull has appointed Gwen Lagrue as its junior driver chief following his exit from Mercedes. On the track, George Russell experienced an engine software issue that caused his revs to go out of control, leading to a slow start at the Hungarian Grand Prix.