The Debrief

This week in motorsport. The Debrief will bring you the latest news and biggest headlines from the week. These are the stories you won't want to miss.

Feb 13, 2026

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3 min read

What Verstappen means by warning of F1 2026 "disaster" to come

PLUS: F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Antonelli leads Russell in Mercedes 1-2 on day three

Feb 11, 2026

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2 min read

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Norris leads from Verstappen on opening day

PLUS: Wolff: Mercedes "screwed" if FIA and F1 side with rivals in engine row

Feb 9, 2026

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2 min read

McLaren unveils papaya livery for 2026 F1 car

PLUS: Inside the 'digital brain' that supports the FIA's decisions in F1

Feb 6, 2026

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2 min read

Unpacking Norris's "chaos" theory over F1 2026 rules

PLUS: Mercedes rivals push for intervention over F1 engine loophole - but how realistic is it?

Feb 4, 2026

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2 min read

Failure as a life lesson: The 'painful' change Williams F1 is embracing

PLUS: Russell eager for F1 2026 title battle against Verstappen

Feb 2, 2026

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2 min read

How fears on F1's new rules have been soothed despite downshifting on straights and lift and coast

PLUS: Wolff tells Mercedes' F1 rivals to "get your s*** together" over engine complaints