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Formula 1 Daily Digest – August 18, 2026

The latest F1 news, race reaction, driver updates and paddock talking points in one quick daily roundup.

Alex Albon signs new contract to remain with Williams

Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has officially signed a new multi-year contract extension to continue racing with Williams, securing his future with the team.

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Ukraine appeals to FIA to reinstate ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors

The Ukrainian government and automobile federation have requested that the FIA reverse its recent decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors in international motorsport.

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F1 driver market outlook analyzed ahead of the 2027 season

Formula 1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto has provided an analysis of the current state of play and potential movements in the driver market ahead of 2027.

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Johnny Herbert reveals online abuse and death threats from Max Verstappen fans

Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has revealed he faced severe online abuse and death threats from supporters of Max Verstappen after publicly questioning the Dutch driver.

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Franco Colapinto calls for limits on online abuse in Formula 1

Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken out against the rise of online abuse directed at drivers, supporting efforts by the FIA and F1 to address the issue on social media.

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Red Bull signs Mercedes talent scout Gwen Lagrue

Red Bull has reportedly surprised the paddock by signing prominent Mercedes talent scout Gwen Lagrue, a move that has highly impressed Formula 1 insiders.

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Yuki Tsunoda reportedly receives IndyCar offer following Red Bull demotion

Former Red Bull Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda has reportedly received an offer to transition to IndyCar after being demoted from his F1 seat at the end of last season.

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Madrid Formula 1 circuit construction on track ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Construction of the new Madrid F1 circuit is progressing on schedule, with the track and pit buildings completed. Formula 3 will conduct operational test runs at the venue on August 24 and 25.

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Why F1’s 2026 MGU-K cannot rely solely on braking for energy recovery

With the removal of the MGU-H for 2026, the MGU-K cannot recover sufficient electrical energy from braking alone, requiring new strategies like ‘super-clipping’ under full engine load.

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Honda to debut new F1 power unit for Aston Martin at Dutch Grand Prix

Honda is scheduled to deliver an all-new Formula 1 power unit for Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.

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Formula 1 revenue falls 38 percent in second quarter

Liberty Media’s latest financial figures reveal a 38 percent drop in Formula 1’s Q2 revenue, largely attributed to changes in the 2026 calendar which has shrunk to 23 races.

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Speculation grows over potential Haas and Toyota Formula 1 partnership

Reports suggest Haas could be positioning itself to partner with Toyota as a factory team, avoiding the steep $600 million entry fee currently required for new teams to join Formula 1.

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Mattia Binotto compares Audi’s F1 build-up to 1995 Ferrari

Audi team principal Mattia Binotto stated that the team’s current development phase reminds him of Ferrari in 1995, as the German manufacturer targets a championship challenge by 2030.

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Dan Lloyd replaces James Dorlin at Restart Racing for remainder of BTCC

Restart Racing has signed Dan Lloyd to replace James Dorlin for the rest of the 2026 British Touring Car Championship campaign after Dorlin was forced to withdraw.

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How psychological habits help Formula 1 drivers manage difficult moments

An analysis explores the mental strategies used by Formula 1 drivers to interrupt negative psychological cycles of tension and mistakes when a racing session begins to go wrong.

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