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Formula 1 Daily Digest – October 8, 2026

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

Christian Horner Red Bull F1 severance package revealed

Christian Horner was paid upwards of £100 million by Red Bull after he was dismissed as the F1 team’s Team Principal and CEO.

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Mercedes defends its decision to reject crucial FIA driver aid

With the extreme heat and humidity of the Southeast Asian double-header taking a brutal physical toll on the 2026 grid, driver cooling systems have become a massive talking point.

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Lewis Hamilton hits back at Ferrari critics after strategy blunder: “McLaren made the same mistake”

Lewis Hamilton argued McLaren made the same mistake as Ferrari in Malaysia – but faced less scrutiny.

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Mercedes is considering a step backwards ahead of the Singapore GP

When Formula 1 teams bring massive aerodynamic packages to the grid, the expectation is some level of quantifiable improvement. But for Mercedes, their heavily hyped updates at the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia completely backfired, leaving the team baffled by their sudden drop in pace.

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Minister congratulates Rwanda before F1 deal official

Oct.8 South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Rwanda on securing a 2030 Formula 1 race – even though the deal has still not been officially confirmed.

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Audi boss rejects F1 exit fears amid VW crisis

Oct.8 Audi CEO Gernot Dollner has rejected suggestions that Volkswagen’s deepening financial crisis could threaten the company’s Formula 1 project.

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George Russell delivered damning title verdict after latest setback

George Russell sits 84 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ championship after another setback in Malaysia, where he scored zero points.

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Vowles pushes cost-cap change for ‘two-tier’ F1 grid

Oct.8 James Vowles is pushing for changes to Formula 1’s financial regulations after warning that the budget cap has actually strengthened the dominance of the leading teams.

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2026 Singapore Grand Prix Preview: Can Verstappen Dominate the Streets?

Singapore is coming up in the 2026 F1 calendar and will bring the sixth and final Sprint weekend of the season.

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Much-loved F1 TV star steps down from ITV role after 30 years

A much-loved pioneer in F1 broadcasting has stepped down from her motorsport role after nearly 30 years working as an on-screen face in British television.

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Naomi Schiff raises Mercedes concern that ‘could cost Kimi Antonelli more victories’

Naomi Schiff has warned that Mercedes’ power unit reliability issues could cost championship leader Kimi Antonelli Lydia Mee Published

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Lance Stroll explains reason behind ‘f*** this s***’ Aston Martin radio message

A radio message from Lance Stroll went semi-viral following the Bahrain GP, with the Aston Martin driver having revealed what was actually being discussed.

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Esteban Ocon’s most likely 2027 destination after F1 exit

What next for Esteban Ocon as he looks to remain in F1 after losing his Haas seat?

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Oscar Piastri leaves F1 Fans in stitches with unexpected Singapore GP answer

Singapore has a reputation of punishing even the best Formula 1 drivers. But talking to fans ahead of the sprint weekend, Oscar Piastri offered a more personal and hilarious answer as to why this weekend could be difficult.

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Mercedes crush F1 rivals with staggering numbers in mandatory report

The Mercedes F1 financial disclosures show a strong return for the team in 2025 – the strongest in the field.

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