Formula 1 Daily Digest – September 16, 2026

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

F1 Announces 24-Round 2027 Calendar With 10 Sprint Races

Formula 1 has officially unveiled its 24-race schedule for the 2027 season, featuring a record 10 sprint races, including a controversial addition at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Monaco, Bahrain, and Australia to Host First F1 Sprints in 2027

Formula 1 is expanding its sprint race format to 10 events for the 2027 season. New sprint hosts include Monaco, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi, alongside returning venues like Silverstone.

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Red Bull Confirms New Race Engineer for Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is set to receive a new race engineer at Red Bull, marking the end of an era as he prepares to work with a replacement for his long-time engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.

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McLaren to Develop First SUV Following £500M Investment

Backed by a £500 million investment from its new Abu Dhabi owner, McLaren is planning to build its first-ever SUV, targeting wealthy Formula 1 fans who need a family-oriented vehicle.

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Red Bull Contract Extensions Reportedly Imminent

Red Bull is expected to announce driver contract extensions in the near future, according to reports, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding several seats in the team’s driver pool.

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Nico Rosberg Identifies Ferrari’s Core Issue After Spanish GP

Former Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has shared his analysis of Ferrari’s performance, pointing out the team’s main problem after a disappointing weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Charles Leclerc Struggles With Soft Tyres in Madrid GP Final Stint

Charles Leclerc experienced a sudden and puzzling loss of pace during his final stint at the Madrid Grand Prix, struggling to find speed after switching to a fresh set of soft tyres.

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Max Verstappen to Race Against 100 Karting Rivals at Silverstone

Max Verstappen will start from the back of the grid in a unique "Max vs. 100" karting challenge at Silverstone, attempting to overtake 100 opponents over 30 laps on a custom circuit.

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Yuki Tsunoda Discusses F1 Return and Red Bull Stint

Yuki Tsunoda opened up about his unexpected return to the grid with Racing Bulls, replacing the injured Isack Hadjar, and reflected on the personal toll of his 2025 season at Red Bull.

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F1 Confirms 2027 Pre-Season Testing Dates in Bahrain

Formula 1 has confirmed that the sole pre-season test for the 2027 season will take place from February 24 to 27 at Bahrain’s Sakhir International Circuit, following a launch event in Milan.

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Toto Wolff Holds Talks With FIA Over Madring Circuit Concerns

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed he held discussions with the FIA regarding potential changes to the heavily criticized Madring circuit ahead of the 2027 season.

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Honda Makes Key Progress to Boost Aston Martin Partnership

Honda reports a significant step forward in development, with new data providing optimism for their upcoming Formula 1 partnership with Adrian Newey and Aston Martin.

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Hans-Joachim Stuck Criticizes F1’s Electric Power and DRS

Former Formula 1 driver Hans-Joachim Stuck has criticized the sport’s current technical direction, arguing that battery deployment and artificial overtaking aids diminish the driver’s role.

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Writers Debate Controversial F1 Monaco Sprint Race Decision

Formula 1 journalists are debating the merits of introducing a sprint race to the tight Monaco street circuit, weighing the commercial benefits against the difficulty of overtaking.

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F1 History: Alberto Ascari’s 1951 Monza Victory for Ferrari

On this day in history, Alberto Ascari overcame a pit-stop fire to win the 1951 Italian Grand Prix at Monza for Ferrari, capitalising on Juan Manuel Fangio’s engine failure.

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