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Plain-English guides to F1 rules, scoring and jargon.
F1 2026 Rules Explained: New Engines, Active Aero and Overtake Mode
A plain-English guide to Formula 1's 2026 regulations: the 50/50 hybrid power units, Straight and Corner Mode active aero, Overtake Mode, and smaller, lighter cars.
Read more →F1 Sprint Weekends in 2026: Format, Points and Calendar
How an F1 sprint weekend works in 2026: sprint qualifying, the Saturday sprint, points for the top eight, and which six rounds host sprints this season.
Read more →How F1 Qualifying Works in 2026: Q1, Q2 and Q3 Explained
How Formula 1 qualifying works with 22 cars in 2026: three knockout sessions, six cars eliminated in Q1 and Q2, a top-ten shootout for pole, and how grid penalties apply.
Read more →How to Watch F1 in the US in 2026: Apple TV, Price and F1 TV
Every F1 session in the United States streams on Apple TV in 2026. What it costs, what's included (F1 TV Premium), and how to catch the remaining races.
Read more →Why Is the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Being Held in Malaysia?
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix takes place at Malaysia's Sepang circuit on 2–4 October. Why it moved, what happened to the Saudi race, and when to watch.
Read more →How F1 Points Work in 2026: Grand Prix and Sprint Scoring Explained
How the Formula 1 points system works in 2026: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 for a Grand Prix, 8-to-1 for sprints, no fastest-lap point, and how championship ties are broken.
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