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Formula 1 has acknowledged a pit-lane speed measurement error at the Monaco Grand Prix, after five drivers received penalties despite not exceeding the 60 km/h limit in real terms. The case raises fresh questions over technology, fairness and safety in elite motorsport.

Toyota technical director David Floury says Hypercar is showing a clear divide between LMH and LMDh prototypes at Le Mans. His comments come after qualifying placed the first six cars from the LMDh camp.

Ferrari is preparing a major evolution of its 499P Hypercar for the 2027 World Endurance Championship season, planning to use almost all of its remaining development jokers. The move signals a new phase in Maranello’s long‑term endurance strategy after a dominant but largely unchanged first cycle.

Audi will hand Paul Aron two Friday practice outings, using the rookie in Barcelona this weekend and at the Red Bull Ring two weeks later. The move continues the team’s pattern of rotating young drivers through free practice under Formula 1 regulations.

Toyota top the official Le Mans test but warn against reading the times at face value, accusing rival Hypercar manufacturers of hiding their true pace on the straights. The row sharpens focus on mind games and Balance of Performance politics before endurance racing’s showpiece.

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris is determined to reverse his challenging 2026 season, drawing inspiration from Max Verstappen's significant title charge last year. Following a retirement in Monaco, Norris faces a substantial points deficit to current leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Carlos Sainz expressed significant frustration with Nico Hülkenberg following a collision at the Monaco Grand Prix, an incident that ultimately ended Sainz's race and denied him potential points.