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Finger-pointing intensifies over 2026 pecking order

Feb.16 The guessing game over who is leading Formula 1's new 2026 era has descended into open finger-pointing in Bahrain. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Red Bull-Ford is clearly in front – a claim now echoed by George Russell. 'They're not just a small step ahead,' Russell said. 'We're talking about a lead of half a second to a full second per lap. It's quite frightening to see such a difference.' But the accusation has been met with disbelief from within the Red Bull camp. 'Who comes up with something like that?' laughed Liam Lawson, whose Racing Bulls car also runs the Red Bull power unit. 'A second? Sorry, but that's ridiculous.' Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache also...
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