Aston Gearbox CRISIS + Cadillac HYPE | F1 News

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Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with your daily F1 news and Formula 1 updates. Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Tonight is packed: Aston Martin’s 2026 gearbox is under major strain as the new high rev demands force brutal downshifts, and reports suggest a redesign could take months. On top of that, Lawrence Stroll reportedly left Bahrain with a “face like thunder” as pressure ramps up around the Newey era project. We also break down Rob Smedley’s brilliant take on what a race engineer must deliver for a driver like Lewis Hamilton, plus a huge Cadillac boost as Graeme Lowdon praises the instant impact and feedback from Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. And then there’s Red Bull, with long time chief designer Craig Skinner leaving the team, plus the Racing Bulls sale narrative and what it could mean for the future of F1 team ownership. If you love F1, Formula 1, and the latest F1 news, you are in the right place. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a live show. Chapters 00:00 Intro and tonight’s headlines 01:25 Aston Martin gearbox problem explained 03:10 Why the new driving style is killing gearboxes 05:20 Can Aston fix it before Melbourne 06:45 Why Ferrari look most prepared so far 10:15 Lawrence Stroll “face like thunder” report 14:10 What Aston must improve in Bahrain test 2 17:05 Racing Bulls up for sale recap and why it matters 19:25 FIA clampdown and the “fifth place rule” angle 22:05 Who could buy Racing Bulls and the Ford theory 28:40 Rob Smedley on race engineers and trust 39:48 Cadillac praise Bottas and Perez, why it’s huge 50:55 Craig Skinner leaves Red Bull, where next 55:40 Wrap up and what to watch tomorrow night #f1news #formula1 #f1 #formulaone #cadillacf1 #lewishamilton #F1Grandstand #f12026 Join in with the fastest growing Formula 1 fan community in the world. All the latest F1 News from all the Formula 1 teams and races, from Monaco to Miami keep up to date right here. Have your say on the latest F1 News Now! 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/meGBWzrG F1 Grandstand is Formula 1's fastest growing independent fan channel. Made for F1 Fans by F1 Fans, F1 Grandstand provides you with the latest breaking Formula 1 news, Grand Prix Reviews and Watch Alongs, Driver Stories and F1 Team upgrades and updates. So if Formula 1 is your passion or if you are new to the world of F1, then you are in the right place. Get involved and subscribe to F1 Grandstand.