The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed pass-rusher Khalil Mack to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN'...

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/33866" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/33866">Khalil Mack</a> to a one-year deal, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030446564825567672?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The deal is worth $18 million fully guaranteed, according to <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2030448558990643358?s=20">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>, and keeps Mack from hitting free agency next week.He also played last season on a one-year, $18-million contract, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/khalil-mack/2944">Over the Cap</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 35-year-old has been a viable contributor for Los Angeles since joining the team in 2022. He's accumulated 36.5 sacks over the last four years, including 5.5 in 2025. His best season as a Charger came in 2023, when he recorded a career-high 17 sacks.Mack, the Defensive Player of the Year in 2016, has notched 113 sacks over his 12-year career, which has also featured stops with the Chicago Bears and then-Oakland Raiders.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs around the edge during an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Maxx Crosby thought he'd end his career with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he has no bad blood with ...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a> thought he'd end his career with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he has no bad blood with the organization following his trade to the Baltimore Ravens."Everything that was involved with coming to this conclusion, it was a whirlwind, man," Crosby said in a video posted Saturday on <a href="https://x.com/CrosbyMaxx/status/2030395292533813535">X</a>. "I never thought I'd be in this position. I never thought I'd be going anywhere else, truly."He added, "I have zero ill will toward that organization in any way."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Las Vegas agreed to deal Crosby to Baltimore for two first-round picks Friday, ending months of speculation about the pass-rusher's future. The saga began in December, when Crosby reportedly became upset about being shut down with two games left due to a knee injury.The Raiders drafted Crosby in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, and he soon blossomed into one of the league's premier edge rushers. Team success didn't follow, though, as the franchise made only one playoff appearance with Crosby, who personally expressed remorse over the lack of results."I feel like I left everything I had on the table for this team," Crosby explained. "I've given my heart and soul, and I feel like I let y'all down, man. Ever since Day 1, I've wanted to create and build a winner with the Raiders.”The five-time Pro Bowler thanked Raiders owner Mark Davis, his former head coach Jon Gruden, and the club's former general manager Mike Mayock. He also shared his appreciation for the fan base while recognizing that some people might be frustrated by his exit."I understand people have their opinions and people are going to be upset, and you guys have every right to be upset," Crosby said. "I totally understand that. It's because you guys have passion for the game and love this team and organization and want to have a winner, just like myself. ... I did everything in my power to try to bring a winner to this organization."His arrival is expected to help the Ravens solidify a pass-rush unit that struggled to get after the quarterback last season, as the team finished with only 30 sacks."I'm gonna give everything in my heart and soul to bring a championship to Baltimore," Crosby said.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 17: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are trading star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for 2026 a...

The Las Vegas Raiders are trading star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a> to the Baltimore Ravens for 2026 and 2027 first-round selections, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030105692539953323?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The trade won't become official until the new league year begins Wednesday.The Raiders now own the first overall pick and the No. 14 pick, which previously belonged to the Ravens, in April's draft.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Dallas Cowboys were open to offering a first- and a second-round pick for Crosby, Schefter <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030106492305568196?s=20">adds</a>.Crosby's future in Las Vegas has been one of the NFL's biggest storylines of late. Rumors of the five-time Pro Bowler being disgruntled with the franchise began in December, when the team elected to shut him down for the final two games of the season due to a knee injury. In February, Crosby <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3473585" href="https://thescore.com/news/3473585">denied</a> being the source of the rumors, adding that "random people" were "making big statements" on his behalf.The Raiders' brass consistently tried to quiet speculation around the 28-year-old, with general manager John Spytek <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3485103" href="https://thescore.com/news/3485103">saying</a> at the NFL combine that he expected Crosby to be on the roster come Week 1.The transaction marks the first time in the Ravens' 31-year history that the team traded a first-rounder to acquire a player, according to <a href="https://x.com/jamisonhensley/status/2030108396905447880?s=20">ESPN's Jamison Hensley</a>.Baltimore now has its own star defensive end in an AFC North that's loaded with marquee edge rushers, such as Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt.A fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Crosby has recorded 69.5 sacks across seven seasons. He's made the Pro Bowl each of the last five years.The Ravens were desperate to improve their pass rush after recording only 30 sacks last season, tied for third-fewest in the league. No player on the roster accumulated more sacks than defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174053" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174053">Travis Jones</a>, who had five.Baltimore is entering a new era in 2026, with Jesse Minter replacing John Harbaugh as head coach. The Ravens missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2021.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 16: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field during the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 22-19.

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The New England Patriots are trading center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears, sources told N...

The New England Patriots are trading center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85737">Garrett Bradbury</a> to the Chicago Bears, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2030057811577598181?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The Patriots will receive a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2030058338654818538?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The Bears were in need of a center after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161908" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161908">Drew Dalman</a> announced his retirement Tuesday. The 27-year-old was one year into a three-year, $42-million deal and coming off a Pro Bowl campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The Garrett Bradbury trade to Chicago reunites him with his college teammate at NC State in Joe Thuney. They were roommates when the team traveled for away games.— Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/2030059389701271988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Bradbury spent the first six seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings before signing with New England last offseason on a two-year deal worth $9.5 million. He started all 17 regular-season games for the Patriots and their four playoff contests, which culminated in a Super Bowl loss.The 30-year-old has been a plug-in starter since entering the league, making 105 starts across his seven seasons.Bradbury is due $3.7 million in base salary in 2026, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/garrett-bradbury/7809">Over the Cap</a>.

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 05: C Garrett Bradbury (65) of the New England Patriots answers questions during the Thursday press conference on Thursday, February 5th at the Santa Clara Marriott in Santa Clara, CA.

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The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with tight end Dalton Schultz on a one-year, $12.6-millio...

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85084" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85084">Dalton Schultz</a> on a one-year, $12.6-million extension, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2030048997600014732?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Schultz was previously only under contract through the 2026 season. He'll now take in $17.6 million guaranteed over 2026 and 2027, Rapoport adds.The 29-year-old recorded a career-high 82 receptions last season, with no other Texans pass-catcher surpassing that total. His 777 receiving yards were the second most of his career, trailing only the 808 yards he recorded in 2021 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Houston has been active ahead of the start of free agency next week. The franchise <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3493111" href="https://thescore.com/news/3493111">released</a> running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82723" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82723">Joe Mixon</a> earlier Friday and re-signed pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60658" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60658">Danielle Hunter</a> on Thursday.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 18: Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly is retiring after 10 seasons, he announced Friday.    10 seas...

Minnesota Vikings center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/57173" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/57173">Ryan Kelly</a> is retiring after 10 seasons, he announced Friday. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer. I always wanted to leave each place better than how I found it and with that I can hang my hat. Forever grateful for my family and brothers! Cheers <a href="https://t.co/LzliGJ2wOK">pic.twitter.com/LzliGJ2wOK</a>— Ryan Kelly (@ryan_kelly70) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryan_kelly70/status/2030027404064751837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Kelly, 32, suffered multiple concussions during the 2025 campaign and only suited up for eight games.He played his final season with the Vikings after signing there as a free agent last offseason. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, where he made four Pro Bowls.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kelly had been an NFL starter since Indianapolis selected him in the first round of the 2016 draft. He racked up 129 starts over his playing career.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: Ryan Kelly #78 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Formula 1 returns with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. theScore editors Michael Bradburn, G...

Formula 1 returns with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. theScore editors Michael Bradburn, Gianluca Nesci, Daniel Valente, and Brandon Wile get us ready with a series of predictions for the 2026 season.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Drivers' championship 🏆" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-hcla0" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/hcla0/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="205" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>Nothing shows the unpredictability of these new regulations like four different picks for the 2026 drivers' champion, none of them being reigning titleholder Lando Norris. All of these candidates would be terrific stories - a Leclerc championship would set off a month-long celebration in Maranello, while Antonelli would be the youngest drivers' champion ever. However, Russell is my pick. The Mercedes pilot drove like a champion last season. With the machinery to finally translate his performances into the results they deserve, he'll bring the title back to the Silver Arrows. - Valente<blockquote>👉 <a href="https://about.thescore.bet/sportsbook-redirect/?%24canonical_url=%2Fsport%2Fmotorsports%2Forganization%2Fformula-1%2Fcompetition%2Fformula-1-futures&amp;campaign=thescore_content&amp;customer_campaign=article&amp;%7Echannel=thescore-content&amp;tags=3486684">Check out F1 futures odds available on theScore Bet here</a></blockquote><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Constructors' championship 🏎️" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-Q93Oh" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Q93Oh/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="205" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>Ferrari is our favorite to win the constructors' title, with most of us expecting a close fight between the Scuderia and Mercedes. There's one pick for McLaren to repeat; considering the team is running the same power unit as Mercedes and has an excellent track history of development, that wouldn't be a shock. It's hard for me to come off of Ferrari, though. If a refocused Lewis Hamilton can turn back the clock even a little, the Ferrari tandem will be more dependable than Russell - who's never been in a season-long title fight - and work-in-progress Antonelli. - Valente<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>More predictions</h3>Lewis Hamilton wins at least 3 races<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/cropped_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/w220xh124_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/w320xh180_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/w640xh360_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/w768xh432_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824567/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2261781812.jpg?ts=1772651534 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP / Getty</figcaption></figure>Finally freed from the ground-effect cars, Hamilton rediscovers his fire thanks to these new regulations. Dejected media sessions after disappointing performances are replaced by scenes of a victorious Hamilton once again thanking the team and factory on his onboard radio. In one season, the seven-time champion wins more races than he did over the previous four years combined (two).Gabriel Bortoleto and Oliver Bearman get podiums<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/cropped_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/w220xh124_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/w320xh180_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/w640xh360_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/w768xh432_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824568/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2245878125.jpg?ts=1772651580 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Kym Illman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>It's time for two teams to start their trophy collections. Haas and Audi score their first-ever F1 podiums in 2026 thanks to emerging talents Bearman and Bortoleto. Haas looks as good as any midfield team already, while Audi's status as a factory team means development could be rapid. That doesn't mean the second-year drivers will earn those podiums on pure pace - they'll likely need some chaos given the established top four of Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull. But Bearman and Bortoleto should be positioned to take advantage.Aston Martin finishes last, Fernando Alonso jumps to Alpine midseason<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/cropped_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/w220xh124_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/w320xh180_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/w640xh360_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/w768xh432_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824569/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2206459215.jpg?ts=1772651642 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Barring a miracle, 2026 is essentially curtains for Aston Martin. Even if Honda and the team overcome their reliability issues to produce respectable pace, it may be a while - perhaps years - before Aston Martin can overcome the gap to the front-runners. That won't suit the savvy Alonso. He'll use the prospect of retiring midseason as leverage to facilitate a move to Alpine, which needs a driver to maximize its competitive Mercedes engine. Just like old times, Alonso is driving for Flavio Briatore once again.<blockquote>👉 <a href="https://about.thescore.bet/sportsbook-redirect/?%24canonical_url=%2Fsport%2Fmotorsports%2Forganization%2Fformula-1%2Fcompetition%2Fformula-1-futures&amp;campaign=thescore_content&amp;customer_campaign=article&amp;%7Echannel=thescore-content&amp;tags=3486684">Check out F1 futures odds available on theScore Bet here</a></blockquote>Max Verstappen doesn't win a race<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/cropped_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/w220xh124_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/w320xh180_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/w640xh360_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/w768xh432_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824571/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2262440809.jpg?ts=1772651721 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Mark Sutton - Formula 1 / Formula 1 / Getty</figcaption></figure>You have to go all the way back to Verstappen's rookie season with Toro Rosso in 2015 to find the last year the Dutch driver didn't win an F1 race. Verstappen's 10-season streak of winning at least one grand prix comes to an end in 2026, although it's not all bad news for Red Bull: The team's first power unit is miles ahead of expectation, and Verstappen cracks his share of podiums. However, the team is just a little too far behind Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren to put him on the top step.Monaco will be one of the best races of the season<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/cropped_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/w220xh124_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/w320xh180_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/w640xh360_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/w768xh432_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/824573/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2216531604.jpg?ts=1772651865 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty</figcaption></figure>This new generation of F1 cars that are overly dependent on electrical energy might appear awkward and maybe even laughable at a few tracks. Strangely enough, if there's one place they might look a lot better than their predecessors, it's Monaco. Slightly smaller, lighter, and more agile cars will be a perfect match for the principality. No one will mistake the streets of Monaco for your local karting track, but the 2026 grand prix will provide the best racing the circuit has seen in years (even if that's a very low bar).Daniel Valente is theScore's lead Formula 1 writer. His expertise is breaking down data and discovering unique stats. Follow Daniel on X at <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan?s=20">@F1GuyDan</a>.

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The 2026 F1 season marks the biggest overhaul of regulations in some time, with sweeping changes ...

The 2026 F1 season marks the biggest overhaul of regulations in some time, with sweeping changes to chassis, aerodynamics, and power units. While it may seem like a lot to wrap your head around, we have the perfect crash course to get you up to speed in time for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.What is the biggest change with the 2026 regulations?Definitely the new power units.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>F1 is aiming for a 50-50 split between combustion engine and electrical power, a gigantic shift from recent times. The 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine remains, but say goodbye to the MGU-H, a component that used exhaust gases to generate electrical energy. Without it, the MGU-K, which recovers energy during braking, will become even more important and powerful. All power units will also use 100% advanced sustainable fuels.How does the electrical side of the power unit work now?The minds of the drivers and their race engineers are as important as ever, as they'll have to be smart about where to harvest energy for the crucial MGU-K. That'll require drivers to lift and coast through corners they typically didn't before, while also using more aggressive downshifts to recharge their energy.One term you may hear often this season is "super clipping." Super clipping is another energy management strategy in which the MGU-K recharges while the driver is at full throttle. Super clipping can be identified when a car's rear light rapidly flashes. Additionally, the light will flash once when the MGU-K is deploying less than full power and twice when there's no electrical power. The light could also flash for a few other safety reasons.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
F1 Car Lights Explained 🚥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F126?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F126</a> <a href="https://t.co/t4oNWPntze">pic.twitter.com/t4oNWPntze</a>— FIA (@fia) <a href="https://twitter.com/fia/status/2024424057546867074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Why did F1 eliminate the MGU-H if it helps with recovering energy?The decision mostly stems from cost and complication. F1 ditched MGU-H due to its lack of road relevance to manufacturers in the sport and to reduce costs for newcomers like Audi.How about the cars? How will they look?You'll be happy to hear that cars will be smaller and lighter. The minimum weight of the cars has decreased substantially from 798 kg in 2025 to 768 kg this year. The cars will be 200 mm shorter in wheelbase length and 100 mm shorter in width. The Pirelli rubber will also be slightly smaller. Though the wheelbase diameter remains at 18 inches, the tread width has decreased at the front and back.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/cropped_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/w220xh124_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/w320xh180_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/w640xh360_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/w768xh432_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823744/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2258520074.jpg?ts=1772125939 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>What kind of effect will that have on drivers?These changes should make the cars more agile and nimble, characteristics that many of the drivers have seemed to enjoy so far. The change is a much-needed step in the right direction after complaints that cars had become too heavy and stiff.If you don't believe me, just listen to what the most accomplished driver in F1 history thinks.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"More fun to drive" 🗣️ Lewis Hamilton speaks highly of the new generation following shakedown in Barcelona <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://t.co/o7CM8mLv4h">pic.twitter.com/o7CM8mLv4h</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/2020138981837463938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>What aerodynamic changes will these cars have?The ground-effect era is over, meaning the rigid requirement to run the cars as low as possible to generate downforce from tunnels on the floor is no longer necessary. Instead, teams should have more setup options as F1 returns to flat floors, less-sophisticated front wings, and larger diffusers.But the most notable change is the end of DRS - the drag-reduction system. In its place, F1 is bringing back active aerodynamics. The new Straight Mode will open both the rear and front wings in designated areas, typically long straights. Picture it like DRS on both wings, and just like DRS, the activation zones will be marked on the track with signs.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/cropped_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/w220xh124_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/w320xh180_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/w640xh360_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/w768xh432_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823738/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2261243444.jpg?ts=1772124674 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Joe Portlock / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>After passing through Straight Mode zones, cars will automatically revert to Corner Mode, where both wings close. Drivers are required to use Straight Mode at all times in designated areas, although its duration could be shortened in low-grip conditions such as rain. The system is designed to reduce drag and increase top speed on straights.We've already seen teams like Ferrari and Alpine reveal some clever innovations with the new rear wing rules.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
You spin me right round! 😵‍💫 Here's Ferrari's innovative solution to moving the upper flap of the rear wing as part of this season's active aero introduction 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1Testing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1Testing</a> <a href="https://t.co/yY0ZcI1Kph">pic.twitter.com/yY0ZcI1Kph</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/2024437513033490506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a>
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Look closely at the rear wings 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1Testing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1Testing</a> <a href="https://t.co/EmmI3Xhujw">pic.twitter.com/EmmI3Xhujw</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/2021642891630665753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Did you say no more DRS? How will the drivers overtake? Fear not, overtaking modes will still be available to help drivers pass rivals on track. But it won't involve aerodynamics. If a driver is within a second of the car ahead at a detection point, they'll have access to Overtake Mode, enabling them to utilize extra electrical power on the next lap. Unlike DRS, which had restrictions on where it could be activated, Overtake Mode can be used anywhere on the circuit. However, there will be only one detection point for Overtake Mode, making it crucial for drivers to be within a second at that exact location.There's also Boost Mode, though this isn't exactly new. This feature allows drivers to increase the power unit's energy output at any time.Will the racing be better?In theory, the racing should improve. These new rules will decrease outwash - dirty air flow from the car - which should help competitors follow each other more closely. With less downforce from smaller cars, driver skill should play a bigger role. Increased emphasis on electrical power could also encourage creative overtaking maneuvers, and the strategic deployment of the electrical component of the power units may lead to some interesting chess matches on the track.At the end of the day, the cream still rises to the top in F1. But drivers should be able to notice a greater difference as they battle the physical aspects of extracting the fastest lap time while also mentally focusing on managing energy usage.This weekend's Australian Grand Prix will offer the first test of whether the new regulations work as intended. We'll see you there.Daniel Valente is theScore's lead Formula 1 writer. Daniel has covered the sport for multiple years, conducting analysis and interviewing key figures inside the paddock. His expertise is breaking down data and discovering unique stats. Follow Daniel on X at <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan?s=20">@F1GuyDan</a>.

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with his engineers in the garage during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 19, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

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The Arizona Cardinals informed quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97952" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97952">Kyler Murray</a> that they're releasing him, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028937514694668637?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Murray posted a goodbye message to the Cardinals' fan base shortly after the news broke. Arizona can't officially release him until the new league year begins on March 11."To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you," Murray said on <a href="https://x.com/K1/status/2028937232057549312?s=20">X</a>. "I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77-year drought for this organization. I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my brothers nothing but the best."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Murray also appeared optimistic about the future, saying: "I truly believe my best ball is in front of me and I look forward to proving it."The Cardinals owe Murray $36.8 million in guaranteed money in 2026. However, by releasing the 28-year-old, the franchise avoided an additional $19.5 million that would have become guaranteed for 2027 on March 15, Schefter adds. The two-time Pro Bowler was playing under a five-year, $230-million contract he signed in 2022.Murray is slated to be one of the biggest names in what's considered a weak quarterback free-agency class. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174046" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174046">Malik Willis</a> headlines the names expected to be available at the position after the Indianapolis Colts <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3490528" href="https://thescore.com/news/3490528">gave</a> the transition tag to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> on Tuesday.The writing appeared to be on the wall for Murray's departure for some time. Arizona and Murray <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3485392" href="https://thescore.com/news/3485392">reportedly</a> hadn't spoken since the end of the 2025 campaign, which saw Murray play only five games due to a foot injury.The Cardinals drafted Murray first overall in 2019 with hopes of him becoming their franchise quarterback. He initially showed promising signs, earning two Pro Bowl nods and leading the team to a playoff berth in his first three seasons. But injuries limited him to only 41 games over the subsequent four years, during which he compiled a 16-25 record.Murray has thrown for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns, and 60 interceptions over his career.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 05: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals in action against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Chicago Bears center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161908" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161908">Drew Dalman</a> told the team he's retiring from the NFL, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028920582914371696?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Dalman walks away from football at the age of 27 and after a Pro Bowl campaign in 2025. He was one year into a three-year, $42-million deal he signed with the Bears last offseason. The center was a key addition as the team aimed to improve quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a>' offensive line.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Chicago will once again seek to improve the interior offensive line this offseason. The franchise reportedly "sniffed around" center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173992" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173992">Tyler Linderbaum</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/2028921467165987180?s=20">Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer</a>. Linderbaum is scheduled to hit free agency unless the Baltimore Ravens re-sign him.Chicago is also hosting free-agent center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/109523" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/109523">Tyler Biadasz</a> on a visit, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2028923739400790266?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. The Washington Commanders released Biadasz this offseason.Dalman, a fourth-round pick in 2021, spent the first four seasons of his career with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Bears.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Drew Dalman #52 of the Chicago Bears smiles before the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl game between the AFC and the NFC at the Moscone Center South on February 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The NFC won 66-52.

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The Seattle Seahawks didn't tag <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174074" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174074">Kenneth Walker III</a> by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. That paves the way for the Super Bowl LX MVP to enter free agency. If Walker doesn't return to the Seahawks, he'd become the fourth Super Bowl MVP to begin the following season with a new team, joining Larry Brown, Desmond Howard, and Dexter Jackson, according to <a href="http://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028880381529698537?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The 25-year-old would hit the market fresh off his 135-yard rushing performance in Seattle's Super Bowl LX victory.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Placing the franchise tag on a running back this year would have cost $14.293 million, while the transition tag was valued at $11.323 million.Seattle would be expected to turn to 2023 second-round pick <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188172">Zach Charbonnet</a> if Walker leaves. Charbonnet and Walker split carries in recent seasons, with Charbonnet rushing for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries last year. Walker totaled 1,027 yards on the ground and five touchdowns on 221 attempts in 2025.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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Less than a week after re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> says he'll be ready for the start of the 2026 MLB season."I feel good," Scherzer said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/2028858448671121730?s=20">Keegan Matheson of MLB.com</a>. "I feel healthy. I just want to pitch."The 41-year-old added that a thumb issue that nagged him for much of the 2025 season is completely behind him.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Scherzer plans to pitch multiple innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in spring training, according to <a href="https://x.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/2028859365965598907?s=20">Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith</a>.The three-time Cy Young Award winner reportedly inked a one-year, $3-million deal to return to the Blue Jays, with incentives that could raise the contract's value to $10 million. Scherzer, who started Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers for Toronto last season, recorded a 5.19 ERA across 17 starts in 2025.The Blue Jays' starting pitch depth gets added insurance with Scherzer's arrival. He joins a group that includes <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3634">Kevin Gausman</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/20109">Trey Yesavage</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4769">José Berríos</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8145">Dylan Cease</a>, and <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8204">Cody Ponce</a>. <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9542">Shane Bieber</a> is dealing with forearm fatigue but is expected to rejoin the rotation during the season.

Baseball: World Series: Toronto Blue Jays Max Scherzer (31) in action, pitching vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre. Game 7. Toronto, Canada 11/1/2025CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco

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The Detroit Lions are trading running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/112122" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/112122">David Montgomery</a> to the Houston Texans, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2028500559913750781?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Houston will send Detroit a fourth-round and seventh-round pick, plus offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188131" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188131">Juice Scruggs</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2028501576944431174?s=20">Rapoport</a>.Montgomery spent the last three seasons with the Lions, forming an electric backfield tandem with running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188196" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188196">Jahmyr Gibbs</a>. The duo was nicknamed "Sonic and Knuckles" for their contrasting styles, with Gibbs being the dynamic speedster and Montgomery a downhill rusher. Gibbs reacted to the reported trade by posting a broken heart emoji with an image of the video game characters.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jahmyr Gibbs weighs in on the David Montgomery trade, via IG. <a href="https://t.co/kHWTpEZjQf">pic.twitter.com/kHWTpEZjQf</a>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/2028550386110345601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Montgomery rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns across his three years in Detroit, including a career-high 13 scores in 2023.The Texans lacked a lead back last year due to the absence of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82723" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82723">Joe Mixon</a>. He missed the entire season with a foot injury and his future with the team is uncertain. The leading rusher for Houston last year was rookie back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210197" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210197">Woody Marks</a> with 703 yards.This is the second trade the Texans made Monday after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3489512" href="https://thescore.com/news/3489512">reportedly</a> shipping offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/91574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/91574">Tytus Howard</a> to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round pick.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Washington Commanders informed veteran cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87888" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87888">Marshon Lattimore</a> that he will be released, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2028542315992580194?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Lattimore's release will reportedly save the club $18.5 million in cap space.The Commanders acquired the four-time Pro Bowler from the New Orleans Saints in November 2024. However, he's battled injuries and has played just 11 regular-season games for Washington since the trade. A torn ACL ended his 2025 campaign after nine games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old hasn't played more than 10 games in a season since 2021, which was also his last Pro Bowl campaign.A first-round pick in the 2017 draft, Lattimore has 16 career interceptions and 98 passes defended.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Marshon Lattimore #2 of the Washington Commanders reacts after being called for pass interference against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in the game at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

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The Houston Texans are trading offensive tackle<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/91574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/91574"> Tytus Howard</a> to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round pick, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48080683/texans-trade-starting-rt-tytus-howard-browns-source-says">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Upon completion of the trade, the Browns will reward Howard with a three-year, $63-million extension, his agent told Schefter. Cleveland is giving its offensive line a major makeover for 2026. Three-time Pro Bowler and pending free agent <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74624">Wyatt Teller</a> already stated he won't be back. Left tackle <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84051">Cam Robinson</a>, left guard <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/16009">Joel Bitonio</a>, center <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71551">Ethan Pocic</a>, right guard Teller, and right tackle <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/66848">Jack Conklin</a> are all scheduled to enter free agency, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/free-agency/cleveland-browns">Over the Cap</a>. That group started 63 games for the Browns last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The only significant 2025 starting piece slated to return is <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188281">Dawand Jones</a>, whose season ended after three games due to a knee injury.Cleveland surrendered 51 sacks last season, seventh most in the NFL. Howard, a seven-year veteran, had spent his entire career in Houston and started all 93 of his games played. He'll turn 30 in May.

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Tytus Howard #71 of the Houston Texans exits the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

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Whether it's strategy, development, or paddock politics, there's a lot that goes into determining the outcomes of Formula 1 races that we don't see transpire on track. That's why we're introducing the F1 mailbag, where theScore's lead F1 writer, Daniel Valente, answers your questions about the hottest topics in the sport. Consider this your personal glimpse inside the paddock.There are three ways to submit your questions for the next mailbag, which we'll publish after the Chinese Grand Prix.• Leave a comment on an F1 article on theScore app • Mention <a href="http://x.com/F1GuyDan?s=20">@F1GuyDan</a> on X • Email Daniel at daniel.valente@pennentertainment.com<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The following questions have been edited for clarity and grammar.Ammar Saleh (@Slimghost02) asks: How confident are you that Ferrari's strong Bahrain mileage actually reflects genuine race-stint pace?<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/cropped_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/w220xh124_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/w320xh180_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/w640xh360_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/w768xh432_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823201/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2261947010.jpg?ts=1771785429 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> NurPhoto / NurPhoto / Getty</figcaption></figure>Pretty confident. Now, whether that translates to pace capable of winning the championship is uncertain, thanks to Mercedes not showing its entire hand, but Ferrari definitely should be in the mix to start the season. Charles Leclerc demonstrated that the SF-26 has strong one-lap pace. Plus, his <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan/status/2024802865991352388?s=20">race simulation</a> that took place in the morning on the final day of running was seriously impressive, considering it occurred in hotter temperatures than the cooler afternoon session. But it's also important to remember that even if Ferrari begins at the front of the pack, the development of teams will decide the 2026 season, not how they start. Ferrari learned that painful lesson in 2022, when the Scuderia opened the ground-effect era with two wins in three races but were eventually out-developed by Red Bull, which went on to claim the drivers' and constructors' titles.User @Radityo_utomo asks: What is going on with Honda? How are they so incompetent?Perhaps the same question is also being asked inside Aston Martin's Silverstone base. The blunt truth is probably that Honda was in a race against time that it really had no chance of winning. Honda only announced it would be returning to F1 as an engine manufacturer in May 2023. That's a short amount of time to get its power unit department regrouped and operating at a high level, all while the Japanese manufacturer continued to support Red Bull as a technical partner. None of the other engine-makers faced a situation this unique. Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey said in February that his team was about four months behind the others in terms of wind tunnel development. It's not hard to imagine that Honda faced an even larger deficit compared to its power unit rivals.Andrew Cleary (@acleary15) asks: Will Aston Martin cease operations by the end of the season?<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/cropped_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/w220xh124_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/w320xh180_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/w640xh360_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/w768xh432_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823203/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2262432962.jpg?ts=1771785527 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Peter Fox / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Probably not. However, it's possible that a nightmare 2026 season could dwindle Fernando Alonso's aspirations of staying in F1. After all, this is a driver who already lived through a Honda debacle (with McLaren) from 2015-17. I'm not sure any driver is equipped to deal with that twice.User @f1_superleague asks: Who's sandbagging the most? Who's in trouble already? And who's your dark horse?Mercedes seems like the unanimous pick for the team that's hiding the most pace. It's not so much that Mercedes is playing games. It's more like the Silver Arrows are just unbothered by everything else going on around them. They never did a true race simulation during the final week in Bahrain, only compiling stints that were roughly 9-10 consecutive laps. Even during those, Mercedes <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan/status/2024441389472166360?s=20">appeared</a> to be faster than the rest. As Leclerc, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen did one-lap performance runs on new tires, George Russell completed a qualifying lap, returned to the pit lane, and quickly came out for another stint of around 10 consecutive laps on the same tire, a rather clear sign that he logged his best time with significant fuel on board.The answer to the second question is an easy one: Aston Martin is in serious trouble for reasons stated previously and the fact that the AMR26 has given zero indication it can complete a full race. Among all the running Aston Martin did in the Bahrain tests, the closest that the car came to completing a race simulation was 26 laps before a battery issue halted Alonso. Plus, the pace shown during that race run was miles off the midfield and comparable to newcomer Cadillac. F1 hasn't seen a disaster like this in quite a while.My dark horse at the front is McLaren. The team previously seemed to be a significant step behind Mercedes and Ferrari, but the reigning constructors' champion looked to be making progress with each passing day in Bahrain. McLaren also <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c77e1djpg3mo">reportedly</a> wasn't running the latest spec of the Mercedes engine, leading me to believe there's a lot more potential to be gained. As for the midfield, I'll tip my hat to Audi, which I think has smashed expectations in preseason testing. The newcomer seems to have built an engine that isn't causing headaches, and Gabriel Bortoleto's race simulation on Feb. 20 was surprisingly decent and well clear of the likes of Racing Bulls and Williams.Bobby Iadanza (@Robert_Iadanza) asks: Were the changes to the car regulations too drastic?<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/cropped_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/w220xh124_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/w320xh180_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/w640xh360_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/w768xh432_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/823204/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2262666661.jpg?ts=1771785610 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Mark Sutton - Formula 1 / Formula 1 / Getty</figcaption></figure>In regards to whether the 2026 regulations presented too many drastic changes at once, the answer at this stage has to be a resounding yes. The reduction in size and weight for the chassis were great ideas, with drivers complimenting the new feel of the handling. Everything else, though, has been quite questionable. The new power units drawing 50% of their power from the electrical side make for pedestrian driving at times. F1 is now a game of energy management. It's all about finding the best areas to deploy energy and the most efficient places to harvest, which has led to complaints about lifting and coasting on straights. This could create major problems at circuits such as Melbourne, Jeddah, and Monza. The active aerodynamics are a cool touch, but, frankly, they're just efforts to find the best way to maintain high levels of top speed with these Frankenstein regulations. To make matters worse, drivers have complained that overtaking seems difficult. You can't help but feel that F1 may have bit off more than it can chew with the huge shift toward electrical engines while trying to use active aerodynamics as smoke and mirrors.With that said, if the races are good and exciting, those points about the driving characteristics become moot. So, it's best to keep an open mind at least until we see the cars in action.Daniel Valente is theScore's lead Formula 1 writer. Daniel has covered the sport for multiple years, conducting analysis and interviewing key figures inside the paddock. His expertise is breaking down data and discovering unique stats. Follow Daniel on X at <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan?s=20">@F1GuyDan</a>.

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Some of the most electric 2026 draft prospects ran the 40-yard dash Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, with running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers in action at the NFL Scouting Combine.This year's combine was billed as one of the fastest groups of prospects ever, and the marquee positions didn't disappoint. Here are the top times from each of the three position groups that participated Saturday:Running backs:<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>School</th>
<th>Time (seconds)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td> Mike Washington Jr.</td>
<td> Arkansas</td>
<td> 4.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td> Jeremiyah Love</td>
<td> Notre Dame</td>
<td> 4.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td> Demond Claiborne</td>
<td> Wake Forest</td>
<td> 4.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td> Jam Miller</td>
<td> Alabama</td>
<td> 4.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td> Eli Heidenreich</td>
<td> Navy</td>
<td> 4.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T6</td>
<td> Seth McGowan</td>
<td> Kentucky</td>
<td> 4.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T6</td>
<td> Jadarian Price</td>
<td> Notre Dame</td>
<td> 4.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td> Adam Randall</td>
<td> Clemson</td>
<td> 4.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td> Robert Henry Jr.</td>
<td> Texas-San Antonio</td>
<td> 4.52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td> Emmett Johnson</td>
<td> Nebraska</td>
<td> 4.56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Washington bolstered his stock by posting the fastest time among running backs. Love, the group's top prospect and a potential top-10 pick, came in right behind him. He clocked a 1.55-second 10-yard split, tying Heidenreich for third and trailing only Washington and Miller.Wide receivers:<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>School</th>
<th>Time (seconds)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Brenen Thompson</td>
<td>Mississippi State</td>
<td>4.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Zavion Thomas</td>
<td>LSU</td>
<td>4.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Deion Burks</td>
<td> Oklahoma</td>
<td> 4.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td> Jeff Caldwell</td>
<td> Cincinnati</td>
<td> 4.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Bryce Lance</td>
<td>North Dakota State</td>
<td>4.34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T6</td>
<td> Zachariah Branch</td>
<td> Georgia</td>
<td> 4.35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T6</td>
<td>Eric Rivers</td>
<td>Georgia Tech</td>
<td>4.35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>De'Zhaun Stribling</td>
<td>Ole Miss</td>
<td>4.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T9</td>
<td> Malik Benson</td>
<td> Oregon</td>
<td> 4.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T9</td>
<td> Chris Brazzell II</td>
<td> Tennessee</td>
<td> 4.37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Thompson will leave Indianapolis with the fastest 40 of anyone at the combine, as offensive linemen are the only players left to work out Sunday. The Mississippi State product's 4.26 tied the fifth-fastest dash in combine history. The record belongs to Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs, who posted a 4.21 in 2024.Quarterbacks:<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>School</th>
<th>Time (seconds)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Taylen Green</td>
<td> Arkansas</td>
<td> 4.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Haynes King</td>
<td> Georgia Tech</td>
<td> 4.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Cole Payton</td>
<td>North Dakota State</td>
<td>4.56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Sawyer Robertson</td>
<td>Baylor</td>
<td>4.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Jalon Daniels</td>
<td> Kansas</td>
<td> 4.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Luke Altmyer</td>
<td> Illinois</td>
<td>4.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Joe Fagnano</td>
<td> Connecticut</td>
<td>4.83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Green also had the highest vertical jump (43.5 inches) and broad jump (11 feet, 2 inches) among quarterbacks. His athletic scores could result in teams asking him to work out as a wide receiver as the predraft process continues. Only seven of the 16 invited quarterbacks ran the 40, none of whom are projected to be high picks.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Jeremiyah Love of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The New England Patriots have explored trading for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194" target="_blank">A.J. Brown</a> but believe the asking price is too high, a source told <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/28/stefon-diggs-a-j-brown-and-free-agent-targets-inside-the-patriots-plans-at-the-nfl-scouting-combine/">Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald</a>.The Eagles could fetch a better return for Brown than the package the Seattle Seahawks received for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111570" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111570">DK Metcalf</a> last offseason, sources told Callahan. The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Metcalf and a sixth-round selection for second- and seventh-round picks.Brown's future with the Eagles has recently lacked clarity. Head coach Nick Sirianni said earlier this week that he couldn't guarantee the talented receiver would be on the team for the 2026 season. However, the following day, general manager Howie Roseman said Brown was a huge part of new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's plans.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New England has emerged as a popular potential destination for Brown if he's traded, largely because of his ties to head coach Mike Vrabel. The Patriots sideline boss drafted and coached Brown with the Tennessee Titans from 2019 to 2021. New England also needs another top receiving target for quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199741" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199741">Drake Maye</a>.The Eagles would absorb a $43.8-million dead cap hit if they move Brown before June 1, though the franchise would save more than $100 million over multiple years with a trade, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/a-j-brown/7842">Over The Cap</a>.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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