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Kimi Antonelli reaffirms Mercedes loyalty amid Ferrari speculation at Bandini Trophy ceremony
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Kimi Antonelli has firmly shut down suggestions of a future move to Ferrari, reaffirming his loyalty to Mercedes while accepting the prestigious...
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The reclined seating position that caused Fernando Alonso's Canadian GP retirement
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Aston Martin’s dismal start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign has been well documented with problems across the AMR26 - most notably its power unit.
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The amusing story of how a scientist F1 fan named a wasp after Oscar Piastri
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If McLaren driver Oscar Piastri having a 98-million-year-old wasp species named after him sounds like an elaborate inside joke, then that's pretty much...
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Fernando Alonso turns heads in Monaco with rare Porsche 918 Spyder
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Fernando Alonso has been spotted once again showing off another car from his jaw-dropping collection in Monaco.
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Red Bull given major comeback verdict by former F1 driver after Canadian GP battle
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya is confident that Red Bull is on the verge of a resurgence, warning its rivals that the Milton Keynes outfit...
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David Croft praises Max Verstappen's "brave" stance against F1 2026 regulations
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has praised Max Verstappen's "refreshing" and consistent stance on the new regulations, which were...
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How tweaked LED lights now show engine status on 2026 F1 cars
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The 2026 Formula 1 regulations are still being fine-tuned, and the new LED light system is a step being made towards safety.
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Guenther Steiner predicts Esteban Ocon Haas exit unless he makes 'drastic changes'
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has issued a strong warning to Esteban Ocon, suggesting the Frenchman will lose his seat by the...
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Jamie Chadwick warns George Russell Canada GP retirement may have saved Mercedes from fallout
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Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's untimely retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix...
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Ayao Komatsu shares Takuma Sato meeting that helped launch his F1 career
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Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed the story of how a chance encounter with a young Takuma Sato and a borrowed quad bike...
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Mercedes pulls out of Alpine F1 share talks over asking price
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Mercedes is no longer pursuing a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team after disagreeing with Otro Capital's asking price.
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Mercedes pulls out of Alpine F1 share talks over asking price
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Mercedes is no longer pursuing a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team after disagreeing with Otro Capital's asking price.
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Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon leave F1 fans in stitches with "Hot Ones" appearance
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Haas team-mates Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman recently took on the Hot Ones Versus challenge.
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How the FIA is limiting F1 cars’ top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps
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The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century – challenge which will be transformed this...
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‘I could never accept being second to Alonso’ – How Lewis Hamilton made his mark at McLaren on F1 debut
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Back at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took his first of a record 105 grand prix victories in Formula 1.
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Lewis Hamilton Ferrari simulator decision branded "quite damning" after Canada breakthrough
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has described Lewis Hamilton's recent decision not to use Ferrari's simulator programme as "quite...
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Lewis Hamilton hailed after Canadian GP drive that 'got inside Charles Leclerc's head'
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Lewis Hamilton appeared to rediscover his spark during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, showing a renewed sense of "freedom" and delivering a turn of...
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F2 champion Leo Fornaroli tests McLaren F1 car again
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Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has been given yet another Formula 1 test by his McLaren team.
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Max Verstappen reveals why daughter will not be in F1 paddock yet as he opens up on parenthood
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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has opened up about his first year of parenthood after he and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their...
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Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
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“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.
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"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes
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The Mercedes Formula 1 team has provided more insight into its conversations with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after the pair's intense Canadian...
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Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch
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Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete...
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Juan Pablo Montoya warns F1 grid over Kimi Antonelli's "concerning" Mercedes form
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli is maturing rapidly and becoming very comfortable racing at the front of the pack,...
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FIA scraps F1 straight mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
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The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Active aero banned at F1 Monaco GP
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The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff
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Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at...
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Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay
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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the FIA will implement the power unit changes required for Max Verstappen to stay heading into the 2027...
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Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that there is currently "nothing to choose" between George Russell and Kimi...
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Kimi Antonelli 'lucky to have wisdom of Bono and Toto Wolff' after Canada sprint, says Martin Brundle
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The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw the intra-team battle between championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes...
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Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri
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Three biologists have named a newly-discovered wasp species after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastrii.
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's 2021 "scar tissue" will never fully go away, says Naomi Schiff
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Following an exciting battle at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff has suggested that the "competitive scar...
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Kimi Antonelli compared to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel after stunning 2026 F1 start
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Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has likened current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli to a young Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.
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Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours
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Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an...
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Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours
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Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an...
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Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
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The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.
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Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
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The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.
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Charles Leclerc's hilarious reaction to Lewis Hamilton driving Ferrari's new EV goes viral
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc got behind the wheel of the new fully electric Ferrari Luce ahead of its unveiling.
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Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco
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At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a...
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Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco
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At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a...
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Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential...
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential...
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Sebastien Ogier happy to welcome Max Verstappen to WRC car test
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Sébastien Ogier says he would gladly welcome Max Verstappen to test a World Rally Championship car, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion wish...
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Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say
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Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series should be done improving its...
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Question of the week: Should Mercedes interfere in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s battle?
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The Canadian Grand Prix delivered the first on-track battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
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Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point lead
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Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he isn’t thinking about a potential world title just yet, as he pulls away in the standings with at...
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When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up
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An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year.
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When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up
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An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year.
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Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027
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The Alpine F1 will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.
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Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027
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The Alpine F1 team will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.
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Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction record
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The helmet worn by Gilles Villeneuve during his last Formula 1 race was sold for a record-breaking $1.
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Do penalty points still serve any purpose in F1?
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It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates...
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The mysterious disappearance of F1’s penalty points in 2026
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It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates...
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On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvre
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Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was made legendary by his fantastic racecraft and record-breaking success, but also some questionable moves – one...
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Why Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari
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After he took his best-ever grand prix result with Ferrari, it felt like a weight had fallen off Lewis Hamilton's shoulders.
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Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari
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After he took his best-ever grand prix result with Ferrari, it felt like a weight had fallen off Lewis Hamilton's shoulders.
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How Charles Leclerc will recover from "most difficult weekend" of F1 career
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Charles Leclerc will use Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s data from the Canadian Grand Prix to find answers for “the most difficult weekend” of his...
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Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble
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Max Verstappen poked fun at McLaren’s decision to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on the intermediate compound as that strategic call...
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Alpine continues quest to fix Gasly's mystifying car issues
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Eighth place in Canada continues a welcome trend for Pierre Gasly and the Alpine Formula 1 team, which took a huge step forward in 2026.
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Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues
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Eighth place in Canada continues a welcome trend for Pierre Gasly and the Alpine Formula 1 team, which took a huge step forward in 2026.
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Why McLaren thinks it wouldn’t have beaten Hamilton and Verstappen in Canada
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While Lando Norris had a front-row seat to the Mercedes battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint and...
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‘Not sure we had that pace’ – Were Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen out of reach for McLaren?
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While Lando Norris had a front-row seat to the Mercedes battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint and...
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Jacques Villeneuve warns Kimi Antonelli not to 'believe his own hype' amid F1 title battle
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1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned Kimi Antonelli against buying into his own hype and to keep his cool in his first championship...
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Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli delivered their first proper wheel-to-wheel battles over the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, starting with a...
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Red Bull reacts to Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed
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Red Bull secured its first podium finish of the year in Montreal, although Saturday did not suggest that outcome was on the cards.
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Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed
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George Russell might have endured a heartbreakingly premature end to his fight for the Canadian Grand Prix win with Mercedes team-mate and championship...
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Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator
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Lewis Hamilton returned to the scene of his maiden Formula 1 victory and made another breakthrough of sorts – his best grand prix result for Ferrari...
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Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit
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Mercedes driver George Russell said he was "lost for words" after retiring from the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix lead, but said he "loved" his intense...
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F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while...
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Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP
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Mercedes driver George Russell suffered a dramatic exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, paving the way for another win by team-mate and title...
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McLaren: Pirelli F1 tests will help Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP
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Andrea Stella expects Ferrari and Red Bull to have an advantage over McLaren and Mercedes in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix after conducting Pirelli...
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Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1
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While the start time for the Miami Grand Prix was brought forward by three hours to avoid heavy rain and, in particular, thunderstorms due to local...
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Hamilton’s sim-less approach seems to pay off as he outqualifies Leclerc twice at Canadian GP
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Lewis Hamilton has refrained from using Ferrari’ssimulator ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, and this approach seems to be bearing fruit so far.
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Antonelli and Russell clear the air after F1 Canadian GP sprint race clash
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Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell say they have cleared up their rules of engagement after their fight for the lead during the Formula...
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Red Bull went against Verstappen's set-up feedback: “Sometimes they have to feel it”
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Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix proved to be a difficult affair for Red Bull.
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Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes
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Max Verstappen says it is "mentally not doable" for him to remain in Formula 1 if the series can't drastically improve its power unit regulations for...
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Update: Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding Gasly
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been cleared of allegedly impeding Pierre Gasly in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, which means the Ferrari...
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F1 Canadian GP: Russell beats Antonelli and Norris to last-gasp Montreal pole
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Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole at the Canadian Grand Prix, outpacing team-mate Kimi Antonelli and reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando...
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Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell
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For once, the conversation in the Gilles Villeneuve paddock was not about batteries or energy management.
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Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell
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The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to...
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Antonelli wants Mercedes "clarity" over Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wants his team to provide further "clarity" over its rules of engagement after a tense battle with George Russell in the...
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F1 Canadian GP: Russell wins sprint after Antonelli clash
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A calm and collected George Russell triumphed in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, as Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli endured two trips...
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Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada
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McLaren introduced the second phase of its major Miami upgrade package in Montreal.
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McLaren finds ally in Red Bull over F1 team alliances concerns
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Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says the organisation would "support" further moves to address concerns around team independence.
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Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March
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Aston Martin hasn’t officially upgraded its Formula 1 car in the last two months, and likely won’t do so until July at the earliest.
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Norris points out a key problem with F1 2026's energy management demands
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Lando Norris says energy management has grown too preponderant with Formula 1’s new technical regulations – especially on cool-down laps, when “there...
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Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order
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The Canadian Grand Prix is the final race that counts for the FIA’s first ADUO assessment period.
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“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track
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The phrasing of official communications from the FIA’s stewards tends to be deliberately dry and factual, but a note of schoolmasterish anger was...
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F1 Canadian GP: Russell defeats Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole
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George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian...
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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff
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It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words.
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F1 compromise to make 2027 engine change could include shortening races
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA is trying to hammer out a compromise to get 2027 power unit changes through, which could include shortening certain...
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Mercedes and McLaren debut host of updates at F1 Canadian GP
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Mercedes has brought its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season to the Canadian Grand Prix, while McLaren has launched the second stage of...
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F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli fastest ahead of sprint qualifying, Russell spins
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Kimi Antonelli topped the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix practice session, which was red-flagged on three occasions and saw Mercedes team-mate and title...
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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn't lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027's...
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The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem
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Mercedes has the fastest car on the grid – but one of the defining features of the Formula 1 season so far has been its regular inability to make a...
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What will F1's switch to a 60-40 power split bring? The drivers give their verdict
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It’s a step in the right direction Lando Norris: “I certainly think that's a great direction, we all welcome that as drivers, we all want that, I think...
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Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc
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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has a "difficult" job on its hands to close the door to Mercedes, particularly when it comes to the power unit...
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Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”
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Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he...
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Piastri "flattered" by rumours of Red Bull F1 interest
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McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull's interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is "flattering", but the Australian denies...
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Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1
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A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal.
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Why Sainz believes F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes
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Williams Formula 1 driver and GPDA president Carlos Sainz says he hopes F1 management and governing body the FIA remain "tough" to push through power...