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"Not the same challenge" or an "interesting" exercise? - Drivers on Spa's appeal in F1 2026
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Formula 1's current battery-driven formula has changed the face of a number of iconic tracks and corners this year, but nowhere is the difference...
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F1 Belgian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
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Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend after Charles Leclerc's British grand prix win gave Ferrari another sign of momentum in the fight...
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What Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa
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When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half...
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What Max Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa
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When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half...
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Lewis Hamilton still avoiding Ferrari’s F1 sim: ‘It’s helped me massively’
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Lewis Hamilton has maintained his approach of not using Ferrari’s Formula 1 simulator – and that’s for the better, according to him.
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Charles Leclerc: Merging "aggressive" style with F1 2026 cars is this year's biggest challenge
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Charles Leclerc believes that the main challenge of 2026 has emerged in attempting to marry his "aggressive" driving style with the demands of the...
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David Coulthard recalls violent Spa crash that left him with broken leg
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has reflected on the unforgiving nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, recalling his terrifying junior...
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Red Bull parks 'Macarena' rear wing for Belgian GP after Verstappen crashes
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Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.
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Red Bull reverts to conventional rear wing in Belgium after worrying Max Verstappen crashes
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Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.
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Former F1 presenter identifies Aston Martin "red flag" amid performance struggles
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Will Buxton has pointed to a major "red flag" at Aston Martin after Adrian Newey admitted that the team may not have spent enough time consulting its...
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David Coulthard warns FIA intervention could stifle F1 innovation
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has cautioned the FIA against regulating technical innovation out of the championship, warning that banning...
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Norris given Belgium GP grid penalty as McLaren takes new Mercedes power unit parts
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McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new...
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Lando Norris faces Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
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McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new...
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James Hinchcliffe names Ferrari's best hope of beating Mercedes
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar Series race winner James Hinchcliffe believe Ferrari must make the difficult decision to favour Lewis...
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Aston Martin "flat out" on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready
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Aston Martin's planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a "big undertaking" for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike...
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Aston Martin "flat out" on AMR26 Hungary updates, spares in short supply
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Aston Martin's planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a "big undertaking" for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike...
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Is this the luckiest F1 fan on the planet?
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You’re a lucky man… “You can say that again!
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Is this the luckiest F1 fan on the planet?
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You’re a lucky man… “You can say that again!
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Mercedes told Max Verstappen-Kimi Antonelli partnership would be "recipe for disaster"
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Mercedes that pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli would be a "recipe for disaster" should a...
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Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver van Langendonck
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Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck to his racing team, marking the first move by the four-time Formula 1 world...
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Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck
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Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck to his racing team, marking the first move by the four-time Formula 1 world...
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Damon Hill reveals the F1 career lesson he wishes he had learned earlier
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1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has admitted he realised "a little bit too late" in his career how crucial it is for a driver to actively galvanise...
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James Vowles explains how Williams F1 delays could be "one of the best things"
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Williams team principal James Vowles believes the production delays suffered by the Grove outfit over the winter and early stages of the 2026 Formula 1...
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Sergio Perez opens up about mental toll of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull
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Sergio Perez has opened up about the mental toll of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull, revealing he sought the help of a psychologist after the...
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Franco Colapinto opens up about the toughest moment of his F1 career
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After Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash during the third free practice session at Zandvoort and watched his Williams go up in flames, Formula 1...
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George Russell shares school exam mindset behind his F1 success
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Mercedes driver George Russell has drawn a unique parallel between preparing for a Formula 1 grand prix and studying for a school exam.
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Belgian GP
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Formula 1 is back after a week off with a fan favourite in Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Bortoleto: F1 hasn't lost its 'magic'; drivers need to "turn the page" on 2026 complaints
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Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1...
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Gabriel Bortoleto: F1 hasn't lost its 'magic'; drivers need to "turn the page" on 2026 complaints
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Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1...
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Pierre Gasly tests new A110 Future prototype with Duke of Richmond at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Pierre Gasly had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Ollie Bearman hailed as "class act" after emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus drive
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British Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has been praised by fans and branded an all-round "class act" after an emotional run in Ayrton Senna's legendary...
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Pirelli's battle with F1 wheel rim development
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Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell...
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Exclusive: Pirelli explains the role of wheel‑rim development and driving styles on 2026 F1 tyres
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Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell...
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Win the dream ticket to attend every F1 race next season
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When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea.
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Win the dream ticket to attend every F1 race next season
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When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea.
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Are loud engines really something F1 should return to?
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031...
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Should F1 really get louder in 2031? Our verdict
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031...
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Aston Martin to use new Honda engine at F1 Dutch GP
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Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.
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Honda confirms when its new F1 power unit will be introduced on Aston Martin car
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Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.
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Liam Lawson left "shaking" after driving Bruce McLaren's Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood
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Liam Lawson has reflected on the "indescribable" feeling of driving the iconic #2 Ford GT40 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an experience that left...
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Max Verstappen 'absolutely regrets' not signing with Mercedes, says Guenther Steiner
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen "absolutely" regrets not accepting past offers to join Mercedes, claiming...
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How British GP win might help Charles Leclerc “massively” in F1 2026
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A crash in Monaco.
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Sergio Perez reveals personal goal behind Cadillac F1 return after tough Red Bull stint
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Sergio Perez has revealed that his return to Formula 1 with Cadillac was fuelled by a desire to prove he remains "one of the best" in the championship,...
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Toto Wolff: I stand by Mercedes' performance focus, but now we must sort reliability
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he’d rather have a fast, unreliable car than the opposite, but admits it’s time to weed out the...
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Sergio Perez reveals brutal Christian Horner 'two car' message ahead of Red Bull stint
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Sergio Perez has revealed that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner bluntly informed him upon joining the team that they only ran a second...
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Arvid Lindblad keen on rally future post-F1 after “amazing” WRC experience
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Rallying is a discipline Arvid Lindblad would like to potentially pursue in a future post-Formula 1 after tasting World Rally Championship machinery at...
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James Vowles admits Williams F1 British GP upgrade disappointment
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Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the upgrades introduced at the British Grand Prix failed to deliver the expected level of...
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F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far
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After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
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Audi highlights “importance of efficiency” in next-generation F1 engines
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Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching...
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What would you like to ask Esteban Ocon?
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On 16 July, Autosport's newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview will take place with Formula 1 grand prix winner Esteban Ocon in the Spa-Francorchamps...
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Guenther Steiner urges FIA to increase use of AI after British GP safety car backlash
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Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to introduce permanent, full-time stewards and increase the use of artificial intelligence to prevent a repeat of...
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The Next Generation: Luke Browning
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How my motorsport journey started "I realised at a very young age that I craved adrenaline and competition.
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James Vowles targets Williams reset ahead of F1 Belgian GP: "Come back swinging"
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Williams team principal James Vowles has promised that the Grove outfit will "reset and come back swinging" at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, as the...
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Lando Norris reflects on childhood dream during Goodwood Festival of Speed balcony celebration
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2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris was met with cheering crowds as he took to the iconic Goodwood House balcony during the Festival of Speed.
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Lando Norris opens door to Valentino Rossi partnership for Le Mans campaign
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Lando Norris has shared his hopes of teaming up with his childhood hero and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for a 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign in the future.
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Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030
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Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.
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Audi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
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Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.
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Toto Wolff "too smart" to sign Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned why Mercedes would attempt to sign four-time champion Max Verstappen, suggesting...
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Lewis Hamilton calls for less software reliance in F1 as he highlights "real frustration"
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Lewis Hamilton has voiced his frustration over Formula 1's increasing reliance on software, arguing that drivers are being unfairly penalised by...
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James Vowles confirms Williams review after F1 development rate concerns
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Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the Grove outfit's current rate of car development is insufficient to meet its ambitions of...
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F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP
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Formula 1 drivers are already bracing for a headache over deployment at Spa-Francorchamps, with Fernando Alonso warning they could have no battery for...
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Kimi Antonelli vows Goodwood return after maiden Festival of Speed run
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Current Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli has made his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, capping off a busy week that included the...
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George Russell's Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success
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Mercedes senior race engineer Marcus Dudley has lifted the lid on his relationship with his driver George Russell, explaining the importance of being...
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Whether the bad luck between Russell and Antonelli has evened out in F1 title fight
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George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on...
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Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
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Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.
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F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
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The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four...
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Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
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Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room...
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Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say
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On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.
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One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Horner
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On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.
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Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
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Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its...
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How Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari
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Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes...
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How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
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The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems...
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FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes
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After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would...
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The pre-race tweak that hampered Hamilton's British GP
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Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula...
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Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?
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The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted...
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Why Vasseur doesn't want to talk about a Ferrari title fight
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Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating...
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Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
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For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion...
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F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
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The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to...
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The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
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During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off...
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Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
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The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone.
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Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP
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Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a...
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Why Verstappen is 'right to be angry' after another "super dangerous" wing failure
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Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.
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Why Mercedes won't contest Antonelli's British GP track limits penalty
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Mercedes will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader finished outside the points.
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Hamilton keeps British GP podium after escaping yellow-flag sanction
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Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement.
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Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
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The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.
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FIA explains safety car finish at F1 British GP
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The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for...
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Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium
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Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative have been summoned by the British Grand Prix stewards to explain a potential breach of Formula 1...
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F1 British GP: Leclerc shocks Mercedes with win as Antonelli hits trouble
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Charles Leclerc headed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix as Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli lost second...
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F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race
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Formula 1 has set a summer break deadline to recover one of its postponed Middle Eastern races as it still aims to add Bahrain or Saudi Arabia to the...
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“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback
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One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks...
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Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari
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Toto Wolff reckons the “very emotional” Fred Vasseur failed to interpret his comments about Ferrari and its upgrades in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in...
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F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has snared his fifth pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the British Grand Prix, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc...
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F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race
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“Lap one was just chaos with the energy usage,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri after finishing seventh in Saturday’s sprint race at Silverstone.
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Russell and Hamilton contract renewals reveal the Verstappen-McLaren rumours to be nonsense
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Two of the most coveted seats on the Formula 1 driver market have already been filled, but there will be no official announcements, no press releases...
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F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
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Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday...
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Horner to attend F1 British GP, set to launch memoir
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Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner is set to attend this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, his first race since leaving the...
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"They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British...
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F1 British GP: Hamilton pips Antonelli to Silverstone sprint pole
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint, holding off his Mercedes successor Kimi...
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Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone
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While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria...
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Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade "cheating" claims
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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur launched a fiery response to Toto Wolff’s surprise at Ferrari continuously bringing upgrades throughout the Formula 1...