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Lewis Hamilton 'didn't help himself' with Ferrari radio messages, says Guenther Steiner
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says Lewis Hamilton 'didn't help himself' with his frustrated team radio messages during the...
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Bradley Cooper transforms Monaco for 1962 grand prix "Ocean's Eleven" prequel shoot
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Over the past week, three-time Grammy Award winner Bradley Cooper and a major film crew have been filming in Monaco, shooting scenes for the upcoming...
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"How can you allow this?" – Wolff shares Lauda story behind Hamilton's iconic F1 pole
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When Toto Wolff held his annual media session with a select group of Dutch journalists at Zandvoort, one of the topics that came up was how a Formula 1...
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"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole
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When Toto Wolff held his annual media session with a select group of Dutch journalists at Zandvoort, one of the topics that came up was how a Formula 1...
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Lando Norris delivers verdict on McLaren 2026 F1 title fight
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Lando Norris insists he remains entirely confident that McLaren can successfully make the necessary changes to its current challenger to fight for the...
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George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when
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Mercedes is deciding when George Russell will take an engine change penalty across the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with the team bracing...
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Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing
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Three-time Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart believes modern grand prix drivers can be more aggressive racers by taking advantage of the series'...
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Guenther Steiner claims Mercedes has made George Russell's support role clear
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will have informed George Russell that his role for the remainder of the 2026...
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Audi F1 power unit facility branded "second to none" by Rob Smedley
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Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has lauded Audi's Formula 1 power unit headquarters, declaring the German manufacturer's engine department as...
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Sergio Perez "had conversations" with other F1 teams - but never thought of leaving Cadillac
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Sergio Perez revealed that his management had held talks with other Formula 1 teams about a potential 2027 switch, but he wants to remain part of...
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Isack Hadjar shares injury update as he targets Italian GP Red Bull return
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Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is "hopeful" that he will be able to return to the Formula 1 grid for the Italian Grand Prix after a wrist injury forced...
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Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows
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Haas has completed its latest Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) run with Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara in action, as focus on its...
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Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows
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Haas has completed its latest Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) run with Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara in action, as focus on its...
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What Norris' contract extension means for McLaren and Piastri
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With what is undoubtedly coming with a salary befitting a world champion, Lando Norris has put pen to paper to a deal tying him to the Woking-based...
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What Lando Norris' contract extension means for McLaren and Oscar Piastri
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With what is undoubtedly coming with a salary befitting a world champion, Lando Norris has put pen to paper to a deal tying him to the Woking-based...
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Ferrari urged to back Lewis Hamilton as Guenther Steiner issues team order warning
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari must establish clear rules of engagement and back Lewis Hamilton over Charles...
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One detail of Lando Norris' McLaren extension has F1 fans talking
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One main detail of Lando Norris's contract extension with McLaren has caught the attention of Formula 1 fans, who have branded the deal as "well deserved".
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George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
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Following Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a...
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Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030
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Lando Norris and McLaren have agreed to a long-term contract extension, keeping the world champion at the Formula 1 team until at least 2030.
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Lando Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030
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Lando Norris and McLaren have agreed to a long-term contract extension, keeping the world champion at the Formula 1 team until at least 2030.
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Mercedes still searching for answers on why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin rated the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” and is looking for...
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Mercedes bemused why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin rated the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” and is looking for...
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Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
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Zak Brown had his eyes on Zandvoort while in Washington D.
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James Vowles reveals Williams' "huge number of projects" to fix 2026 problems
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Williams team principal James Vowles says the Grove outfit is running a "huge number of projects" to rectify development mistakes made last winter that...
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Naomi Schiff points to Red Bull advantage after Dutch GP driver change
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Red Bull's driver swap at the Dutch Grand Prix has renewed paddock discussions about two Formula 1 teams sharing the same ownership.
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Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP
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Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and...
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Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP
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Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and...
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Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory.
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Sergio Perez: I want three more years with Cadillac
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Sergio Perez reckons that he has "maybe three more years" before he reaches his sell-by date in Formula 1, and wants to devote that to helping the...
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Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
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Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport.
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Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
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Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport.
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Ferrari pays tribute to Michael Schumacher with special Italian GP race suits
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Ferrari has officially revealed the special Formula 1 race suits that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear at the team's home Italian Grand...
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BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry
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BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1.
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Kimi Antonelli causes chaos in Amelia Dimoldenberg's "Passenger Princess"
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Mercedes Formula 1 driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli has featured as a driving instructor in Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube series,...
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Red Bull hands F1 test to protege as it assesses Racing Bulls driver line-up
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Red Bull has given Nikola Tsolov his first Formula 1 test as it continues to assess its options for its 2027 driver line-up at Racing Bulls.
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Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around
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Mercedes has reviewed its Dutch Grand Prix team orders and is certain getting Kimi Antonelli to overtake George Russell late on ensured it secured a...
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James Vowles addresses Alex Albon-Carlos Sainz collision at Dutch GP
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Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted the Grove outfit must shoulder some of the blame for the late-race collision between Alex Albon and...
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Aston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
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Mike Krack has admitted Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix was facilitated by Zandvoort’s track characteristics,...
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The numbers behind Lando Norris' "pretty insane" claim about McLaren's F1 development
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Whereas Lando Norris thought his Formula 1 title dream had gone up in smoke at Zandvoort last year – resulting in some iconic images in the dunes –...
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Alex Albon on why Williams cannot afford team-mate secrets in F1
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Alex Albon has shed light on his partnership with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz, explaining why the pair share set-up information rather than keep...
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Carlos Sainz denies 2027 Audi F1 talks: ‘I never considered leaving Williams’
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Carlos Sainz says he never considered leaving the Williams Formula 1 team, having signed a new deal for 2027 last week alongside team-mate Alexander Albon.
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull Dutch GP race suit up for charity auction
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Red Bull is auctioning a special-edition Max Verstappen race suit worn during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the...
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Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands
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Alex Albon has opened up about his struggles with burnout during the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting that the championship's increasing demands and...
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Mercedes 'have got a problem' if McLaren form continues, says Alex Brundle
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Alex Brundle has warned that Mercedes could have a major "problem on their hands" if McLaren carries its race-winning Dutch Grand Prix form into Monza...
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Lando Norris announces new Prime Video docuseries with "more access than ever before"
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Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has announced a new three-part documentary series on Prime Video, scheduled for release in 2027.
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Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
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The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome –...
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Marquez explains why he told injured Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
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Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury.
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Marc Marquez explains why he told injured Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
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Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury.
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How Lando Norris has grown even better since his F1 title, as per McLaren
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Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.
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Why McLaren thinks Norris is even better now than his F1 title-winning year
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Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.
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F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
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Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine.
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Sergio Perez admits to disappointment with Cadillac's first F1 season
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Sergio Perez says that Cadillac's recent stall in development has rendered the past few Formula 1 races "a disappointment", but believes that the team...
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Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge
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After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in...
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Alex Albon dismisses Carlos Sainz Dutch GP tension after clear-the-air breakfast
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Alex Albon has played down any tension with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz following their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing the pair...
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F1 fans divided over Lewis Hamilton's frustrated team radio
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Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict on Lewis Hamilton's "sassy" team radio messages throughout the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
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Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal
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Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.
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Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
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Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.
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Why Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks
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Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive.
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Why Pierre Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks
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Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive.
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Arvid Lindblad Dutch GP penalty branded "harsh" by Alex Brundle
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F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has labelled the drive-through penalty handed to Arvid Lindblad at the Dutch Grand Prix as "harsh", arguing that drivers...
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Nico Rosberg praises Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" Dutch GP save
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2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has lauded Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" reactions to avoid a high-speed collision with his Audi team-mate...
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Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO
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The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming.
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Red Bull officially named F1's best engine as FIA makes ADUO results public
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The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red...
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McLaren rejects Mercedes claim it cannot afford aggressive upgrades in F1 2026
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available...
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Hamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"
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Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over...
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McLaren appealing Monaco GP result "with a double intent"
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its...
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FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and...
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Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival teams' F1 upgrades
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing.
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What Ferrari actually meant to do when Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig" in Dutch GP
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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has clarified what led to Lewis Hamilton’s radio outbursts during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend for the Formula 1 outfit.
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Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
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Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian...
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What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?
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The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car.
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FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP
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The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure.
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Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders
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Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1...
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What caused Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash
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Making mistakes may be uncharacteristic of Max Verstappen, but that’s exactly what the four-time world champion did on the first lap of his home...
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F1 Dutch GP: Norris overhauls Antonelli for victory, Verstappen suffers heavy crash
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Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag by...
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F1 Dutch GP red-flagged after Verstappen crash
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Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix has been red-flagged after one lap following an enormous accident for home hero Max Verstappen.
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Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"
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As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort.
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Verstappen suffering from "flu-like" illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems
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With three victories since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen can already look back on a very successful period.
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Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's
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Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1?
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F1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole
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Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top...
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F1 Dutch GP: Russell controls sprint race as Leclerc overhauls Norris for second
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George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
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Why Honda's new F1 engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
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Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the...
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The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury
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Isack Hadjar misses this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week.
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F1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth
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George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.
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F1 Dutch GP: Antonelli pips Norris in practice amid poor showing for Red Bull
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Kimi Antonelli was fastest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix as the championship leader picked up where he left off upon Formula 1’s return from its...
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Farewell Zandvoort: Our writers' personal highlights from the F1 Dutch GP
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For one final time, Formula 1 cars will race around the sand dunes of Zandvoort this weekend as the seaside circuit prepares to host its final Dutch...
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US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson acquires minor Aston Martin F1 stake
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Aston Martin has sold a minority stake in its Formula 1 team to US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson, who joins the board of directors as vice chairman.
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TWG denies sale of Cadillac F1 team
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Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance.
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How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal
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On the face of it, the emergence of three 2027 driver announcements in the same week might suggest that Formula 1's silly season had truly kicked off...
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Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
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Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.
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The full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
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Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander...
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Williams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension
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Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal.
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FIA to hear McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco GP appeal next week
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Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Lawson to replace Hadjar at Red Bull for Dutch GP
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Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
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After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a...
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Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
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Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar.
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"No nine to five cruise" - The challenge of assembling Cadillac's trackside F1 team from scratch
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When brand-new entrant Cadillac started its search for a race team manager, still a full year removed from joining the 2026 Formula 1 grid, it didn't...
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Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
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Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension.
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FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"
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One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena...
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Why Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years
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When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer...