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How Monza revealed the true picture – Max Verstappen responds to FIA's surprising ADUO verdict
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After the race weekend in Zandvoort, the FIA finally publicly confirmed what had already been known in the paddock since the Monaco weekend: every...
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Max Verstappen reveals laid-back approach to 100-driver Silverstone challenge
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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has admitted that he has done zero preparation ahead of a 30-lap challenge against 100 go-karters at...
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George Russell shares childhood Silverstone connection and why he rejected bigger grandstand
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George Russell has opened up about launching his own dedicated grandstand for his supporters at Silverstone.
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David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli proved he is an F1 "phenomenon" at Monza
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli's charge from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix was a career-defining...
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Mercedes clearly ahead: How long-run pace compared in F1 Spanish GP practice
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George Russell was the fastest long-run driver with a lot of fuel on board.
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“High risk” and a chance of “chaos” - drivers open up on F1’s new Madring circuit
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The Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit has received a thumbs-up from several leading Formula 1 drivers as they praised its high-commitment layout,...
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From "very high risk" to the "best race in Europe" - F1 drivers share first Madring impressions
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The Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit has received a thumbs-up from several leading Formula 1 drivers as they praised its high-commitment layout,...
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Max Verstappen’s short but telling reaction to F1’s new Madrid circuit
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Formula 1’s first encounter with the circuit around the IFEMA complex in Madrid has produced less chaos than some in the paddock may have feared.
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David Croft hails Kimi Antonelli's maturity as F1 title charge gathers pace
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has backed Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to become a younger world champion than Max Verstappen.
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F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
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Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Madring with Kimi Antonelli fastest after a tricky second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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F1 Spanish GP: Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Lindblad crashes
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Kimi Antonelli has topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at the new Madring...
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F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli leads tricky second practice as Arvid Lindblad crashes
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on Friday afternoon at a hot...
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Juan Pablo Montoya says Madring is first 2026 F1 track he wants to drive
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has praised the brand-new Madring circuit, revealing that it is the first track of the 2026 season that has...
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Why Leclerc isn't using latest Ferrari ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GP
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Charles Leclerc is still feeling the pain of smiting the wall at the exit of the Parabolica in last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, and the result of the...
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Why Charles Leclerc isn't using latest ADUO2 engine in the Spanish GP
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Charles Leclerc is still feeling the pain of smiting the wall at the exit of the Parabolica in last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, and the result of the...
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Cadillac hit with two fines after Sergio Perez FP1 infringements in Madrid
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The Cadillac Formula 1 team has been handed two fines after Sergio Perez was found to be speeding in the pitlane during the first free practice session...
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Aston Martin claims Lance Stroll is “unbeatable” at many F1 tracks
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Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has heaped praise on Lance Stroll, claiming the Canadian can be “as quick” as his team-mate Fernando...
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Ferrari "too late" to prioritise Lewis Hamilton in F1 title fight, says Jolyon Palmer
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Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari has missed its window to prioritise Lewis Hamilton's championship bid, arguing...
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F1 Spanish GP: Mercedes tops FP1 with Russell fastest at Madring
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Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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F1 Spanish GP: George Russell tops FP1 as Lewis Hamilton impedes several drivers
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Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – Free Practice 1 for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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James Hinchcliffe warns Fred Vasseur faces "tremendous" pressure over Ferrari team orders
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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is facing a "tremendous amount" of pressure to establish clear rules of engagement between Lewis Hamilton and...
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George Russell 'overanalysing everything' as Kimi Antonelli extends F1 lead, says former driver
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed that while George Russell is "trying to overanalyse everything" behind the wheel, his team-mate...
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“I f***ed up quite a lot”: How Yuki Tsunoda discovered the complexity of F1 2026 at Monza
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Yuki Tsunoda has another roll of the Formula 1 dice this weekend in Madrid, standing in at Racing Bulls for Liam Lawson, who is getting another outing...
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Insider reveals how Red Bull’s billion-dollar Porsche deal collapsed
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It is almost exactly four years since one of the most spectacular joint ventures Formula 1 might ever have seen fell apart in late summer 2022.
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What's behind Alonso's cryptic comments about his F1 future?
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Every Thursday, the media day in the paddock begins with a roundtable session with Mike Krack and Honda's chief engineer Shintaro Orihara.
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What's behind Fernando Alonso's cryptic comments about his F1 future?
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Every Thursday, the media day in the paddock begins with a roundtable session with Mike Krack and Honda's chief engineer Shintaro Orihara.
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Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade
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George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.
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George Russell reveals when he’ll take his own F1 engine penalty
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George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.
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Esteban Ocon: ‘Haas may be testing new drivers, but drivers aren’t the problem’
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Esteban Ocon says “drivers are not the problem” at the struggling Haas Formula 1 team, with his future in the world championship at threat.
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Charles Leclerc gives insight into eyesight problem after Monza F1 crash
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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has given fresh insight into the aftermath of his Italian Grand Prix crash, explaining his vision problem was...
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Ferrari got “hardly any” advantage from its Madring F1 test
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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari got “hardly any” advantage from trialling Formula 1’s new Madring track ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
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Oscar Piastri shoots down Lando Norris sabotage theory
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In the fraught final moments of qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix last weekend, McLaren's plan was for Oscar Piastri to run ahead of team-mate...
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F1 drivers unveil striking one-off helmet designs for first Madrid Spanish GP
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Formula 1's arrival in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix has prompted several drivers to introduce special helmet designs for the inaugural event.
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Williams pays tribute to 1981 title-winning car with special Spanish Grand Prix livery
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Williams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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Why Max Verstappen isn’t buying the hype over a Red Bull surprise in Madrid
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When Max Verstappen was asked during the Dutch media session in Monza whether he now thinks he might not win a single race this Formula 1 season –...
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F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
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Formula 1 heads to Madrid this weekend as the new Madring circuit makes its debut as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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George Russell's telling admission after Monza F1 defeat to Kimi Antonelli
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George Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been...
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Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential...
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Lewis Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential...
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Max Verstappen makes Red Bull seat joke after Robin Raikkonen signing: "Maybe I'll move aside"
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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has joked he might eventually have to vacate his Red Bull seat to make way for the team's newest junior...
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F1 Spanish GP introduces cashless payment system: How MAD-Coins work
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Formula 1's inaugural visit to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix will feature a new payment system for fans attending the race weekend called MAD-Coins.
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What the drivers make of "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
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"I'll put my money on a red flag, that's for sure," said Pierre Gasly when asked what he thought of Formula 1's new Madring street circuit.
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What the drivers think of the "crazy" Madrid F1 circuit
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"I'll put my money on a red flag, that's for sure," said Pierre Gasly when asked what he thought of Formula 1's new Madring street circuit.
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Leclerc accepts blame for Italian GP clash with Hamilton: "I went too far"
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Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said...
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"I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton
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Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said...
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“It's always the same” - Carlos Sainz wades into Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Monza clash
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Carlos Sainz has used his own experience at Ferrari to play down any potential spat between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Formula 1...
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Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis claims as he defends team
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Fred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has...
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Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team
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Fred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has...
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Spanish GP trophy divides F1 fans but one comparison keeps coming up
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Formula 1 has unveiled the trophy for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid and fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the design.
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Yuki Tsunoda responds to Max Verstappen's F1 2026 claim
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Yuki Tsunoda shrugged off Max Verstappen’s comments that his recent results are evidence of driver input being less important with the new 2026 Formula...
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McLaren drops H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
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McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to...
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McLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
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McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to...
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Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Kimi Antonelli's path through the Mercedes junior programme rather than...
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Audi commits to appeal against Tsunoda's Italian GP result
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The Audi Formula 1 team will follow through with its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap in the...
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Audi to go through with appeal against Yuki Tsunoda's Italian GP result
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The Audi Formula 1 team will follow through with its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap in the...
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George Russell "should feel aggrieved" after Mercedes Monza strategy call, says David Croft
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that George Russell has every right to "feel aggrieved" after Mercedes' strategy call...
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Why Ferrari won’t have to worry about another manhole cover incident at the Madring
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For the first time since 2023, Formula 1 is set to make its debut on a brand-new circuit.
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Verstappen points to Lawson and Tsunoda as proof F1 2026 is too easy
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Max Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become...
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Max Verstappen’s scathing verdict: F1 2026 isn’t just unnatural, it’s too easy to drive
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Max Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become...
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On this day: Schumacher announces F1 retirement at Monza
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10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher...
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On this day: Michael Schumacher wins… and stuns tifosi with F1 retirement
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10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher...
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Spanish GP
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Formula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city.
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What Jacques Villeneuve really learned from Gilles: "I can do this, you can’t"
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When stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic...
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What Jacques Villeneueve really learned from Gilles: “I can do this, you can’t”
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When stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic...
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“Even a small mistake can cost you a lot” – How Madring will challenge F1 drivers
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Ferrari Formula 1 junior Tuukka Taponen has described the new Madring circuit as “quite physical” and “very demanding”, explaining how tough perfection...
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What to expect with Madrid set to make F1 return
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Madrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring...
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Why Wolff compared Antonelli to an “AI agent" after Italian GP win
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits that even he has been surprised by the rapid growth shown by Kimi Antonelli over the course of the 2026 Formula 1...
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Hadjar to miss third F1 race due to injury
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Isack Hadjar requires more time to recover from his wrist injury, which will see the Frenchman sit out his third consecutive grand prix at this...
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How Monza introduced oval-like slipstream racing to F1
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There have been several examples of Formula 1 2026's regulations radically changing the style of racing at some of the 24 circuits on the calendar, but...
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What doesn't make sense about Hamilton and Leclerc's Italian GP clash
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There is nothing particularly new in the way Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton conducted themselves on and off the track on Sunday, either in the...
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Hamilton says Ferrari has left it "too late" to back him in F1 title fight
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The Italian Grand Prix is probably the worst venue for a spat to brew up between team-mates but that is what happened at Monza as Lewis Hamilton...
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Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty
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The Audi Formula 1 team has notified the FIA of its intention to appeal against Yuki Tsunoda's non-penalty in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Why Mercedes didn't pit Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP
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Kimi Antonelli's sensational win from the back of the grid in the Italian Grand Prix was thanks to a great drive, but perhaps also a little help from...
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After Antonelli’s Italian GP win, is the F1 title fight over? Our writers have their say
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Kimi Antonelli’s Italian Grand Prix win from 19th on the grid was a statement performance and extends his lead in the Formula 1 world championship to...
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F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race
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Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Italian Grand Prix, coming from 19th on the grid to defeat...
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Leclerc needs further health checks after heavy Italian GP crash
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Charles Leclerc says he needs “a few additional checks” following his Italian Grand Prix crash, in order to make sure he’ll be fit next weekend for...
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Huge crash knocks Leclerc out of F1 Italian GP
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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix, bringing out the red flag after two racing laps at Monza.
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Alpine brings back folding rear wing at Italian GP as Gasly grabs pole
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There are magical days, but there are also special places.
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"We don't need to be respectful" - Alpine bullish about Italian GP win after Gasly’s shock pole
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Going into the Italian Grand Prix, of all the storylines and narratives being composed, absolutely none of them involved Pierre Gasly and Alpine.
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How Piastri's Q3 mistake denied Norris "half a second" in Italian GP qualifying
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Lando Norris believes he could have set a quicker lap in Monza qualifying had his team-mate Oscar Piastri not made a mistake in the closing moments of...
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Verstappen's "Red Bull car made out of paper" comment explained
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After Friday practice and experiencing a ‘disconnect’ in the car balance, Max Verstappen already knew that Formula 1 qualifying at Monza would be...
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Piastri hit with three-place Italian GP grid penalty for impeding Lawson
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Oscar Piastri has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix after impeding Liam Lawson during qualifying at Monza.
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F1 Italian GP: Gasly takes stunning maiden pole for Alpine
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On the scene of his maiden grand prix win, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly has written another chapter in his Formula 1 career by claiming his first-ever...
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F1 Italian GP: Russell fastest from Hamilton and Verstappen in final practice
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Mercedes driver George Russell has beaten Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to top spot in Formula 1's final practice session at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Why Leclerc is likely to tow Hamilton in Italian GP qualifying
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Charles Leclerc is expecting to give Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton a tow in Italian Grand Prix qualifying, with Kimi Antonelli ready to help Formula...
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F1 Italian GP: Russell beats Leclerc to top second practice
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George Russell has topped second practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, nudging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc off the top of the timesheets.
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Briatore questions Monaco GP appeal integrity in explosive Italian GP press conference
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Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore has questioned the fairness of the appeal procedure against the Monaco Grand Prix results, claiming one judge has...
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Why Norris wanted to set up his own single-seater race team
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Lando Norris says he hopes establishing his own junior team and driver programme can help guide underfunded talent all the way to the Formula 1.
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F1 Italian GP: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice
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Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 to set the fastest time in first free practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.
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Gasly loses Monaco GP podium as penalties reinstated following McLaren and Red Bull appeal
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Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish after all, as his penalties for pitlane speeding stand, the FIA’s...
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Domenicali on shortening races, sprints and F1’s future
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Formula 1 does not want to stop and contemplate the numbers of a particularly positive historical phase.
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F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027
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Formula 1 grands prix are set to become shorter in 2027 as the series changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power.
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Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring
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You cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed".
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"Gentle with the throttle pedal" – Verstappen mentally prepared for painful Monza weekend
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During Formula 1’s media day in Monza, one topic dominated all conversations with the drivers: energy management.
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Alonso on his F1 future: "It is more about the regulations"
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Fernando Alonso insisted that his points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix is not enough to keep him in Formula 1, arguing it is more about tweaks to the...
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What drivers expect from F1's low-battery racing at Monza
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Monza's high-speed 5.
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Heat hazard declared for Italian GP
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, forcing drivers to either wear cooling vests or...
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Red Bull to keep Dutch GP driver line-up for Monza with Hadjar still injured
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Isack Hadjar will sit out this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza as he recovers from a wrist injury he sustained during Formula 1's summer break.
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Ferrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO
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Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development...
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Red Bull signs key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
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The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as...