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McLaren announces major Intel partnership as tech giant returns to F1
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Computing giant Intel is returning to Formula 1 after nearly 20 years with a new partnership with McLaren Racing.
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Daniel Ricciardo pushes back on claims F1 drivers look down on IndyCar ahead of first Indy 500 visit
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The idea that Formula 1 drivers sit behind a velvet rope and look down at the IndyCar Series has been a talking point for a while.
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Susie Wolff details battle to secure full F1 team support for F1 Academy: "Pinch-me moment"
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F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has shed light on how she managed to get all 10 Formula 1 teams to support the all-female racing series in 2024.
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The Lotus 72 was "an extension of my body," Emerson Fittipaldi reveals
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The question of which car defined a driver's career tends to produce diplomatic answers.
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George Russell reveals how viral 'T-pose' was accidentally created
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George Russell's viral 'T-pose' was created by accident, according to the Mercedes Formula 1 driver.
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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
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Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role
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Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
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James Vowles explains why Williams cannot immediately fix FW48 weight issue
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The engineering work is done and the parts exist, at least on paper.
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Jenson Button opens up on mental toll of a Formula 1 career
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Jenson Button has detailed the mental challenges of driving in Formula 1.
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Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”
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Ahead of the progress shown in Miami, the opening weeks of the 2026 season had not been easy for Red Bull.
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Jenson Button says Lando Norris' mental health honesty shows "a lot of strength"
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2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has praised Lando Norris for speaking openly about mental health.
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Brown writes to FIA over Mercedes-Alpine ownership concerns
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The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team.
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Zak Brown takes FIA fight over Mercedes-Alpine F1 talks public
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The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team.
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Valtteri Bottas reveals FBI involvement after Cadillac stolen during Miami GP weekend
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Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his car was stolen during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, leaving the thief with his paddock...
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How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?
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While the opening race weekends of the year proved particularly challenging on the chassis side for Red Bull – before it made significant progress...
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James Vowles sets timeline for consistent Williams F1 points
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles believes that the Grove outfit should be in a position to consistently score points following the summer...
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Why Haas fears it's losing ground to Alpine in midfield battle following Miami GP updates
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After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine.
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Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle
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After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine.
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Kimi Antonelli earns praise from former F1 driver after Miami GP battle with Lando Norris
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Kimi Antonelli has received praise from former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok after successfully dealing with the pressure of...
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Alex Albon on why the Miami GP has won him over after Williams points finish
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Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon discussed the evolution of the Miami Grand Prix, and how the event at the Hard Rock Stadium has grown on him over...
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Emerson Fittipaldi reflects on "fantastic" reunion with championship-winning McLaren M23 in Miami
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Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has described the emotional experience of being reunited with his iconic McLaren M23.
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Kimi Antonelli faces Monaco GP concern despite extending F1 championship lead, says Jolyon Palmer
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Kimi Antonelli that his poor race starts could become a major weakness at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
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When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours,...
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"The most fun I've had all year" - Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
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When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours,...
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Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out
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The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
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Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026
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The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
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Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best
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“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.
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What would you like to ask Valtteri Bottas?
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On 21 May, Valtteri Bottas will sit down with Autosport for our very first ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview.
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"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules
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Although many of the stakeholders remain publicly in denial, it's clear Formula 1's latest technical regulations have displeased a broad section of the...
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“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet” – Red Bull still playing catch-up with F1 rivals
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“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.
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Kimi Antonelli's support system crucial to F1 title fight, says David Coulthard
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As Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship, David Coulthard has spoken about the importance of the Italian driver's support system.
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Max Verstappen’s ‘sarcastic’ Jimmy Fallon comeback leaves F1 fans in stitches
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Formula 1 fans have flocked to social media after an interview with American Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and...
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F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions"
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton have shared their verdict on the return of V8s to the championship by 2031.
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Rob Smedley sounds alarm on "slightly soul-destroying" Ferrari F1 upgrades
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Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has branded Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades as "slightly soul-destroying" after McLaren saw a larger boost in...
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Why Jolyon Palmer believes Audi F1 is “behind on the curve” after Miami GP
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F1 TV presenters Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe have shared their verdict on the Audi Formula 1 team’s disastrous Miami Grand Prix.
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Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress
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Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.
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Daniel Ricciardo refuses to rule out racing return after abrupt F1 exit: "Never say never"
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Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a...
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The F1 drivers to take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours before Verstappen
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Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend.
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Fernando Alonso takes delivery of $12million hypercar with matching baby seat
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Most car deliveries don't come with a matching child seat.
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Rob Smedley issues warning over potential Oscar Piastri Red Bull move
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Rob Smedley, speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, has pushed back against the idea that a secondary driver can leave a top Formula 1 team...
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Audi F1 reliability problems branded “embarrassing” by David Croft after Miami GP disappointment
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a...
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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control
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There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future.
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Martin Brundle hails Max Verstappen's "genius" Miami GP save after rare spin
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Max Verstappen's spin at the start of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been applauded by former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who...
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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control
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There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future.
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Every other F1 driver to race the Nurburgring 24 Hours before Max Verstappen
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Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 16.
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McLaren “cost themselves” Miami GP win with "hesitant" strategy call, says Jolyon Palmer
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has argued that Mercedes won the Miami Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli because they were proactive when McLaren...
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Audi’s nightmare Miami F1 weekend: ‘Every single problem was different’
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Audi suffered a third consecutive point-less Formula 1 round at the Miami Grand Prix, amid numerous technical problems on both cars.
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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit at Austrian Grand Prix
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After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami.
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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP
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After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as “light...
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Guenther Steiner predicts George Russell title blow if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool"
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted that George Russell will end the 2026 season as runner-up if Kimi Antonelli can...
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Logan Sargeant hopes for Max Verstappen in Ford Hypercar: “He’s going to kick everyone’s ass”
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In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.
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Guenther Steiner explains why Ferrari has no easy fix after McLaren surge
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Guenther Steiner believes there are multiple, smaller problems to be fixed at Ferrari rather than one big issue.
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Ollie Bearman reveals biggest lesson from rookie F1 season
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Ollie Bearman walked into the 2025 Formula 1 season with three standout appearances.
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Williams F1 confirms “sizeable” upgrade package planned for Canadian GP
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Williams arrived in Miami carrying a substantial upgrade package developed over the five-week break, and left Florida with points on the board and a...
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David Croft: Alarm bells will ring if Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell at Canadian GP
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Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes that alarm bells will be ringing if George Russell does not beat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi...
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Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"
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Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been among the more vocal critics of the new Formula 1 regulations, but he now says he’s going to be less negative in...
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Toto Wolff response to Mercedes intra-team F1 battle predicted: 'Not someone you want to cross'
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Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has argued that Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff is not someone who drivers George Russell and...
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Fred Vesti reveals huge Mercedes F1 simulator push before Miami GP
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Mercedes Formula 1 third driver Fred Vesti has revealed that he completed approximately 1000 laps on the simulator in the impromptu April break ahead...
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Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto share “wholesome” moment after Miami GP contact: “Good sportsmanship”
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A post-Miami Grand Prix moment between Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans for “good sportsmanship”.
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Why Cadillac is "in a massive hurry to find performance" in F1 2026
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Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut has been encouraging, but the team is now “in a massive hurry to find performance”, according to Sergio Perez.
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The real reason Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing
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Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category’s...
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Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities
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Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max...
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FIA announces 2027 F1 rule changes for combustion and electrical output
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Formula 1 will shift away from the current split between combustion and electric power, which is close to 50:50 this year, for the 2027 season, the FIA...
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F1 working on contingency plans for Middle East races, as Q1 revenue surges
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Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says F1 chiefs are "working overtime" to come up with contingency plans for the series' Middle Eastern races, with...
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Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks rules
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA has made additional tweaks to the relevant 2026 regulations to help power unit manufacturers catch up in a move...
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Why Red Bull and McLaren sat down after surprising comments about Lambiase's role
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As soon as news of Gianpiero Lambiase’s move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028 leaked, his future Formula 1 role immediately became a topic of discussion.
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Red Bull targets Piastri as Verstappen replacement option
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Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team,...
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From the archive: When Niki Lauda led an F1 driver strike in 1982
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Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with renowned motorsport writer Maurice Hamilton to revisit one of Formula 1’s most extraordinary...
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Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract
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Formula 1 has agreed a new long-term partnership for Sky Sports to be its exclusive live broadcast rights holder in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy.
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Why time is running out to make bigger F1 power unit changes for 2027
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McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella thinks further changes to the power unit regulations are still required, but the timelines involved are...
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Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles
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Mercedes remains on the maximum score of four wins after four Formula 1 grands prix, although the competition was significantly closer in Miami than...
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F1's rule tweaks got a first examination in Miami – here's how it went down
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After an enforced five-week break there was a lot riding on Formula 1’s return in Miami this weekend.
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Why Lawson wasn't penalised for flipping Gasly in Miami GP
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Liam Lawson has avoided a penalty for clashing with Pierre Gasly during the Miami Grand Prix because his Racing Bulls suffered a gearbox failure...
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Verstappen penalised for crossing pit exit but keeps fifth place at F1 Miami GP
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Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second penalty for crossing the pitlane exit line at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix but retains his fifth place...
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Leclerc handed huge Miami GP penalty after battle with Verstappen and Russell
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Charles Leclerc has been handed a 20-second post-race time penalty for a last-lap incident at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
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Verstappen, Leclerc and Russell all summoned to stewards after F1 Miami GP
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Mercedes man George Russell have all been summoned to the stewards at the end of Formula...
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F1 Miami GP: Antonelli beats Norris for hard-fought win in chaotic race
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Kimi Antonelli has underlined his title credentials by taking his third consecutive race win of 2026 at the Miami Grand Prix, coming out on top of a...
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FIA president certain V8 engines to return to F1 by 2031
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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has promised to end the ongoing 13-year hiatus of V8 power units from Formula 1 by 2031 at the latest.
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Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying
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Isack Hadjar has been officially disqualified from qualifying for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix after his Red Bull fell foul of the Formula 1...
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Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery
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Red Bull has surprised friend and foe alike – and even Max Verstappen himself – with second place during the Formula 1 qualifying in Miami.
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Hadjar to be excluded from Miami GP qualifying over technical breach
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Red Bull's Isack Hadjar is set to be thrown out of qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix for falling foul of the Formula 1 technical regulations.
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F1 brings Miami GP start time forward due to thunderstorm threat
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Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix will start at 1pm local time on Sunday, three hours before the originally scheduled time, as a response to incoming weather.
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F1 Miami GP: Antonelli holds off Verstappen for third straight pole
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Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has claimed a third successive pole at the Miami Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen at the Miami...
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Why Norris expects F1 drivers to still “get penalised” for trying to go quicker after rule tweaks
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During the race weekend in Miami, drivers have been able to get their first taste of the changes to the technical regulations.
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F1 Miami GP: Norris leads dominant McLaren 1-2 in sprint race
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Lando Norris claimed McLaren’s first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season by winning the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a 1-2 for the defending...
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Will Miami GP start time change? The challenges facing the FIA and F1
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The FIA is assessing whether it is necessary to move the start time of the Miami Grand Prix, based on the latest weather predictions.
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Five reasons to watch the Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 on Apple TV
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Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late
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As the clock ticked down during the second phase of qualifying for the Miami GP sprint race, Formula 1's world TV feed briefly cut to the incongruous...
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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59
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A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes.
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Verstappen: Red Bull's Miami GP updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners
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Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull's wealth of upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix have so far "almost halved" the gap to the leaders, but still sees...
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Domenicali: F1 is far from finished with US expansion
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali insists the championship is only scratching the surface of its commercial potential in the United States.
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F1 Miami GP: Norris beats Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren
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Lando Norris has topped sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, defeating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in an upgraded McLaren Formula 1 car.
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Brown admits Alonso Indy 500 miss was his "worst experience"
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 with two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso was one of the...
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F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli
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Charles Leclerc pipped Max Verstappen to top the sole practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend, while power unit issues struck Formula 1...
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Apple reveals early F1 2026 viewership surge after US broadcast rights deal
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Just three races into Apple's first season as Formula 1's exclusive broadcaster for the United States, Apple SVP Eddy Cue says viewership is "way up"...
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Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained
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As expected, the Miami Grand Prix is a festival of upgrades.
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F1 Miami GP announces major Paddock Club expansion for 2027
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The Miami Grand Prix has announced an expansion of the Paddock Club hospitality with a new extension overlooking Turns 1, 2 and 3 at the Miami...
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F1's 2027 engine rules to be decided by mid-May
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Formula 1’s 2027 power unit rules will be decided in the next 15 days, with significant changes under discussion including a 60/40 power split between...
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Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies
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Fernando Alonso has revealed that he will decide on his Formula 1 future around the summer break as questions surrounding his retirement begin to...