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Mercedes reveals main end-of-season focus with top-three rivals out of reach
Mercedes is set to use the final Formula 1 races of the season to gain further understanding of its weaknesses, having accepted it will finish fourth in the constructors' standings.The Silver Arrows displayed a turn in fortunes mid-season and after a winless 2023 picked up three race victories during the summer.George Russell capitalised on contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win in ...Keep reading
Mercedes reveals main end-of-season focus with top-three rivals out of reach
Mercedes is set to use the final Formula 1 races of the season to gain further understanding of its weaknesses, having accepted it will finish fourth in the constructors' standings.The Silver Arrows displayed a turn in fortunes mid-season and after a winless 2023 picked up three race victories during the summer.George Russell capitalised on contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win in ...Keep reading
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Red Bull feared "villain" portrayal in F1 film
Red Bull was concerned about being portrayed as the "villain" in the new Formula 1 film, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed.The upcoming F1 movie has seen heavy involvement from the real-world paddock, with filming continuing to take place on grand prix weekends, including at the recent Mexico City Grand Prix where star Brad Pitt was pictured waving to fans.The cars used for the fictional ...Keep reading
Red Bull feared "villain" portrayal in F1 film
Red Bull was concerned about being portrayed as the "villain" in the new Formula 1 film, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed.The upcoming F1 movie has seen heavy involvement from the real-world paddock, with filming continuing to take place on grand prix weekends, including at the recent Mexico City Grand Prix where star Brad Pitt was pictured waving to fans.The cars used for the fictional ...Keep reading
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Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup ...Keep reading
Can an F1 driver handle a stock car? Red Bull puts its drivers to the test
Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB's Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup ...Keep reading
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F1's promise to be less tough on Las Vegas in its second year
Despite some teething issues — Formula 1's first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven's iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success. After several hiccups during practice the race turned out to be entertaining, and the marketing and hospitality-driven hype around the race ensured the event generated more tax revenue than any other event in Las Vegas history, with ...Keep reading
F1's promise to be less tough on Las Vegas in its second year
Despite some teething issues — Formula 1's first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven's iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success. After several hiccups during practice the race turned out to be entertaining, and the marketing and hospitality-driven hype around the race ensured the event generated more tax revenue than any other event in Las Vegas history, with ...Keep reading
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Ben Hunt: F1’s new Monaco deal has just increased the stakes
Few sporting events come closing to matching the excitement of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.It is the ultimate test of a Formula 1 driver; navigating the twisty streets of Monte Carlo, particularly in these current oversized cars, knowing the slightest brush with the barrier is likely to end in disaster.However, Saturday afternoon is where the fun usually stops, as Sundays are a dull ...Keep reading
Ben Hunt: F1’s new Monaco deal has just increased the stakes
Few sporting events come closing to matching the excitement of qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.It is the ultimate test of a Formula 1 driver; navigating the twisty streets of Monte Carlo, particularly in these current oversized cars, knowing the slightest brush with the barrier is likely to end in disaster.However, Saturday afternoon is where the fun usually stops, as Sundays are a dull ...Keep reading
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Why Bortoleto has "always admired" Verstappen's driving style
New-for-2025 Sauber Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed he has "always admired" Max Verstappen and his driving style, placing the Dutchman alongside Ayrton Senna as his inspiration in racing.Bortoleto, who leads the F2 championship heading into the final two rounds of the season, was announced last week as Sauber's second new recruit alongside Nico Hulkenberg in the team's final ...Keep reading
Why Bortoleto has "always admired" Verstappen's driving style
New-for-2025 Sauber Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed he has "always admired" Max Verstappen and his driving style, placing the Dutchman alongside Ayrton Senna as his inspiration in racing.Bortoleto, who leads the F2 championship heading into the final two rounds of the season, was announced last week as Sauber's second new recruit alongside Nico Hulkenberg in the team's final ...Keep reading
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Why Bortoleto has "always admired" Verstappen's driving style
New-for-2025 Sauber Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed he has "always admired" Max Verstappen and his driving style, placing the Dutchman alongside Ayrton Senna as his inspiration in racing.Bortoleto, who leads the F2 championship standings heading into the final two rounds of the season, was announced last week as Sauber's second new recruit alongside Nico Hulkenberg in the team's ...Keep reading
Why Bortoleto has "always admired" Verstappen's driving style
New-for-2025 Sauber Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed he has "always admired" Max Verstappen and his driving style, placing the Dutchman alongside Ayrton Senna as his inspiration in racing.Bortoleto, who leads the F2 championship standings heading into the final two rounds of the season, was announced last week as Sauber's second new recruit alongside Nico Hulkenberg in the team's ...Keep reading
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Hill departs Sky F1 punditry role after 13 years
Damon Hill has announced his exit from the Sky Sports Formula 1 presenting roster ahead of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.The 1996 Formula 1 world champion had been a permanent fixture on the Sky Sports team since the broadcaster gained the rights to F1 from the BBC ahead of the 2012 season.Writing on social media, the 64-year-old said: "It's been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 but ...Keep reading
Hill departs Sky F1 punditry role after 13 years
Damon Hill has announced his exit from the Sky Sports Formula 1 presenting roster ahead of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.The 1996 Formula 1 world champion had been a permanent fixture on the Sky Sports team since the broadcaster gained the rights to F1 from the BBC ahead of the 2012 season.Writing on social media, the 64-year-old said: "It's been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 but ...Keep reading
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Hill departs Sky F1 punditry role after 13 years
Damon Hill has announced his exit from the Sky Sports Formula 1 presenting roster ahead of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.The 1996 Formula 1 world champion had been a permanent fixture on the Sky Sports team since the broadcaster gained the rights to F1 from the BBC ahead of the 2012 season.Writing on social media, the 64-year-old said: “It's been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 ...Keep reading
Hill departs Sky F1 punditry role after 13 years
Damon Hill has announced his exit from the Sky Sports Formula 1 presenting roster ahead of the 2024 season-ending triple-header.The 1996 Formula 1 world champion had been a permanent fixture on the Sky Sports team since the broadcaster gained the rights to F1 from the BBC ahead of the 2012 season.Writing on social media, the 64-year-old said: “It's been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 ...Keep reading
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Friday favourite: The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars
Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.Nor does he go for the Toyota TS010 3.5-litre Group C contender he describes as the “fastest thing I ever drove”. Top of the list for the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner is the BMW M1 Procar in ...Keep reading
Friday favourite: The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars
Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.Nor does he go for the Toyota TS010 3.5-litre Group C contender he describes as the “fastest thing I ever drove”. Top of the list for the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner is the BMW M1 Procar in ...Keep reading
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Sainz gets permission to drive for Williams in 2024 Abu Dhabi test
Williams has announced that Carlos Sainz has received Ferrari’s permission to appear in Formula 1’s season-concluding Abu Dhabi tyre test to get an early sample of his new team’s car.Sainz will join Williams alongside Alex Albon in 2025, with his current deal to race for Ferrari expiring at the end of the year and his seat being taken by current Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.Both Sainz and ...Keep reading
Sainz gets permission to drive for Williams in 2024 Abu Dhabi test
Williams has announced that Carlos Sainz has received Ferrari’s permission to appear in Formula 1’s season-concluding Abu Dhabi tyre test to get an early sample of his new team’s car.Sainz will join Williams alongside Alex Albon in 2025, with his current deal to race for Ferrari expiring at the end of the year and his seat being taken by current Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.Both Sainz and ...Keep reading
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The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars
Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.Nor does he go for the Toyota TS010 3.5-litre Group C contender he describes as the “fastest thing I ever drove”. Top of the list for the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner is the BMW M1 Procar in ...Keep reading
The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars
Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.Nor does he go for the Toyota TS010 3.5-litre Group C contender he describes as the “fastest thing I ever drove”. Top of the list for the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner is the BMW M1 Procar in ...Keep reading
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The unconventional route taken by McLaren's new academy chief
After almost two decades working at one of the most successful junior single-seater teams in motorsport, Stephanie Carlin joined McLaren at the beginning of the year, supporting young drivers who are part of the team's Driver Development Programme.Carlin's route to the job is in stark contrast to the previous academy chief at the Formula 1 constructors' championship-leading outfit, with Emanuele ...Keep reading
The unconventional route taken by McLaren's new academy chief
After almost two decades working at one of the most successful junior single-seater teams in motorsport, Stephanie Carlin joined McLaren at the beginning of the year, supporting young drivers who are part of the team's Driver Development Programme.Carlin's route to the job is in stark contrast to the previous academy chief at the Formula 1 constructors' championship-leading outfit, with Emanuele ...Keep reading
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Sainz gets permission to drive for Williams in 2024 Abu Dhabi test
Williams has announced that Carlos Sainz has received Ferrari’s permission to appear in Formula 1’s season-concluding Abu Dhabi tyre test to get an early sample of his new team’s car.Sainz will join Williams alongside Alex Albon in 2025, with his current deal to race for Ferrari expiring at the end of the year and his seat being taken by current Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.Both Sainz and ...Keep reading
Sainz gets permission to drive for Williams in 2024 Abu Dhabi test
Williams has announced that Carlos Sainz has received Ferrari’s permission to appear in Formula 1’s season-concluding Abu Dhabi tyre test to get an early sample of his new team’s car.Sainz will join Williams alongside Alex Albon in 2025, with his current deal to race for Ferrari expiring at the end of the year and his seat being taken by current Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.Both Sainz and ...Keep reading
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F1 warns resale tickets for London O2 event will not be valid
Fans who were unable to purchase tickets for Formula 1's livery launch event at London's O2 Arena next year have been urged not to buy from resale websites.F1's 75th anniversary season will begin in unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look ...Keep reading
F1 warns resale tickets for London O2 event will not be valid
Fans who were unable to purchase tickets for Formula 1's livery launch event at London's O2 Arena next year have been urged not to buy from resale websites.F1's 75th anniversary season will begin in unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look ...Keep reading
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F1 warns resale tickets for London O2 event will not be valid
Fans who were unable to purchase tickets for F1's livery launch event at London's O2 Arena next year have been urged not to buy from resale websites.Formula 1's 75th anniversary season will begin in unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look ...Keep reading
F1 warns resale tickets for London O2 event will not be valid
Fans who were unable to purchase tickets for F1's livery launch event at London's O2 Arena next year have been urged not to buy from resale websites.Formula 1's 75th anniversary season will begin in unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look ...Keep reading
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"A lot of hard work" needed for F1 return to Argentina
Argentina has taken its first tentative steps towards a return of its Formula 1 grand prix in Buenos Aires but will have several hurdles to overcome to get there.Argentina's former vice president Daniel Scioli, who currently serves as the country's tourism minister, led a delegation that also included the Argentinian automobile federation president Cesar Carman as they held exploratory talks with ...Keep reading
"A lot of hard work" needed for F1 return to Argentina
Argentina has taken its first tentative steps towards a return of its Formula 1 grand prix in Buenos Aires but will have several hurdles to overcome to get there.Argentina's former vice president Daniel Scioli, who currently serves as the country's tourism minister, led a delegation that also included the Argentinian automobile federation president Cesar Carman as they held exploratory talks with ...Keep reading
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"A lot of hard work" needed for F1 return to Argentina
Argentina has taken its first tentative steps towards a return of its Formula 1 grand prix in Buenos Aires but will have several hurdles to overcome to get there.Argentina's former vice president Daniel Scioli, who currently serves as the country's tourism minister, led a delegation that also included the Argentinian automobile federation president Cesar Carman as they held exploratory talks with ...Keep reading
"A lot of hard work" needed for F1 return to Argentina
Argentina has taken its first tentative steps towards a return of its Formula 1 grand prix in Buenos Aires but will have several hurdles to overcome to get there.Argentina's former vice president Daniel Scioli, who currently serves as the country's tourism minister, led a delegation that also included the Argentinian automobile federation president Cesar Carman as they held exploratory talks with ...Keep reading
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Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the “critical” 150-minute test facing F1 mechanics every race
Ahead of grand prix qualifying at every Formula 1 race, the mechanics across the grid must complete a task they just cannot get wrong.This is to strip two cars down after each FP3 session or sprint race and build them back up again, while incorporating the final set-up adjustments and repairs required by their drivers and engineers.On a typical non-sprint weekend, the whole process must be ...Keep reading
Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the “critical” 150-minute test facing F1 mechanics every race
Ahead of grand prix qualifying at every Formula 1 race, the mechanics across the grid must complete a task they just cannot get wrong.This is to strip two cars down after each FP3 session or sprint race and build them back up again, while incorporating the final set-up adjustments and repairs required by their drivers and engineers.On a typical non-sprint weekend, the whole process must be ...Keep reading
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Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the “critical” 150-minute test facing F1 mechanics every race
Ahead of grand prix qualifying at every Formula 1 race, the mechanics across the grid must complete a task they just cannot get wrong.This is to strip two cars down after each FP3 session or sprint race and build them back up again, while incorporating the final set-up adjustments and repairs required by their drivers and engineers.On a typical non-sprint weekend, the whole process must be ...Keep reading
Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the “critical” 150-minute test facing F1 mechanics every race
Ahead of grand prix qualifying at every Formula 1 race, the mechanics across the grid must complete a task they just cannot get wrong.This is to strip two cars down after each FP3 session or sprint race and build them back up again, while incorporating the final set-up adjustments and repairs required by their drivers and engineers.On a typical non-sprint weekend, the whole process must be ...Keep reading