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Why do F1 cars spark on track?
The drama of Formula 1 is only heightened by the sparks that erupt regularly behind the cars. Why do F1 cars spark so much?
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Norris takes aim at rivals, media for ‘crap’ talk, but it’s all part of the game
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Is Yuki Tsunoda Japan’s most successful racing driver?
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The ‘unexpected’ phone call that ended Lawson’s Red Bull stint
Media day in Suzuka was always going to be dominated by one thing, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both sharing the timeline of events that led to their very public seat swapping ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
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Does Red Bull’s Lawson debacle vindicate Perez?
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
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Why do F1 cars spark on track?
The drama of Formula 1 is only heightened by the sparks that erupt regularly behind the cars. Why do F1 cars spark so much?
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Norris takes aim at rivals, media for ‘crap’ talk, but it’s all part of the game
Claims of McLaren F1 dominance need to be scrutinised, says Lando Norris, as his team boss warns that rivals are looking to put pressure on the championship leaders
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Verstappen: ‘I do agree with Red Bull criticism over Lawson decision’
World champion Max Verstappen has doubled down on his backing of an Instagram post criticising Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson to Racing Bulls after just two races. Former…
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The Ferrari habits slowing down Sainz’s adaptation to Williams
Carlos Sainz opens up on the driving issues that he has faced since switching to Williams’s F1 car for 2025
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What is the weather forecast for the Japanese Grand Prix?
With rain forecast over the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix weekend, we look at the what the weather will be like at Suzuka and revisit some of the circuit’s wettest weekends
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Is Yuki Tsunoda Japan’s most successful racing driver?
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Why Leclerc thinks Ferrari can still have an ‘amazing season’
Charles Leclerc feels Ferrari can still have an “amazing season” in 2025 despite a disappointing start in the first two Formula 1 races of the year. The Monegasque sits 10th…
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The ‘unexpected’ phone call that ended Lawson’s Red Bull stint
Media day in Suzuka was always going to be dominated by one thing, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both sharing the timeline of events that led to their very public seat swapping ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
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Does Red Bull’s Lawson debacle vindicate Perez?
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2026 Austrian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
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