From Rosberg to Rovanperä – Motor sport’s most shocking retirements
Led by the news of Kalle Rovanperä’s unexpected decision to leave the WRC, we explore some of the most shocking retirements in motor sport history
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces a rare challenge to his FIA presidency as three potential candidates have thrown their hat into the ring
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was accused in court of deleting crucial WhatsApp messages, on his second day of giving evidence in the $20.7m case between his team and IndyCar champion Alex Palou
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
As his radio messages were highlighted again, Fernando Alonso told F1 after the Singapore GP to focus on improving its TV coverage instead – and judging by what fans didn’t see, he might have a point
Zak Brown came under attack in court today, but wasn’t afraid to shoot back, as he attempted to justify why his McLaren team is owed $20.7m by IndyCar champion Alex Palou.
McLaren chief has dismissed accusations that he misled drivers in contract discussions, amid the ongoing court case involving IndyCar champion Palou
Forty years after Nigel Mansell’s breakthrough victory at Brands Hatch, the day that transformed him from underdog to national hero still stands as one of British motor sport’s most stirring moments
A tense Singapore Grand Prix mixed team rivalries, redemption drives and F1’s ongoing battle to make races less predictable
Led by the news of Kalle Rovanperä’s unexpected decision to leave the WRC, we explore some of the most shocking retirements in motor sport history
Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces a rare challenge to his FIA presidency as three potential candidates have thrown their hat into the ring
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was accused in court of deleting crucial WhatsApp messages, on his second day of giving evidence in the $20.7m case between his team and IndyCar champion Alex Palou
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
As his radio messages were highlighted again, Fernando Alonso told F1 after the Singapore GP to focus on improving its TV coverage instead – and judging by what fans didn’t see, he might have a point
Zak Brown came under attack in court today, but wasn’t afraid to shoot back, as he attempted to justify why his McLaren team is owed $20.7m by IndyCar champion Alex Palou.
McLaren chief has dismissed accusations that he misled drivers in contract discussions, amid the ongoing court case involving IndyCar champion Palou
Forty years after Nigel Mansell’s breakthrough victory at Brands Hatch, the day that transformed him from underdog to national hero still stands as one of British motor sport’s most stirring moments
A tense Singapore Grand Prix mixed team rivalries, redemption drives and F1’s ongoing battle to make races less predictable
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