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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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Brown denies ‘shafting’ and misleading drivers as Palou case continues
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Piastri was right to be angry – 2025 Singapore GP takeaways
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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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All the potential candidates seeking to dethrone Ben Sulayem as FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces a rare challenge to his FIA presidency as three potential candidates have thrown their hat into the ring
Indycar Racing News
Zak Brown denies destroying evidence in McLaren case against Alex Palou
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
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Mark Hughes: How McLaren could have won in Singapore — if its drivers weren’t fighting
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
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Celebrities over track action? Why the Singapore GP was better than it looked on TV
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
Indycar Racing News
McLaren boss Zak Brown clashes with Alex Palou lawyer: ‘You are talking rubbish!’
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.
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Brown denies ‘shafting’ and misleading drivers as Palou case continues
McLaren chief has dismissed accusations that he misled drivers in contract discussions, amid the ongoing court case involving IndyCar champion Palou
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The making of Mansell: Brands Hatch race that fuelled him to F1 title
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
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Piastri was right to be angry – 2025 Singapore GP takeaways
A tense Singapore Grand Prix mixed team rivalries, redemption drives and F1’s ongoing battle to make races less predictable
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
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