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Daniel Ricciardo admits sabbatical is possible after McLaren exit
Unless the right seat in F1 presents itself, Daniel Ricciardo admits it’s likely he could go on a sabbatical from motor racing
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Alonso says Alpine contract disagreement lasted ‘two months’
Fernando Alonso has revealed an impasse was reached between himself and Alpine in contract negotiations before his switch to Aston
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McLaren offered Ricciardo IndyCar ride before F1 exit was agreed
McLaren boss Zak Brown said the team spoke with outgoing Daniel Ricciardo about him moving to its IndyCar team
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The data that shows why McLaren had to let Ricciardo go
Daniel Ricciardo’s unhappy time at McLaren has come to an end – we look at the data which shows the team had no choice but to make a change
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Daniel Ricciardo to leave McLaren at the end of current F1 season
McLaren has bought out the rest of Daniel Ricciardo’s contract and he will leave at the end of the current F1 season, with the team hoping to sign Oscar Piastri
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Spa’s final race for years to come? What to watch for at the 2022 Belgian GP
F1 ends its summer break at Spa for what could be the final Belgian Grand Prix before it drops off the calendar. With the prospect of an even closer fight at the front on a revamped circuit, it could be a thrilling send-off
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Where does Daniel Ricciardo go next after McLaren?
McLaren is soon expected to announce Daniel Ricciardo will leave the team at the end of the season. He’s been linked with a US move, but Chris Medland sayshe’ll find it hard to leave F1 — and there’s set to be a seat on the grid that will fit him perfectly
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Smoke and Heat: Lotus in the JPS days
Although I had no more than a small role as the team’s press officer during the black-and-gold glory days of the Lotus 72, I had a ringside seat at someof…
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Back in black: Lotus and Emerson reunited at Brands Hatch
It’s one of motor racing’s most familiar photographic clichés: black livery with gold flourishes, distinctive dark helmet with elegant red swirls, driver’s head cocked to one side as he coaxes…
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Daniel Ricciardo admits sabbatical is possible after McLaren exit
Unless the right seat in F1 presents itself, Daniel Ricciardo admits it’s likely he could go on a sabbatical from motor racing
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Alonso says Alpine contract disagreement lasted ‘two months’
Fernando Alonso has revealed an impasse was reached between himself and Alpine in contract negotiations before his switch to Aston
F1
McLaren offered Ricciardo IndyCar ride before F1 exit was agreed
McLaren boss Zak Brown said the team spoke with outgoing Daniel Ricciardo about him moving to its IndyCar team
F1
The data that shows why McLaren had to let Ricciardo go
Daniel Ricciardo’s unhappy time at McLaren has come to an end – we look at the data which shows the team had no choice but to make a change
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Daniel Ricciardo to leave McLaren at the end of current F1 season
McLaren has bought out the rest of Daniel Ricciardo’s contract and he will leave at the end of the current F1 season, with the team hoping to sign Oscar Piastri
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Spa’s final race for years to come? What to watch for at the 2022 Belgian GP
F1 ends its summer break at Spa for what could be the final Belgian Grand Prix before it drops off the calendar. With the prospect of an even closer fight at the front on a revamped circuit, it could be a thrilling send-off
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Where does Daniel Ricciardo go next after McLaren?
McLaren is soon expected to announce Daniel Ricciardo will leave the team at the end of the season. He’s been linked with a US move, but Chris Medland sayshe’ll find it hard to leave F1 — and there’s set to be a seat on the grid that will fit him perfectly
Archive
Smoke and Heat: Lotus in the JPS days
Although I had no more than a small role as the team’s press officer during the black-and-gold glory days of the Lotus 72, I had a ringside seat at someof…
Archive
Back in black: Lotus and Emerson reunited at Brands Hatch
It’s one of motor racing’s most familiar photographic clichés: black livery with gold flourishes, distinctive dark helmet with elegant red swirls, driver’s head cocked to one side as he coaxes…
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MPH: Will Ferrari find its happy place with new F1 upgrades?
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been working around Ferrari’s flawed 2025 F1 car for most of the season. Upgrades arriving over the next two races could finally see them in the fight for regular race wins
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Mark Hughes: McLaren F1 driver falls for Montreal trap… again
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Mr Saturday: How scorching pole secured Russell’s Montreal win
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix
Lando Norris will start on pole for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix after qualifying more than hal;f a second ahead of the competition. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race at the Red Bull Ring
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Why now is the moment Austria polesitter Norris can turn his F1 season around
On pole position in Austria, Lando Norris isn’t just in prime position to win at the Red Bull Ring, he could be at the start of a run which returns him to the lead of the championship
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Bizarre F1 episodes in Austria: Five GPs that took an unexpected turn
From four-legged intruders to controversy and crashing at the finish line, the Austrian Grand Prix has seen its fair share of Formula 1 drama over the years
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