Let reserve drivers do sprint races — it’s the answer to F1’s problems
F1 sprint events have fallen flat on their face since their 2021 introduction – if the field of reserve drivers took to the grid instead, we could have a real race on our hands
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F1 sprint events have fallen flat on their face since their 2021 introduction – if the field of reserve drivers took to the grid instead, we could have a real race on our hands
He was the visionary founder, the brilliant driver, and the inspirational leader. Then he was gone. Matt Bishop on how the team regrouped to honour Bruce McLaren with a race victory, just days after his death
Good month Hollywood Gold Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones’ remarkably earnest tribute to the commentating abilities of Martin Brundle during his grid-walk was the Spanish GP highlight. Go on…
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The rampant Red Bulls are in no need of a home-field advantage in 2023, but Max Verstappen will nevertheless feel the full might of his Orange Army of fans during…
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