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Fanatical F1 fever is in danger of spilling over – Medland
F1’s boom is welcome from all areas of the paddock – but steps must be taken to keep drivers and fans safe, says Chris Medland
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Has sanitised world of racing finally lost its soul?
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How Mercedes could have won the Mexican GP: F1 data analysis
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Food Investigation Authority: Mexican GP – Goin’ Up, Goin’ Down
The world championship’s piñata has been truly split open, showering everyone with F1-branded ticker tape featuring a little ‘*ABA’ asterisk on it
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Verstappen on record-smashing run with 2022 Mexican GP win: race report
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Is Mercedes in perfect place for first 2022 F1 win after missing out on Mexican GP pole?
Max Verstappen qualified on pole for the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix, but does Mercedes have better pace and starting positions?
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Red Bull penalty should prove effective but is F1 cost cap too low? MPH
The Red Bull cost cap penalty saga has finally been concluded, with a fine of $7 million to the team and a reduction in its aero simulation capacity of 10%.…
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Red Bull hit with $7m fine and aero testing cut after F1 cost cap breach — but no points deduction
Red Bull has accepted that it overspent the cost cap during Max Verstappen’s 2021 championship-winning season, and agreed to pay a $7m fine. It will also face a 10% reduction in its aerodynamic testing allowance, affecting development of its 2023 and 2024 cars
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Will damaged F1 cars have to retire? What to watch for at the 2022 Mexican GP
The Mexican Grand Prix is usually a cast-iron feelgood story for F1: stands full of fervent Sergio Perez fans, a popular circuit, and the stage of the season where there’s…
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Fanatical F1 fever is in danger of spilling over – Medland
F1’s boom is welcome from all areas of the paddock – but steps must be taken to keep drivers and fans safe, says Chris Medland
F1
Has sanitised world of racing finally lost its soul?
No swearing, no donuts, no racing in the wet – has motor sport finally become completely sanitised and devoid of fun? asks James Elson
F1
How Mercedes could have won the Mexican GP: F1 data analysis
Mercedes was hopeful of winning the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix, and race data shows that it had the pace… just not the right strategy
F1
Food Investigation Authority: Mexican GP – Goin’ Up, Goin’ Down
The world championship’s piñata has been truly split open, showering everyone with F1-branded ticker tape featuring a little ‘*ABA’ asterisk on it
F1
Verstappen on record-smashing run with 2022 Mexican GP win: race report
Max Verstappen set two new all-time F1 records with victory in the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix but was helped by a strategy mis-step by a resurgent Mercedes: 2022 Mexican Grand Prix report
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Is Mercedes in perfect place for first 2022 F1 win after missing out on Mexican GP pole?
Max Verstappen qualified on pole for the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix, but does Mercedes have better pace and starting positions?
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Red Bull penalty should prove effective but is F1 cost cap too low? MPH
The Red Bull cost cap penalty saga has finally been concluded, with a fine of $7 million to the team and a reduction in its aero simulation capacity of 10%.…
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Red Bull hit with $7m fine and aero testing cut after F1 cost cap breach — but no points deduction
Red Bull has accepted that it overspent the cost cap during Max Verstappen’s 2021 championship-winning season, and agreed to pay a $7m fine. It will also face a 10% reduction in its aerodynamic testing allowance, affecting development of its 2023 and 2024 cars
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Will damaged F1 cars have to retire? What to watch for at the 2022 Mexican GP
The Mexican Grand Prix is usually a cast-iron feelgood story for F1: stands full of fervent Sergio Perez fans, a popular circuit, and the stage of the season where there’s…
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
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