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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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Which country has produced the most F1 world champions?
In 2021, the Netherlands became the latest new nation to have an F1 world champion, but which country has produced the most?
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Alex Palou was ready to give up on IndyCar to be F1 reserve driver
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
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Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes’ F1 hope to find the next Lewis Hamilton
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli is driving for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the young Italian
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull — how it will work
Ford is coming back to Formula 1 in 2026, partnering with Red Bull to support the team as it builds its first ever engine. Here’s everything to know about the partnership
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Alex Palou: ‘I was upset and angry’ when McLaren signed Piastri
Alex Palou says that the “only attraction” in signing an IndyCar deal with McLaren was the chance to move to F1. But he decided to breach that contract after the team signed Oscar Piastri, according to a High Court witness statement
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F1’s great comebacks: five times drivers won from the back of the grid
Two decades on from his unforgettable charge from 17th to victory in Suzuka, Kimi Räikkönen’s 2005 triumph remains one of Formula 1’s greatest comebacks, but it’s not the only one
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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
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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Which country has produced the most F1 world champions?
In 2021, the Netherlands became the latest new nation to have an F1 world champion, but which country has produced the most?
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Alex Palou was ready to give up on IndyCar to be F1 reserve driver
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
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Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes’ F1 hope to find the next Lewis Hamilton
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli is driving for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the young Italian
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull — how it will work
Ford is coming back to Formula 1 in 2026, partnering with Red Bull to support the team as it builds its first ever engine. Here’s everything to know about the partnership
Indycar Racing News
Alex Palou: ‘I was upset and angry’ when McLaren signed Piastri
Alex Palou says that the “only attraction” in signing an IndyCar deal with McLaren was the chance to move to F1. But he decided to breach that contract after the team signed Oscar Piastri, according to a High Court witness statement
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F1’s great comebacks: five times drivers won from the back of the grid
Two decades on from his unforgettable charge from 17th to victory in Suzuka, Kimi Räikkönen’s 2005 triumph remains one of Formula 1’s greatest comebacks, but it’s not the only one
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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
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MPH: F1’s big fears fade as a new era begins smoothly
Mark Hughes dissects F1’s first shakedown, revealing why the opening signs are far more positive than expected
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MPH: McLaren set out 2026 F1 ‘battlegrounds’ – they’re just 200mm long
F1’s 2026 regulations severely restrict designers, says McLaren. But the reigning champions have identified small areas of this year’s car where there’s an opportunity to find the ‘performance honey’
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MPH: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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Girls on Track UK celebrates 10 years of success at RAC
Girls on Track, Motorsport UK’s initiative to get more women involved in motor sport, marked ten years of progress with a triumphant event at London’s Royal Automobile Club
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Williams in F1 2026: Serious contender or just a feel-good story?
Three years into James Vowles’ tenure, Williams’ 2026 F1 car is no longer about recovery, but about whether the rebuild is capable of going any further
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How the Barcelona test went for every F1 team
The Barcelona Formula 1 ‘shakedown’ came to an end on Friday with varying fortunes for the teams who were putting this year’s all-new cars through their paces for the first time
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