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Perez deal has started F1 driver contract domino effect for 2023
Sergio Perez’s new Red Bull deal has left Pierre Gasly with a big decision to make – but many other drivers on the F1 grid are affected too
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Baku’s greatest hits: why the Azerbaijan GP is F1’s most exciting street race
Few Azerbaijan GPs have passed without incident, so we’ve run down every race in the ‘Land of Fire’ – will 2022 be similarly dramatic?
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How Lando Norris is showing he’s a future world champion in 2022
Away from the noise over Daniel Ricciardo’s poor performances, Lando Norris has been demonstrating his brilliance at McLaren more than ever, writes Adam Cooper
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Perez in 3-way battle for the F1 championship? What to watch for at the 2022 Azerbaijan GP
Formula 1 heads to Azerbaijan with a wide open title fight, pressures at Haas and Lewis Hamilton given a further exemption over jewellery
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Red Bull’s car is no longer on the razor edge – and Perez is reaping the benefit: MPH
Sergio Perez’s re-signing with Red Bull makes perfect sense for the senior team itself but exposes the fault line between the team’s aims and those of the group’s young driver…
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‘The Williams Metaverse land’ – F1 team plans to bring fans into the garage and more via virtual reality
Williams Racing announces Terra Virtua as its official Metaverse partner in a new way to create fan engagement for Formula 1
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O’Ward’s Indy 500 performance made his case as Ricciardo’s McLaren replacement
With pressure mounting on a struggling Daniel Ricciardo, Pato O’Ward is going from strength to strength – he’ll never be in a better place to take his McLaren F1 chance, writes Damien Smith
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Nigel Mansell to be reunited with championship-winning Williams FW14B at Goodwood
Nigel Mansell will drive his championship winning Williams FW14B at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, amongst other of his past F1 cars
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Perez could sneak an F1 drivers’ title – but odds may be stacked unfairly
Sergio Perez’s Monaco win drew the Mexican into the championship equation – but does Red Bull want him there? asks Chris Medland
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Perez deal has started F1 driver contract domino effect for 2023
Sergio Perez’s new Red Bull deal has left Pierre Gasly with a big decision to make – but many other drivers on the F1 grid are affected too
F1
Baku’s greatest hits: why the Azerbaijan GP is F1’s most exciting street race
Few Azerbaijan GPs have passed without incident, so we’ve run down every race in the ‘Land of Fire’ – will 2022 be similarly dramatic?
F1
How Lando Norris is showing he’s a future world champion in 2022
Away from the noise over Daniel Ricciardo’s poor performances, Lando Norris has been demonstrating his brilliance at McLaren more than ever, writes Adam Cooper
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Perez in 3-way battle for the F1 championship? What to watch for at the 2022 Azerbaijan GP
Formula 1 heads to Azerbaijan with a wide open title fight, pressures at Haas and Lewis Hamilton given a further exemption over jewellery
F1
Red Bull’s car is no longer on the razor edge – and Perez is reaping the benefit: MPH
Sergio Perez’s re-signing with Red Bull makes perfect sense for the senior team itself but exposes the fault line between the team’s aims and those of the group’s young driver…
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‘The Williams Metaverse land’ – F1 team plans to bring fans into the garage and more via virtual reality
Williams Racing announces Terra Virtua as its official Metaverse partner in a new way to create fan engagement for Formula 1
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O’Ward’s Indy 500 performance made his case as Ricciardo’s McLaren replacement
With pressure mounting on a struggling Daniel Ricciardo, Pato O’Ward is going from strength to strength – he’ll never be in a better place to take his McLaren F1 chance, writes Damien Smith
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Nigel Mansell to be reunited with championship-winning Williams FW14B at Goodwood
Nigel Mansell will drive his championship winning Williams FW14B at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, amongst other of his past F1 cars
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Perez could sneak an F1 drivers’ title – but odds may be stacked unfairly
Sergio Perez’s Monaco win drew the Mexican into the championship equation – but does Red Bull want him there? asks Chris Medland
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 dream now hinges on 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been tougher than expected – but his focus is already on shaping a 2026 car he says will carry “my DNA”
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McLaren to auction future F1, Le Mans and Indy 500 cars
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
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F1 2026 driver line-ups: latest contract news and rumours
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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