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Mercedes protests dismissed; Verstappen confirmed world champion
Mercedes’s appeal over the controversial race restart during the Abu Dhabi GP has been rejected
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Verstappen cleared of overtaking Hamilton under Abu Dhabi safety car
Max Verstappen will not be penalised for passing Lewis Hamilton under the safety car after stewards ruled that he had only moved slightly in front of his title rival for…
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New F1 champion Verstappen: ‘I hope we can do this for 10-15 years’
An emotional Max Verstappen joked that he would celebrate with “one drink” after clinching the 2021 Formula 1 drivers’ championship in a dramatic final lap overtake of Lewis Hamilton. The…
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George Russell: Abu Dhabi GP outcome ‘unacceptable’
George Russell has put in his feelings on the outcome of today’s Abu Dhabi GP in no uncertain terms, whilst others drivers gave their views too
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Christian Horner: ‘I have to say, thank you to Nicholas Latifi’
Christian Horner paid tongue-in-cheek tribute to Nicholas Latifi for bringing out the safety car which helped Max Verstappen win the title, before expressing his disappointment with Mercedes’ protest
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Mercedes lodges protest against Abu Dhabi F1 race outcome
Mercedes has announced its decision to protest the result of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP on two grounds, after its controversial ending saw Max Verstappen snatch the title from Lewis Hamilton
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Verstappen steals F1 title at the death: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix lap by lap
Max Verstappen is the 2021 F1 World Champion after overtaking Lews Hamilton at the death in a controversial finale to the grand prix season
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Verstappen in prime position but title battle is far from over: Abu Dhabi GP qualifying report
Max Verstappen has pole but with Lewis Hamilton right alongside him and on potentially better tyres for the title-deciding race
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Verstappen takes critical pole: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen starts ahead of Lewis Hamilton for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after taking pole
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Mercedes protests dismissed; Verstappen confirmed world champion
Mercedes’s appeal over the controversial race restart during the Abu Dhabi GP has been rejected
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Verstappen cleared of overtaking Hamilton under Abu Dhabi safety car
Max Verstappen will not be penalised for passing Lewis Hamilton under the safety car after stewards ruled that he had only moved slightly in front of his title rival for…
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New F1 champion Verstappen: ‘I hope we can do this for 10-15 years’
An emotional Max Verstappen joked that he would celebrate with “one drink” after clinching the 2021 Formula 1 drivers’ championship in a dramatic final lap overtake of Lewis Hamilton. The…
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George Russell: Abu Dhabi GP outcome ‘unacceptable’
George Russell has put in his feelings on the outcome of today’s Abu Dhabi GP in no uncertain terms, whilst others drivers gave their views too
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Christian Horner: ‘I have to say, thank you to Nicholas Latifi’
Christian Horner paid tongue-in-cheek tribute to Nicholas Latifi for bringing out the safety car which helped Max Verstappen win the title, before expressing his disappointment with Mercedes’ protest
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Mercedes lodges protest against Abu Dhabi F1 race outcome
Mercedes has announced its decision to protest the result of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP on two grounds, after its controversial ending saw Max Verstappen snatch the title from Lewis Hamilton
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Verstappen steals F1 title at the death: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix lap by lap
Max Verstappen is the 2021 F1 World Champion after overtaking Lews Hamilton at the death in a controversial finale to the grand prix season
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Verstappen in prime position but title battle is far from over: Abu Dhabi GP qualifying report
Max Verstappen has pole but with Lewis Hamilton right alongside him and on potentially better tyres for the title-deciding race
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Verstappen takes critical pole: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying as it happened
Max Verstappen starts ahead of Lewis Hamilton for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after taking pole
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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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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Ferrari ‘scrapyard’ F1 livery and other one-off designs for 2025 Miami GP
There will be some eye-opening special edition F1 car liveries at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Here’s a look at the one-off paint schemes that have been announced
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Miami GP
It’s time to make some big chip decisions for your 2025 F1 Fantasy Miami GP line-up. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Lando Norris’s long list of mistakes that makes Piastri the new F1 title favourite
Since scoring his maiden Formula 1 win in Miami a year ago, Lando Norris has enjoyed several highs, but also many lows which threaten to relegate him to second fiddle to Oscar Piastri if he doesn’t bounce back quickly
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