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Ricciardo will race in Bahrain GP after negative Covid test
McLaren has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will race in the Bahrain Grand Prix
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Mazepin’s Haas claim hits the rocks as UK sanctions Nikita and his father
Former Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin has been added to the UK government’s sanctions list, along with his father Dmitry whose Kremlin links now see the pair banned from travelling…
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F1 testing runs analysed: Which team will win the Bahrain GP?
Which team ended winter testing with the best chance of winning the first race of the 2022 F1 season?
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Vic Elford obituary: master of all he drove
If you could race it, Vic Elford would race it — fast. One of the most versatile drivers in motor sport history has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 86, after a career racing just about anything
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Lewis Hamilton to change his name, adding mother’s surname Larbalestier
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will incorporate his mother’s maiden name into his own, to recognise her role in his success. The seven-time champion told an audience at the…
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The rocket tech behind Mercedes’ cutting-edge F1 coolers
Mercedes certainly caused something of a stir in Bahrain with a radical take on the sidepod design of its W13. Sidepods are one of the most visually differing areas of…
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Christian Horner can’t blame Mercedes for outsmarting Red Bull
Before I start, it’s important to state that I don’t have an angle here. I am neither a Mercedes-AMG nor a Red Bull man. If I have any allegiances within…
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Alpine’s Piastri offered to McLaren as reserve driver after Ricciardo Covid test
Oscar Piastri could be in line for a shock F1 debut with McLaren after being confirmed as a back-up reserve drive
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‘I hope we get better tyres’: drivers criticise grip of F1’s new 18in Pirelli rubber
Pirelli’s new 18in tyres have come in for criticism on the final day of testing in Bahrain, with Lewis Hamilton criticising their grip level. “I hope we can maybe get…
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Ricciardo will race in Bahrain GP after negative Covid test
McLaren has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will race in the Bahrain Grand Prix
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Mazepin’s Haas claim hits the rocks as UK sanctions Nikita and his father
Former Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin has been added to the UK government’s sanctions list, along with his father Dmitry whose Kremlin links now see the pair banned from travelling…
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F1 testing runs analysed: Which team will win the Bahrain GP?
Which team ended winter testing with the best chance of winning the first race of the 2022 F1 season?
Obituaries
Vic Elford obituary: master of all he drove
If you could race it, Vic Elford would race it — fast. One of the most versatile drivers in motor sport history has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 86, after a career racing just about anything
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Lewis Hamilton to change his name, adding mother’s surname Larbalestier
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will incorporate his mother’s maiden name into his own, to recognise her role in his success. The seven-time champion told an audience at the…
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The rocket tech behind Mercedes’ cutting-edge F1 coolers
Mercedes certainly caused something of a stir in Bahrain with a radical take on the sidepod design of its W13. Sidepods are one of the most visually differing areas of…
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Christian Horner can’t blame Mercedes for outsmarting Red Bull
Before I start, it’s important to state that I don’t have an angle here. I am neither a Mercedes-AMG nor a Red Bull man. If I have any allegiances within…
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Alpine’s Piastri offered to McLaren as reserve driver after Ricciardo Covid test
Oscar Piastri could be in line for a shock F1 debut with McLaren after being confirmed as a back-up reserve drive
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‘I hope we get better tyres’: drivers criticise grip of F1’s new 18in Pirelli rubber
Pirelli’s new 18in tyres have come in for criticism on the final day of testing in Bahrain, with Lewis Hamilton criticising their grip level. “I hope we can maybe get…
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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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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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How Dietrich Mateschitz’s death set Christian Horner on road to Red Bull F1 exit
Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death didn’t just change the company. It marked the begining of the end for Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at the head of the F1 team
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