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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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Hamilton: ‘Mercedes won’t be fighting for wins’
Lewis Hamilton isn’t expecting to fight for the win in Bahrain next weekend and says Mercedes is off the pace
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Verstappen and Red Bull end up fastest – Bahrain F1 Test, Day 3
Red Bull topped both sessions on the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Williams has cash to spare for maximum development of 2022 car
Williams has no concerns over the budget cap and will be pushing car development as much as possible in 2022
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Aero analysis: Why Mercedes’ slimline sidepods are legal — and how they work
Mercedes’ ‘no sidepod’ concept made waves at the Bahrain test, amid suggestions that it might not be legal. Kyle Forster explains why it does comply with the rules and how it works
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Kevin Magnussen fastest for Haas but Williams smouldering at Bahrain F1 test, Day 2
Kevin Magnussen topped the timesheets for Haas on the second day of the Bahrain test, as he drove into the night to make up for the freight delay that cost…
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Rivals tip Ferrari as the F1 team to beat but is it really fastest?
Ferrari has received plenty of praise from rivals for its speed but is the Scuderia flattering to deceive so far in F1 testing?
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‘Agricultural’ cars to bring random results at start of F1 season? — MPH
With just two days of testing left, there is less readiness from teams than would be normal at this point. The Bahrain circuit is inducing more extreme porpoising in the…
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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
F1
‘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…
F1
Hamilton: ‘Mercedes won’t be fighting for wins’
Lewis Hamilton isn’t expecting to fight for the win in Bahrain next weekend and says Mercedes is off the pace
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Verstappen and Red Bull end up fastest – Bahrain F1 Test, Day 3
Red Bull topped both sessions on the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Williams has cash to spare for maximum development of 2022 car
Williams has no concerns over the budget cap and will be pushing car development as much as possible in 2022
F1
Aero analysis: Why Mercedes’ slimline sidepods are legal — and how they work
Mercedes’ ‘no sidepod’ concept made waves at the Bahrain test, amid suggestions that it might not be legal. Kyle Forster explains why it does comply with the rules and how it works
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Kevin Magnussen fastest for Haas but Williams smouldering at Bahrain F1 test, Day 2
Kevin Magnussen topped the timesheets for Haas on the second day of the Bahrain test, as he drove into the night to make up for the freight delay that cost…
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Rivals tip Ferrari as the F1 team to beat but is it really fastest?
Ferrari has received plenty of praise from rivals for its speed but is the Scuderia flattering to deceive so far in F1 testing?
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‘Agricultural’ cars to bring random results at start of F1 season? — MPH
With just two days of testing left, there is less readiness from teams than would be normal at this point. The Bahrain circuit is inducing more extreme porpoising in the…
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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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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each team at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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