Verstappen nears historic F1 comeback – US GP takeaways
Verstappen’s double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
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Could F1 2025 be about to wake from its slumber? James Elson identifies the culprit poking the bear
Cadillac’s quiet confidence, Apple’s broadcasting gamble and a few overlooked stories all shaped an eventful 2025 United States Grand Prix weekend
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race. Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race
How to watch the 2025 US Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 19 of the 2025 season, with session and race start times in Austin
Start time for qualifying ahead of the 2025 United States Grand Prix: Saturday schedule, including how to watch and stream
Neither of Ben Sulayem’s opponents have been able to meet the new requirements introduced by the FIA president earlier this year
Verstappen’s double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
Could F1 2025 be about to wake from its slumber? James Elson identifies the culprit poking the bear
Cadillac’s quiet confidence, Apple’s broadcasting gamble and a few overlooked stories all shaped an eventful 2025 United States Grand Prix weekend
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
A catastrophic start to the 2025 United States Grand Prix sprint race saw Oscar Piastri bumped into Lando Norris, taking both McLarens out of the race. Victory for Max Verstappen saw him close in the title race
How to watch the 2025 US Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 19 of the 2025 season, with session and race start times in Austin
Start time for qualifying ahead of the 2025 United States Grand Prix: Saturday schedule, including how to watch and stream
Neither of Ben Sulayem’s opponents have been able to meet the new requirements introduced by the FIA president earlier this year
As George Russell takes F1 sprint pole in China, Mark Hughes wonders whether Mercedes has a bigger advantage than we’re seeing, and if Red Bull finally has a solution to a long-standing problem
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unrest beneath the Australian GP spectacle
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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
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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