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Sergio Perez gets contract extension with Red Bull for 2022 F1 season
Perez will remain with Red Bull next season after signing a new deal with the team
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Verstappen fastest in the Spa spray: 2021 Belgian Grand Prix practice round-up
Max Verstappen finished final practice well clear of title rival Lewis Hamilton ahead of qualifying
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Why F1 teams have to wing it when rain is forecast at Spa — MPH
A wet race at Spa Francorchamps can see F1 at its most unpredictable. With rain likely for the 2021 Belgian GP, Mark Hughes explains why teams are forced to gamble on aero choices
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Le Mans Grand Prix would be ‘fun’ for F1, says Fernando Alonso
Formula 1 cars would have little trouble racing a full grand prix at Le Mans, Fernando Alonso has said, following an “emotional” demonstration lap last weekend ahead of the 24…
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‘Driving for Mercedes is hypothetical… for now’, says George Russell
George Russell and Valtteri Bottas weren’t giving much away about their F1 futures in Belgium as decision could be delayed until September
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Netflix confirms Season 4 of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’
The fourth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has been confirmed for release in 2022 by Netflix
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Rosberg: ‘Destructive phase of Hamilton vs Verstappen battle is just building up’
Nico Rosberg says that contact between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen was inevitable, whilst Christian Danner says the Merc driver had to show “he’s no chicken”
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Alpine confirms Fernando Alonso for 2022 Formula 1 season after signing contract extension
Alonso will remain with Alpine after signing a contract extension the team has announced
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2021 Belgian Grand Prix what to watch for: Battle lines drawn again
After a four-week break, Formula 1 is back at Spa with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battling for the crown
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Sergio Perez gets contract extension with Red Bull for 2022 F1 season
Perez will remain with Red Bull next season after signing a new deal with the team
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Verstappen fastest in the Spa spray: 2021 Belgian Grand Prix practice round-up
Max Verstappen finished final practice well clear of title rival Lewis Hamilton ahead of qualifying
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Why F1 teams have to wing it when rain is forecast at Spa — MPH
A wet race at Spa Francorchamps can see F1 at its most unpredictable. With rain likely for the 2021 Belgian GP, Mark Hughes explains why teams are forced to gamble on aero choices
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Le Mans Grand Prix would be ‘fun’ for F1, says Fernando Alonso
Formula 1 cars would have little trouble racing a full grand prix at Le Mans, Fernando Alonso has said, following an “emotional” demonstration lap last weekend ahead of the 24…
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‘Driving for Mercedes is hypothetical… for now’, says George Russell
George Russell and Valtteri Bottas weren’t giving much away about their F1 futures in Belgium as decision could be delayed until September
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Netflix confirms Season 4 of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’
The fourth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has been confirmed for release in 2022 by Netflix
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Rosberg: ‘Destructive phase of Hamilton vs Verstappen battle is just building up’
Nico Rosberg says that contact between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen was inevitable, whilst Christian Danner says the Merc driver had to show “he’s no chicken”
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Alpine confirms Fernando Alonso for 2022 Formula 1 season after signing contract extension
Alonso will remain with Alpine after signing a contract extension the team has announced
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2021 Belgian Grand Prix what to watch for: Battle lines drawn again
After a four-week break, Formula 1 is back at Spa with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battling for the crown
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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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