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Revealed: How rookie drivers can buy F1 free practice seats for $3.5m
McLaren’s court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou has exposed the price that some drivers will pay to join a Formula 1 free practice session
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Matt Bishop: When grief-fuelled McLaren honoured its founder the best way — with F1 victory
McLaren’s victory celebrations, after winning its tenth F1 constructors’ championship in Singapore, sent Matt Bishop contemplating its very first title — in 1974 — that was formed from the tragedy of founder Bruce McLaren’s death
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Can McLaren keep the peace? – What to watch out for in the US GP
The title fight heats up in Austin as McLaren’s internal rivalry, Verstappen’s resurgence, Russell’s momentum and a sprint weekend promise a dramatic United States Grand Prix
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Jean Alesi to auction rare 1992 V12-powered Ferrari F92A
Ex-F1 star Alesi is putting his beloved 1992 Ferrari up for sale next year
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Alex Palou: ‘McLaren contract was based on lies – I’ll be paying for years’
Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar racing in recent seasons but claims that he’s not even among the series’ highest-earners as a result of McLaren’s $20.7m case against him
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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Which country has produced the most F1 world champions?
In 2021, the Netherlands became the latest new nation to have an F1 world champion, but which country has produced the most?
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Alex Palou was ready to give up on IndyCar to be F1 reserve driver
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
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Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes’ F1 hope to find the next Lewis Hamilton
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli is driving for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the young Italian
F1
Revealed: How rookie drivers can buy F1 free practice seats for $3.5m
McLaren’s court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou has exposed the price that some drivers will pay to join a Formula 1 free practice session
F1
Matt Bishop: When grief-fuelled McLaren honoured its founder the best way — with F1 victory
McLaren’s victory celebrations, after winning its tenth F1 constructors’ championship in Singapore, sent Matt Bishop contemplating its very first title — in 1974 — that was formed from the tragedy of founder Bruce McLaren’s death
F1
Can McLaren keep the peace? – What to watch out for in the US GP
The title fight heats up in Austin as McLaren’s internal rivalry, Verstappen’s resurgence, Russell’s momentum and a sprint weekend promise a dramatic United States Grand Prix
F1
Jean Alesi to auction rare 1992 V12-powered Ferrari F92A
Ex-F1 star Alesi is putting his beloved 1992 Ferrari up for sale next year
Indycar Racing News
Alex Palou: ‘McLaren contract was based on lies – I’ll be paying for years’
Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar racing in recent seasons but claims that he’s not even among the series’ highest-earners as a result of McLaren’s $20.7m case against him
F1
MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
F1
Which country has produced the most F1 world champions?
In 2021, the Netherlands became the latest new nation to have an F1 world champion, but which country has produced the most?
F1
Alex Palou was ready to give up on IndyCar to be F1 reserve driver
IndyCar champion Alex Palou insists Formula 1 continues to be his “dream” and admits he was ready to give up on his drive in the American series
F1
Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes’ F1 hope to find the next Lewis Hamilton
Junior sensation Kimi Antonelli is driving for Mercedes in 2025, replacing Lewis Hamilton – here’s everything you need to know about the young Italian
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MPH: Entertainment and old-school racing!? China showed F1 the way
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that’s thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains
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Epic racing in Chinese GP was boosted by F1’s new button
After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle
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Still sandbagging? Why Mercedes F1 car may be even faster than we’ve seen
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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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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How F1 2026 rules could ruin Suzuka’s most famous corner
At this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, the popular 130R corner might pay the price for the energy-hungry chicane that follows
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What Audi F1 team loses with Wheatley’s sudden exit
As Aston Martin rushes to deny speculation about its own leadership structure, Audi quietly loses the man who would have filled that gap
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Oliver Bearman ‘a contender for the title’ in top F1 car
Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship
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