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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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Does Ferrari really have the best F1 driver line-up?
Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto claims he has the best drivers in F1. Chris Medland weighs up the competition for strongest driver line-up
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Schumacher’s Spa debut: the ingredients for an all-time great were already there
After taking P7 in qualifying on debut, Michael Schumacher showed all he needed to at Spa despite retiring halfway round on the first lap
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Parting shot: René Arnoux checks lap times at Spa, 1983
May 20, 1983 Spa, Belgium Having last hosted the Belgian Grand Prix in 1970, Spa – by now shorter and safer – was once again on the F1 schedule. In…
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The great unraced ghost cars: Born not to run
Champagne was poured over the nose according to Porsche tradition and the car the world was expecting to take the marque back to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2000…
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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
F1
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
F1
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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Does Ferrari really have the best F1 driver line-up?
Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto claims he has the best drivers in F1. Chris Medland weighs up the competition for strongest driver line-up
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Schumacher’s Spa debut: the ingredients for an all-time great were already there
After taking P7 in qualifying on debut, Michael Schumacher showed all he needed to at Spa despite retiring halfway round on the first lap
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Parting shot: René Arnoux checks lap times at Spa, 1983
May 20, 1983 Spa, Belgium Having last hosted the Belgian Grand Prix in 1970, Spa – by now shorter and safer – was once again on the F1 schedule. In…
Great Read
Archive
The great unraced ghost cars: Born not to run
Champagne was poured over the nose according to Porsche tradition and the car the world was expecting to take the marque back to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2000…
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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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MPH: Radio calls hinted at Norris conspiracy — if you didn’t spot the hidden meanings
McLaren’s radio calls to Lando Norris were wildly misinterpreted at Spa, as F1 viewers missed the hidden meanings in Norris’s messages and actions that activated various pre-agreed strategies. Mark Hughes explains
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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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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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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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Ulf Norinder: the larger-than-life privateer
Born into wealth, Ulf Norinder, right, raced a Maserati 200S and Porsche 718 in his twenties when he befriended compatriot Jo Bonnier. In the 1960s, despite his size, he campaigned…
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