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Verstappen proves Russell right: Abu Dhabi GP 2024 – Up/Down
Verstappen’s prang at the first corner of the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi vindicated George Russell’s recent rant
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Perez linked with Cadillac F1 seat as Bottas picks up hefty driver dinner bill
As the season winds towards its conclusion and the Formula 1 paddock becomes ever-more exhausted by the schedule, it was perhaps not surprising that there were some blunt comments and…
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‘Next year is my year’: Flawless Norris lays marker for 2025 in Abu Dhabi GP
It didn’t all go McLaren’s way at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Lando Norris ensured his team took home the F1 constructors’ championship with a resounding victory before targeting the drivers’ title in 2025, says Mark Hughes
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Race to the 2024 F1 constructors’ title: why McLaren is hot favourite to win in Abu Dhabi
McLaren is favourite to win a ninth F1 constructors’ title at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Ferrari’s hopes dwindle. Here’s how each title contender can claim the top spot
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Verstappen vs Russell: what they actually said in explosive F1 row
A heated feud between Max Verstappen and George Russell has broken out before the Abu Dhabi GP. Here are the charged words that the pair have exchanged so far
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F1’s racing brothers: the Leclercs join an exclusive list
Charles and Arthur Leclerc will make history with Ferrari at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend: becoming the first brothers to drive in the same Formula 1 session as…
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Who is Jack Doohan? 2025 Alpine driver to make F1 race debut in Abu Dhabi
Jack Doohan will make his F1 race debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of a full season with Alpine in 2025, racing alongside Pierre Gasly. Here’s everything you need to know about the young Australian
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MPH: ‘Head boy’ Russell ready for battle after Max’s ‘put me on my f***ing head in the wall’ threat
George Russell has claimed that Max Verstappen threatened to ram him into the wall at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix in an explosive F1 row. Even more interesting, says Mark Hughes is why Russell has revealed it
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The end of F1’s greatest partnership but Hamilton doesn’t expect to leave Mercedes on a high
There’s a final chance to call ‘Hammertime’, then Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes after the Abu Dhabi GP, ending the most successful partnership in F1 history. Adam Cooper looks at what will be an emotional — but probably unsuccessful — last race
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Verstappen proves Russell right: Abu Dhabi GP 2024 – Up/Down
Verstappen’s prang at the first corner of the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi vindicated George Russell’s recent rant
F1
Perez linked with Cadillac F1 seat as Bottas picks up hefty driver dinner bill
As the season winds towards its conclusion and the Formula 1 paddock becomes ever-more exhausted by the schedule, it was perhaps not surprising that there were some blunt comments and…
F1
‘Next year is my year’: Flawless Norris lays marker for 2025 in Abu Dhabi GP
It didn’t all go McLaren’s way at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Lando Norris ensured his team took home the F1 constructors’ championship with a resounding victory before targeting the drivers’ title in 2025, says Mark Hughes
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Race to the 2024 F1 constructors’ title: why McLaren is hot favourite to win in Abu Dhabi
McLaren is favourite to win a ninth F1 constructors’ title at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Ferrari’s hopes dwindle. Here’s how each title contender can claim the top spot
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Verstappen vs Russell: what they actually said in explosive F1 row
A heated feud between Max Verstappen and George Russell has broken out before the Abu Dhabi GP. Here are the charged words that the pair have exchanged so far
F1
F1’s racing brothers: the Leclercs join an exclusive list
Charles and Arthur Leclerc will make history with Ferrari at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend: becoming the first brothers to drive in the same Formula 1 session as…
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Who is Jack Doohan? 2025 Alpine driver to make F1 race debut in Abu Dhabi
Jack Doohan will make his F1 race debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of a full season with Alpine in 2025, racing alongside Pierre Gasly. Here’s everything you need to know about the young Australian
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MPH: ‘Head boy’ Russell ready for battle after Max’s ‘put me on my f***ing head in the wall’ threat
George Russell has claimed that Max Verstappen threatened to ram him into the wall at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix in an explosive F1 row. Even more interesting, says Mark Hughes is why Russell has revealed it
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The end of F1’s greatest partnership but Hamilton doesn’t expect to leave Mercedes on a high
There’s a final chance to call ‘Hammertime’, then Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes after the Abu Dhabi GP, ending the most successful partnership in F1 history. Adam Cooper looks at what will be an emotional — but probably unsuccessful — last race
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MPH: Can Red Bull do a ‘McLaren’ and turn F1 on its head again?
One year ago McLaren scored a shock Miami win, but it proved a changing of the F1 guard – can Red Bull do the same to fight back in Florida this weekend, asks Mark Hughes
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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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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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2025 Miami GP sprint qualifying results – Antonelli beats Piastri to grab pole
Mercedes star Antonelli secures Miami Grand Prix sprint pole at 18 years of age
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2025 Miami GP FP1 results – Piastri quickest as Bearman causes red flag
Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri topped Friday practice for the Miami Grand Prix, which was interrupted by a late red flag. The McLaren driver, the winner of the last…
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Horner: Verstappen the greatest F1 driver Red Bull has had
Horner believes Verstappen is on a different level to Red Bull’s other four-time world champion Vettel
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