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Mayer slams ‘illusion of democracy’ as Ben Sulayem will face no opponents in FIA election
Neither of Ben Sulayem’s opponents have been able to meet the new requirements introduced by the FIA president earlier this year
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Will Apple TV fight for Sky F1 rights after exclusive $700m US deal?
Apple will replace ESPN as Formula 1’s exclusive US broadcaster from 2026 in a deal worth around $700 million
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 US GP
Which F1 Fantasy star will dominate out on the range at the 2025 US GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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‘Poor’ F1 radio broadcasts make us look like whingers, say drivers
“Unnecessary sometimes, poorly broadcast … Misunderstood 99.9% of the time”. Fernando Alonso was scathing about the choice of F1 radio messages heard in race coverage, and he wasn’t the only driver expressing concerns
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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How fast is the current generation of F1 cars?
Formula 1’s 2025 cars are pushing the limits of speed, with top speeds and average laptimes rivalling some of the fastest eras in the series’ history. Here’s how the current machinery stacks up
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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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Mayer slams ‘illusion of democracy’ as Ben Sulayem will face no opponents in FIA election
Neither of Ben Sulayem’s opponents have been able to meet the new requirements introduced by the FIA president earlier this year
F1
Will Apple TV fight for Sky F1 rights after exclusive $700m US deal?
Apple will replace ESPN as Formula 1’s exclusive US broadcaster from 2026 in a deal worth around $700 million
F1
F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 US GP
Which F1 Fantasy star will dominate out on the range at the 2025 US GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
F1
‘Poor’ F1 radio broadcasts make us look like whingers, say drivers
“Unnecessary sometimes, poorly broadcast … Misunderstood 99.9% of the time”. Fernando Alonso was scathing about the choice of F1 radio messages heard in race coverage, and he wasn’t the only driver expressing concerns
F1
MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
F1
How fast is the current generation of F1 cars?
Formula 1’s 2025 cars are pushing the limits of speed, with top speeds and average laptimes rivalling some of the fastest eras in the series’ history. Here’s how the current machinery stacks up
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
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Mercedes seizes early 2026 F1 advantage as Russell and Antonelli dominate opening two races
China March 13–15 Like Round 1, the season’s second race was another Mercedes lockout, but the outcome at Shanghai differed from Albert Park: a 2-1 rather than a 1-2. Make…
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MPH: Antonelli vs Russell – is this F1’s next epic title battle?
He’s only 19, but Kimi Antonelli has shown F1 championship-winning pace and may never get a better title shot. The ingredients are there for another historic battle between one experienced team-mate and a thrusting newcomer, says Mark Hughes
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Flawed F1 exposed again at Suzuka, but searing Antonelli would win in any era
Kimi Antonelli looked like he’d have blasted to victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, no matter what rules F1 was racing under, says Mark Hughes. However, the result was once again overshadowed by the shortcomings of the series’ new regulations
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Katsuta triumphs in Safari Rally as Toyota driver ends 94-start wait with grit and resilience
He wasn’t the fastest driver in Kenya – he failed to win a single stage – but traditionalists will tell you that speed is not the most important thing on…
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Verstappen’s Nürburgring pole and battle overshadowed by tyre rule exclusion in NLS2
March 21, 2026 Nürburgring, Germany A hero’s welcome for Max Verstappen in the Nürburgring pitlane after what appeared to have been victory in NLS2 as the four-time Formula 1 champion…
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Porsche Penske’s Sebring win marred by team orders dispute in Florida endurance double
March 21, 2026 Sebring, Florida, USA Porsche Penske Motorsport trio Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich completed a double in the ‘36 Hours of Florida’ when they added Sebring…
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Lock in fans, then make everything worse: F1 risks falling into Big Tech trap
There is a word for what happens when platforms stop serving the people who made them great. Should Formula 1 learn it?
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Ready for the F1 title fight: How Kimi Antonelli revealed he has what it takes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Leading the world championship aged 19, Kimi Antonelli has proved he has the pace to win the title — and this could be his best shot. Plus: how GPs could be shortened over safety fears, and why Max Verstappen is serious in threatening to quit
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Stewart and Jenkinson clash over safety as Rindt wins at Clermont-Ferrand
July 5, 1970 Clermont-Ferrand, France Smiles here, but the reigning Formula 1 champion Jackie Stewart and Motor Sport’s continental correspondent Denis Jenkinson were embroiled in a bitter war of words…
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