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Déjà vu for Hamilton as Ferrari struggles echo his Mercedes misery
Lewis Hamilton left Saudi Arabia in a downbeat mood after finishing 30 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Like in 2024, the Briton is struggling to find answers
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Verstappen bites tongue as swearing row rages on – Saudi Arabian GP takeaways
The 2025 Saudi Arabian GP delivered a pivotal shake-up in the title battle, as Piastri claimed victory in Jeddah to take the lead the lead in the standings. Here are the main topics from the fifth round of the season
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The silly season goes into overdrive – What you missed at Saudi Arabian GP
Speculation about Max Verstappen’s future was a topic again in Jeddah, but that’s nothing new. George Russell was also the centre of attention as the silly season continued to heat up. What you missed from the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP
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How gaming the system cost Verstappen in Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen lost his chance of winning the Saudi Arabian GP after being penalised for his Turn 1 incident. But would he have stayed on track given him a chance of winning or was it all lost at the start? Mark Hughes analyses the Jeddah race
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When is the next F1 race? Full calendar for 2025 F1 season
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the Miami Grand Prix, the whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
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Verstappen refuses to discuss Saudi Arabian GP penalty
Verstappen didn’t want to talk about his Saudi Arabian GP penalty to avoid getting in trouble
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Piastri ‘made his case’ with Turn 1 move on Verstappen in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian GP winner Piastri admits Turn 1 move was key to his victory over Verstappen
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2025 Saudi Arabian GP results – Piastri wins as Verstappen is penalised
Piastri scored his second consecutive victory of 2025 in the Saudi Arabian GP after Verstappen was penalised for a start incident
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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is set to start on pole for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Lando Norris crashed out of Q3. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race
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Déjà vu for Hamilton as Ferrari struggles echo his Mercedes misery
Lewis Hamilton left Saudi Arabia in a downbeat mood after finishing 30 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Like in 2024, the Briton is struggling to find answers
F1
Verstappen bites tongue as swearing row rages on – Saudi Arabian GP takeaways
The 2025 Saudi Arabian GP delivered a pivotal shake-up in the title battle, as Piastri claimed victory in Jeddah to take the lead the lead in the standings. Here are the main topics from the fifth round of the season
F1
The silly season goes into overdrive – What you missed at Saudi Arabian GP
Speculation about Max Verstappen’s future was a topic again in Jeddah, but that’s nothing new. George Russell was also the centre of attention as the silly season continued to heat up. What you missed from the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP
F1
How gaming the system cost Verstappen in Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen lost his chance of winning the Saudi Arabian GP after being penalised for his Turn 1 incident. But would he have stayed on track given him a chance of winning or was it all lost at the start? Mark Hughes analyses the Jeddah race
F1
When is the next F1 race? Full calendar for 2025 F1 season
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the Miami Grand Prix, the whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
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Verstappen refuses to discuss Saudi Arabian GP penalty
Verstappen didn’t want to talk about his Saudi Arabian GP penalty to avoid getting in trouble
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Piastri ‘made his case’ with Turn 1 move on Verstappen in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian GP winner Piastri admits Turn 1 move was key to his victory over Verstappen
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2025 Saudi Arabian GP results – Piastri wins as Verstappen is penalised
Piastri scored his second consecutive victory of 2025 in the Saudi Arabian GP after Verstappen was penalised for a start incident
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Today’s F1 starting grid for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is set to start on pole for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Lando Norris crashed out of Q3. Here’s how the starting grid looks for Sunday’s race
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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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How to win the Miami Grand Prix
Set against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Autodrome challenges Formula 1 teams and drivers with a mix of high-speed straights and tight chicanes. So what does it take to win there?
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The tragic Montjuich ’75 race that was platform for F1 trailblazer
The 1975 Spanish Grand Prix became one of F1’s darkest days – but it was also where a groundbreaking female racer made history
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Can Hamilton repeat his F1 sprint win? What to watch for at Miami GP
Formula 1 crosses the Atlantic for the second sprint weekend of 2025 before the European season kicks off. Here are the main storylines ahead of the Miami Grand Prix
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