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Does Red Bull’s Lawson debacle vindicate Perez?
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
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Will Tsunoda promotion pay off? — and 4 more Japanese GP questions
Formula 1 travels to Suzuka for the third round of the 2025 season. Here are the main questions ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
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Tsunoda reveals Red Bull expectations after Lawson swap
Yuki Tsunoda has explained the performance level Red Bull is demanding as he joins the F1 team — and says that he will be allowed to beat Max Verstappen if he’s quick enough
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Tilke’s finest: why F1 misses Malaysia and the swoops (and snakes) of Sepang
The Sepang circuit was a challenging, exhilarating stage where Formula 1 greats shone brightly — but not the first to host a Malaysian Grand Prix. Matt Bishop explores the rich history of the race, and why it deserves a spot on the F1 calendar — despite the perils of the odd king cobra
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Red Bull to run retro-inspired Honda livery in Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing has unveiled the livery that it will sport during this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, paying homage to Honda in the manufacturer’s final home race with the Milton…
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Where is the Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches the third round this weekend in one of fans’ and drivers’ favourite venues in Japan. Here’s everything you need to know about Suzuka
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After being denied entry to the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris for refusing to sign a nondisclosure agreement, Motorsport UK boss David Richards has issued a highly…
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Off the pace, is Lawson about to lose his Red Bull seat?
Last year’s long-running Red Bull saga about whether Sergio Pérez’s contract would be terminated short after a series of disappointing performances was concluded with him being replaced by Liam Lawson,…
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Here comes the rain again
The key moment of decision in the Australian Grand Prix came on lap 44 with the sudden heavy shower just a few laps after everyone had switched to slicks from…
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Does Red Bull’s Lawson debacle vindicate Perez?
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
F1
Will Tsunoda promotion pay off? — and 4 more Japanese GP questions
Formula 1 travels to Suzuka for the third round of the 2025 season. Here are the main questions ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
F1
Tsunoda reveals Red Bull expectations after Lawson swap
Yuki Tsunoda has explained the performance level Red Bull is demanding as he joins the F1 team — and says that he will be allowed to beat Max Verstappen if he’s quick enough
F1
Tilke’s finest: why F1 misses Malaysia and the swoops (and snakes) of Sepang
The Sepang circuit was a challenging, exhilarating stage where Formula 1 greats shone brightly — but not the first to host a Malaysian Grand Prix. Matt Bishop explores the rich history of the race, and why it deserves a spot on the F1 calendar — despite the perils of the odd king cobra
F1
Red Bull to run retro-inspired Honda livery in Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing has unveiled the livery that it will sport during this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, paying homage to Honda in the manufacturer’s final home race with the Milton…
F1
Where is the Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches the third round this weekend in one of fans’ and drivers’ favourite venues in Japan. Here’s everything you need to know about Suzuka
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Archive
Word on the beat
After being denied entry to the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris for refusing to sign a nondisclosure agreement, Motorsport UK boss David Richards has issued a highly…
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Archive
Off the pace, is Lawson about to lose his Red Bull seat?
Last year’s long-running Red Bull saga about whether Sergio Pérez’s contract would be terminated short after a series of disappointing performances was concluded with him being replaced by Liam Lawson,…
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Here comes the rain again
The key moment of decision in the Australian Grand Prix came on lap 44 with the sudden heavy shower just a few laps after everyone had switched to slicks from…
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MPH: The F1 force that could split Leclerc & Ferrari — and even McLaren
Formula 1 history shows that success and failure alike can rupture partnerships. Could Ferrari and Leclerc be next? Mark Hughes wonders
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Mark Hughes: Why McLaren team orders brought painful F1 flashback for Coulthard
In a race where McLaren colluded with Williams against Ferrari, David Coulthard was ordered to move over for team-mate Mika Häkkinen — a raw wound reopened three decades on by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’s Monza switch
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Mark Hughes: Monza pitstop blunder left McLaren facing a familiar headache
A slow pitstop for Lando Norris left McLaren tripping over itself at Monza, turning a straightforward race into another uneasy team orders dilemma, as 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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Does Formula 1 need more sprint races? ‘Absolutely not!’ – fans have their say
Formula 1’s sprint races have added some drama to the calendar, but with rumours of the format expanding to as many as 10 or 12 weekends, the series faces a key question: is more always better?
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The F1 records set to fall as McLaren marches to 2025 constructors’ title
McLaren’s dominant 2025 season could rewrite Formula 1’s record books. These are the benchmarks that the team can break before the end of the year
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Damon Hill to share his incredible story in ‘Evening with…’ tour
Damon Hill will share stories from the agony and ecstasy of incredible racing career in a new show
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