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Madrid finally awards contract to build F1 circuit for 2026 Spanish GP
Madrid finally has a consortium to build the new Formula 1 circuit that will host the 2026 Spanish GP
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How real are Red Bull’s concerns that Verstappen could leave early?
Helmut Marko caused a stir after the Bahrain GP with his worries that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull early. But how real are those fears?
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Matt Bishop: The shadow of controversy in Senna’s final races
Ayrton Senna’s tragic final races in 1994, marked by controversy over illegal traction control and his relentless pursuit of excellence in a challenging car, remain a poignant chapter in F1 history, as Matt Bishop recalls
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2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Round five of the 2025 Formula 1 season wraps up the first triple-header of the year in Saudi Arabia. There are the dates and start time for the Jeddah event, including all sessions
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How ‘everything went wrong’ for Verstappen and Red Bull in Bahrain
A trying Bahrain GP has left Red Bull and Max Verstappen facing the reality that the titles may be slipping away
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How Bearman went from last to the points in Bahrain GP
Oliver Bearman contributed to a great day for Haas in the Bahrain GP by finishing 10th from last on the grid. Here’s how he did it
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What helped Hamilton finally make progress at Ferrari
After struggling to get to grips with his Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton says moving towards Charles Leclerc’s set-up made a difference in Bahrain
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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
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An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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Madrid finally awards contract to build F1 circuit for 2026 Spanish GP
Madrid finally has a consortium to build the new Formula 1 circuit that will host the 2026 Spanish GP
F1
How real are Red Bull’s concerns that Verstappen could leave early?
Helmut Marko caused a stir after the Bahrain GP with his worries that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull early. But how real are those fears?
F1
Matt Bishop: The shadow of controversy in Senna’s final races
Ayrton Senna’s tragic final races in 1994, marked by controversy over illegal traction control and his relentless pursuit of excellence in a challenging car, remain a poignant chapter in F1 history, as Matt Bishop recalls
F1
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Round five of the 2025 Formula 1 season wraps up the first triple-header of the year in Saudi Arabia. There are the dates and start time for the Jeddah event, including all sessions
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How ‘everything went wrong’ for Verstappen and Red Bull in Bahrain
A trying Bahrain GP has left Red Bull and Max Verstappen facing the reality that the titles may be slipping away
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How Bearman went from last to the points in Bahrain GP
Oliver Bearman contributed to a great day for Haas in the Bahrain GP by finishing 10th from last on the grid. Here’s how he did it
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What helped Hamilton finally make progress at Ferrari
After struggling to get to grips with his Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton says moving towards Charles Leclerc’s set-up made a difference in Bahrain
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Facing an enemy within, struggling Norris needs to find answers fast
A second F1 win in three grands prix has made Oscar Piastri look like the stronger McLaren driver, as Lando Norris admitted he is struggling to find answers
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An old face piles more pressure on Ferrari: what you missed at the 2025 Bahrain GP
A figure from Ferrari’s past returned at the 2025 Bahrain GP. Also: Michael Schumacher signs Sir Jackie Stewart’s very special crash helmet; F1 rules out a quick return of V10s; and the pasta dish named after Lewis Hamilton
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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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