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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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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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Can F1’s new race director handle double title pressure? Abu Dhabi GP preview
Two titles across two series, millions in prize money and F1 seats are all up for grabs this weekend at Yas Marina — the pressure is on new race director Rui Marques. Here’s what you need to look out for at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP
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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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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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Can F1’s new race director handle double title pressure? Abu Dhabi GP preview
Two titles across two series, millions in prize money and F1 seats are all up for grabs this weekend at Yas Marina — the pressure is on new race director Rui Marques. Here’s what you need to look out for at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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Stoffel Vandoorne: ‘I guess my Mclaren F1 career is a classic case of right place, wrong time’
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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