Is there more to life than increasing its speed?
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Watch this incredibly fun 2008 video of F1 drivers singing along to My Chemical Romance
Watch this incredibly fun 2008 video of F1 drivers singing along to My Chemical Romance Welcome to the 2008 Formula 1 grid: Lewis Hamilton clinched his maiden world championship, Red Bull was on the brink of dominance, and everyone was embracing their emo phase. A resurfaced video from the final race of the season showed…
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Las Vegas GP organisers hoping to celebrate Verstappen’s F1 title on the Strip
Las Vegas GP organisers hoping to celebrate Verstappen’s F1 title on the Strip If Max Verstappen hits the jackpot and retains his Formula 1 world title in Las Vegas next week, the series could be in for the most memorable championship celebration in its long and storied history.The Las Vegas Strip Circuit hosted its first…
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Las Vegas organisers play down future Formula 1 sprint race
Las Vegas organisers play down future Formula 1 sprint race There is unlikely to be a trilogy of Formula 1 sprint races in the United States in the near future as Las Vegas organisers have distanced themselves from introducing the format.Two of the six sprint races of the 2024 F1 season have taken place in…
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Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media
Maffei to step down as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced its president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role by the end of 2024.Maffei, who joined the American investment firm in 2005 and became its CEO in February 2006, will depart Liberty Media after opting not…
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Key F1 figure quits as new rule introduced to protect drivers – RacingNews365 Review
Key F1 figure quits as new rule introduced to protect drivers – RacingNews365 Review F1 owner CEO announces departure Liberty Media’s Greg Maffei is to step down as president and CEO. READ MORE: F1 owner CEO announces departure F1 bosses agree to new rule after Qatar health scares The F1 Commission has met once again,…
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Hamilton warned of Leclerc F1 challenge in Ferrari ‘back garden’
Hamilton warned of Leclerc F1 challenge in Ferrari ‘back garden’ Lewis Hamilton has been warned over facing a significant challenge from Charles Leclerc when he joins Ferrari. The seven-time world champion will bring his long-standing partnership with Mercedes to end following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix later this year. Hamilton has opted to join Ferrari…
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F1 bosses agree to new rule after Qatar health scares
F1 bosses agree to new rule after Qatar health scares F1 bosses have agreed to the introduction of a “driver cooling kit” for use from the 2025 season, following the health scares at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. With drivers pushing flat out as tyre stint lengths were imposed by Pirelli, high g-forces and high…
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Is Alpine’s controversial Mercedes switch the right choice?
Is Alpine’s controversial Mercedes switch the right choice? Alpine has now confirmed that it will be taking on a supply of Mercedes power units in 2026, reverting from the works team status it had enjoyed. The decision to close the F1 project at Viry has been met with criticism by workers there, although a small…
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Williams issues ‘frustration’ plea after series of F1 crashes
Williams issues ‘frustration’ plea after series of F1 crashes Williams team principal James Vowles has detailed how he will lift the spirit of the team following a difficult weekend in Brazil. During qualifying at Interlagos, both Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto crashed with the former forced to withdraw from the grand prix due to the…
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‘I almost want to race for them again!’ – Grosjean ‘so proud’ of former engineer Komatsu amid early success as Haas team boss
Ex-Haas driver Romain Grosjean has heaped praise on Ayao Komatsu for his efforts in the Team Principal role so far, with the squad rising from the bottom of the 2023 constructors’ championship to a fight for P6 across the 2024 season.
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F1 Race Director Niels Wittich to step down
FIA Formula 1 Race Director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.
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F1 confirms plans for first ever season launch event at London’s The O2 in 2025
Formula 1 has announced a groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Dan Fallows to leave role as Aston Martin Technical Director ahead of Newey arrival
Dan Fallows has stepped down from his role as Aston Martin’s Technical Director – but the team say he will stay within the group.
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ANALYSIS: Why Alpine have favoured Mercedes’ power units over their own engines for 2026
Alpine have taken the next step in their rebuild by confirming they will use Mercedes power units and the Silver Arrows’ gearboxes from 2026.
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Ben Hunt: Wittich departure raises more concern with the FIA
Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.Wittich had held the position since 2022, when he replaced Michael Masi…
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Why F1’s 2025 livery launch event will be an important litmus test
Back in 2019, Formula 1 bosses held a season-opening event in Australia to kick off the new campaign. All the drivers attended the show that was held on a big stage in Melbourne’s Federation Square, which incidentally was free, and it was a standout success.For whatever reason, it was never repeated – presumably due to…
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All F1 teams to unveil liveries at London O2 event ahead of 2025 season
Formula 1’s 75th anniversary season will begin in unprecedented and unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look at how the F1 grid will appear for the…
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All F1 teams to unveil 2025 liveries at dedicated London O2 event
Formula 1’s 75th anniversary season will begin in unprecedented and unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February.The event will bring together all 20 drivers and their team principals, giving fans a first look at how the F1 grid will look for the…
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F1 race director Wittich steps down with immediate effect
The FIA has announced Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.On Tuesday the FIA said in a statement that the German had left his position ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to “pursue new opportunities”.”The FIA can confirm that Niels Wittich has stepped down from his position as…
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Fallows steps down as Aston Martin F1 technical director
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced Dan Fallows has stepped down with immediate effect from his role as technical director of the Silverstone squad.Fallows joined Aston Martin in April 2022, taking up the job of technical director after a long stint with Red Bull, where he rose through the ranks to become Chief…
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Alpine announces Mercedes F1 engine deal for 2026 and beyond
The Alpine Formula 1 team has officially announced it will switch to Mercedes power units from the 2026 season onwards.Alpine’s parent company Renault formally decided at the end of September to go through with plans to abandon its works engine programme in France’s Viry-Chatillon, which had been working on developing brand-new power units for 2026’s…
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FIA factory investigation clears Red Bull over front bib allegations
A detailed investigation by FIA staff who visited Red Bull’s Milton Keynes factory has concluded that the squad did not use its controversial front bib adjuster in an illegal manner, Motorsport.com can reveal.Red Bull had found itself at the centre of intrigue in recent weeks over a tool it had tucked away in its car…
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FIA make shock decision as Red Bull verdict reached after investigation – RacingNews365 Review
The FIA has confirmed Niels Wittich is no longer serving as the F1 race director. Read more: Breaking: FIA confirm shock F1 race director exit F1 race director contradicts FIA: ‘I did not resign’ Niels Wittich has startlingly contradicted the FIA within hours of motorsport’s governing body stating he had resigned from his post as…
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FIA urged to introduce new ground-breaking technology into F1
Formula 1 fans have called for the FIA to introduce a new ground-breaking system into the championship. In Formula E, the governing body has introduced the technology, with lights fitted to the back of the new Gen3 EVO cars. The lights flash either yellow or red when either coloured flag is waved during a session.…
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Mercedes concern highlighted in ‘hard-to-read’ situation
Karun Chandhok believes Mercedes’ performance trajectory is “hard to read” given the Brackley team’s inconsistent results since F1 introduced the latest era of regulations at the start of 2022. The contemporary ground effects rules have not been kind to the eight-time constructors’ champions, which has struggled to marry conventional aerodynamics with the requirements from the…
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Aston Martin announce major partnership
Aston Martin has announced sportswear giant Puma as a new long-term partner. Puma becomes the official sportswear, athleisure, and technical gear partner in 2025, with its branding to appear on next year’s car, the AMR25. Aston Martin is the third F1 team to join forces with Puma alongside Mercedes and Williams. The latter confirmed its…
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Norris handed damning verdict: ‘You’ll never be a great champion like Verstappen’
Lando Norris will not be “a great champion” in F1 despite being backed to win a title during his career. The McLaren driver endured a difficult grand prix last time out in Brazil, crossing the line in sixth place. Max Verstappen dominated the field en route to victory, finishing almost 20 seconds ahead of his…
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IN NUMBERS: How Kick Sauber signing Bortoleto’s F2 and F3 career compares to Leclerc, Russell and Piastri
Gabriel Bortoleto has been announced as the latest rookie set to make the step up to Formula 1 in 2025, with the Brazilian having signed to race alongside the experienced Nico Hulkenberg at Sauber. However, before his F1 journey begins, Bortoleto will be focused on trying to claim the 2024 F2 championship.
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Formula 1 welcomes KitKat as Official Chocolate Bar partner
Formula 1 and Nestlé have today announced a new multi-year partnership making KitKat the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1.
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Driving test guilt, Lightning McQueen and singing with Tsunoda – Getting to know the real Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson is the latest driver to experience our quickfire quiz like no other as the RB man features in Getting to Know. From crying the first time he heard a go-kart to his love for the animated movie Cars, and the dream all-time F1 line-up he would choose to his dad’s valuable advice, the…
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‘I had a few moments’ – Alonso opens up on past Red Bull talks and how he could have joined the squad
Fernando Alonso has given an insight into how he potentially could have joined Red Bull in the past, having held talks with the Milton Keynes outfit at more than one stage of his career – though the Spaniard insists that he has no regrets about the move not happening.
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BARRETTO: How Franco Colapinto became an instant F1 hit – and what’s next for the Williams rookie
Williams rookie sensation Franco Colapinto sits down for a chat with F1.com’s Lawrence Barretto
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Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem
Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.During his tenure as FIA president, Ben Sulayem has trodden the political minefield while wearing magnetic boots.From his preposterous attention to banning jewellery and insisting…
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The benefits and pitfalls Red Bull and Aston Martin will face with new wind tunnels
Both Aston Martin and Red Bull have access to good wind tunnels and have produced – certainly in Red Bull’s case – some exceptional machinery over the past couple of years. Choosing to throw millions at a new wind tunnel, since a new facility doesn’t guarantee performance, is something of a calculated risk. If an old…
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F1 signs KitKat as championship’s official chocolate bar
Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with Nestle, with its KitKat brand named “the Official Chocolate Bar” of the championship.The new deal will mean KitKat branding will be present at F1 races in the form of trackside advertising, with an F1 press release announcing the deal also claiming fans “can look forward to consumer…
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Film collaboration to take Ferrari to the Maximus for Las Vegas GP
Ferrari will be hoping its fans will be entertained by a new collaboration with Paramount Pictures ahead of the release of Gladiator II.A sequel to the 2000 smash hit starring Russell Crowe, Gladiator II is due for release this Friday (15 November) and the film is set to temporarily swap the Amphitheatre of Rome for…
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The benefits and pitfalls Red Bull and Aston will face with new wind tunnels
Both Aston Martin and Red Bull have access to good wind tunnels and have produced – certainly in Red Bull’s case – some exceptional machinery over the past couple of years. Choosing to throw millions at a new wind tunnel, since a new facility doesn’t guarantee performance, is something of a calculated risk. If an old…
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How to be an ace engineer: Schumacher’s first F1 engineer Trevor Foster
In his lengthy motorsport career which has spanned “so many eras”, Trevor Foster has filled almost every conceivable role in racing organisations. Working his way through the ranks from a humble mechanic to becoming a race engineer, he has taken the plunge of running his own single-seater outfit, been a team manager, managing director of…
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The positive for Haas in Alpine’s double podium sucker punch
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu revealed he “never expected” Alpine to secure its double podium in Brazil that vaulted it to sixth in the Formula 1 constructors’ standings – but he pointed to the positive performance displayed by future driver Esteban Ocon.Alpine has struggled all year following a poor opening to the season with no…
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Why Ferrari thinks F1’s wind tunnel rules could be “game-changer” for 2026
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur thinks that Formula 1’s aerodynamic testing restrictions could be a “game-changer” next year if teams deliberately write off the season to gain an advantage for 2026.F1 is approaching its next rules era in two years’ time, when revamped turbo hybrid engines with increased battery power will be matched with all-new aerodynamic…
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Ferrari has ‘ready-made’ Hamilton replacement as Verstappen enjoys rally success – RacingNews365 Review
Ferrari has been told that it has a ready-made replacement for Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton will switch to Ferrari from Mercedes for next season, becoming the first full-time British racer for the Scuderia since Eddie Irvine in 1999. READ MORE: Ferrari told it already has ‘ready-made’ Hamilton replacement Verstappen crushes opposition in latest rally outing Following…
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F1 champion backs Lawson for Red Bull promotion
1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill has backed Liam Lawson for a Red Bull promotion next year. Sergio Perez’s F1 drive at the Milton Keynes-based squad has been thrown into major scrutiny due a series of lacklustre performances alongside Max Verstappen. Various names have been linked to Perez’s seat in recent months, including Lawson and…
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Why McLaren now face ultimate F1 title fight pressure
McLaren is on the verge of winning the F1 constructors’ title for the first time since 1998, but the British outfit is also close to throwing away an incredible season. Turn back the clock to the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix – the season-opener of last season – where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified in…
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Brown proposes plan to host 28 F1 races
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has outlined a plan to accommodate 28 venues as F1 grand prix hosts going forward. The ongoing F1 campaign consists of 24 races, the most ever in the sport’s history. It has been commented on various occasions by drivers and team bosses alike that 24 races is the maximum that can…
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Has McLaren ‘bottled’ it against ‘alien’ Verstappen?
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Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team
Audi is on the verge of selling a shareholding in its Formula 1 Sauber team to Qatar – with an announcement potentially coming ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.Despite repeated denials, the first speculation about a potential deal was revealed by veteran F1 journalist Joe Saward, while Motorsport.com sources have suggested, however, that the deal…
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How the Brazilian GP was a baptism of fire for rookies
The Brazilian GP’s sometimes near-aquaplaning conditions were a huge challenge for all Formula 1 drivers, but even more so for the most inexperienced ones on the grid.Among those with fewer than 10 grand prix starts, only Liam Lawson had previous experience in wet racing conditions – from his very first outing at the 2023 Dutch…
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Wolff didn’t try to persuade Hamilton to stay over “shelf life” wariness
Toto Wolff has revealed he did not try to persuade Lewis Hamilton to remain at Mercedes instead of switching to Ferrari and says he was concerned about the F1 driver’s “shelf life”.At the start of the year, Hamilton told Wolff he wanted to cut short his contract with Mercedes in order to join the Scuderia…
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Aston Martin’s F1 struggles: Inside its “toughest” season yet
Twelve months ago, Aston Martin left the Brazilian Grand Prix with a podium finish that pointed to the outfit finally having some answers about its car as it headed into the winter.Fast-forward to now and things could not be more different, as the squad left Interlagos scratching its head over problems in the wet race…
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Colapinto’s Red Bull links threaten to shake up 2025 F1 grid
Franco Colapinto’s strong arrival in Formula 1 has created a small earthquake that threatens to shake up the 2025 grid amid rumours linking him to Red Bull’s teams.The 21-year-old has impressed since replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams, having scored points in two of his six outings with the Grove-based team.Although Colapinto doesn’t have a full-time…
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How to set up a Formula 1 wind tunnel
It was only a few years ago that some of Formula 1’s brightest minds were predicting a future where wind tunnels were no longer needed. Think of the wasted expense powering a giant fan in a massive, empty room filled with nothing but a 60% scale model of a car, and all the time spent…
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Wolff reveals tip-off from Sainz Sr over Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 move
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up on details surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s shock move to Ferrari – and how he got an early tip-off from Carlos Sainz Sr.Hamilton told Wolff during a visit to his house at the end of January that he would be activating an exit clause in his Mercedes contract and joining…
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Is F1’s water cooling tyre trick paranoia or a real battleground?
In a Formula 1 season dominated by technical intrigue between the top squads, attention was grabbed at the Brazilian Grand Prix by suspicions over a potential trick involving the internal water cooling of tyres.The speculation follows hot on the heels of wild rumours we have seen throughout 2024 of asymmetric braking systems, flexi front wings,…
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Friday favourite: How Jochen Mass helped a rookie navigate F1’s most chaotic season
Quite apart from the unfavourable competitive situation of March Grand Prix in 1982, the year’s dizzying politics and the deaths of two fellow Formula 1 drivers made it a tough baptism for Raul Boesel. Driving the DFV-powered 821 chassis that used three different tyre suppliers during the season, the Brazilian never figured in the points.…
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IBM to join forces with Ferrari to bring tifosi closer to the team
Ferrari and IBM have announced a new multi-year partnership aimed at improving the experience for fans of the Scuderia.The deal begins in 2025 with IBM signing on as Ferrari’s premium partner in IT consulting. While no specifics have been announced on what IBM will produce for Ferrari, the main strand of the partnership is clearly…
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The director capturing the real Max Verstappen in his unfiltered documentary
Max Verstappen’s rocky relationship with “Drive to Survive” is well-documented. The three-time world champion offers very little when he’s mic’d up in front of the cameras, and even boycotted the series altogether for a time. So it might be surprising to learn that Verstappen has been getting candid on camera for years — just not…
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Domenicali: Rotational F1 races in Europe coming “very, very soon”
An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.With a record-breaking 24 rounds already crammed onto the F1 calendar, the scope for adding new venues is now arguably smaller than ever.Domenicali has previously suggested rotating…
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Aston Martin uncovers trigger for Alonso and Stroll’s Brazilian GP struggles
Aston Martin has got to the bottom of its troubled Brazilian Grand Prix that left Lance Stroll out on the formation lap and Fernando Alonso battling extreme bouncing.The Silverstone-based team endured a hugely challenging race afternoon at Interlagos as Stroll spun into the wall on the formation lap after his rears unexpectedly locked, before he…
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How writing F1 book helped reporter Jennie Gow recover from stroke
In December 2022, Formula 1 reporter Jennie Gow’s life was turned upside down. Out of nowhere, the BBC 5 Live radio journalist suffered a stroke that left her unable to read, write or speak, with fears over whether she would ever be able to live a normal life again, never mind being her energetic and…
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‘Unsustainable’ run of damage leaves Williams uncertain of car spec for Vegas
Williams has admitted that the five major shunts from the last two Formula 1 race weekends have caused an ‘unsustainable’ run of damage to leave it short on spares.The Grove-based squad has endured two bruising events in Mexico and Brazil, where drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto both endured a run of heavy accidents.Albon suffered…
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Who has won an F1 grand prix from the furthest back on the grid?
The 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix witnessed Max Verstappen deliver a champion-like performance that put him on the cusp of a fourth consecutive Formula 1 world title. Verstappen won from 17th as a disastrous qualifying saw him finish 12th, before an engine change penalty dropped him five places. But the Red Bull driver delivered a masterclass in the…
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Hulkenberg: Brazil GP marshals “partying” after rescuing Haas driver before black flag
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed how the marshals at Turn 1 for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix were “partying” after illegally helping the Haas driver rejoin the race after an off.The German spun out in difficult conditions at Interlagos and although he failed to reach the barriers at the first corner, he became beached on…
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WRC champion Rovanpera tests Red Bull F1 car
Reigning two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera swapped a rally car for a Red Bull RB8 Formula 1 car in a test at the Red Bull Ring.Suggestions the 15-time WRC rally winner could drive an F1 car emerged earlier this season while a picture posted on his Instagram of a visit to the Red Bull…
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How Brazil exposed the dangers of F1’s free tyre change red flag rules
The peculiarity of the free tyre change that is allowed under Formula 1’s red flag rules has long been a source of frustration to drivers.When the situation crops up, like it did in Brazil last weekend and at the Monaco GP in May, those who are caught on the wrong side of things bemoan the…
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How Tsunoda’s “P1” gamble was ruined by F1’s red flag rules
Yuki Tsunoda believes he would have led the Brazilian Grand Prix had the safety car and subsequent red flags not been called for at Interlagos.The Japanese driver was one of a select few to opt for a switch to extreme wet tyres as rain pelted the Sao Paulo circuit, with he and team-mate Liam Lawson…
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Did a 5mm inter tyre tread difference decide the Brazilian GP?
The rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix delivered what was perhaps the biggest shock podium of the Formula 1 season so far.Max Verstappen’s charge from 17th on the grid to the front had been anticipated by very few people, and it marked his first triumph since the Spanish Grand Prix back in June.Right behind the Dutchman were…
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Ben Hunt: The uncomfortable decision facing Lawrence Stroll
You can build the most impressive factory and fill it with all the latest equipment and computer software. Construct the most sophisticated in-house wind tunnel, boosting the potential of your team’s development rate. You can hire the most successful F1 designer of all time, paying him £30 million a year to design your cars.But it…
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Herbert hits back at Jos Verstappen over integrity claims
Johnny Herbert has insisted he is entitled to his opinions on reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman’s father, Jos.The two former F1 drivers are at loggerheads after Herbert initially remarked that the time penalties dished out to the Red Bull driver during the Mexico Grand Prix “would…
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What the potential $30m constructors’ windfall from Brazil could mean for Alpine
As Formula 1 departed from a wet and windy Brazilian Grand Prix, the forecast was looking decidedly brighter for one team in particular, with Alpine’s cargo including two podium trophies.In a season which has seen Renault planning to pull out of its F1 engine programme, its drivers colliding in Monaco and another change of team…
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Herbert hits back at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims
Johnny Herbert has insisted he is entitled to his opinions on reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman’s father, Jos.The two former F1 drivers are at loggerheads after Herbert initially remarked that the time penalties dished out to the Red Bull driver during the Mexico Grand Prix “would…
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Why McLaren brought its seventh new rear wing to Brazil
McLaren has continued to push developments of its MCL38 at the back end of the Formula 1 season, as it knuckles down to try to secure the constructors’ championship.And while its rivals pretty much steered clear of any upgrades in Brazil for what was the third race of a triple-header, it was interesting that McLaren…
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The uplifting chapter Ocon and Gasly added to their complicated history
For the first time since the pair started sharing the Formula 1 grid, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly joined each other on the podium of a grand prix, capitalising on a bold strategy in a wet Interlagos classic to finish second and third behind the untouchable Max Verstappen.It was a huge boost to Alpine, the…
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McLaren insists Norris title was never main goal, after Brazil setback
McLaren says that guiding Lando Norris to the drivers’ championship was never ultimately its main target – as it has always been more focused on the constructors’ crown.Norris had a golden opportunity to close down Max Verstappen’s points advantage in the Brazilian Grand Prix, starting on pole position with his rival down in 17th on…
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Hamilton “looking forward to Christmas” before Ferrari move
Lewis Hamilton revealed he cannot wait for Christmas in what is a telling summary of his final Formula 1 season with Mercedes.At the start of the year, Hamilton informed boss Toto Wolff of his decision to terminate his deal with the Silver Arrows to join Ferrari for 2025.However, the Briton made it clear he wanted…
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Inside Brazil’s seven-year search for its next F1 hero
“Nada ultrapassa essa emoção,” is the slogan greeting fans at Interlagos’ entrances. Nothing surpasses this emotion.Walk through the tunnels underneath the Autodromo Carlos Pace and it’s obvious why. The bowl-shaped venue in the middle of Sao Paulo’s bustling metropolis is one of motor racing’s most revered cathedrals, its ancient grandstands steeped in history. Ayrton Senna…
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Seven things we learned from the Brazilian Grand Prix
We were due a mad one, weren’t we? There’s usually at least one Formula 1 race per year which goes off-script, usually thanks to a few lashings of rain, and Brazil gave us this year’s instalment of a break with the usual competitive order.Despite the trials and tribulations of qualifying – held on Sunday morning…
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Alonso reveals back pain and brake “nightmare” that he would not let beat him
Fernando Alonso has opened up on the back pain, emotions and mystery brake problems that he battled to drag his Aston Martin to the finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix.The Spaniard had been struggling throughout last weekend with the new bumpy Interlagos surface, but matters reached a peak in the race as the repeated impacts…
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How brake lock-up weakness helped derail Norris’s Brazilian GP
McLaren says that brake lock-up problems, rather than driving errors under pressure, were the main factor that derailed Lando Norris’s hopes in Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix.Norris had a golden opportunity to cut into Max Verstappen’s championship lead at Interlagos after securing pole position in the race, with his title rival down in 17th on…
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Norris, Russell fined and reprimanded for aborted start chaos in Brazil F1 GP
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes driver George Russell have each been handed a reprimand and a 5,000 Euro fine for breaching the FIA’s start procedure at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix.Sao Paulo’s F1 race received a messy start, with Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll spinning into the gravel on the formation lap at the entry…
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Mercedes fined over Brazilian GP tyre pressure rule breach
Mercedes has been handed two separate 5000 Euro fines for breaching Formula 1’s regulations regarding the adjustment of tyre pressures on the grid.The German manufacturer had been summoned to see the stewards after the Brazilian Grand Prix for allegedly having lowered the pressure of the tyres on Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s cars, after their…
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Verstappen relieved by vital Brazilian GP win that puts F1 title in reach
Max Verstappen breathed a huge sigh of relief after his spectacular victory in the rain-hit Brazilian Grand Prix saw him close in on the 2024 Formula 1 world drivers’ title.While his nearest championship rival Lando Norris faltered, Verstappen held his nerve with a flawless performance in the wet, as the reigning world champion served up an incredible…
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Frustrated Russell wanted to ignore Mercedes pit call in Brazilian GP
George Russell believes he should have stuck with his gut and overruled his Mercedes team when it called him to pit moments before Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix was red-flagged.Having taken the lead into the first corner following the aborted start, which remains under investigation, Russell kept clear of polesitter Lando Norris despite the McLaren…
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Ocon, Gasly hail “incredible” double Alpine podium after “tough season”
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly described an unlikely double-podium for Alpine in a dramatic, rain-hit Brazilian Grand Prix as “incredible” after “such a tough season” for the French team.In a difficult season for the team, which has seen a number of management changes, plus the controversial decision for Renault to cut off it’s F1 engine plans…
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How F1’s Brazilian GP grid will be formed if qualifying does not happen
The unexpected downpour that forced qualifying for Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix to be postponed has prompted great intrigue about a unique ‘what if’ scenario.And it is that, if the weather in Sao Paulo remains treacherous on Sunday morning and the rescheduled session cannot run, how will the grid for the F1 race be formed?The…
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F1 brings forward Brazilian GP qualifying and race times
The FIA has confirmed that qualifying for Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix will now take place at 07:30 local time on Sunday morning, with the start of the race brought forward to 12:30 local time.On Saturday afternoon qualifying had to be continuously delayed and ultimately postponed due to heavy rainfall over Sao Paulo, with standing…
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Hamilton wants better wet tyres after Brazilian GP qualifying postponement
Lewis Hamilton has reacted to the decision to postpone Saturday’s qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix by giving his opinions straight to Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.Hamilton interrupted a live F1TV interview with Domenicali, in which the F1 boss was explaining the decision not to allow qualifying to go ahead at the rain-lashed Interlagos…
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FIA probing water cooling F1 tyre trick after Red Bull concern
Formula 1’s latest technical controversy has erupted at the Brazilian Grand Prix amid suspicions that some teams have allegedly used water to cool their tyres from the inside.With the fight for the championship between Red Bull and McLaren getting super close, there has been an increased probing between the two squads over elements of their…
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F1 Brazilian GP qualifying postponed due to heavy rain
Qualifying for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix has been postponed to Sunday due to a deluge of rain that hit the Interlagos circuit.Rain began to fall half an hour before the qualifying session for Sunday’s grand prix was due to begin at 1500 local time.The sprint race had run on Saturday morning in dry…
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Leclerc fined by FIA for swearing in F1 press conference
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has been handed a €10,000 fine, half of which suspended, for swearing in the Mexico Grand Prix’s post-race press conference.After finishing third in Mexico City, Leclerc used an expletive in the FIA press conference to describe his thinking as he went off the track at Mexico’s final corner, which allowed McLaren…
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Magnussen out for Brazilian GP, Bearman gets full race weekend
Kevin Magnussen will sit out the entire Brazilian Grand Prix weekend due to illness, with reserve driver Oliver Bearman remaining in the car until Sunday.On Friday morning Haas announced that Magnussen would have to sit out the Friday running after being taken ill, and that he would be replaced by Bearman for free practice and…
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New Red Bull chassis no help for struggling Perez in Brazil sprint qualifying
A new Red Bull chassis didn’t help Sergio Perez turn his fortunes around as he could only qualify in 13th place for the sprint race in Brazil.The under-fire Red Bull driver continues to struggle for form after a poor performance in the US GP in Austin followed by his shocking home race in Mexico last…
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F1 drivers ‘trying to see the end of the straight’ on bumpy Interlagos track
Formula 1 drivers have been caught up by the bumpiness of Interlagos’ new track surface, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri joking “seeing the end of the straight is the first objective” in Saturday’s sprint.The historic Brazilian Grand Prix venue in Sao Paulo has been completely resurfaced for 2024, and while drivers agreed the new asphalt delivered…
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Piastri ready to hand Brazil F1 sprint win to Norris
Oscar Piastri says he would be willing to give up a potential victory in the sprint race of Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix to help McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in the championship, despite getting pole position in sprint qualifying on Friday.Read Also: Formula 1F1 Brazilian GP: Piastri grabs sprint pole from Norris; Verstappen fourth Norris…
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Mercedes car the “most inconsistent” the team has ever had, says Russell
George Russell believes the current Mercedes Formula 1 car is the “most inconsistent” the team has ever had, as it continues experiments on its upgrade package in Brazil.With Russell and Lewis Hamilton having both endured crashes with the latest version of the W15 since the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes is trying to get to…
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Verstappen: I have the wrong passport for the F1 paddock
Max Verstappen says he “has the wrong passport” for the Formula 1 paddock amid fierce criticism over his driving tactics in last week’s Mexican Grand Prix.In Mexico City, Verstappen was handed a double 10-second penalty for two incidents in which he forced McLaren title rival Lando Norris off the track, which caused unease from various…
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F1 needs permanent stewards with “real salaries” – Russell
George Russell reckons it is time the FIA has full-time employed, professional race stewards to improve consistency and help drivers interpret the guidelines.It comes after explosive races at the US GP in Austin and especially the Mexican Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen was issued with two 10-second time penalties.Verstappen was penalised for forcing title rival…
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Verstappen on Mexico GP criticism: “I’m a three-time champion, I know what I’m doing”
Max Verstappen says he doesn’t listen to criticism about his Formula 1 racing conduct at the Mexican Grand Prix, asserting that “I know what I’m doing”.The Red Bull driver faced numerous questions in the aftermath of the Mexico race, in which he was penalised twice for incidents involving title rival Lando Norris – ultimately adding…
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Norris: Verstappen knows “deep down” that Mexico GP manoeuvre was wrong
Lando Norris believes that Max Verstappen knows “deep down” that he was in the wrong during the Mexican Grand Prix, and that the three-time Formula 1 champion should know what to change in future.Verstappen collected two 10-second penalties for a pair of 10th-lap incidents with Norris in Mexico, one for running Norris out of road…
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Herbert: Mexico penalties “won’t stop” Verstappen aggression towards Norris
Former Formula 1 driver turned FIA steward Johnny Herbert does not expect a pair of 10-second sanctions at the Mexico Grand Prix will stop Max Verstappen from being aggressive in combat with title rival Lando Norris.One week on from a controversial off-track overtake from Norris, which saw the McLaren driver handed a five-second penalty in…
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Horner outlines Red Bull’s “biggest challenge” in Brazil after Mexico pain
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted the “biggest challenge” for Formula 1’s reigning constructors’ champions at the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix weekend will be to match McLaren’s end-of-stint pace.Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have consistently outperformed rivals as tyre stints go on in races in recent months, often hanging back and preserving their…