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When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role

When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role

From Le Mans to Indy cars via Formula 1, Mark Blundell had a successful career in motorsport – but how much more successful could it have been? Born on 8 April 1966 in London, Blundell had a first taste of motorsport on motorbikes before switching to single-seaters in 1984, which yielded two championship titles in Formula Ford, followed by mixed results at the higher echelons of junior ...Keep reading

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McLaren gives F2 champion Leo Fornaroli several F1 tests

McLaren gives F2 champion Leo Fornaroli several F1 tests

McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his first Formula 1 tests, covering more than 900km (560 miles) with the team’s 2023 machinery. The reigning Formula 2 champion failed to find a seat in the world championship for 2026 and settled for a reserve role at McLaren – that was the first time he associated with an F1 team. The Woking-based outfit swiftly gave Fornaroli his ...Keep reading

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Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery

Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery

Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman too...

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Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt'

Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt'

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there "are a lot of days that hurt". The former Red Bull driver retired from F1 after...

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Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues. Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team,...

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How Jordan won its last F1 race on this day in 2003

How Jordan won its last F1 race on this day in 2003

The Jordan Formula 1 team is perhaps best known for its 1990s heyday, when it gave a certain Michael Schumacher his entry into F1 and took the fight to McLaren and Ferrari in 1999. While Jordan Grand...

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Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur reckons the Scuderia is heading into the April break with a big morale boost after beating one of the dominant Mercedes cars in Japan. Kimi Antonelli and Georg...

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Max Verstappen's F1 retirement threat is 'not empty', warns David Croft

Max Verstappen's F1 retirement threat is 'not empty', warns David Croft

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft believes that Max Verstappen's retirement threats are 'not empty' and has argued that the Red Bull driver should not stay in the series if he has lost the...

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Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says he "doesn't see the ceiling" with Oliver Bearman as the British youngster propelled his team to an early fourth position in the constructors' standings. Bearma...

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Fernando Alonso shares touching gift from F1 after birth of son

Fernando Alonso shares touching gift from F1 after birth of son

Fernando Alonso has shared a touching present gifted to him and his partner, Melissa Jimenez, by Formula 1 following the birth of their first child. The two-time champion and Jimenez recently welcomed...

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The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat

The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat

Records Antonelli has beaten Youngest polesitterPrevious record: Sebastian Vettel – 21y, 2m, 11d – 2008 Italian GPNew record: Kimi Antonelli – 19y, 6m, 18d – 2026 Chinese GP Back in 2008, Sebastian Ve...

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Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as Quadrant teases new 'Carlando' video

Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as Quadrant teases new 'Carlando' video

Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz are set to reunite in an upcoming video for Quadrant. The announcement has already sparked excitement across social media as fans await the return of the famous 'Carlando...

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Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return

Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return

Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”. Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 fo...

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F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral

F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral

Formula 1 fans have lost it after Esteban Ocon cheekily suggested that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton would be the perfect candidate for his own reality TV programme, dubbing it 'Keeping Up With T...

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Pierre Gasly lands new Lacoste ambassador role in major fashion move away from F1

Pierre Gasly lands new Lacoste ambassador role in major fashion move away from F1

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has landed a new role with Lacoste, becoming an ambassador for the French fashion brand. As part of his new role, Gasly will be the face of the famous Lacoste polo...

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Ayao Komatsu warns against "knee-jerk" reactions to Oliver Bearman-Franco Colapinto incident

Ayao Komatsu warns against "knee-jerk" reactions to Oliver Bearman-Franco Colapinto incident

Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has warned against any “knee-jerk” reactions to the incident between Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Japanese Grand Prix. Bearman was around one second behi...

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Ayao Komatsu admits he would have “laughed” at Haas being P4 after three races

Ayao Komatsu admits he would have “laughed” at Haas being P4 after three races

Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted he would have laughed if he had been told the American outfit would be fourth in the constructors' championship after the first three rounds of...

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Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the driv...

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Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw

Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw

The Suzuka race highlighted why the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can both create exciting races – thanks to hybrid energy deployment strategies that cause near-constant passing – but also what the criti...

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George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up

George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up

David Coulthard believes George Russell needs to "start eroding" his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's confidence in order to fight for his first drivers' championship. Russell was tipped as a favou...

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Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding gift to Charles and Alexandra Leclerc revealed

Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding gift to Charles and Alexandra Leclerc revealed

Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra have shared their wedding gift from Prince Albert of Monaco after the couple tied the knot ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Leclercs got married in a smal...

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After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back-to-back

After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back-to-back

It is often said that the hard part is not getting there, but staying there – so perhaps the real challenge isn’t winning in Formula 1 (which it absolutely is, very much so), but repeating it. Kimi An...

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Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda

Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda

Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack has stated “there are no issues” between the team and engine supplier Honda, despite their troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Aston Martin swi...

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Martin Brundle identifies Aston Martin problem while backing Jonathan Wheatley move

Martin Brundle identifies Aston Martin problem while backing Jonathan Wheatley move

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes empliying Jonathan Wheatley would be a "smart move" for Aston Martin, though he cautioned that the Silverstone outfit must stabil...

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The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify. The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his...

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‘Is the car behind in control?’ F1 2026 rules spark Alex Albon’s concern

‘Is the car behind in control?’ F1 2026 rules spark Alex Albon’s concern

Alexander Albon has weighed in on the impact of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, which he said were discussed in the drivers’ briefing. Closing speed between cars deploying energy and others harvesting i...

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Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc

Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc believes “huge gains” are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car – including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management. Ferrari has emerged as...

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Haas boss Ayao Komatsu makes surprise Coventry City FC training visit after Japanese GP

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu makes surprise Coventry City FC training visit after Japanese GP

Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has made an unexpected appearance at Coventry City Football Club. Komatsu, who took the reins at the American F1 team ahead of the 2024 season, took advantag...

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Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began

Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began

Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the origins of his iconic 'Shoey' podium celebrations. During an interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley, who compared Ricciardo's 'Shoey' to Dan Gurney's inaugural champ...

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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session

James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that Alex Albon's unusual burst of late pitstops during the Japanese Grand Prix was a deliberate decision to transform the final laps of the...

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F1 should aim at return to “flat-out qualifying” for 2027 – Laurent Mekies

F1 should aim at return to “flat-out qualifying” for 2027 – Laurent Mekies

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says everyone in the Formula 1 paddock agrees the world championship needs to return to "flat-out qualifying” as soon as possible. F1’s new power units, with nea...

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Daniel Ricciardo on how he knew time was right for F1 exit: "Grateful" Racing Bulls made the call

Daniel Ricciardo on how he knew time was right for F1 exit: "Grateful" Racing Bulls made the call

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about knowing when it was the right time to retire from the championship in a candid interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley. The Australian driver ma...

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Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red...

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Max Verstappen confirms more preparation races for Nurburgring 24 Hours

Max Verstappen confirms more preparation races for Nurburgring 24 Hours

Red Bull Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will compete in the 24h Qualifiers at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife on 18-19 April. The four-time F1 champion will compete alongside Lucas Auer in the two four-ho...

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Max Verstappen confirms Nurburgring return in qualifiers ahead of 24-hour race

Max Verstappen confirms Nurburgring return in qualifiers ahead of 24-hour race

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Williams experiments: Why Alex Albon stopped five times in F1 Japanese GP

Williams experiments: Why Alex Albon stopped five times in F1 Japanese GP

There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated...

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Buenos Aires officials to meet Liberty bosses in Miami as Argentina targets F1 return

Buenos Aires officials to meet Liberty bosses in Miami as Argentina targets F1 return

A delegation will travel from Argentina to the Miami Grand Prix to meet with Formula 1 executives and showcase the progress made at the Buenos Aires circuit, as officials aim to be ready to return to...

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New Qiddiya Speed Park images reveal major progress on Saudi Arabia’s future F1 track

New Qiddiya Speed Park images reveal major progress on Saudi Arabia’s future F1 track

Construction is well underway at Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Speed Park, with new images and videos emerging of the progress at the site. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke in collaborati...

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Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race. The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the G...

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“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he h...

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Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why

Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why

Ferrari F1 team boss Fred Vasseur believes May's Miami Grand Prix will be the start of a "new championship" as teams "push like crazy" for a first real opportunity to roll out major upgrades. Some tea...

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Why Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship" as teams "push like crazy"

Why Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship" as teams "push like crazy"

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Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Three races across three very different types of circuits are enough to suggest that Mercedes is the dominant force in Formula 1. The Silver Arrows are back on top – and it will take a lot for its riv...

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Why "miracles are not possible" to fix Audi's F1 engine problems quickly

Why "miracles are not possible" to fix Audi's F1 engine problems quickly

Formula 1 race starts in 2026 come freighted with many uncertainties, but one thing is virtually guaranteed: the sight of both Audis, having qualified well, falling off faster than John Lithgow at the...

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Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

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Pierre Gasly labels Alpine A526 his ‘best F1 car ever’ after beating Max Verstappen

Pierre Gasly labels Alpine A526 his ‘best F1 car ever’ after beating Max Verstappen

Pierre Gasly described Alpine’s 2026 challenger as the best Formula 1 car he’s had in his career, after beating Max Verstappen to seventh position in the Japanese Grand Prix. After Alpine sacrificed i...

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F1 drivers thought to be left exhausted by 2026 regulations: "They are drained"

F1 drivers thought to be left exhausted by 2026 regulations: "They are drained"

According to F1 TV analyst and racing driver Alex Brundle, the current Formula 1 drivers are facing an immense level of mental exhaustion during grands prix. Speaking after the Japanese Grand Prix, Br...

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Oscar Piastri hailed for "really smart" Japanese Grand Prix drive

Oscar Piastri hailed for "really smart" Japanese Grand Prix drive

F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has lauded Oscar Piastri's "really smart" moves during the Japanese Grand Prix. Piastri, who has suffered a horrible start to the 2026 season after failing to start both the...

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Williams boss James Vowles draws "line in the sand" after "painful" Japanese GP

Williams boss James Vowles draws "line in the sand" after "painful" Japanese GP

Williams team principal James Vowles reflected on the "painful" Japanese Grand Prix, explaining that the Grove outfit will use the race at the Suzuka circuit as a "line in the sand". The Vowles-led te...

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Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium

Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium

Team principal Andrea Stella cautions McLaren, albeit buoyed by its first Formula 1 podium of 2026, still has its work cut out to genuinely close the gap to Mercedes. Having finally made the start of...

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Damon Hill explains why Japanese GP was 'entertaining': "It's tactical"

Damon Hill explains why Japanese GP was 'entertaining': "It's tactical"

1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has argued that, while some drivers are not enjoying the new 2026 regulations, the racing seen at the Japanese Grand Prix was interesting, tactical and entertaining....

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Kimi Antonelli identifies area for improvement amid F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli identifies area for improvement amid F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli believes his poor start to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix was ‘completely his fault’ as the polesitter caught too much wheelspin off the line. The Mercedes driver consequently droppe...

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Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has pointed to a weakness in Mercedes' 2026 machinery. While the Brackley outfit has had a dominant start to the season, winning every grand prix and sprint...

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Toto Wolff "in two minds" on Christian Horner F1 return: "He's broken a lot of glass"

Toto Wolff "in two minds" on Christian Horner F1 return: "He's broken a lot of glass"

Mercedes' Toto Wolff says he is "in two minds" about the prospect of facing off against his old Red Bull foe Christian Horner again if the latter returns to F1. Since his dismissal from Red Bull last...

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Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso resort to "Aston Martin championship" battle in Japan

Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso resort to "Aston Martin championship" battle in Japan

Lance Stroll reckons he and Fernando Alonso have been left in their “own Aston Martin championship” after a poor start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Silverstone outfit is bottom of the standings...

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Oliver Bearman wins praise for "outstanding performances" with strong Haas displays

Oliver Bearman wins praise for "outstanding performances" with strong Haas displays

Oliver Bearman has received high praise from F1 TV reporters Alex Brundle and Lawrence Barretto. Aside from the British driver's violent crash during the Japanese Grand Prix, he has had an impressive...

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Lewis Hamilton details intense winter training and mental changes behind strong Ferrari start

Lewis Hamilton details intense winter training and mental changes behind strong Ferrari start

Lewis Hamilton has detailed his mindset changes heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season and the tweaks he decided to enforce on Christmas Day. After losing out on the 2021 drivers' championship, Hamilt...

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Jonathan Wheatley backed for Aston Martin F1 team principal role: "He's a fighter"

Jonathan Wheatley backed for Aston Martin F1 team principal role: "He's a fighter"

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has thrown his support behind Jonathan Wheatley to take the team principal role at Aston Martin, following his exit from the Audi F1 project. Audi confirmed on...

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George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer

George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer has pointed to a 'steely' side of George Russell, which he argued could come out in an intra-team battle with his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Both Russell and Antonelli are level...

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Aston Martin’s “constant change” criticised as damaging team culture amid 2026 F1 struggles

Aston Martin’s “constant change” criticised as damaging team culture amid 2026 F1 struggles

The "constant change" at Aston Martin has come under the scrutiny of former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton, who claimed that it is 'not doing the culture of the team any good'. In 2024, Andy Cowell joine...

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‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash

‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has pleaded with Oliver Bearman not to ‘beat himself up’, following his Formula 1 driver’s frightening crash in the Japanese Grand Prix. After qualifying a lowly 18th...

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Lewis Hamilton details "heavy role" in developing Ferrari’s new 2026 F1 machine

Lewis Hamilton details "heavy role" in developing Ferrari’s new 2026 F1 machine

Lewis Hamilton has shared details on his influence on Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 challenger. The 41-year-old driver joined the Maranello outfit in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes, which resulte...

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Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules

Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules

Three rounds into the 2026 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen lies just ninth in the standings, with 12 points to his name. His Red Bull RB22 struggles for competitiveness, and the four-time world champ...

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What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

The 19-year-old Italian claimed his second consecutive grand prix win at Suzuka, took over the championship lead and, according to global media, immediately wrote a new chapter in F1 history. Coverage...

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Who slept worst last night: James Vowles

Who slept worst last night: James Vowles

Williams boss James Vowles was saying all the right things during the build-up to the sweeping regulation change for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. “There can’t be a focus on now,” he told Bloomberg at...

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Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

When Oliver Bearman’s Haas went off the track and into the grass, trying to avoid Franco Colapinto’s Alpine, he was travelling at Shinkansen-like speed – and had barely slowed down before hitting the...

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Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened

Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened

Alpine may have been a clear backmarker in the 2025 Formula 1 season while the world drivers’ title narrowly eluded Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, but three rounds into the 2026 campaign, the two teams ar...

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Red Bull drops behind Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

Red Bull drops behind Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

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Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

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Red Bull now behind Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

Red Bull now behind Alpine in 2026 F1 championship – here’s how it happened

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Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren

Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren

Oscar Piastri labelled the Japanese Grand Prix as ‘one of his best weekends in Formula 1’ after claiming his first podium of the 2026 campaign. The McLaren driver finished runner-up to Mercedes champi...

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Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has absolved Franco Colapinto of any blame after Oliver Bearman crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix. After qualifying a lowly 18th and making an earlier p...

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Why Oliver Bearman was 45km/h faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

Why Oliver Bearman was 45km/h faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

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“Not how it should be” - Lando Norris and Max Verstappen say drivers “at mercy of the power unit"

“Not how it should be” - Lando Norris and Max Verstappen say drivers “at mercy of the power unit"

At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall picture still did not satisfy all of the drivers. Lando Norris ultimately crossed...

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“At the mercy of the power unit” - the Japanese GP moment that frustrated Lando Norris and Max Verstappen

“At the mercy of the power unit” - the Japanese GP moment that frustrated Lando Norris and Max Verstappen

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Oscar Piastri showed McLaren can “hang on” after Suzuka breakthrough, says Karun Chandhok

Oscar Piastri showed McLaren can “hang on” after Suzuka breakthrough, says Karun Chandhok

McLaren's "massive step forward" in performance during the Japanese Grand Prix proved that the Woking outfit has the pace to "hang on", according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karu...

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FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

The safety implications of Formula 1's new technical regulations have rocketed to the top of the agenda after Oliver Bearman's massive accident in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Haas driver had been a s...

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Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room

Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room

Following an interesting Japanese Grand Prix won by the impressive Kimi Antonelli, the podium sitters retreated to the calm of the cooldown room. With the Italian sat beside Charles Leclerc and Oscar...

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George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

George Russell was left frustrated by the bad luck he has recently endured after losing his Formula 1 championship lead at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver enjoyed the perfect start to 202...

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Max Verstappen's sarcastic wave to Pierre Gasly highlights 2026 frustrations

Max Verstappen's sarcastic wave to Pierre Gasly highlights 2026 frustrations

During the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, Formula 1 fans laughed as Max Verstappen seemingly became more and more frustrated with the championship's current regulations. As Alpine's Pierre Gasly breezed pa...

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Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix

Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that a software "bug" in the electrical system of George Russell's W17 was to blame for the Briton losing a position to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during...

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Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar

Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar

Isack Hadjar has claimed his Red Bull Formula 1 car was undriveable to the point that it was dangerous in the Japanese Grand Prix. Having qualified eighth at Suzuka, Hadjar lost three places in the fi...

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Toto Wolff jokes about masterminding Kimi Antonelli's success: "Can you tell Susie"

Toto Wolff jokes about masterminding Kimi Antonelli's success: "Can you tell Susie"

Following a successful 2026 Japanese Grand Prix for his young driver Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff was in high spirits as he discussed the meteoric rise of the Italian sensation. Talking with Sky Sports...

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George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

Taking a leaf out of Carlos Sainz's book, Mercedes' George Russell added a custom sticker to his helmet for the Japanese Grand Prix, created by a young fan named Sogo. The sticker, positioned prominen...

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Franco Colapinto concerned by F1 closing speeds after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash

Franco Colapinto concerned by F1 closing speeds after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash

Franco Colapinto reckons the closing speeds in Formula 1 in 2026 can become “really dangerous” after Oliver Bearman’s 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Haas driver was approximately one second...

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Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri might have been named "Driver of the Day" in Formula 1's official vote after the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, but who do you think was the best driver in the season opener? The Au...

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2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli is the youngest leader

2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli is the youngest leader

With his second consecutive Formula 1 victory, Kimi Antonelli pulled off a masterful move at the end of the Japanese Grand Prix. Taking advantage of George Russell’s failure to finish on the podium, t...

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Formula 1 partner KitKat loses over 400,000 F1 chocolate bars in major Europe theft

Formula 1 partner KitKat loses over 400,000 F1 chocolate bars in major Europe theft

KitKat, which has been a a partner of Formula 1 since the start of the 2025 season, has confirmed that 12 tonnes of the F1 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen during transit in Europe. The chocolate bra...

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Here are the results and standings after the 2026 Japanese GP

Here are the results and standings after the 2026 Japanese GP

Drivers' Championship after the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Pos. Driver Points 1 K. AntonelliMercedes 72 18/2 29 25/1 2G. RussellMercedes 63 25/1 26 12/4 3C. LeclercFerrari 49 15/3 19 15/3 4L .....

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Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

Antonelli confirms F1 title ambitions - Jose Carlos de Celis George Russell seemed destined to win the championship with relative ease this year following Mercedes’ strong start under the new 2026 F1...

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Five quick takeaways from F1's Japanese GP

Five quick takeaways from F1's Japanese GP

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F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Kimi Antonelli to victory

F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Kimi Antonelli to victory

Kimi Antonelli took a somewhat fortunate Formula 1 victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as a safety car intervention vaulted him ahead of early frontrunners Oscar Piastri and George Russell. As was the...

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Haas shares first updates on Oliver Bearman injury after 50G Japanese GP crash

Haas shares first updates on Oliver Bearman injury after 50G Japanese GP crash

Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix. The safety car was deployed after the Briton crashed into the barriers at Spoon Curve. Bearman was seen limping away fro...

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Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing'

Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing'

Jos Verstappen has called out the new Formula 1 regulations, which have been introduced into the championship in 2026. Verstappen Sr, father of four-time champion Max Verstappen, claimed that while th...

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Max Verstappen’s GT3 outings will not solve F1 frustration, says Jenson Button

Max Verstappen’s GT3 outings will not solve F1 frustration, says Jenson Button

Jenson Button does not think that Max Verstappen's endurance racing will help change his opinion of the new Formula 1 regulations. The 2026 F1 season has welcomed a new wave of regulations for the cha...

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Lewis Hamilton backed for Ferrari resurgence as James Hinchcliffe spots major change

Lewis Hamilton backed for Ferrari resurgence as James Hinchcliffe spots major change

James Hinchcliffe defiantly stated during the F1 Nation podcast that 'Lewis Hamilton is back,' arguing that 'this is everything that all the Ferrari fans were hoping for at the start of 2025.' Hamilto...

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April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull

April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams. F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoin...

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Mario Andretti shares encouraging Cadillac F1 progress update ahead of Japanese GP

Mario Andretti shares encouraging Cadillac F1 progress update ahead of Japanese GP

Mario Andretti has reflected on the start of the season for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, sharing encouraging news ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The American outfit, which joined the grid as th...

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"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era

"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era

Criticism of Formula 1’s new regulations has been growing among some factions of the paddock, and Williams’ Carlos Sainz is the latest to voice his concerns over the series’ new era. For 2026, F1 roll...

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Guenther Steiner makes bold Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc prediction for 2026 F1 season

Guenther Steiner makes bold Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc prediction for 2026 F1 season

Guenther Steiner has backed Charles Leclerc to beat Lewis Hamilton in the 2026 Formula 1 season. While the seven-time champion entered the 2026 season rejuvenated after a personal 'reset' and claimed...

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