Revealed: Where Max Verstappen ended up in first qualifying for Nurburgring 24 Hours
The first qualifying session for the Nürburgring 24 Hours has already taken place […]
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Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Max Verstappen races this weekend in the Nürburgring 24 Hours on a mission to win one of the world's greatest races. Could it also point to his own future outside of F1? Plus: which Formula 1 teams might be gaming the system, and Mark pays tribute to Alex Zanardi […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours Results: Qualifying 1
Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 Qualifying 1 results and full classification from the opening session, including overall order and class standings […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen makes Q1 debut as scary crash triggers investigation
Max Verstappen ticked off a crucial milestone by ensuring his qualification for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours […]
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Dramatic crash triggers stewards’ investigation ahead of Nurburgring 24 Hours
An unusual crash marred the opening minutes of the first qualifying session at the Nordschleife ahead of the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Nurburgring 24 Hours Day 1: Watch live as Max Verstappen attempts to win on debut
Watch live as four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen takes on the legendary Nurburgring […]
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How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?
While the opening race weekends of the year proved particularly challenging on the chassis side for Red Bull – before it made significant progress during the April break – the team managed to surprise some of its rivals on the power unit front.Although Toto Wolff’s remark in Bahrain about Red Bull being the “absolute benchmark” was clearly politically motivated, it did underline […]
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McLaren brings tech giant Intel back to F1 team sponsorship
McLaren has brought tech giant Intel back to F1 as a team sponsor after an absence of nearly 17 years […]
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There’s one 2026 change Verstappen will approve of: Zero penalty points
Formula 1 stewards have issued no penalty points over the opening four rounds. Why have they softened their approach? […]
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‘Outlier’ Charles Leclerc disagrees with criticism of ‘more strategic’ F1 2026 racing
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has admitted that he has "always disagreed" with the criticism of the F1 2026 rules […]
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James Vowles sets timeline for consistent Williams F1 points
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles believes that the Grove outfit should be in a position to consistently score points following the summer break in August. After a rocky start to the 2026 season due to delays on the FW48, Vowles hopes the team will be able to turn things around in the latter half of the year. The five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix offered […]
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McLaren expansion approval includes new in-house F1 test rig
McLaren has secured planning permission for a factory extension at its Woking headquarters that will house a new test rig for its F1 team […]
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Oscar Piastri warned about McLaren F1 exit amid rumours over potential Red Bull move
Oscar Piastri has been issued a warning about a potential move to Red Bull […]
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How to watch the Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026: Live Stream, TV Coverage and Race Guide
Here's how to watch the Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 live stream, including full coverage, TV details and global start times […]
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Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle
After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted weekend at its 'home' race in Miami has now put it five points behind the Anglo-French outfit, courtesy of Pierre Gasly's sprint race point and Franco Colapinto's run to seventh.Much of that can be put down to the efficacy of their […]
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George Russell snubbed as Bernie Ecclestone names two F1 title contenders
Bernie Ecclestone has remarkably ruled George Russell out of the 2026 F1 title race […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours Weather Forecast: Cold, wet and a little bit chaotic
Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring 24 Hours debut is set to throw everything at him — darkness, cold and the ever-present threat of rain […]
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How Honda's $19million F1 bailout will really work
Honda has the potential for a $19m cash injection into its ailing F1 programme - but it brings future complications, as Jon Noble explains […]
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Ralf Schumacher reveals ‘unpleasant’ cost of Michael Schumacher spotlight
Ralf Schumacher may be letting Sky's cameras into his wedding, but Schumi's younger brother says losing his privacy because of his brother's success was "unpleasant" […]
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FIA president in ‘regular’ contact with Christian Horner ahead of expected F1 comeback
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed that he is in "regular" contact with former Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner […]
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'Perfect age to do it' - Why Verstappen is racing in iconic 24-hour race this weekend
Max Verstappen will compete in his first real-life 24-hour race this weekend at the Nurburgring 24 Hours; watch Verstappen and his team-mates in action from 1.30pm (race start at 2pm) on Saturday, live on the Sky Sports app […]
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Fears of Ferrari chaos if Hamilton and Leclerc title fight explodes
If Ferrari find themselves in a title fight, Jolyon Palmer doubts Fred Vasseur will be able to stop Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from imploding […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours entry list 2026: Full teams, drivers and GT3 cars confirmed for Nordschleife epic
Full Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 entry list with all confirmed teams and drivers, plus class breakdowns for the Nordschleife […]
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Round-up: F1’s ADUO ‘not balance of performance’ after latest changes, and more
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Oscar Piastri warned over risky Red Bull gamble with McLaren ‘entering pomp’
Oscar Piastri has been warned that leaving McLaren for Red Bull could damage his hopes of winning the F1 world championship […]
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What is ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities)?
The FIA explains ADUO, the mechanism by which manufacturers may upgrade their homologated power unit during a season, or the subsequent one, in ordr to encourage close competition […]
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FIA makes new announcement ahead of Canadian Grand Prix
The FIA has made a new announcement ahead of the resumption of the F1 2026 season at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal […]
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McLaren pinpoints where Mercedes’ F1 car is faster than its upgraded MCL40
McLaren believes Mercedes remains the team to beat in F1 2026 despite closing the gap […]
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Max Verstappen schedule comes to light after missed Nurburgring event
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen is set to miss Thursday's pre-event press conference at the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Kimi Antonelli earns praise from former F1 driver after Miami GP battle with Lando Norris
Kimi Antonelli has received praise from former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok after successfully dealing with the pressure of reigning drivers’ champion Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix. While Antonelli started the race from pole position at the Hard Rock Stadium, he had a fight on his hands when he lost the lead at the start to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and […]
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The reasons F1 title favourite George Russell is on the back foot - and why he must respond
George Russell finds himself in a tough spot as Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli seizes early control of the F1 title race […]
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Hulkenberg: If you don’t like it, you don’t have to watch
Nico Hulkenberg has told Formula 1 fans that if they don't like the sport's new regulations, "you don't have to watch" […]
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Alex Albon on why the Miami GP has won him over after Williams points finish
Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon discussed the evolution of the Miami Grand Prix, and how the event at the Hard Rock Stadium has grown on him over the years.The Miami Grand Prix was introduced to the F1 line-up in 2022 and has since been handed a contract extension, which will keep it on the calendar until 2041.During a Williams video with former F1 driver David Coulthard, Albon […]
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Max Verstappen names ‘toughest’ Nurburgring challenges as hidden trick emerges
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has named the three biggest challenges he will face at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Emerson Fittipaldi reflects on "fantastic" reunion with championship-winning McLaren M23 in Miami
Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has described the emotional experience of being reunited with his iconic McLaren M23.The reunion between the Brazilian driver and the machinery in which he secured the 1974 championship was part of the Woking outfit's 1000th grand prix celebrations during the Miami Grand Prix weekend."It was exactly the same," Fittipaldi told Tom Clarkson […]
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Hamilton’s Ferrari dream dealt reality check by former Mercedes engineer
Former F1 engineer Aldo Costa has cast doubt on Lewis Hamilton's ability to win an eighth Drivers' Championship title […]
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Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso bluntly told ‘its time’ to retire from F1
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes the time has come for Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to step away […]
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No Aston Martin timeframe as Alonso reveals AMR26 upgrade reality
Mike Krack has refused to commit to an AMR26 upgrade timeline after Fernando Alonso admitted the team is prepared to wait for a major breakthrough […]
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F1's scheme to help struggling engine manufacturers catch the leaders could be more powerful than first thought, writes Mark Hughes. Are Mercedes and Ferrari masking their true performance for long-term advantage? […]
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Ferrari F1 Miami Grand Prix upgrades branded as ‘soul-destroying’ by former engineer Rob Smedley
A disappointing display from Ferrari raises concerns about its hopes of fighting for F1 titles in 2026 […]
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Kimi Antonelli faces Monaco GP concern despite extending F1 championship lead, says Jolyon Palmer
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Kimi Antonelli that his poor race starts could become a major weakness at the Monaco Grand Prix.While Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ standings to 20 points after winning the Miami Grand Prix, the Italian driver is still struggling with race starts. After starting from pole position at the Hard Rock Stadium, Antonelli lost the lead […]
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Analysis: Which F1 drivers have made the strongest start to 2026 against their team mates?
Max Verstappen is dominating his team mate as usual in the points standings - but two other drivers have even larger shares of their teams' scores […]
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‘If you don’t like it, don’t watch’ - F1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg claps back at 2026 rules critics
Nico Hulkenberg defends F1's controversial 2026 regulations […]
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The shocking trait that Vasseur has driven out of Ferrari
Innovation is no longer stifled at Ferrari, which 'didn't want to be exposed' before Fred Vasseur took over […]
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"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via the broadcast. Among them will likely be a number of his F1 colleagues, and some of them might even be tinged with envy.McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri […]
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Why Toto Wolff wants Mercedes to put the 'handbrake’ on Kimi Antonelli F1 hype
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff wants early F1 title leader Kimi Antonelli to stay grounded […]
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Carlos Sainz sets sights on Alpine after ‘delayed’ Williams upgrade arrives
Williams driver Carlos Sainz has set his sights on Williams after a planned Williams upgrade arrived two months behind schedule […]
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BWT out? Alpine issues statement amid new title sponsor rumours
Alpine has issued a statement amid rumours that BWT could be replaced as the team's title sponsor for the F1 2027 season […]
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'It does change your thinking' - Alonso sets timeline for F1 future decision
The two-time world champion also opens up on the early impact being a father is having on thoughts about his F1 future; watch every session of the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend on May 22-24, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Ford ‘would love’ Max Verstappen switch after surprise Mercedes GT deal
Red Bull's F1 engine partner Ford has made its feelings clear on Max Verstappen's decision to drive a Mercedes at the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Round-up: Fans who dislike new F1 rules “don’t have to watch” says Hulkenberg, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Fernando Alonso spends $11.7million as Ferrari upgrades come under scrutiny – roundup
Tuesday's F1 news includes Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso spending $11.7million as Ferrari's latest upgrades come under scrutiny […]
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Daniel Ricciardo reveals stance on potential motorsport return after F1 exit
Although Daniel Ricciardo has declared "never say never" to a return to racing, today, he's really enjoying not competing […]
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Ecclestone names two title candidates, but only one Mercedes driver is on the list
Bernie Ecclestone has whittled down this year's title contenders to a battle of two, and no, they are not both Mercedes drivers […]
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Andrea Stella impressed by Kimi Antonelli amid McLaren F1 driver pairing claim
McLaren team boss maintains driver line-up claim while praising Kimi Antonelli […]
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George Russell reveals blocked Nurburgring record attempt
George Russell has revealed he once floated the idea to Toto Wolff about taking on the Nordschleife in an F1 car to go for the all-time record […]
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