Mercedes completes historic Silverstone milestone with first female F1 test
Mercedes has completed a "milestone moment" with development driver Doriane Pin, carrying out a test at Silverstone […]
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Inside Maranello: How Ferrari remains flat out during F1's April break
In Formula 1, time is everything. Not just the time ticking away on the stopwatch, but also the time needed to design, develop and refine. It is the invisible factor that separates success from failure. The teams are constantly racing against the clock: every detail is planned, every task is meticulously timed, and every margin for error is reduced to a minimum. Nothing is left to […]
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FIA meeting with drivers revealed ahead of key F1 2026 rules vote
A meeting between the drivers and the FIA to discuss the direction of the regulations took place before a decisive rules meeting on Monday […]
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Martin Brundle reveals how his fan-favourite F1 grid walks first began
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has revealed how his famous grid walks began.For nearly three decades, the tense moments leading up to lights out have featured the chaotic grid walk, which has become a fan-favourite moment during a grand prix weekend. The TV segment has had fans in stitches, with many loving Brundle's impromptu celebrity interviews […]
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George Russell backs F1 to survive possible Max Verstappen exit
George Russell weighs in on whether F1 could survive after a potential Max Verstappen exit […]
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Max Verstappen’s Mercedes punished after investigation over Nurburgring incident
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer have been punished following an incident during qualifying at the Nurburgring […]
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Fernando Alonso faces harsh Aston Martin reality after F1 commentator assessment
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has claimed that Fernando Alonso hasn't got enough years left in the championship to see the Aston Martin and Honda partnership come good.At 44 years old, Alonso is the oldest driver on the grid. With the new partnership between Honda and Aston Martin, and the first car from the Silverstone outfit designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey […]
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Kimi Antonelli confident George Russell relationship will survive Mercedes title fight
Kimi Antonelli is confident his relationship with George Russell will remain strong, no matter what unfolds between them on track […]
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F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin takes major step towards F1 dream with first Mercedes test
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has taken part in a Formula 1 test with Mercedes. The French driver recently revealed in an interview on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast that the plan was to take part in an F1 test with the Brackley outfit. Now, Mercedes has shared photos of the milestone moment with the caption, "A milestone moment for Doriane Pin. Getting behind the wheel of an F1 car […]
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Pin makes landmark F1 test debut with Mercedes
Mercedes has handed F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin her first test in a Formula 1 car at Silverstone this weekend […]
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Max Verstappen falls short in fight for pole in Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifier
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen will start sixth in the first Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifier race with his Nordschleife laptime emerging […]
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Max Verstappen’s Mercedes under investigation over Nurburgring incident
Max Verstappen's Mercedes is under investigation at the Nurburgring over an incident involving teammate Lucas Auer […]
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George Russell reacts to Max Verstappen contemplating his F1 future
George Russell is eager for Max Verstappen to stay in Formula 1 but isn’t worried by any impact his departure would have - arguing no driver is bigger than the championship.The four-time world champion is currently weighing up his future after being left incredibly frustrated by the new-for-2026 regulations, which he claimed are “anti-racing”. It also doesn’t help that his Red […]
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Is Aston Martin "screwed" for the decade after dreadful F1 start?
Aston Martin is in dire straights, but just how long will its current F1 nightmare last? […]
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Watch: Max Verstappen in action in qualifying at the Nurburgring
Watch Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen in action as he returns to the Nordschleife ahead of his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut […]
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Controversies, Norris, Newey and more: Five new motorsport books reviewed
Need a spring break read? Here's five new offerings on Ferrari, Lando Norris, Adrian Newey, F1 controversies and the golden era of Super Touring cars […]
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The hidden F1 war manufacturers want to lose
F1's focus right now is on nailing rules tweaks in time for the Miami GP, but its next battleground is fast-approaching […]
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Andrea Stella responds to Ferrari rumours after McLaren signs Lambiase
Andrea Stella has responded to rumours that he could move to Ferrari after McLaren signed GianPiero Lambiase from Red Bull […]
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George Russell: Enough 'low-hanging fruit' to improve F1 regulations for Miami GP
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1's drivers are aligned on the changes that should be made to the sport's regulations ahead of the next round in Miami and believes there is enough "low-hanging fruit" to improve the situation in the short-term […]
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Bernd Maylander explains how 1994 San Marino GP tragedy transformed F1’s safety car system
Formula 1's long-serving safety car driver Bernd Maylander has explained how the tragic events of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix served as a catalyst in dramatically improving the championship's safety car system.Maylander reflected on the era before widespread standardisation during an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast. "I think the medical car was always a part of it, or […]
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George Russell tells Max Verstappen ‘F1 is bigger than any driver’ after regulation criticism
George Russell has told Max Verstappen "F1 is bigger than any driver" following the Dutchman's repeated criticism of the regulations […]
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Round-up: South Korea seeks Formula 1 return at new Incheon circuit, and more
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Martin Brundle labels Williams’s 2026 F1 start “very concerning” after early setbacks
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has labelled Williams' start to the 2026 season as "very concerning".Despite team principal James Vowles heavily backing the Grove outfit's long-term 2026 project last year, the reality on track has so far fallen short of expectations. After missing private testing in Barcelona at the end of January, Williams was already on the […]
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Red Bull faces "awkward" Gianpiero Lambiase dilemma ahead of McLaren move, says David Coulthard
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Red Bull will inevitably be forced to place Max Verstappen's departing race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase on gardening leave to protect highly sensitive future car developments.Lambiase, affectionately known as GP, has signed to join McLaren in 2028 as chief racing officer. While the move will come when his current contract with Red Bull expires […]
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Ollie Bearman opens up on Lewis Hamilton’s message after Ferrari F1 debut
Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed that Lewis Hamilton was one of the first people to reach out to the Briton after he made his F1 debut with Ferrari at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Bearman was brought in at the last minute to stand in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spanish driver was taken ill with appendicitis. He impressed […]
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Red Bull announces reshuffle as Verstappen addresses GP Lambiase to McLaren – roundup
Red Bull has made a new announcement ahead of the F1 2026 season restarting at the Miami GP with Max Verstappen also breaking his silence […]
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Racing Bulls chief tells Liam Lawson what to work on in ‘fantastic step’ assessment
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has told Liam Lawson he needs to "eliminate mistakes" as a driver […]
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Laurent Mekies faces Red Bull brain drain warning as key exits mount
Losing key team personnel to rival outfits, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has been told to bolster his own forces before he loses more people […]
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"Ocean's Eleven" prequel to be set around 1962 Monaco Grand Prix
The highly anticipated prequel to the Ocean's franchise is set to have a Formula 1 link.Speaking during a Warner Bros. showcase at CinemaCon, Margot Robbie, who will star in the film alongside Bradley Cooper, explained that the heist movie will be set around the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. “Before Danny Ocean ever stepped foot in Vegas, two masterminds taught him everything he knows — his […]
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Alpine’s 2026 F1 form no surprise to Racing Bulls
Alpine’s strong 2026 Formula 1 form is no surprise and Racing Bulls is set to bring many upgrades to fight back, says the Italian team’s principal Alan Permane.Having all but stopped developing its 2025 challenger at the end of May to devote its resources to its 2026 project, Alpine finished dead last in last year’s constructors’ championship but has jumped to fifth in the current […]
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For Formula 1 teams that are down on power, the new ADUO process could be a lifeline: here's how the mid-season engine development exemption will work and what it takes for teams to qualify for it […]
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Haas boss reveals how F1’s smallest team keeps pace with rivals
Haas team principal is confident his team will continue to reach a high level despite "lacking" compared to the rest of the grid […]
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Colton Herta closes in on F1 race seat with Cadillac FP1 plan
Cadillac’s FP1 programme and F2 campaign could push Colton Herta to the Super Licence threshold, strengthening his case for an F1 race seat […]
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Cadillac confirms FP1 plan for Colton Herta in 2026 F1 season
Cadillac has confirmed Colton Herta’s free practice programme for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with the ex-IndyCar star contesting four FP1 sessions this season.The 26-year-old will make his F1 weekend debut at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on 12-14 June, with his other three appearances to be confirmed at a later date.This comes amid a year of change for Herta, who ended a […]
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Cadillac confirms four FP1 outings for Herta
Cadillac has confirmed that test driver Colton Herta will participate in four Free Practice 1 sessions for the American team this year […]
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F1 fans surprised by modest addition to Charles Leclerc’s garage
Formula 1 fans were surprised after Charles Leclerc was spotted in a custom Fiat 500.Stepping away from the high-performance cars that typically fill his garage, the Monegasque driver was recently spotted in the streets of his hometown in the bespoke, classic Fiat 500. While the model itself is modest, the styling is unmistakably Leclerc.The Ferrari F1 driver has applied his signature […]
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"Stronger, more in control": F1's surprise points leader reflects on storming 2026 start
Andrea Kimi Antonelli opens up on the surprising start to his 2026 F1 campaign […]
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Why any F1 engine rule changes will impact customer teams more in Miami
F1 power unit rule changes could come into force in Miami, though this will cause a greater headache for customer teams […]
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Why F1 energy management changes could redefine Miami GP practice priorities
With energy harvesting and management tweaks under discussion, the Miami GP could "shift priorities" for teams in practice […]
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Lewis Hamilton’s "reinvigorated" Ferrari form earns praise from Nigel Mansell
Nigel Mansell has praised Lewis Hamilton for his work at Ferrari, claiming the seven-time Formula 1 champion is "fired up again" after a difficult first year with the squad.Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes, during which he won six of his seven titles. While his first year at the Maranello outfit proved troublesome as he adjusted to the new team, the Briton […]
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'He didn't complain when winning' - Russell on Verstappen's F1 quit threat
Youd understand if he stayed and youd understand if he went, says George Russell on Max Verstappen; Russell says F1 is bigger than any driver but still you wouldnt want to lose Max; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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South Korea eyes F1 return: Here’s what it must do to get back on the calendar
South Korea has kicked off the process in a bid to return F1 to the country […]
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George Russell details Mercedes contract clause amid Verstappen links
George Russell Mercedes contract status questioned as Max Verstappen F1 2027 rumours intensify […]
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Russell understands why Verstappen really could leave F1
He's had various run-ins with Max Verstappen, but George Russell says "we all enjoy racing" the four-time champion and that F1 "wouldn't want to lose" him […]
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Max Verstappen backs Gianpiero Lambiase McLaren F1 move: 'He’d be stupid not to take it'
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says he fully backs race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's future move to McLaren and says Lambiase had discussed his Red Bull exit with him before agreeing to it.Read Also:Formula 1Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fillLast week, McLaren announced it had snapped up […]
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George Russell says he would understand if Max Verstappen quit F1
George Russell believes Max Verstappen's recent quit threat is linked to Red Bull's struggles so far this season, but says he would understand if the four-time champion walked away from Formula 1 […]
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George Russell reveals “two headline points” F1 drivers want from rule changes
George Russell reveals the main changes drivers want to see F1 make to the 2026 rules […]
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Martin Brundle: If I were George Russell I'd be concerned about Kimi Antonelli
Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has claimed that George Russell will be concerned about his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The Italian driver took the lead in the drivers' standings after his second win at the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the championship to do so. While Russell started the season off on a high note, winning both […]
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Karun Chandhok: Red Bull has a "big job" to stop brain drain
Former Formula 1 driver and current Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok believes that Red Bull's senior leadership, including team principal Laurent Mekies, faces a big challenge to bring an end to "brain drain" within the team. The Milton Keynes outfit has suffered a number of high-profile exits in recent years, including Adrian Newey, Jonathan Wheatley, Helmut Marko and Rob […]
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Oliver Bearman points finger at Franco Colapinto over ‘unacceptable’ move
Haas driver Oliver Bearman has pointed the finger at Alpine's Franco Colapinto following his crash at the F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Red Bull reshuffles technical department amid F1 woes, key departures
Red Bull has announced the appointment of a senior engineer from its junior team Racing Bulls as part of an internal reshuffle of its technical department […]
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Romain Grosjean turns 40 – here’s his career in 10 key moments
2007: Grosjean wins F3 Euro Series titleRomain Grosjean’s promising early career, with a French Formula Renault title as a sophomore in 2005 earning him a spot in the Renault Driver Development academy. He graduated to the F3 Euro Series with the Signature outfit, taking 13th as a rookie.In 2007, he joined the dominant ASM (now ART) squad, where his team-mates were Kamui Kobayashi, Nico […]
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Verstappen at Nurburgring 24H qualifiers: What you need to know
This weekend's Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifiers - which you can watch here on The Race - mark the latest step Max Verstappen's Nordschleife journey […]
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Red Bull hire from Racing Bulls amid technical shake-up
Ben Waterhouse promoted to role of chief performance and design engineer while Andrea Landi joins from sister team Racing Bulls; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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George Russell sends confident Miami Grand Prix message after April reset
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell is feeling confident for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix after the April break has proved a "good reset" for him. The Briton suffered two troublesome race weekends at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. While he won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he finished second and fourth in the aforementioned grands […]
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Rare Abu Dhabi 2021 defence made for ‘scapegoat’ Michael Masi
Michael Masi's handling of the controversial, title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been defended […]
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