Colton Herta reveals ‘very real’ AlphaTauri chance left F1 dream fading
The failed AlphaTauri move left Colton Herta fearing his F1 chance had gone, but Cadillac F1 represents a new opportunity […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Istanbul Park's return to the calendar is welcome news, and a reminder that other venues are still available […]
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What Apple TV’s F1® coverage delivers for fans in the U.S
Formula 1® race weekends, especially pivotal races like the Miami Grand Prix, extend far beyond Sunday’s race. Practice, qualifying and sprint sessions shape the story as teams develop their cars through the 2026 season. In Miami, the focus is on whether Mercedes can hold its advantage, or if rivals like Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull can close the gap. Drivers, engineers and entire […]
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Those tracks we want to return to the F1 calendar
Sepang – Oleg KarpovIt’s ironic to think that some welcomed the return of the Istanbul track to the calendar on the basis that F1 was going back to ‘historical’ venues – because Hermann Tilke and his company were commonly blamed for creating lookalike circuits. The only real basis for that argument is that all Tilke tracks are, indeed, the same in the sense that they feature […]
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Naomi Schiff sheds light on family sacrifices behind every racing career
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff has shed light on the family sacrifices behind every successful racing career.While reflecting on her own ascent through the junior ranks, Schiff noted the burden that her racing put on her whole family.The 31-year-old began her single-seater career in 2010 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship when she was 16, and […]
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Allan McNish’s new F1 role in Audi’s post-Jonathan Wheatley reshuffle explained
How Allan McNish will fit into Audi's project in his new, more senior F1 role […]
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Why Jean Todt said no to Red Bull after Ferrari exit
Jean Todt has revealed Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz tried to persuade him to join the team when he left Ferrari […]
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How long is each F1 Grand Prix contracted for?
Find out the contract length for every Grands Prix and what it means for future Formula 1 calendars; 20 tracks already have deals beyond the end of this decade, including British Grand Prix venue Silverstone […]
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Turkish Grand Prix: F1's most memorable moments
The greatest moments from the Turkish Grand Prix […]
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Audi appoints McNish as Racing Director
Audi has confirmed the appointment of Allan McNish as its Racing Director […]
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Turkey to return to F1 calendar from 2027
The Turkish Grand Prix will return next year after Formula 1 and Istanbul Park agreed a new contract that will see the race take place until at least 2031; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Audi makes major leadership appointment after Jonathan Wheatley exit
Audi has announced a major leadership appointing in the wake of team boss Jonathan Wheatley's departure from the squad […]
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Turkey returns to the F1 calendar
Turkey is back on the menu, as F1 announces a five year deal for the return of Grand Prix racing at Istanbul Park starting in 2027 […]
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Allan McNish becomes Audi's F1 racing director with immediate effect
Audi's Formula 1 team has announced Allan McNish as its new racing director, assuming many of the responsibilities held by team principal Jonathan Wheatley before his unexpected departure in March.Following that move, Audi's F1 CEO Mattia Binotto confirmed that he would add the team principal title to his portfolio and discharge most of the duties required of that position – but also that […]
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McNish gets new Audi F1 role in post-Wheatley reshuffle
Allan McNish will become the Audi Formula 1 team’s racing director as part of a reorganisation triggered by the recent departure of Jonathan Wheatley […]
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Turkish Grand Prix returns to F1 calendar from 2027 with five-year deal
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal.Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish […]
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Fan-favourite track secures 2027 F1 return as Turkish GP signs big new deal
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the F1 calendar next year […]
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Lost F1 gem back on the calendar from 2027
One of Formula 1's best 21st-century circuits is back for 2027 as Istanbul Park is rejoining on a new long-term Turkish Grand Prix deal […]
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Formula 1 confirms Istanbul Park return with new 2027 Turkish Grand Prix deal
Formula 1 will return to Istanbul Park in 2027 under a new long-term deal, marking the circuit’s first appearance since 2021 […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
As F1 expands globally, the future of each grand prix depends on complex, evolving contracts between race promoters and commercial rights holders, with some circuits secured long-term and others facing uncertainty […]
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James Vowles sets realistic expectations for Williams in 2026
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has set realistic expectations for the Grove outfit for the remainder of the 2026 season after getting off to a rocky start.After missing private testing in Barcelona and battling against an overweight car, the team currently sits ninth in the constructors' standings with two points, earned by Carlos Sainz at the Chinese Grand Prix. "There is […]
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The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is back with 205 extraordinary cars: here's our guide on what's racing, when, and how to watch […]
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Red Bull-style B teams risk ‘compromising fairness’ in F1 – Zak Brown
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the ‘A team and B team’ model risks “compromising the integrity of sporting fairness” in Formula 1.Close ties between teams have been scrutinized throughout the last two decades, during which Red Bull has owned two F1 outfits, and even prior to that – for instance when Sauber’s Ferrari-powered backmarker Norberto Fontana blocked the Scuderia’s […]
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Where Red Bull thinks its 2026 F1 engine really stacks up
Red Bull has pushed back against any idea that it has the benchmark Formula 1 engine […]
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Sainz to Red Bull? ‘Maybe even worse than Williams’ says Patrese
Carlos Sainz has been warned that a potential move to Red Bull could leave him worse off than staying put at Williams […]
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Changes not revolutionary, admits Tombazis
The FIA's single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis appears to play down the impact of regulations "refinements" […]
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McLaren boss Zak Brown U-turns stance over Christian Horner F1 return
McLaren's Zak Brown gives his take on a possible Christian Horner F1 return […]
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McLaren boss teases ‘entirely new’ car for Miami Grand Prix
McLaren is targeting another Miami breakthrough, hoping lightning can strike twice after its 2024 upgrade masterstroke […]
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Get your hands on unique souvenirs from iconic F1 moments
Race-used parts and signed items from some of F1's most memorable moments are up for grabs […]
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Turkish Grand Prix to return to F1 calendar in ‘five-year deal’
Formula 1 is expected to return to Istanbul Park in 2027. Imminent confirmation is expected of a deal to bring back the Turkish Grand Prix […]
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McLaren introducing "entirely new" car
Andrea Stella says that the car McLaren runs over the next two races will be "entirely new" […]
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Zak Brown insists A/B team criticism not personal amid Mercedes Alpine talks
Zak Brown is adamant his criticism of A/B teams is not personal with Mercedes, or Toto Wolff, in negotiations to purchase Otro's stake in Alpine […]
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‘F1 has no problems’ - F1 chief’s firm defence against 2026 rules backlash
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali responds to criticism about the 2026 rules […]
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Ferrari trials updated 'Macarena' wing in Monza F1 test
Ferrari is set to introduce substantial upgrades on its SF-26 Formula 1 car at the Miami Grand Prix next week.The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi grands prix due to the Iran war has altered not just the calendar but also the update schedule: the new parts teams were to bring to the Middle Eastern rounds were postponed to Miami.Ferrari consequently performed a 'filming day' in Monza […]
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How F1's urgent 2026 rule changes will actually work
New data has revealed just how much F1’s rule changes should actually change the cars' behaviour in qualifying […]
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McLaren addresses “total nonsense" Gianpiero Lambiase F1 team boss rumours
Zak Brown rubbishes "total nonsense" claims about Gianpiero Lambiase replacing Andrea Stella […]
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Guenther Steiner plays down GianPiero Lambiase Red Bull exit amid ongoing departures
Guenther Steiner outlines why Red Bull’s key departures were inevitable amid shifting fortunes […]
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Allan McNish set for new racing director role at Audi F1 team
Crash.net understands Allan McNish is set to be named as racing director at the Audi F1 team […]
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Piquet Jr calls Briatore management ‘biggest mistake’ in candid career reflection
Nelson Piquet Jr opens up on his relationship with Flavio Briatore, reflecting on his time at Renault during the Crashgate era […]
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Damon Hill reveals regret after rejecting Ron Dennis and McLaren move
Damon Hill opens up on rejecting McLaren over the vibe he got from Ron Dennis, and the regret that followed within minutes […]
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David Coulthard on Max Verstappen and Red Bull: ‘Nothing lasts forever’
Max Verstappen’s F1 future is uncertain as David Coulthard warns even the strongest Red Bull Racing bond may not last forever […]
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Round-up: McLaren to introduce revamped car at next race, and more
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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F1 and FIA applauded for quick reaction to 2026 complaints
Will Buxton has applauded Formula 1 and the FIA for responding to criticism of the 2026 regulations with changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, and for implementing the tweaks quickly.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton argued that it is unusual for adjustments to be introduced so quickly in the modern era of the championship, especially with the demanding race calendar."First […]
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Jean Todt reveals Red Bull wanted him after Ferrari, and why he rejected the offer
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has revealed that he was approached by Red Bull after his exit from the Maranello outfit, and why he chose to turn the opportunity down. Todt served as Ferrari team principal from 1993 to 2007, during which time the team secured seven constructors' titles and six drivers' titles, before Stefano Domenicali took over the role in 2008.In addition to […]
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Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Charles Leclerc should be at the top of Red Bull's wishlist if four-time champion Max Verstappen were to leave.The Dutchman has openly criticised the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While tweaks to the regulations are being introduced, Verstappen has admitted that he is […]
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F1 2026 not in ‘intensive care’ as FIA announces Miami FP1 change – roundup
Max Verstappen, the FIA, and the Miami Grand Prix are among the key topics as we pool together the latest F1 news headlines […]
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Oscar Piastri hopeful FIA tweaks restore ‘normal’ F1 2026 qualifying feel
Oscar Piastri explains why new FIA changes from Miami could finally fix qualifying’s strange new F1 2026 reality […]
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Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?
Max Verstappen is currently in his 11th year driving for Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton spent 12 seasons at Mercedes. In modern Formula 1, there is a clear trend toward longer contracts, with some drivers spending almost their entire careers at a single team.It is, therefore, hardly surprising that Charles Leclerc has now contested the second-most grands prix for Ferrari – trailing only […]
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Zak Brown insists Andrea Stella remains McLaren ‘glue’ amid GianPiero Lambiase arrival
GianPiero Lambiase’s arrival at McLaren may spark intrigue, but Andrea Stella’s position at the heart of the team is not under threat […]
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Zak Brown "bets" on Max Verstappen Mercedes F1 move as he shuts down McLaren links
McLaren boss Zak Brown gives his verdict on Max Verstappen's F1 future […]
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Damon Hill reveals Pedro Diniz crash made him quit racing
Damon Hill opens up on the terrifying Pedro Diniz crash, born from his own "crass mistake", that made him walk away from racing […]
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F1 drivers given extra practice time for Miami GP Sprint weekend
Find out the race-week schedule, weather and how to watch the Miami Grand Prix Sprint weekend; watch every session of the Miami Grand Prix from Friday, May 1 with Sprint Qualifying at 9.30pm live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Max Verstappen quit threats 'the gauge' of F1 tweak success
Max Verstappen has repeatedly suggested he could be heading for the Formula 1 exit door […]
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David Coulthard lifts lid on soaring junior racing costs with £8million claim
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has shed light on the financial realities of joining the F1 grid in 2026, estimating an eye-watering £8million price tag to fund a junior career.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner broke down the financial ladder that junior drivers face today."If […]
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FIA extends Miami GP FP1 for first taste of revised regulations
A revised F1 2026 formula will hit the track in Miami, prompting the FIA to make a race weekend format change […]
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F1 first practice extended on return for three reasons
Formula 1's sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix has been extended from 60 to 90 minutes, with the FIA giving three reasons for doing so […]
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