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F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 2: Sainz fastest but McLaren is still to show pace
Carlos Sainz is fastest on the second day of F1 pre-season testing but McLaren’s pace looks ominous
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Red Bull suspicions bring reminder of F1’s biggest sandbagger
The lack of obvious changes between the 2025 Red Bull and last year’s F1 car has raised speculation that the team is sandbagging, and holding back radical parts. It’s denied by the team, but wouldn’t be the first time it has happened…
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2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain: schedule, times and how to watch
Dates, times and details for Bahrain pre-season testing ahead of the 2025 F1 championship, as well as how to watch and what may be in store
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F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 1: Lando leads time-sheet after power cut
Pre-season testing for the 2025 F1 season has begun in Bahrain, with young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topping the first session before Lando Norris set the fastest time on Day 1, which was interrupted by a power cut
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Ben Sulayem pledges ‘firm action’ against booing F1 fans — how will it work?
Was the booing of Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner at last week’s O2 Formula 1 launch event worthy of the attention of the FIA? And was…
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Flow-vis paint: why do F1 teams use it during pre-season testing?
Why F1 teams use flow-vis paint during testing and practice sessions, including how it’s made and analysed
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F1 2025’s craziest predictions: FIA to fine fans for booing?
The 2024 F1 season was one of the wildest every seen, for on-track action and behind-the-scenes intrigue – James Elson predicts how 2025 could go even further
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Antonelli can win in 2025 and join one of F1’s most exclusive clubs
A strikingly small number of F1 drivers have won a grand prix in their debut season, but Matt Bishop is backing Kimi Antonelli to be the first to do it since his Mercedes predecessor, Lewis Hamilton
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2025 F1 testing — new tyre compounds but only 2 teams choose wets for Bahrain
Pirelli is bringing its full range of tyres to the 2025 F1 pre-season test in Bahrain, giving teams eight different compounds to run. Here’s more on the tyres available at Sakhir
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F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 2: Sainz fastest but McLaren is still to show pace
Carlos Sainz is fastest on the second day of F1 pre-season testing but McLaren’s pace looks ominous
F1
Red Bull suspicions bring reminder of F1’s biggest sandbagger
The lack of obvious changes between the 2025 Red Bull and last year’s F1 car has raised speculation that the team is sandbagging, and holding back radical parts. It’s denied by the team, but wouldn’t be the first time it has happened…
F1
2025 F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain: schedule, times and how to watch
Dates, times and details for Bahrain pre-season testing ahead of the 2025 F1 championship, as well as how to watch and what may be in store
F1
F1 2025 pre-season testing – Day 1: Lando leads time-sheet after power cut
Pre-season testing for the 2025 F1 season has begun in Bahrain, with young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topping the first session before Lando Norris set the fastest time on Day 1, which was interrupted by a power cut
F1
Ben Sulayem pledges ‘firm action’ against booing F1 fans — how will it work?
Was the booing of Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner at last week’s O2 Formula 1 launch event worthy of the attention of the FIA? And was…
F1
Flow-vis paint: why do F1 teams use it during pre-season testing?
Why F1 teams use flow-vis paint during testing and practice sessions, including how it’s made and analysed
Opinion
F1
F1 2025’s craziest predictions: FIA to fine fans for booing?
The 2024 F1 season was one of the wildest every seen, for on-track action and behind-the-scenes intrigue – James Elson predicts how 2025 could go even further
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Antonelli can win in 2025 and join one of F1’s most exclusive clubs
A strikingly small number of F1 drivers have won a grand prix in their debut season, but Matt Bishop is backing Kimi Antonelli to be the first to do it since his Mercedes predecessor, Lewis Hamilton
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2025 F1 testing — new tyre compounds but only 2 teams choose wets for Bahrain
Pirelli is bringing its full range of tyres to the 2025 F1 pre-season test in Bahrain, giving teams eight different compounds to run. Here’s more on the tyres available at Sakhir
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MPH: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Mark Hughes: ‘Destroyed’ Lawson could benefit from being dropped by Red Bull
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
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MPH: Limo-smooth ride is McLaren’s cool F1 trick
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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Norris takes aim at rivals, media for ‘crap’ talk, but it’s all part of the game
Claims of McLaren F1 dominance need to be scrutinised, says Lando Norris, as his team boss warns that rivals are looking to put pressure on the championship leaders
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Verstappen: ‘I do agree with Red Bull criticism over Lawson decision’
World champion Max Verstappen has doubled down on his backing of an Instagram post criticising Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson to Racing Bulls after just two races. Former…
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The Ferrari habits slowing down Sainz’s adaptation to Williams
Carlos Sainz opens up on the driving issues that he has faced since switching to Williams’s F1 car for 2025
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