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‘We could’ve crashed’ – Austria sprint winner Verstappen furious after Perez puts him on grass
The Red Bull drivers were at loggerheads in the Austria Sprint as both pushed each other off track, before Verstappen won out
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Hamilton knocked out in Sprint ‘Q1’ after incident with poleman Verstappen
Max Verstappen will start first for today’s Sprint race, after an on-track incident contributed to Lewis Hamilton being knocked out, leaving the Mercedes driver 18th
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F1 track limits dominate Austria GP qualifying — ‘I’m just surviving’ says Verstappen
Max Verstappen claimed pole in a dramatic qualifying session which saw his team-mate Sergio Perez and George Russell knocked out in Q2
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MPH: Austria favoured Leclerc last year. Will F1 history repeat itself?
The unique Red Bull Ring has a reputation for shaking up the F1 order, with several factors pointing to the chance of a shock Max Verstappen defeat, writes Mark Hughes, who is keeping a close watch on Ferrari
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Waving a different flag: how motor sport is welcoming LGBTQ+ drivers
Motor sport hasn’t always been the happiest of homes for LGBTQ+ athletes. As Pride Month comes to an end, Stephen Dobie hears some of their fears and hopes as the sport targets greater inclusivity for drivers and fans alike
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Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too often heavy rain heralds a red flag in grands prix, before drivers even have a chance to put on the most extreme rubber. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
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2023 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race: Everything you need to know
The 2023 Austrian GP is here, meaning another weekend of sprint race action. Here’s everything you need to know including details on the new format, the point system, where to watch and who could win
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Welcome to Enstone: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney invest in Alpine F1 team
Will actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (left) sprinkle some Hollywood stardust on to the Alpine Formula 1 team and boost its bid to become a world title contender? That’s…
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New Nigel Mansell F1 documentary hits TV screens
A new documentary on the career of Nigel Mansell will air on Sky on the weekend of the British Grand Prix. The 90-minute film, Williams & Mansell: Red 5, features…
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‘We could’ve crashed’ – Austria sprint winner Verstappen furious after Perez puts him on grass
The Red Bull drivers were at loggerheads in the Austria Sprint as both pushed each other off track, before Verstappen won out
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Hamilton knocked out in Sprint ‘Q1’ after incident with poleman Verstappen
Max Verstappen will start first for today’s Sprint race, after an on-track incident contributed to Lewis Hamilton being knocked out, leaving the Mercedes driver 18th
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F1 track limits dominate Austria GP qualifying — ‘I’m just surviving’ says Verstappen
Max Verstappen claimed pole in a dramatic qualifying session which saw his team-mate Sergio Perez and George Russell knocked out in Q2
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MPH: Austria favoured Leclerc last year. Will F1 history repeat itself?
The unique Red Bull Ring has a reputation for shaking up the F1 order, with several factors pointing to the chance of a shock Max Verstappen defeat, writes Mark Hughes, who is keeping a close watch on Ferrari
F1
Waving a different flag: how motor sport is welcoming LGBTQ+ drivers
Motor sport hasn’t always been the happiest of homes for LGBTQ+ athletes. As Pride Month comes to an end, Stephen Dobie hears some of their fears and hopes as the sport targets greater inclusivity for drivers and fans alike
F1
Why can’t F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full wet tyres
What’s wrong with F1’s wet tyres? All too often heavy rain heralds a red flag in grands prix, before drivers even have a chance to put on the most extreme rubber. But that’s not necessarily Pirelli’s fault…
F1
2023 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race: Everything you need to know
The 2023 Austrian GP is here, meaning another weekend of sprint race action. Here’s everything you need to know including details on the new format, the point system, where to watch and who could win
Archive
Welcome to Enstone: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney invest in Alpine F1 team
Will actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (left) sprinkle some Hollywood stardust on to the Alpine Formula 1 team and boost its bid to become a world title contender? That’s…
Archive
New Nigel Mansell F1 documentary hits TV screens
A new documentary on the career of Nigel Mansell will air on Sky on the weekend of the British Grand Prix. The 90-minute film, Williams & Mansell: Red 5, features…
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MPH: Will youth trump experience in Saudi GP with a tyre twist?
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
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MPH: F1 in ‘crisis meeting’ as engine civil war threatens to erupt
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
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Bruce McLaren: The Man Behind The Marque
Ambition is a funny thing. For some it burns so bright it sears a lasting scar on their personalities. Others look as if they don’t have a scrap of it…
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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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2025 Saudi Arabian GP FP2 results – Norris fastest as Tsunoda crashes
Norris led a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at Jeddah as Red Bull’s Tsunoda crashed against the wall
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2025 Saudi Arabian GP FP1 results – Gasly quickest from Norris
Formula 1’s 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend kicked off with Pierre Gasly on top of the times in first practice at Jeddah
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Alonso: Verstappen not a threat to my Aston Martin F1 seat
Fernando Alonso says it’s “very unlikely” Max Verstappen will be his team-mate, and rejected the idea that he could be replaced by the Dutchman
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