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F1 drivers opt for right to remain silent – Up and Down at Saudi GP
The die was cast for a thrilling 2023 F1 season in Saudi Arabia
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‘If only Perez and Verstappen can win F1 title, let’s hope it’s a proper fight’
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Reliability scare is rivals’ only hope as Perez leads Red Bull 1-2 in 2023 Saudi Arabian GP: race report
Red Bull proved that Bahrain was far from a one-off as Sergio Perez won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole and Max Verstappen raced from 15th to take second. Behind them, Fernando Alonso was classified third… then fourth… then third again
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Red Bull relentless after 1-2 in Saudi Arabian GP: ‘We will keep pushing hard’, says winner Perez
Red Bull’s dominance continued at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Sergio Perez led home Max Verstappen, who had started 15th. But Fernando Alonso missed out on a second podium of the season after a post-race penalty
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Saudi Arabia could be ideal GP host — but F1 should walk a mile for now
Saudi Arabia is looking to build a motor sport industry on the back of its Grand Prix, and could be a beacon for F1’s expansion — but how can the race be justified when citizens are murdered, tortured and detained without trial?
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Perez takes pole after Verstappen loses power: 2023 Saudi Arabain GP qualifying
Max Verstappen will start 15th on the F1 grid in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a driveshaft failure abruptly ended his qualifying session. It left Sergio Perez to take pole. He’ll be alongside Fernando Alonso at the front of the grid
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How to watch the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: start time and live stream
All the dates and times for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, including details on where and how to watch
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MPH: Dominant Red Bull could be curbed by F1 rule change – should it?
New F1 regulations were designed to bring cars closer together, but Red Bull appears to be pulling further clear of the field. Don’t be surprised if the rules are changed to rein it in, writes Mark Hughes
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Finally drawing a line under Abu Dhabi? Why F1 teams are backing new-look FIA
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F1 drivers opt for right to remain silent – Up and Down at Saudi GP
The die was cast for a thrilling 2023 F1 season in Saudi Arabia
F1
‘If only Perez and Verstappen can win F1 title, let’s hope it’s a proper fight’
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix analysis: Midfield battles provided most of the entertainment as Sergio Perez led Max Verstappen to a Red Bull 1-2. On current form there’s no other way they’ll be beaten, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Reliability scare is rivals’ only hope as Perez leads Red Bull 1-2 in 2023 Saudi Arabian GP: race report
Red Bull proved that Bahrain was far from a one-off as Sergio Perez won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole and Max Verstappen raced from 15th to take second. Behind them, Fernando Alonso was classified third… then fourth… then third again
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Red Bull relentless after 1-2 in Saudi Arabian GP: ‘We will keep pushing hard’, says winner Perez
Red Bull’s dominance continued at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Sergio Perez led home Max Verstappen, who had started 15th. But Fernando Alonso missed out on a second podium of the season after a post-race penalty
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Saudi Arabia could be ideal GP host — but F1 should walk a mile for now
Saudi Arabia is looking to build a motor sport industry on the back of its Grand Prix, and could be a beacon for F1’s expansion — but how can the race be justified when citizens are murdered, tortured and detained without trial?
F1
Perez takes pole after Verstappen loses power: 2023 Saudi Arabain GP qualifying
Max Verstappen will start 15th on the F1 grid in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a driveshaft failure abruptly ended his qualifying session. It left Sergio Perez to take pole. He’ll be alongside Fernando Alonso at the front of the grid
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How to watch the 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: start time and live stream
All the dates and times for the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, including details on where and how to watch
F1
MPH: Dominant Red Bull could be curbed by F1 rule change – should it?
New F1 regulations were designed to bring cars closer together, but Red Bull appears to be pulling further clear of the field. Don’t be surprised if the rules are changed to rein it in, writes Mark Hughes
F1
Finally drawing a line under Abu Dhabi? Why F1 teams are backing new-look FIA
It’s tasked with F1’s smooth running, but the FIA hasn’t been far from controversy and criticism in recent years. Now a new restructure, to prepare for GP racing’s future, has remarkably united the paddock in support
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