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Ricciardo states his commitment: who will drive for McLaren in 2023?
Daniel Ricciardo has reiterated his desire to be at McLaren next year, but there are plenty of other contenders for his F1 seat
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Revealed: Charles Leclerc’s severe throttle issue, plus his sensational pace — Austrian GP data analysis
On Saturday afternoon, in front of a home crowd, Max Verstappen looked cool and in control as he won the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race. But if you looked in…
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The audition for America’s next F1 driver: Colton Herta’s McLaren test
Colton Herta has now had his first taste of F1 machinery after testing for McLaren – it could be his first step towards becoming a GP driver
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Who signed Alex Palou? McLaren and Chip Ganassi both claim 2023 deal with IndyCar champ
Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou says that he’s moving to McLaren in 2023 and will test an F1 car, but Chip Ganassi Racing claims that it has a contract with him for next year
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‘Too many F1 rules bring overtaking confusion — but who has the solution?’
Ferrari’s upgrades finally prove their worth but there’s disillusionment in the crowd and the driver briefing room: Tony Dodgins explores why there’s no simple solution to F1’s issues
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Williams’ first F1-winning car leads Classic at Silverstone tribute to Sir Frank
The Williams FW07 which Clay Regazzoni drove to the team’s first victory at the 1979 British Grand Prix, will return to Silverstone for the Classic over the August Bank Holiday weekend
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Silverstone’s final wild day: rose-tinted specs best for Mansell’s ’92 British GP win
When Mansell scored his ’92 home win in front of adoring fans, few would’ve guessed it would be his last – much has changed in F1 since, but Red 5’s legend endures
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Kevin Magnussen: ‘Joke letter from Ron Dennis on my 2nd birthday was ticket to F1’
When Ron Dennis sent a birthday message to two-year-old Kevin Magnussen, the former McLaren boss can’t have imagined that it would be the spark that launched a Formula 1 career.…
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Who was the most unfortunate driver at the Austrian GP? — What you missed
Fernando Alonso couldn’t get a break, stewards doled out fines, Nicholas Latifi suffered in lonely misery, and Ferrari ended the 2022 Austrian GP with mixed emotions? A string of woe that you may have missed
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Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1’s CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
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How McLaren’s great ‘communicators’ unlocked its F1 potential
Just a few seasons ago McLaren was staring into the abyss, with a poor car and dysfunctional team – Mark Hughes explains how Zak Brown empowered some crucial staff to get it firing again
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MPH: Sainz finally has an F1 team to lead. Is it worth dropping so far down the grid?
Carlos Sainz has battled against ‘chosen’ team-mates like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for all his F1 career — and thrived. Now, at Williams, he finally has a team centred on him, says Mark Hughes. But the fight goes on
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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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F1’s season opener where racing took a back seat: 2024 Bahrain GP diary
Christian Horner dominated the headlines in the run-up to — and during — the 2024 Bahrain GP weekend despite the best efforts of Alpine, Yuki Tsunoda and a glorious V8
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Will Verstappen be next to join Aston Martin’s F1 superteam?
Max Verstappen has long been linked with a move to Aston Martin. While rumours that the F1 team told sponsors that it’s signed the world champion have been denied, he might struggle to resist a move that could be worth up to $1bn
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What will be in Netflix’s F1: Drive to Survive Season 7?
The smash hit Netflix series Drive to Survive returns this year for its seventh season – but what will be in it? James Elson ponders the options
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The race to dominate F1 in 2026: why teams plan to sacrifice 2025 upgrades
F1 teams can now develop their 2026 cars at full pace as they aim to dominate under a new ruleset. Adam Cooper reveals the work going on in wind tunnels, and the tortuous decision facing bosses of when to pull the plug on 2025 upgrades
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