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Barcelona Day 2 round-up: Leclerc tops charts for Ferrari
On the second day of F1 2022’s first pre-season test, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, whilst Ferrari ran the most laps of any team
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Easier to follow with 2022 F1 cars, says Verstappen
Early feedback from Formula 1 drivers in Barcelona suggests that the 2022 rules have achieved their main aim of allowing cars to follow more closely. The new ground effect package…
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Rebooted Alex Albon is ready for shot at F1 redemption
Has Williams found a bargain in Alexander Albon? The Anglo-Thai driver will be aiming to prove it so on his F1 return
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First F1 teams to solve ‘porpoising’ will hold advantage, says Ferrari’s Binotto
Teams have been caught off-guard by the bouncing caused by ground effect in this year’s F1 cars. Success beckons for those who find a solution fastest, says Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto
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McLaren and Red Bull place pull-rod suspension gamble for 2022 F1 cars
Formula 1’s new regulations have seen the revival of past concepts: as well as the return of ground effect from the 1980s, there is also pull-rod front suspension, from a…
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Verstappen on ‘unacceptable’ Michael Masi sacking: ‘he was thrown under the bus’
Max Verstappen has heavily criticised the decision to sack Michael Masi as F1 race director
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Barcelona Day 2 morning round-up: McLaren tops testing again as Ricciardo sets fastest time
McLaren hit the top of the time sheets again with Ricciardo in Barcelona, whilst Perez stopped on track with a breakdown
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‘I will not race in Russian Grand Prix’ says Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has said that he will not race at the Russian Grand Prix if it goes ahead this year, telling a Formula 1 press conference: “My decision is already…
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Russian GP stays on F1 calendar despite Ukraine invasion
Formula 1 has said that the Russian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for now, despite the invasion of Ukraine. As new international sanctions were being imposed on Russia,…
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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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Too controversial for Netflix: What won’t be in F1 Drive to Survive S7
Season 7 of Netflix’s hit F1 show Drive to Survive could be so good if it covered the championship’s most controversial stories – James Elson ponders what could be
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Every 2025 F1 driver number — and why they chose them
Every F1 driver number for the 2025 F1 season, including the inspiration behind their choices, the rules behind choosing numbers, and the ones that can’t be picked
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MPH: Will Alpine pick Doohan or Colapinto? It’s closer than you think
Imagine you’re a driver who has worked for years towards their goal of F1, had success in the junior categories, got yourself onto a team’s junior programme, done all the…
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