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Ricciardo will race in Bahrain GP after negative Covid test
McLaren has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will race in the Bahrain Grand Prix
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Mazepin’s Haas claim hits the rocks as UK sanctions Nikita and his father
Former Haas F1 driver Nikita Mazepin has been added to the UK government’s sanctions list, along with his father Dmitry whose Kremlin links now see the pair banned from travelling…
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F1 testing runs analysed: Which team will win the Bahrain GP?
Which team ended winter testing with the best chance of winning the first race of the 2022 F1 season?
Obituaries
Vic Elford obituary: master of all he drove
If you could race it, Vic Elford would race it — fast. One of the most versatile drivers in motor sport history has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 86, after a career racing just about anything
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Lewis Hamilton to change his name, adding mother’s surname Larbalestier
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will incorporate his mother’s maiden name into his own, to recognise her role in his success. The seven-time champion told an audience at the…
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The rocket tech behind Mercedes’ cutting-edge F1 coolers
Mercedes certainly caused something of a stir in Bahrain with a radical take on the sidepod design of its W13. Sidepods are one of the most visually differing areas of…
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Christian Horner can’t blame Mercedes for outsmarting Red Bull
Before I start, it’s important to state that I don’t have an angle here. I am neither a Mercedes-AMG nor a Red Bull man. If I have any allegiances within…
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Alpine’s Piastri offered to McLaren as reserve driver after Ricciardo Covid test
Oscar Piastri could be in line for a shock F1 debut with McLaren after being confirmed as a back-up reserve drive
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‘I hope we get better tyres’: drivers criticise grip of F1’s new 18in Pirelli rubber
Pirelli’s new 18in tyres have come in for criticism on the final day of testing in Bahrain, with Lewis Hamilton criticising their grip level. “I hope we can maybe get…
Standings – 2024 F1 World Championship
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MPH: Next F1 megastar could emerge in days thanks to season start in Melbourne
Years after Melbourne lost its opening slot, it’s back as the first F1 race of the 2025 season. It gives this year’s F1 rookies the chance to follow in the footsteps of F1 winners who shone on their debut amid the formidable challenge of Albert Park
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MPH: One team led the way in F1 testing, but it won’t be feeling breezy yet
F1 drivers shivered at a cold and windy Sakhir circuit during 2025 F1 preseason testing, writes Mark Hughes. The weather conditions put paid to anyone’s hope of a suntan — or of establishing a competitive order
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MPH: Ferrari’s big F1 car changes — why team is convinced of major advance
F1’s frontrunners were so closely matched last year that minor gains could give one team an advantage in 2025, says Mark Hughes. Where might that leave Ferrari which believes it’s significant advances after an extensive rethink?
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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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McLaren united: ‘the F1 team that nobody wants to leave’
McLaren has locked both of its F1 drivers into long-term contracts as it looks to build on last year’s constructors’ championship success. But key to its plans is to make it into a team that nobody wants to leave — contract or not
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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
The 2025 F1 Fantasy season starts this weekend! Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and an analysis of how to get your campaign off to the right start
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2025 Australian Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend, including all sessions, plus F2, F3, Carrera Cup and Supercars support races
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