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Perez takes surprise debut pole in incident-packed Saudi Arabian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez took a stunning debut pole in a session which saw Mick Schumacher suffer a horrifying shunt and Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1
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Data that shows Jeddah qualifying will be a thriller: Saudi Arabian GP practice analysis
Will Charles Leclerc take a second consecutive pole position or can Max Verstappen claim one back?
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2022 Saudi Arabian GP practice round-up: Leclerc fastest then crashes
Charles Leclerc went quickest again in FP2 in Saudi Arabian before hitting the wall, in a session which was delayed due to a suspected terrorist attack
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Toyota’s doomed attempt to conquer F1 with a Le Mans team: ‘They couldn’t handle the pace’
Toyota’s debut season was a microcosm of why the manufacturer didn’t succeed in F1 – Allan McNish, Mika Salo and race engineer Dieter Gass remember that eventful year
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Was Ferrari formidable or just flattered? Saudi GP should reveal all — MPH
We are at an intriguing point in the season, given what became apparent in the opening round last week: a race-winning, pole-setting Ferrari, a super-fast Red Bull and a struggling…
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Hülkenberg to continue subbing for Aston’s Vettel in Saudi Arabia
Nico Hülkenberg will again drive for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the team has announced. Vettel tested positive for Covid-19 prior…
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‘We simply didn’t have the performance… it’s painful,’ says McLaren boss Seidl
The 2021 season saw McLaren continue its resurgence, with Daniel Ricciardo winning the Italian GP, and his McLaren team mate Lando Norris earning a pole position and four podium finishes.…
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How to watch the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP live: start time and live streams
The complete TV and live stream timings for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – can Leclerc and Ferrari make it two in a row?
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Verstappen angrier than we’ve ever heard as his Bahrain GP went off the rails
Max Verstappen’s first race as world champion in Bahrain on Sunday saw his worst nightmares realised. Not only did the Dutchman find himself edged out on pace by Ferrari and…
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Perez takes surprise debut pole in incident-packed Saudi Arabian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez took a stunning debut pole in a session which saw Mick Schumacher suffer a horrifying shunt and Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1
F1
Data that shows Jeddah qualifying will be a thriller: Saudi Arabian GP practice analysis
Will Charles Leclerc take a second consecutive pole position or can Max Verstappen claim one back?
F1
2022 Saudi Arabian GP practice round-up: Leclerc fastest then crashes
Charles Leclerc went quickest again in FP2 in Saudi Arabian before hitting the wall, in a session which was delayed due to a suspected terrorist attack
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Toyota’s doomed attempt to conquer F1 with a Le Mans team: ‘They couldn’t handle the pace’
Toyota’s debut season was a microcosm of why the manufacturer didn’t succeed in F1 – Allan McNish, Mika Salo and race engineer Dieter Gass remember that eventful year
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Was Ferrari formidable or just flattered? Saudi GP should reveal all — MPH
We are at an intriguing point in the season, given what became apparent in the opening round last week: a race-winning, pole-setting Ferrari, a super-fast Red Bull and a struggling…
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Hülkenberg to continue subbing for Aston’s Vettel in Saudi Arabia
Nico Hülkenberg will again drive for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the team has announced. Vettel tested positive for Covid-19 prior…
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‘We simply didn’t have the performance… it’s painful,’ says McLaren boss Seidl
The 2021 season saw McLaren continue its resurgence, with Daniel Ricciardo winning the Italian GP, and his McLaren team mate Lando Norris earning a pole position and four podium finishes.…
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How to watch the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP live: start time and live streams
The complete TV and live stream timings for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – can Leclerc and Ferrari make it two in a row?
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Verstappen angrier than we’ve ever heard as his Bahrain GP went off the rails
Max Verstappen’s first race as world champion in Bahrain on Sunday saw his worst nightmares realised. Not only did the Dutchman find himself edged out on pace by Ferrari and…
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MPH: If F1 wants equal engines, where does artificial competition stop?
Fears that one engine manufacturer will dominate F1 from 2026 are likely to see strugglers allowed to catch up. If power units are to be artificially equalised, how much of a technical competition will it be? asks Mark Hughes
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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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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 Miami Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Round 6 of the 2025 Formula 1 season takes us to the Miami International Autodrome, Florida. These are all the dates, start times and sessions you need to know about
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“No I wouldn’t say that,” said Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff on whether he was planning to negotiate with Max Verstappen. “I always say I don’t flirt outside if I’m…
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Red Bull tyre plan lacks grip in Bahrain
History played a part in Red Bull’s attempts to bring Max Verstappen into play for the Bahrain Grand Prix. He had won both previous races here using an offset tyre…
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