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Every single F1 street circuit – ranked!
The F1 world championship has raced at 27 different street circuits – we rate them all
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Best 2025 F1 Fantasy team names
Generate a funny F1 Fantasy team name for your 2025 squad. We’ve got suggestions for every team and driver on the current grid, as well as a few legends of Formula 1
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Rain, thunder and Piastri’s chance to make history: Australian GP preview
On Sunday morning, Melbourne will thunder to the sound of 20 F1 cars, as well as…thunder. There’s rain predicted for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri has high hopes for a win. Here’s what to watch out for
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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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Jonathan Wheatley: New Audi F1 team principal served long Red Bull apprenticeship
He was the calm conductor of Red Bull’s precise F1 teamwork. Now Jonathan Wheatley has been announced as the new team principal of Audi’s grand prix team. Here’s everything you need to know about the former mechanic turned boss
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When non-championship races gave F1’s B-list a chance to shine
Gamston, Cadours and Caen: Matt Bishop looks back on when non-championship F1 races were a significant part of the motor sport calendar
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Cadillac vows ‘truly American’ F1 team: ‘we can hire a US driver on merit’
Now Formula 1’s 11th team entry is confirmed, Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowden can hire drivers and ramp up development of its 2026 car, as he describes the “limitless ambition” of a new outfit “raised under an American flag”
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Liam Lawson is the ‘punk’ driver Red Bull – and F1 – needs
Red Bull has a new team-mate for Max Verstappen in 2025 – punchy F1 firebrand Liam Lawson could finally be the raw racer it needs in the second seat
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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
F1
Every single F1 street circuit – ranked!
The F1 world championship has raced at 27 different street circuits – we rate them all
F1
Best 2025 F1 Fantasy team names
Generate a funny F1 Fantasy team name for your 2025 squad. We’ve got suggestions for every team and driver on the current grid, as well as a few legends of Formula 1
F1
Rain, thunder and Piastri’s chance to make history: Australian GP preview
On Sunday morning, Melbourne will thunder to the sound of 20 F1 cars, as well as…thunder. There’s rain predicted for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri has high hopes for a win. Here’s what to watch out for
F1
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
F1
Jonathan Wheatley: New Audi F1 team principal served long Red Bull apprenticeship
He was the calm conductor of Red Bull’s precise F1 teamwork. Now Jonathan Wheatley has been announced as the new team principal of Audi’s grand prix team. Here’s everything you need to know about the former mechanic turned boss
F1
When non-championship races gave F1’s B-list a chance to shine
Gamston, Cadours and Caen: Matt Bishop looks back on when non-championship F1 races were a significant part of the motor sport calendar
F1
Cadillac vows ‘truly American’ F1 team: ‘we can hire a US driver on merit’
Now Formula 1’s 11th team entry is confirmed, Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowden can hire drivers and ramp up development of its 2026 car, as he describes the “limitless ambition” of a new outfit “raised under an American flag”
Opinion
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Liam Lawson is the ‘punk’ driver Red Bull – and F1 – needs
Red Bull has a new team-mate for Max Verstappen in 2025 – punchy F1 firebrand Liam Lawson could finally be the raw racer it needs in the second seat
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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: Will Verstappen leave next, as slow Red Bull trails F1 leaders?
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
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Mark Hughes: ‘Destroyed’ Lawson could benefit from being dropped by Red Bull
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
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MPH: Limo-smooth ride is McLaren’s cool F1 trick
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
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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 Japanese Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream and F1 schedule
Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the…
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The hidden inspiration behind 2025 F1 team liveries
F1’s creative designers have come up with the first one-off liveries of the 2025 F1 season. But the standard car designs are more inspired than you might think…
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FIA to take measures to prevent more fires during Japanese GP
The FIA has announced it will introduce measures to combat the grass fires that triggered red flags during second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. The afternoon running was interrupted…
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