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Sainz promoted to post-penalty pole for 2022 Belgian GP qualifying
Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022 Belgian GP qualifying, but his engine penalty means Carlos Sainz will start on pole
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Felipe Drugovich has won the F2 championship – but does anyone care?
Felipe Drugovich is leading the F2 championship with composure and maturity – but is anyone in the F1 world paying attention?
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Perez heads crucial last practice session ahead of Belgian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez was the man to beat in FP3 for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, with his main qualifying rival Carlos Sainz 0.7sec off
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Alfa Romeo to end Sauber association at end of 2023
Alfa Romeo has announced it will end its association with Sauber at the end of 2023, paving the way for an Audi tie-up
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Data analysis: who is winning the battle of the F1 team-mates?
Analysing the intra-team battles of F1 2022 so far, with particular focus on the remarkable performance of Mercedes
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Audi announces its 2026 F1 entry as engine supplier
Audi has announced it will enter the F1 world championship from 2026, following confirmation of the new engine regulations
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Daniel Ricciardo admits sabbatical is possible after McLaren exit
Unless the right seat in F1 presents itself, Daniel Ricciardo admits it’s likely he could go on a sabbatical from motor racing
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Alonso says Alpine contract disagreement lasted ‘two months’
Fernando Alonso has revealed an impasse was reached between himself and Alpine in contract negotiations before his switch to Aston
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McLaren offered Ricciardo IndyCar ride before F1 exit was agreed
McLaren boss Zak Brown said the team spoke with outgoing Daniel Ricciardo about him moving to its IndyCar team
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Sainz promoted to post-penalty pole for 2022 Belgian GP qualifying
Max Verstappen was dominant in 2022 Belgian GP qualifying, but his engine penalty means Carlos Sainz will start on pole
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Felipe Drugovich has won the F2 championship – but does anyone care?
Felipe Drugovich is leading the F2 championship with composure and maturity – but is anyone in the F1 world paying attention?
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Perez heads crucial last practice session ahead of Belgian GP qualifying
Sergio Perez was the man to beat in FP3 for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, with his main qualifying rival Carlos Sainz 0.7sec off
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Alfa Romeo to end Sauber association at end of 2023
Alfa Romeo has announced it will end its association with Sauber at the end of 2023, paving the way for an Audi tie-up
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Data analysis: who is winning the battle of the F1 team-mates?
Analysing the intra-team battles of F1 2022 so far, with particular focus on the remarkable performance of Mercedes
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Audi announces its 2026 F1 entry as engine supplier
Audi has announced it will enter the F1 world championship from 2026, following confirmation of the new engine regulations
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Daniel Ricciardo admits sabbatical is possible after McLaren exit
Unless the right seat in F1 presents itself, Daniel Ricciardo admits it’s likely he could go on a sabbatical from motor racing
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Alonso says Alpine contract disagreement lasted ‘two months’
Fernando Alonso has revealed an impasse was reached between himself and Alpine in contract negotiations before his switch to Aston
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McLaren offered Ricciardo IndyCar ride before F1 exit was agreed
McLaren boss Zak Brown said the team spoke with outgoing Daniel Ricciardo about him moving to its IndyCar team
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MPH: How FIA can intervene immediately over ‘trick’ Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes is rumoured to have an engine innovation promising a significant advantage over other Formula 1 power units. It could mean rivals are allowed extra benefits to catch up, explains Mark Hughes
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Adrian Newey’s new role… we didn’t see this coming!
Adrian Newey a team boss? That really was not on anyone’s bingo card. Ever. But it came to pass on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix as Aston Martin…
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MPH: 2025 F1 grid was the closest in years, but why?
As the ground-effect era draws to a close, Mark Hughes uses qualifying data and technical insight to explain why the Formula 1 field has converged – and why the reasons go far beyond the rules alone
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
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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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Autolinking test 3: What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
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Autolinking test: What’s new in Formula 1 2023: drivers, team bosses and rules
All the refreshed driver pairings, team principal changes, and subtle regulation tweaks that could shake up the 2023 F1 season
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Matt Bishop: Just four drivers from F1’s first decade remain alive
The death last week of Hans Herrmann leaves just four living drivers who raced in 1950s world championship grands prix. The first decade of Formula 1 will soon slip beyond living memory
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