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Michael Masi ousted as F1 race director
Michael Masi, the man at the centre of the controversy that tainted last year’s Formula 1 World Championship season finale in Abu Dhabi, has been sacked from his role as…
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Live: F1 testing 2022, Barcelona Day 1
Follow every key moment from F1 2022 testing at Barcelona in our live blog. We’re trackside with all the driver and team news, plus expert analysis on Day 1 of the preseason test
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More sliding and bigger braking zones: driving the ‘phenomenal’ 2022 F1 cars
Former grand prix driver Anthony Davidson reckons this year’s new-generation Formula 1 cars will give drivers a better platform to show their skills – and likely keep us guessing about…
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Eduardo Freitas: the end-of-season WEC controversy that dogs new F1 race director
F1 has replaced Michael Masi with two new race directors. Gary Watkins answers whether Eduardo Freitas will work out for the series
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Alpine launches new 2022 A522 F1 car with special edition livery
Alpine has unveiled its 2022 F1 car, the A522 – including a special livery for the first two races of the season
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The best engine that will ever exist? Ultimate efficiency of F1’s hybrid
135 years of innovation: making of the internal combustion engine, Part 8 We’ve travelled from the first sparks of the internal combustion engine over more than a century’s worth of…
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Watch the 2022 Alpine A522 F1 car launch: livestream
Mercedes will reveal its new 2022 F1 car to the world this morning – watch it live here
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Haas gets headstart in Barcelona ahead of F1 testing
Formula 1 teams have begun arriving in Barcelona ahead of testing which begins this Wednesday, with Haas already set up and running a shakedown this morning. A video of the…
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Gallery: 2022 Formula 1 driver helmets
All of the driver’s helmet designs for the 2022 Formula 1 season
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Michael Masi ousted as F1 race director
Michael Masi, the man at the centre of the controversy that tainted last year’s Formula 1 World Championship season finale in Abu Dhabi, has been sacked from his role as…
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Live: F1 testing 2022, Barcelona Day 1
Follow every key moment from F1 2022 testing at Barcelona in our live blog. We’re trackside with all the driver and team news, plus expert analysis on Day 1 of the preseason test
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More sliding and bigger braking zones: driving the ‘phenomenal’ 2022 F1 cars
Former grand prix driver Anthony Davidson reckons this year’s new-generation Formula 1 cars will give drivers a better platform to show their skills – and likely keep us guessing about…
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Eduardo Freitas: the end-of-season WEC controversy that dogs new F1 race director
F1 has replaced Michael Masi with two new race directors. Gary Watkins answers whether Eduardo Freitas will work out for the series
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Alpine launches new 2022 A522 F1 car with special edition livery
Alpine has unveiled its 2022 F1 car, the A522 – including a special livery for the first two races of the season
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The best engine that will ever exist? Ultimate efficiency of F1’s hybrid
135 years of innovation: making of the internal combustion engine, Part 8 We’ve travelled from the first sparks of the internal combustion engine over more than a century’s worth of…
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Watch the 2022 Alpine A522 F1 car launch: livestream
Mercedes will reveal its new 2022 F1 car to the world this morning – watch it live here
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Haas gets headstart in Barcelona ahead of F1 testing
Formula 1 teams have begun arriving in Barcelona ahead of testing which begins this Wednesday, with Haas already set up and running a shakedown this morning. A video of the…
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Gallery: 2022 Formula 1 driver helmets
All of the driver’s helmet designs for the 2022 Formula 1 season
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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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