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F1 Testing 2021 Day 3 (updated): Red Bull and Verstappen end testing fastest
Verstappen put Red Bull top of the F1 pile at the end of testing as Mercedes lagged behind
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Murray Walker obituary 1923-2021
Murray Walker commentated on Formula 1 from 1978 all the way up to 2001 and was an iconic part of the sport’s history
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Alpine reveals reasons behind bulky engine cover
Alpine technical director Marcin Budkowski has spoken on why his team opted to go for an oversized engine cover
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Charles Leclerc: ‘I’m not Ferrari No1, I’ll have to battle Sainz’
Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto has told team-mates Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz that there is no number one driver for the 2021 F1 season
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F1 testing 2021, Day 2 (update): Bottas puts Mercedes on top after tough start to testing
The second day of Formula 1’s 2021 Bahrain test continues, as Hamilton spins off with Ricciardo setting the pace
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F1’s aero design differences— and why it won’t take long to copy Mercedes
Since 2014, Formula 1 preseason testing has been characterised by one certainty, Mercedes will appear from the garage on the dot of 9am then proceed to relentlessly put in lap…
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F1’s sprint races – why the teams have backed them
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, Red Bull’s Christian Horner and McLaren’s Andreas Seidl have indicated why they are positive about the idea of F1 sprint races
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Mercedes doesn’t know what caused F1 testing disaster on Day 1 in Bahrain
Mercedes doesn’t know what caused the gearbox issue that forced it to miss most of this morning F1 testing session. The issue “came out of nowhere” after Valtteri Bottas had…
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Fernando Alonso will race with titanium plates in jaw after cycling accident
Fernando Alonso will undergo surgery after the 2021 Formula 1 season to remove two titanium plates from his jaw after his cycling accident last month. The Spaniard was hit by…
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F1 Testing 2021 Day 3 (updated): Red Bull and Verstappen end testing fastest
Verstappen put Red Bull top of the F1 pile at the end of testing as Mercedes lagged behind
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Murray Walker obituary 1923-2021
Murray Walker commentated on Formula 1 from 1978 all the way up to 2001 and was an iconic part of the sport’s history
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Alpine reveals reasons behind bulky engine cover
Alpine technical director Marcin Budkowski has spoken on why his team opted to go for an oversized engine cover
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Charles Leclerc: ‘I’m not Ferrari No1, I’ll have to battle Sainz’
Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto has told team-mates Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz that there is no number one driver for the 2021 F1 season
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F1 testing 2021, Day 2 (update): Bottas puts Mercedes on top after tough start to testing
The second day of Formula 1’s 2021 Bahrain test continues, as Hamilton spins off with Ricciardo setting the pace
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F1’s aero design differences— and why it won’t take long to copy Mercedes
Since 2014, Formula 1 preseason testing has been characterised by one certainty, Mercedes will appear from the garage on the dot of 9am then proceed to relentlessly put in lap…
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F1’s sprint races – why the teams have backed them
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, Red Bull’s Christian Horner and McLaren’s Andreas Seidl have indicated why they are positive about the idea of F1 sprint races
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Mercedes doesn’t know what caused F1 testing disaster on Day 1 in Bahrain
Mercedes doesn’t know what caused the gearbox issue that forced it to miss most of this morning F1 testing session. The issue “came out of nowhere” after Valtteri Bottas had…
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Fernando Alonso will race with titanium plates in jaw after cycling accident
Fernando Alonso will undergo surgery after the 2021 Formula 1 season to remove two titanium plates from his jaw after his cycling accident last month. The Spaniard was hit by…
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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?
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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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