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F1 has a Verstappen problem – and keeps ignoring it

For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention,…

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Cadillac names Tommy Hilfiger as its first official F1 team partner for 2026

Cadillac has announced its first official partnership ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling a commitment to its all-American identity with a deal with Tommy Hilfiger.

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The issue forcing Alonso to “invent” overtakes in F1 Aston Martin

In Fernando Alonso’s first Formula 1 season with Aston Martin, 2023, he claimed six podiums in the first eight races and was running third in the championship. The pickings have been more barren since then and in the Spanish Grand Prix – the ninth round of 2025 – he picked…

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Zarco's hot streak highlights LCR's awkward problem

Johann Zarco’s recent success, as Honda’s top performer in MotoGP, starkly exposes the struggles of his LCR team-mate, Somkiat Chantra. The latter was promoted to the premier class by the Japanese manufacturer after Ai Ogura unexpectedly broke his Honda ties to take up an Aprilia MotoGP ride for this season.

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Cammish raises BTCC race manipulation prospect

Multiple British Touring Car Championship race winner Dan Cammish has suggested that teams could be forced to manipulate results because of the series’ new tyre regulations.

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Sauber's "pinch yourself moment" after Hulkenberg beats Hamilton's Ferrari

Sauber Formula 1 boss Jonathan Wheatley says Nico Hulkenberg's unexpected fifth place in the Spanish Grand Prix is a huge relief for the team as its upgrades finally paid off.

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Rosé-tinted spectacle – Formula 1 welcomes Whispering Angel as partner

Formula 1 has welcomed another LVMH brand into the fold as Whispering Angel has been announced as the championship’s official rosé partner.

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When anger and desperation take over: F1’s most controversial clashes

Dirty and deliberate incidents have been around for a long time in Formula 1. But are they becoming more frequent? Has their character changed? Do certain drivers stand out as repeat offenders?

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Marko: "I don't know what kind of thought process was going on" with Verstappen in Spanish GP

Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko admitted he was puzzled by Max Verstappen’s decision making while watching 'all hell break loose' during the Spanish Grand Prix's final laps.

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Ninovic grabs GB3 points lead at Spa as Slater storms from last to first in finale

Rodin Motorsport’s new GB3 Championship leader Alex Ninovic was one of three different race winners during the series’ traditional visit to Spa-Francorchamps last weekend. Proceedings concluded in stunning style as Hillspeed’s returning Freddie Slater went from last on the grid to victory in race three.

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Drugovich ready to ditch Le Mans for F1 debut as Stroll stand-in at Aston Martin

Felipe Drugovich has indicated his “priority has always been Formula 1” so would be willing to miss his Le Mans 24 Hours entry with Cadillac to fill in for the injured Lance Stroll at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Honda won’t replace injured Marini for MotoGP Aragon GP

Honda will not call up any of its three test riders for MotoGP’s upcoming Aragon Grand Prix this weekend, instead opting to enter Joan Mir only, Autosport understands.

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Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before the Verstappen-Russell clash

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.

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Cobra venom stuns Jaguars in Silverstone GTSCC thriller

A venomous AC Cobra stunned Jaguar E-types in Saturday’s scintillating two-hour GT Sports Car Cup season-opener that characterised the Historic Sports Car Club-run International Trophy retrospective on the Grand Prix circuits.

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Horner: Verstappen apologised to Red Bull for F1 Spanish GP clash with Russell

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has revealed Max Verstappen apologised in the Spanish Grand Prix debrief room for his incident with George Russell.

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How is Verstappen so close to an F1 race ban?

Whether Max Verstappen deserved to be disqualified from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix after his clash with George Russell is more or less irrelevant – yet the stewards' ruling on that incident not only included a 10-second penalty, which dropped him from fifth to 10th in the final standings,…

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Senna Proctor makes early BTCC return at Thruxton

Two-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Senna Proctor is to make an earlier-than-expected return to the series at Thruxton this weekend.

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Rees takes controversial victory in Ultimate BMW race at Oulton Park

Jason Rees scrapped his way to victory in the Ultimate BMW Race at the 750 Motor Club’s BMW Live event at Oulton Park last weekend after being involved in multiple different crashes.

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Kirkwood strikes again in red-flagged IndyCar Detroit GP

Kyle Kirkwood charged forward and his Andretti Global team made the right calls in a strategy-filled race to take victory in the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix.

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Why Red Bull asked Verstappen to let Russell through – and put him on hard tyres

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner refused to be drawn on Max Verstappen's controversial Turn 5 collision with Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, as he hadn't spoken to his driver yet when he addressed the Formula 1 media. But Horner did offer an explanation of two crucial events that…

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Verstappen admits Russell F1 Spanish GP clash "not right and shouldn’t have happened"

Max Verstappen has admitted his clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix “was not right and shouldn’t have happened”.

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Toriba and Briggs triumph as Historic F1 cars entertain at Brands Hatch

Overseas stars Yutaka Toriba and Warren Briggs emerged the winners from two dramatic Masters Racing Legends contests at Brands Hatch as the series for 1966-85 Formula 1 cars entertained the crowds at the circuit’s annual Masters Historic Festival meeting.

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No further action taken on Leclerc-Verstappen incident at F1 Spanish GP

The FIA race stewards have taken no further action against Charles Leclerc for making contact with Max Verstappen in Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix - meaning the Ferrari driver has retained his podium position.

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Hamilton: F1 Spanish GP is "the worst race I’ve experienced"

Lewis Hamilton has described the Spanish Grand Prix as “the worst race I’ve experienced” after finishing sixth in the Formula 1 contest at Barcelona.

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Should Verstappen have been disqualified from the Spanish GP? Our writers have their say

Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell has taken the headlines from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which saw the reigning world champion given a 10-second penalty and three penalty points.

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