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Why Rins can't wait for Yamaha's V4 engine

The tough time Alex Rins is going through since signing with Yamaha - coupled with MotoGP teams rushing to lock in riders from 2027 - means the Spaniard can’t afford to wait for the V4 engine to deliver him tools to perform.

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Is Piastri right to be worried about the "worst place" to start on Spa F1 pole?

Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.

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The karting record Bearman grabbed has already been reclaimed

Ollie Bearman may need to reconsider his summer break plans again – to come back to the small Swedish town of Varberg, where he already spent a few days ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Leclerc downcast over "huge" gap to McLaren but approves new Ferrari F1 car suspension

Charles Leclerc was disappointed by a "huge" deficit to McLaren in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying, despite being aided by Ferrari's new rear suspension package.

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How Mercedes equalled its worst-ever F1 qualifying result at Belgian GP

Mercedes equalled its worst-ever result in 350 Formula 1 qualifying sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, which George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from 13th and 20th.

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How Verstappen lost his shot at F1 Belgian GP sprint pole in three corners

A loss of nearly four tenths at the end of the second sector meant Max Verstappen failed to challenge Oscar Piastri in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying.

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F1 Belgian GP: Piastri dominates sprint qualifying to grab pole with Verstappen second

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri survived an early scare to take a dominant pole for the sprint race at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.

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Formula E extends FIA agreement to keep all-electric exclusivity status

Formula E has announced an agreement that could potentially result in the championship’s all-electric FIA exclusivity extended until the end of 2053.

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Monaco GP circuit stage in the frame for WRC comeback in 2026

A super special stage utilising the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 circuit is being planned for the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of next year’s World Rally Championship.

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What's got drivers so agitated about "strange" 2026 F1 cars?

“At the moment [in the 2026 regulations] there are some challenges that aren't necessary and won't add to the competition or the spectacle that I do think need to be changed,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.

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Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

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F1 Belgian GP: Piastri leads Verstappen and Norris in sole Spa practice

McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's sole free practice session for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams lead F1 Belgian GP upgrade sheet

Red Bull, Williams and Ferrari have brought the most significant car changes to Spa-Francorchamps as eight of the Formula 1 teams are set to introduce upgrades over the sprint weekend.

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Why Alonso claims there's no downside to testing F1 car upgrades during a sprint weekend

Only in Hollywood hokum such as the frequently absurd F1 movie is it possible to add a couple of new aerodynamic elements to a car and transform it from also-ran to winner. In reality technical progress is incremental and the research underpinning it is based on grinding repeatability.

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Mercedes provides teaser glimpse of sportscar that could become next GT3 model

Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer.

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Hamilton preaches caution over Ferrari F1 upgrade that felt "the same as before"

Lewis Hamilton says his new Ferrari rear suspension felt "the same as before" during the Formula 1 team’s filming day, and expects it will take time to see significant benefits.

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The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years.…

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Tank Slappers: 2025 Czech Republic GP review

Dre Harrison, Richard Asher and Oriol Puigdemont break down why Marc Marquez had to intentionally drop the lead of the race due to warnings over tyre pressures, and how Dorna got their sums wrong when calculating its own regulation.

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Leclerc: Beating Hamilton not a target until Ferrari starts fighting higher up in F1

Charles Leclerc says the prospect of an intra-team battle with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton is not of immediate concern, particularly as they are "not fighting for very interesting positions" in Formula 1 2025.

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Norris feels "more of a threat" to Piastri in F1 2025 title fight

Lando Norris believes he is now “more of a threat” to Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri but is still not happy with his current performance level as both fight for a maiden world title.

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Russell no longer "stressed" about Mercedes F1 future amid Verstappen rumours

George Russell has revealed he is no longer “stressed” about his Formula 1 future with his Mercedes contract set to expire at the end of this year.

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Verstappen on Horner exit and Red Bull F1 future: "All that matters is a fast car"

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.

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Hamilton: 'Ferrari couldn't win with many F1 champions, I refuse for that to be me'

Lewis Hamilton says he is leaving no stone unturned as he wants to lead Ferrari to success under Formula 1's 2026 regulations, hoping to buck a trend of world champions failing to add titles to their resume at Maranello.

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Brazilian GP replaces Argentina as MotoGP 2026 calendar revealed

MotoGP has released a 22-round calendar for its 2026 campaign with the Brazilian Grand Prix replacing Argentina in early March.

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F1 Rookie vs lap record: Bearman reveals three-day karting quest in Sweden

You can't keep Haas Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman from a race track for very long.

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