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Norris: McLaren MCL39 "in same ballpark" as 2024 car, but rear end should improve

Lando Norris offered his first verdict of the new McLaren MCL39, which he feels is ultimately "in the same ballpark" as its Formula 1 title-winning predecessor – albeit with a little bit of initial rear-end instability.

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Marquez: If you expect me and Bagnaia to finish 1-2 every time, you don't understand MotoGP

Marc Marquez believes it would be naive to expect him and Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia to score a 1-2 in every race in the 2025 MotoGP season.

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F1 Bahrain Test, Day 2: Hamilton fastest in morning, rain enforces pause

Lewis Hamilton went fastest in the second morning of Formula 1’s pre-season test at Bahrain, which became increasingly quiet as the rare appearance of rain scuppered much of the running.

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MotoGP champion Martin also out of Argentina GP due to injury

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been ruled out of next month’s Argentina Grand Prix after breaking his hand in a training accident.

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Red Bull's 2024 F1 problems solved by more predictable RB21 - Marko

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has said Formula 1's first winter test day in Bahrain offered promising clues that the team may have finally fixed its 2024 problems.

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Bahrain's rain leaves most teams stranded on Day 2 of F1 testing

Formula 1’s 2025 pre-season test in Bahrain has been hit by further logistics shambles in two days – as rain temporarily left only two teams able to run midway through Thursday’s first session.

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Di Giannantonio declared fit for Thai GP but says shoulder is at “zero per cent”

VR46 rider Fabio di Giannantonio has been declared fit by MotoGP doctors to contest this weekend’s season opener in Thailand, but he feels his shoulder is at “zero per cent” capacity after a testing injury.

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Why Honda doesn’t want to get carried away with testing form as new MotoGP season begins

Factory Honda riders are cautiously optimistic about their prospects for the 2025 MotoGP season despite being buoyed by the improved performance of the RC213V in testing.

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When to throw the yellow? NASCAR's last-lap caution conundrum

When is a last-lap wreck enough to force a race-ending caution? The question that's plagued NASCAR's race control these first two weeks of the 2025 season.

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Two motorsport chiefs barred from FIA meeting over NDA row

Two senior figures were prevented from attending an FIA meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.

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F1 Bahrain Test, Day 1: Norris leads Russell, Verstappen after power cut

Lando Norris headlined the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, following an hour-long delay for a circuit-wide power cut.

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FIA confirms mandatory two-stop strategy for F1's Monaco GP

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed changes specific to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, with a minimum of two pitstops now mandatory during the race.

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Horner adds support to return to V10 engines in F1

Christian Horner says he would welcome the return of V10 engines to Formula 1.

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Massa legal battle over F1 2008 title could be thrown out before it begins

Felipe Massa is hoping to bring his legal challenge against Formula 1, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone to trial after a date has been set for October – but it might never make it that far.

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Bahrain F1 test red-flagged due to power outage

The second session on the opening day of 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing was suspended for over an hour due to a power cut in the region surrounding the Bahrain International Circuit.

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How long does it take drivers to figure out how good their car is?

Lance Stroll could already know if F1 2025 will yield an upturn in form for Aston Martin as he and fellow drivers disagreed on how long they need to judge if their new car is a winner.

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Russell: Mercedes “very much excited” for life after Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has been the only story in town over the winter amid his move to Ferrari, and left big boots to fill at Mercedes – not just in terms of marketing heft as a seven-time world champion, but also in leadership.

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Is Jorge Martin already out of the MotoGP title fight?

Last season, Jorge Martin brought the fight to the factory Ducati team, beating Francesco Bagnaia to take his first MotoGP world championship title.

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Horner: Verstappen boos at F1 75 were "disappointing", but fans are passionate

Christian Horner claimed revealing the Red Bull livery at the F1 75 event in London was like launching a new jersey in another team’s stadium as he criticised the booing of Max Verstappen.

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WEC introduces new ballast system to compensate for driver weight

The World Endurance Championship has introduced a new system designed to reduce the advantage of lighter drivers in the series.

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The winners and losers from NASCAR's drama-filled weekend at Atlanta

The Harley J. Earl trophy is safely tucked away on William Byron's shelf and the 2025 NASCAR Cup season is officially underway. As the Daytona 500 gets further away in the rearview mirror, the drama and chaos of NASCAR's season opener remained on the series' tail to Atlanta. There, we almost experienced…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has two stylists, only one of which works for Mercedes

We caught up with the young driver at the Mercedes-AMG F1 x Adidas collection launch and learned that he’s still getting some TLC when it comes to dressing

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Everything you need to know about F1 pre-season testing

This week, F1's 2025 season machines hit the track. What's happening, how to watch, and anything else you need to know before sessions begin Wednesday.

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Interview: Mario Andretti on Cadillac's "impossible" F1 dream, his role and Hamilton at Ferrari

You can retire from a job, but not from your passion. Mario Andretti is an easy pick for the Mount Rushmore of American racers, but at the age of 84 there is no way of keeping the winner of the Indy 500, Daytona 500 and a Formula 1 world championship…

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KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured

KTM’s creditors have approved the company’s restructuring plan following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria on Tuesday.

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