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This is why F1 waves two chequered flags to end its races

In Formula 1, the black and white chequered flag marks the end of a race and the driver who is waved off first with it is the winner. But what does it mean when, as seen several times over the 2025 F1 season, two chequered flags are waved at the conclusion…

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Here’s how to become a Formula 1 race marshal

There are a lot of different ways race fans can immerse themselves in motorsport. They might spend their life savings on race tickets, could pursue a career somewhere within the world of racing or, instead, can choose to volunteer as a marshal.

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McLaren F1 team to take over London

The McLaren Formula 1 team will take over London’s Trafalgar Square on 2 - 3 July to host McLaren Racing Live: London, a two-day event celebrating all things racing and innovation ahead of the team’s home race.

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Mercedes at a loss over “very odd” high temperatures issues

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German side walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers.

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Michelin to use 50% sustainable materials in 2026 WEC and IMSA tyres

Michelin will introduce a new range of slick tyres for the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship next year produced from 50% sustainable materials.

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Who could replace Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he lands F1 race ban?

Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix.

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Carson Hocevar will try to "round the edges off" after clashing with rivals

As most of the garage looks forward to Michigan, for some, thoughts remain focused on a controversial incident at Nashville when Ricky Stenhouse Jr. went spinning off the nose of Carson Hocevar, suffering his first DNF of the season.

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Netflix’s 'F1: The Academy' has all the right ingredients, but doesn’t quite stick the landing

In the opening episode of F1: The Academy, Netflix’s glossy new motorsport docuseries, Susie Wolff sets the tone early-on. “This isn’t a moment,” the managing director of the all-female F1 Academy says with conviction. “It’s a movement.” Wolff repeats the line several times throughout the show, and it’s a sentiment…

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"My voice wasn't heard": Lewis Hamilton meets Keir Starmer to drive education reform

Lewis Hamilton has met with the UK Prime Minister to discuss education reform, as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion furthers his commitment to his Mission 44 project.

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Connor Zilisch adds two more races to his 2025 NASCAR Cup schedule

Connor Zilisch is one of the brightest prospects in NASCAR right now and Trackhouse Racing has been working to get the 18-year-old experience in a Cup car while he competes for the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.

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Ryan Blaney was "waiting for a yellow" on his way to Nashville win

Ryan Blaney will be joining Penske teammates Joey Logano and Austin Cindric in the NASCAR Cup playoffs after his impressive victory at Nashville, becoming the ninth driver to win his way into the post-season discussion.

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Who could replace injured Lance Stroll at Aston Martin for F1 Canadian GP?

In a last-minute call from the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, Canadian racer Lance Stroll missed out on the Spanish Grand Prix due to medical reasons. Stroll sat the race out as a result of complications stemming from a bike accident in 2023, but news of the resurfaced injury leaves…

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Andre Lotterer aims at rallying after "dream" test and "mind-blowing" passenger ride

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer says he would like to explore opportunities in rallying in the future after realising the dream of driving a World Rally Championship car.

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Carlos Sainz exclusive: “If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one”

What Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz sees in front of him is the story of McLaren – a team he was part of when the foundations for its current success were being laid. His goal now is to follow a similar path with Williams, and Sainz is adamant he…

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Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident?

The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the…

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Johnny Herbert: Risk of race ban "will not change" Max Verstappen’s driving

Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer…

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As Barcelona fights for its F1 race, how is the 2026 calendar shaping up?

Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.

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Cam Waters signs new deal with Tickford Racing in Supercars

One of the potential moves for the 2026 Supercars silly season has been taken off the table with confirmation that Cam Waters will remain with Ford team Tickford Racing for the next two seasons.

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The Verstappen problem that F1 fails to acknowledge

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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Revealed: Cadillac names its first F1 team partner amid all-American identity

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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Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.

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Former Endurance Racing boss Gerard Neveu takes Retromobile to New York

Gerard Neveu will steer the organizing team for the event at New York’s Javits Centre from November 19-22 next year. After 25 years in the motorsport and automotive industries Neveu has an extensive contacts book and deep experience of staging international events and operating in the US market. During his…

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Revealed: Aston Martin's F1 issue forcing Fernando Alonso to “invent” overtakes

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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Johann 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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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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