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McLaren's subtle dig at Red Bull sets stage for intriguing 2025 F1 fight

This time last year all the talk in the paddock at testing and the Formula 1 season opener in Bahrain centred around the disarray at Red Bull and Christian Horner's WhatsApp controversy.

Autosport

Introducing F1's new rookies: Oliver Bearman, Ferrari's next big thing

For the fourth part of a mini-series where Motorsport.com is assessing the early Formula 1 careers of the six 2025 rookies, today we’re introducing Oliver Bearman. He, more than any other F1 newbie this year, is responsible for the current large rookie crop.

Motorsport

Introducing F1's rookies: Bearman and the rise that started the wave of 2025 newcomers

For the fourth part of a mini-series where Autosport is assessing the early Formula 1 careers of the six 2025 rookies, today we’re introducing Ollie Bearman. He, more than any other F1 newbie this year, is responsible for the current large rookie crop.

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Five things to watch out for at the 2025 Australian GP

McLaren looked mighty in Bahrain. There may have been some differences in predictions regarding the pecking order ahead of the Australian GP, but pretty much everyone expects the Woking team to at least start the season with the strongest package.

Motorsport

Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords

Former chancellor’s roles since becoming a peer in 2020 include working for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait

The Guardian - UK

Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over £3m in two years

Middle East nations among those to have paid 27 members of Lords for work such as consultancy and legal advice

The Guardian - UK

‘Almost everyone dreams of going abroad’: The changing face of women’s migration in Punjab

In the heart of Punjab, 22-year-old Jaspreet, who lives in a slum in Moga and works as a nurse in a private hospital, dreams of a future in Singapore. Inspired by her aunt's successful stint in Dubai, she sees international migration as a path to financial prosperity.

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JA on F1 podcast: Reviewing F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

We’ve just returned from Bahrain, where the Formula 1 teams did their only test last week ahead of the 2025 Melbourne season-opener next week.

Autosport

Bahrain's 'mini-DRS' suspicions are a storm in a teacup - for now

In the wake of Formula 1's 2025 pre-season testing at Bahrain, suggestions were abound that a handful of teams suspected that their rivals had employed some form of "mini-DRS" on the straights.

Autosport

What is on Newey’s to-do list on his Aston Martin arrival

The walls of Adrian Newey's office have already been painted, Andy Cowell revealed during testing in Bahrain. It refers to an anecdote from Newey's time at McLaren, when the designer added more colour to his office, leaving Ron Dennis utterly speechless, as the team boss was used to everything grey.…

Motorsport

What we didn’t learn from the F1 Bahrain pre-season test

On Thursday evening in Bahrain, a few hours after Lando Norris' impressive long run, Andrea Stella was asked during his media briefing about whether McLaren will change its approach to celebrating success this year. Will it continue to do team photos after podiums as it has done in the past,…

Autosport

What is on Newey’s to do list on his Aston Martin arrival

Autosport

F1 testing: what we learned from our first look at the class of 2025 in Bahrain

McLaren look the frontrunners in a tight title race, Hamilton is reborn at Ferrari and Williams are hoping for big things

The Guardian - UK

The real story behind Verstappen showing middle finger in Bahrain F1 test

When Max Verstappen flashed his middle finger while passing the Williams garage during Friday’s winter test in Bahrain, a number of eyebrows were immediately raised in the paddock. The FIA has recently announced a crackdown on driver conduct, and Verstappen’s penalty points tally puts him at risk of a race…

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Ranking all teams after F1 testing in Bahrain: McLaren ahead of Red Bull?

A crucial disclaimer after every Formula 1 testing session - including this week’s one - is that lap times say little.

Motorsport

Lap times and mileage – all the data from 2025 F1 Testing

Pre-season testing for the 2025 Formula 1 campaign at the Bahrain International Circuit is now over, leaving vast data to analyse.

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton using criticism as 'fuel' after Ferrari switch as F1 testing ends

Seven-time world champion unfazed by critics as Bahrain testing draws to a close with former Mercedes team-mate George Russell on top

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: The key talking points from F1 pre-season testing Day 3

Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording review the action from Bahrain as the third and final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing comes to an end.

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The winners and losers from 2025 F1 testing in Bahrain

Posting headline lap times isn’t always a sign of true performance, and in the early 2000s, you might have even accused Williams of doing it just to keep their newly signed sponsors happy. Carlos Sainz’s fastest time on Thursday and Alex Albon’s heroics on Friday don’t necessarily mean they are…

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton causes a stir off track at F1 testing – but are Ferrari in title contention for 2025 season?

NEW F1 SEASON: The official three-day F1 pre-season test has concluded – and it looks very tight at the top ahead of Australia. Kieran Jackson explains what we learned in Bahrain

The Independent UK

I use it as fuel: Lewis Hamilton not bothered by criticism after Ferrari switch

Hamilton made the move following 12 seasons with Mercedes, but his form was indifferent in his final years at the Silver Arrows.

Motorsport

F1 Bahrain Test, Day 3: Russell pips Verstappen to go fastest

George Russell gave Mercedes a positive end to the 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing as he beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the top spot on the final day in Bahrain.

Autosport

F1 Bahrain 2025 pre-season test: Russell pips Verstappen to go fastest on Day 3

George Russell gave Mercedes a positive end to the 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing as he beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the top spot on the final day in Bahrain.

Motorsport

Pirelli defends 2026 F1 tyres amid Russell criticism

Pirelli has defended its new, smaller F1 tyres for 2026 and revealed it had given teams the option to stick with current tyre size, after George Russell criticised the new rubber.

Motorsport

Oakes “proud” of Doohan “being punchy” with media amid Colapinto rumours

Jack Doohan’s first months as a full-time Alpine driver have been overshadowed by constant speculation about his future, with reserve Franco Colapinto repeatedly linked as a potential replacement.

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