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What happened during F1’s April break, team by team

As the Iran war caused the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi races, F1 teams and drivers found themselves with a five-week break on their hands. Here’s how they made the most of it

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Lewis Hamilton backed for F1 race victories with Ferrari – with one caveat

Ferrari have been Mercedes’s closest rivals so far in 2026 and tweaks to the regulations could close the pack up

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Lewis Hamilton given Ferrari vote of confidence by Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton remains capable of winning with Ferrari as the 2026 F1 championship battle remains wide open

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Formula 1 ace Charles Leclerc joins L’Oréal Paris

Charles Leclerc reveals his connection to L’Oréal Paris after joining forces with the iconic beauty brand.

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How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded

April should have featured two races in the Middle East

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Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

Having to preserve battery power has to some extent neutered the spectacle of qualifying – and the hidden algorithms that govern deployment is tying the drivers’ hands (and feet)

Autosport

Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves

Jolyon Palmer believes Red Bull should target Charles Leclerc as Max Verstappen’s replacement if the four-time F1 champion leaves the team

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Who will replace Max Verstappen as F1’s megastar?

There is a significant chance that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1 in the not-too-distant future. Who will be F1’s megastar then?

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Comparing top Formula 1 drivers to NBA stars

At the sharp end of the Formula 1 grid, top racing talent stands out – and, in some surprising ways, parallels the careers of top NBA players

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Charles Leclerc delivers optimistic Ferrari verdict after strong 2026 progress

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari has made strong progress in 2026 and believes the team has the tools to fight for the Formula 1 championship

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F1 fans surprised by modest addition to Charles Leclerc’s garage

Charles Leclerc surprised Formula 1 fans by adding a custom classic Fiat 500 to his famously extravagant car collection

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F1 stars spotted at Jannik Sinner match at Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

F1 drivers turned out in force to watch Jannik Sinner at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

Motorsport

What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team?

The unexpected break in the Formula 1 season has given each team the opportunity to put full focus on making its most urgent improvements

Autosport

F1 2026 team-mate battles: Are 'slower' drivers suddenly more competitive?

Three races into the 2026 season, we’re starting to get an idea of how the driver pairings on the F1 grid stack up

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How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team

F1's enforced break from racing in April provided a first opportunity to take stock of how the teams have performed in 2026

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How every F1 2026 team has performed so far

F1's enforced break from racing in April provided a first opportunity to take stock of how the teams have performed in 2026

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F1 2026 driver numbers: Who runs which number and why?

Formula 1 drivers have a permanent race number that they use throughout their careers. Here's who is racing with which number, and the story is behind each choice

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Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

Charles Leclerc's combative and strategic display to fend off George Russell at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix is something Ferrari can build on, says its team principal

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The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium

Charles Leclerc's combative and strategic display to fend off George Russell at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix is something Ferrari can build on, says team principal Fred Vasseur

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Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding gift to Charles and Alexandra Leclerc revealed

Prince Albert of Monaco gifted Charles Leclerc and Alexandra a bespoke scale model Ferrari

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Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

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Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

Motorsport

Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship

Motorsport

Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes, which had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes that had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off George Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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