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Charles Leclerc has detailed how he's been able to focus on his own preparations for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the spotlight on his new Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton, and the advantages this brings.

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.

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.

Lewis Hamilton completed his full testing debut in Ferrari colours prior to next month’s curtain raiser in Melbourne.

A race engineer has one of the most important roles in any Formula 1 team. It is their job to optimise the performance of the driver-and-car combination. Throughout the race weekend, they translate the feedback coming from the driver into set-up decisions to achieve the best possible result. And, except…

What Carlos Sainz thinks about the lengthy modern Formula 1 calendar might seem an odd place to start when assessing his appointment to a directorship of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association.

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.

NEW F1 SEASON: The British F1 star has been taking Italian lessons, has his motorhome parked next to Enzo Ferrari’s house and is immersing himself in the culture of the Scuderia as he eyes a record-breaking eighth title this year. Kieran Jackson delves deep into a memorable opening month