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Lewis Hamilton explores ‘Afrofuturism’ in new Dior capsule collection, and more F1 brand collaborations

While McLaren is putting Piastri and Norris to work as models for multiple new brand partners, Hamilton is releasing his second capsule collection with Dior

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Behind the factors making F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, the focus in the Formula 1 paddock was a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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The factors that make F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, many in the Formula 1 paddock were focused on a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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On the cards – Lewis Hamilton teams up with Fanatics after London store launch

Lewis Hamilton has played his cards right after the Ferrari driver signed a multi-year partnership with collectibles giant Fanatics.

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NASCAR teams prepare for grueling 28 weeks of racing with no breaks

With only one week off during its entire 36-week season, the NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams have a long road ahead of them in 2025. That one-week vacation is now behind them, which means they are now facing 28 straight weeks of racing until the November 2nd finale at…

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It's 50 years since Lella Lombardi became F1's first and only female point scorer

Exactly 50 years ago today, a chaotic Spanish Grand Prix came to an end after just 29 laps following a deadly crash. Half points were awarded to the top six finishers, which included Italian racer Lella Lombardi.

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Meet F1's legendary track speaker and 'Champagne' shouter Bob Constanduros

Champagne has been sprayed on the F1 rostrums since the 1950 French Grand Prix, becoming one of the sport's many cherished traditions. In F1 that ritual has had a unique flavour to it ever since circuit speaker Bob Constanduros came up with his now iconic 'Champaaaaaagne', the sign for drivers…

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The story behind Red Bull’s surprise F1 rookie, Isack Hadjar

The 20-year-old French-Algerian rookie has wasted no time standing out. He had a rocky start in Melbourne, where he crashed on the formation lap, but has since emerged as one of the most talked-about newcomers on the grid, with Q3 appearances in China and Japan, as well as points finishes…

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Isack Hadjar interview: Red Bull’s surprise F1 rookie reveals all

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How Claire Dubbelman became the first woman with an FIA race director superlicence

Claire Dubbelman's love for motorsport started at an early age, thanks to her father Huub, who spent almost two decades in automotive journalism before working as a PR manager for brands, including Mercedes-Benz Netherlands. Dubbelman was five years old when she began watching Formula 1 in the early 1990s. "From…

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Claire Dubbelman: The first woman to hold an FIA Race Director Super Licence

After steadily building her career in F1, she's now the first Dutch national, first woman, and youngest ever to obtain the FIA Race Director Super Licence

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Fans are using AI to predict F1 race results and the software is only getting smarter

Ahead of a grand prix weekend, most of us like to share predictions or try and guess who will come out on top on a Sunday. Data scientist Mariana Antaya took those chats one stage further and built a machine learning model to try and predict F1 race results. So…

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Are tracks designed for F1 more dangerous for MotoGP riders?

In the wake of Jorge Martín's devastating Qatar crash, just ask Aprilia MotoGP sporting director Massimo Rivola.

Motorsport

Carlos Sainz told F1 drivers "not to worry" over Madrid circuit design

Carlos Sainz believes Madrid's Madring circuit will have its own character as it combines street sections with fast and flowing swoops.

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Lewis Hamilton brings London to a standstill at Fanatics store opening

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton brought central London to a standstill this morning. The seven-time world champion was attending the opening of the new Fanatics store on Regent Street, and hundreds of fans camped out all morning to try and catch a glimpse of the F1 star.

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Madrid's Spanish GP organisers unveil F1's new Madring circuit

The circuit that will host the Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix for 10 years from 2026, the so-called Madring, has been officially presented to the public at an event on Friday.

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'Madring' F1 circuit gets unveiled by Madrid's Spanish Grand Prix organisers

The circuit that will host the Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix for 10 years from 2026, the so-called 'Madring', has been officially presented to the public on Friday.

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Nature is taking over Vietnam’s abandoned $600m F1 Hanoi street circuit

Before the world had considered the word “lockdown” or the thought of hosting a family quiz on Zoom had crossed anyone’s mind, Formula 1 had lofty plans for 2020. The season was set to see F1 return to the Netherlands for the first time in 35 years and the series…

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The F1 teams tipped to blow away competition in 2026 as Christian Horner demands changes to rule overhaul

New engine regulations are set to come in next season

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Mexican GP set to extend F1 contract despite Perez departure

The Mexican Grand Prix is set for a renewal to its Formula 1 race contract with a deal understood to be announced in the coming days, according to Mexico City's head of government Clara Brugada.

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Mexico GP set for F1 contract renewal

The Mexican Grand Prix is set for a renewal to its Formula 1 race contract with a deal understood to be announced in the coming days, according to Mexico City's head of government Clara Brugada.

Autosport

Should Vettel replace Marko as Red Bull's young driver boss?

Succession planning trips up many business leaders. Captains of industry, along with politicians and monarchs, naturally see themselves as irreplaceable – and, indeed, regard potential successors as threats to their eternal dominion.

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Sebastian Vettel's case to take over from Helmut Marko as Red Bull's young driver boss

Motorsport

MotoGP bikes are faster than F1 cars, mostly

At certain tracks that both utilize, MotoGP’s motorcycles achieve faster top speeds than Formula 1’s cars

Autosport

The F1 Commission discusses preventing massive 2026 engine performance gaps and grass fires

Formula 1 teams agree to the general idea of

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