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Oscar Piastri to sit out F1 Italian GP FP1

Piastri will temporarily vacate his cockpit at Monza, with McLaren junior Dunne taking part in the opening free practice session

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How Stefan Bellof could have been Germany's "Schumacher miracle" 10 years early

Stefan Bellof lost his life in a sportscar race at Spa 40 years ago today. GARY WATKINS analyses his reputation and asks whether he would have reached the top in Formula 1

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Remembering Stefan Bellof, 40 years on

Stefan Bellof lost his life in a sportscar race at Spa 40 years ago today. GARY WATKINS analyses his reputation and asks whether he would have reached the top in Formula 1

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Why Super Formula could be on the edge of an independents resurgence

Manufacturer-backed teams have controlled Super Formula in recent years, but after an announcement that new independent team Delightworks Racing is preparing to expand into the series, the balance of power could soon be restored

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Why there is hope for a Super Formula independents resurgence

In recent years the independent teams and drivers on the Super Formula grid have dwindled, while manufacturer backers Toyota and Honda have controlled the shape of the line-ups. But following an announcement of a new independent team in Delightworks Racing, it provides fresh impetus which should restore the balance

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How Oscar Piastri’s junior titles prepared him for F1’s 2025 championship battle

Before fighting for the F1 title against team-mate Lando Norris, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri picked up crowns in junior categories including F2 and F3

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Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

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How 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

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"Moneyball" Fornaroli would be "deal of the century" for an F1 team

Invicta Formula 2 team boss James Robinson is surprised that Fornaroli is yet to sign with an F1 outfit

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"Mind-blowing" that "Moneyball" Leonardo Fornaroli isn't linked to an F1 seat - Invicta

Invicta F2 team boss James Robinson reckons Fornaroli would be 'the deal of the century' for an F1 team

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The F2 title favourite who seeks consistency over wins

Reigning F3 champion Leonardo Fornaroli leads the Formula 2 title race 10 rounds into the 2025 season, with four to go. Let’s get to know the 20-year-old, who’s part of a promising new generation for Italy

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Leo Fornaroli, F2’s title favourite who seeks consistency over wins

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Bortoleto on his F1 career path, Alonso's guidance and Verstappen friendship

Formula 1 drivers tend to look forward, with a laser focus on what they can do better to cement the place on the grid they have worked towards for so long.

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Gabriel Bortoleto on his road to F1 and the champions who helped him get there

Formula 1 drivers tend to look forward, with a laser focus on what they can do better to cement the place on the grid they have worked towards for so long.

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Nico Hulkenberg: ‘F1 podium talk was cold coffee – but I’m not done yet’

EXCLUSIVE: After 239 F1 races, Hulkenberg secured a glorious first podium at Silverstone last time out. Now, the 37-year-old has his sights set on more success with Audi in 2026 and beyond. Kieran Jackson meets the impressively understated German driver

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Get to know McLaren’s rising F2 star Alex Dunne

Life has come at Alex Dunne pretty fast. Just 12 months on from being taken into McLaren's young driver programme, halfway through a largely anonymous F3 campaign, the 19-year-old Irishman is fighting for the F2 title and made his grand prix weekend debut with the reigning world champion team in Austria. He impressed…

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“The goal is Formula 1” - meet McLaren’s rising F2 star Alex Dunne

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What you need to know about Irish driver set to make McLaren debut

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Alex Dunne to make F1 practice debut with McLaren at Austrian GP

Formula 2 championship leader Alex Dunne will make his Formula 1 free practice debut with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, taking Lando Norris' seat for Friday's FP1 session.

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Dunne dusted off for McLaren FP1 outing at Austrian GP

Formula 2 championship leader Alex Dunne will make his Formula 1 free practice debut with McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix, taking Lando Norris' seat for Friday's FP1 session.

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Irish racing star and F2 leader to drive for McLaren at Austrian Grand Prix

Alex Dunne currently leads the F2 standings and has been rewarded for his impressive form

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Fast-tracking – How F2 has paved the way for today’s F1 drivers

Like a youth team football coach or an inspiring teacher, Bruno Michel has the job of creating an environment for precocious talent to flourish – with his aim to help fledgling racers make the leap to Formula 1.

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Kimi Antonelli’s F1 ascension appears a masterstroke – have Mercedes found their answer to Max Verstappen?

A Netflix documentary gives an insight into the 18-year-old Italian star after a terrific start to his rookie season

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From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every scandal the FIA is facing

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is preparing to run for re-election at the head of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. But the vote comes at a tough time for the organisation after it was rocked by resignations, sackings and raised tensions with drivers.

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From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every controversy the FIA is facing

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