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Five things to watch out for in the new Formula E season

The Christmas decorations might be going up and the wider motorsport world is preparing for its winter hiatus, but Formula E is set to start its new season in Sao Paolo this weekend.

Autosport

Hadjar: I knew 2024 was my last shot for F1

Isack Hadjar has revealed his "never give up" attitude in chasing the F2 title after a tough start to the season has been down to him knowing it was his "last shot for Formula 1".

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Hadjar: I knew this season was my last shot for F1

Isack Hadjar has revealed his "never give up" attitude in chasing the F2 title after a tough start to the season has been down to him knowing it was his "last shot for Formula 1".

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Is the junior pathway to F1 actually 'broken'?

A common complaint among fans of Formula 1's main feeder series, Formula 2 and Formula 3, is that drivers rarely get the chance to progress into race seats in the top tier. Championship-winning talents have often been forced to sit on the sidelines in a reserve capacity and wait until…

Autosport

Who will replace Sergio Perez in 2025 F1 seat at Red Bull?

Perez looks to be on his way out of Red Bull ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend

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F2 Qatar: Aron wins after Bortoleto penalty closes title battle

Paul Aron secured his first Formula 2 victory of the season, benefiting from a penalty for title contender Gabriel Bortoleto.

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Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late

Valtteri Bottas has hailed the effect of his Sauber team’s latest upgrades on car performance after qualifying 13th for the Qatar Grand Prix and finishing 12th in the sprint event – but acknowledged the improvement has come rather late for him.Bottas is out of an F1 race drive next year…

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Who are the F2 newcomers auditioning to become the next F1 prospect?

It is common for the F2 driver line-up to change for the season-ending Abu Dhabi weekend but, with the Azerbaijan and Qatar events also taking place in the usual post-Monza break, these switches have come early this time around.

Autosport

Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

Autosport

F2 star Hadjar on potential F1 debut in 2025: “My chances are alive”

While he fights for the Formula 2 crown, Isack Hadjar is keeping a watchful eye on developments as Red Bull evaluates its Formula 1 driver line-ups.

Autosport

Why Bortoleto has "always admired" Verstappen's driving style

New-for-2025 Sauber Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed he has "always admired" Max Verstappen and his driving style, placing the Dutchman alongside Ayrton Senna as his inspiration in racing.

Motorsport

The questions the FIA must address after Wittich's surprise F1 departure

The sudden departure of Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.

Autosport

How a winless F3 racer produced a moment of championship-winning quality

Without fail, every driver and every team in any motorsport category you could care to mention will tell you every year that consistency is their number one target. Yes, there will also be the usual spiel about title aspirations, but all know that bagging points at every round is crucial…

Autosport

Verschoor replaces Hauger at MP Motorsport for rest of F2 season; stays for 2025

Richard Verschoor will replace Dennis Hauger at MP Motorsport for the final two rounds of the F2 season.

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Beganovic replaces Correa for the final two rounds of F2 season

Ferrari academy driver Dino Beganovic will make the step up to Formula 2 for events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi with DAMS, which round out the F1 feeder series’ 2024 campaign.

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Who is Sauber's new F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto?

After an extended period of mulling over its driving options for Formula 1's 2025 season and beyond, Sauber had found itself in a binary choice between experience and youth. The Swiss outfit, which becomes Audi in 2026, has opted for the latter; Valtteri Bottas will leave the team at the…

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America needs a competitive F1 driver — Jak Crawford could be the answer

Formula 1 has had a shaky relationship with American drivers. Despite Liberty Media’s extensive efforts to capture the $69 billion US sports market, the historically Euro-centric sport hasn’t produced a competitive American driver this century. Jak Crawford, the highest ranked American in the pipeline to F1, hopes he can change…

Autosport

Victor Martins enters Alpine Hypercar mix with WEC rookie test

“Honestly, it’s not putting on any pressure”. That is what Victor Martins told Autosport ahead of the Formula 2 season which he entered as one of the drivers tipped to battle for championship honours in 2024.

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DAMS joins F3 for 2025, replacing Jenzer Motorsport

Formula 3 has confirmed that DAMS will join the grid in place of Jenzer for the next three-year cycle.

Autosport

Colapinto interview: "I know what I can do, I was expecting to be quick"

Franco Colapinto has surprised the outside world with his impressive Formula 1 performances for Williams since an unexpected Monza debut. But himself? Not so much.

Autosport

Why rookies are suddenly back in fashion in F1

Following several successful cameos in recent months, Formula 1 is set to reverse a trend by welcoming an influx of rookie drivers in 2025.

Motorsport

Why F2’s Zane Maloney made the right choice walking away with title on the line

With an approximate population of just over a quarter of a million people and its remote Caribbean location, it’s not surprising that Barbados is hardly well-known for its motorsport heritage. But Zane Maloney’s exploits have begun to change that.

Autosport

Why F2’s nearly man made the right choice walking away with title on the line

Motorsport

Williams explains O'Sullivan, Browning F2 shuffle

Williams sporting director Sven Smeets has hinted funding had not been solely behind Zak O’Sullivan’s ART departure in Formula 2, after he was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning.

Motorsport

Who should get the second Sauber F1 2025 seat? Our writers have their say

Although there are technically still a couple of seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid, only the second spot at Sauber is really up for grabs.

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