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What happens during an F1 summer shutdown? 

You've heard the phrase mentioned in Formula 1, but what is the "summer shutdown" and what actually does it mean? 

Motorsport

Ben Hunt: What happens during an F1 summer shutdown? 

You've heard the phrase mentioned in Formula 1, but what is the "summer shutdown" and what actually does it mean? 

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Red Bull will feel Wheatley loss more than Newey's departure

Jonathan Wheatley will leave Red Bull after 18 years to take the role as team principal of Audi and is another key loss to the reigning world champion squad.

Autosport

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FIA approves regulation change to allow F1 2026 mule car testing

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved an update to Formula 1's sporting regulations to allow the testing of mule cars in preparation for 2026's technical regulation changes.

Autosport

WRC drivers concerned by GPS virtual chicane warning system

World Rally Championship drivers have voiced their concerns over the GPS system that will warn crews to slow down for virtual chicanes, which will make its competitive debut at Rally Finland.

Motorsport

FIA updates F1 regulations following Chinese GP confusion

The FIA has moved to clear up confusion created by two incidents at the Chinese Grand Prix in a revised version of Formula 1's sporting regulations.

Autosport

Moving under braking in F1 explained: FIA rules and how they’re enforced

More stringent regulations surrounding moving under braking were introduced to Formula 1 in 2016 following drivers’ concerns around Max Verstappen’s defensive moves. Many drivers had complained to F1’s race director Charlie Whiting that Verstappen’s actions were extremely dangerous as he battled several rivals on track. Whiting had previously reassured the…

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Rally Di Roma outlines project to secure WRC

Rally di Roma Capitale has its sights set on joining the World Rally Championship in the future with organisers “working hard” to elevate the event to rallying’s top-flight.The Italian asphalt rally, that begins in the nation’s capital city Rome, has been steadily growing in stature having earned a place on…

Autosport

Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season: Driver line-up and calendar

The 2024 F1 season is hotting up, with seven different winners in the first 13 races of the year and four in the last four races. Max Verstappen currently leads the championship with 265 points, ahead of Lando Norris in second with 189 points.

Motorsport

Were Russell’s worn tyres the cause of his Spa F1 disqualification?

George Russell’s disqualification for his Mercedes being underweight caught his team by surprise after Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport

‘Take it on the chin’: Mercedes have no excuses for George Russell heartbreak

Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, offered no excuses after George Russell was disqualified for an underweight car after winning the F1 Belgian GP

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Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory

George Russell has lost his surprise 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory due to a strict rule on Formula 1 car weight when it has been drained of fuel.

Autosport

Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton takes 105th F1 win

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes Formula 1 car was below the 798kg minimum weight, handing Lewis Hamilton victory.

Motorsport

Belgian GP winner Russell now faces disqualification

Belgian Grand Prix winner George Russell faces disqualification as his Mercedes Formula 1 car was found to be underweight after having its fuel drained in post-race checks.

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Belgian GP winner Russell faces disqualification as car found underweight

Belgian Grand Prix winner George Russell faces disqualification as his Mercedes Formula 1 car was found to be underweight after having its fuel drained in post-race checks.

Autosport

F2 Belgium: O’Sullivan wins delayed and red-flagged sprint race

Williams junior driver Zak O’Sullivan took his second win of the Formula 2 season in treacherous conditions as the race was red-flagged, having previously been postponed earlier in the day.

Autosport

Hamilton will speak to FIA officials over Verstappen crash partial blame

Lewis Hamilton wants to speak with FIA officials after Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix stewards declared he "could have done more to avoid" the Budapest crash with Max Verstappen.

Autosport

Revealed: First images of F1’s new flexi-wing checks

The first images of new flexi-wing checks that are being conducted by the FIA have appeared ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Rally stars could join new competition at the ‘Olympics of motorsport’

Leading rally drivers could compete at this year’s FIA Motorsport Games thanks to a new All-Stars category.

Autosport

Hyundai WRC status to be clarified "in very near future"

Hyundai is yet to commit to the 2026 World Rally Championship, but team principal Cyril Abiteboul says rallying is the manufacturer’s “roots” and he is not “over with rally”.

Motorsport

Hyundai WRC status to be clarified “in very near future”

Hyundai is yet to commit to the 2026 World Rally Championship, but team principal Cyril Abiteboul says rallying is the "manufacturer's roots" and he is not "over with rally".

Autosport

Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season: Driver line-up and calendar

The 2024 Formula 1 season has proven to be a dramatic one, with seven different race winners, a drivers’ championship battle, and a three-way fight for the constructors’ title. Max Verstappen currently leads the drivers’ championship with 393 points, ahead of Lando Norris in second on 331 points. McLaren leads…

Motorsport

Toyota to race hydrogen car alongside existing hypercar in 2028 WEC

Toyota is planning to race its proposed hydrogen-combustion Hypercar contender alongside its existing GR010 HYBRID in the 2028 World Endurance Championship.

Autosport

Toyota to race hydrogen car alongside existing LMH in 2028 WEC

Toyota is planning to race its proposed hydrogen combustion Hypercar class contender alongside its existing GR010 HYBRID in the 2028 World Endurance Championship.

Autosport

Hamilton against F1 cars being fitted with aircon units

Lewis Hamilton is dismissive of FIA's plan to test a simplified air conditioning system in Formula 1 car cockpits to aid drivers in extreme heat, as he feels training alone should suffice.

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