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Where Mercedes has been losing out in F1 2025

If you look at Formula 1’s 2025 drivers’ standings, you’d be forgiven for thinking Mercedes’ George Russell has a shot at the title. The 27-year-old Briton has been a paragon of consistency thus far, completing every single qualifying session and race – even the sprint ones – in the top…

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Why Mercedes has been struggling – relatively – in F1 2025

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The one improvement that's helped Piastri fight for 2025 F1 title

Oscar Piastri has demonstrated improved tyre management sensibilities across the 2025 Formula 1 season so far, which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says is testament to the Australian's work with the squad's engineers.

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McLaren explains how Oscar Piastri has improved to become 2025 F1 title contender

Oscar Piastri has demonstrated improved tyre management sensibilities so far over 2025's Formula 1 season, which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says is testament to the Australian's work with the team's engineers.

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F1 circuit contracts: How long each race will remain on the Formula 1 calendar

Below is an overview of all current Formula 1 grand prix deal and the duration of the contracts as of May 2025.

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How F1 plans to avoid “misery and humiliation” in 2026 rules

When Formula 1 adopted turbocharged hybrid power units for the 2014 season, one manufacturer – Mercedes – had been ploughing resources into its project longer and more intensively than anyone else. The result was almost five seasons of total dominance while rivals struggled to catch up – and in the…

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What McLaren must learn from 2024 to secure both F1 championships in 2025

Red Bull was a formidable Formula 1 team in 2024, but a late surge from McLaren threatened to topple the squad and snatch both titles from under its nose. But just as a real challenge from McLaren was materialising, cracks started to form, and it could only take the constructors’…

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What McLaren must learn from 2024 to secure both championships in 2025

Red Bull was a formidable team in 2024, but a late surge from McLaren threatened to topple the squad and snatch both titles from under its nose. But just as a real challenge from McLaren was materialising, cracks started to form, and it could only take the constructors’ crown last…

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Autosport magazine: What’s going on at Red Bull?

The end of an era or a mere blip? A gradual decline or another season in which it manages to snare a title? Following the turmoil of 2024 and McLaren’s ascendance, Red Bull’s position in Formula 1 is an intriguing one.

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Thermal images and McLaren's brakes: How big is Red Bull's challenge in F1 2025?

The pattern after the first six Formula 1 weekends of 2025 is clear: Max Verstappen can compete with McLaren over a single lap and compensate for some weaknesses himself, but on most Sundays he and Red Bull simply don't have the tools to fight the papaya cars over a full…

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Oakes' departure, Colapinto's swap with Doohan, and Briatore's return: What is going on at Alpine?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not.

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What is going on at Alpine, amid management and driver line-up drama?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not.

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Autosport 75: The loss of Gilles Villeneuve

Regular readers of this column will have noticed – indeed they could scarcely have not noticed! – that over the years Gilles Villeneuve has figured in it a great deal more than any other personality in racing. I make no excuse for this, but would like to try to explain…

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Doohan doomed - Why do young F1 drivers have so little time to impress?

Gamers of a certain vintage will recall Cannon Fodder, the 1990s tactical shoot ’em up (as the genre was then known) wherein you guided a squad of soldiers through a series of dangerous and fast-paced missions. Your pool of soldiers was limited, but nevertheless expendable to a degree.

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Why do young F1 drivers like Doohan have so little time to impress?

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“No way” Oscar Piastri’s step up in 2025 is “simply the car”

Despite only being in his third season in Formula 1, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is proving to be something of a revelation. The Australian progressed from rookie to team player, to legitimate championship leader and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes this transformation can't all be attributed to its dominant…

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen’s sharp reply to question over F1 racing approach: ‘Is that a problem?’

Verstappen was involved in a first-lap incident with Lando Norris at the start of the Miami GP

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Jochen Mass, 1946-2025

Jochen Mass disproved the saying that nice guys finish last. A charming man who was universally liked, the German was a race winner in Formula 1 and one of the top sportscar drivers of his generation, claiming a victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. But perhaps the German, who…

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The 2025 F1 McLaren is faster - so why does Verstappen keep beating it to poles?

As if there was any doubt, McLaren's crushing 1-2 win in Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix further confirmed that the papaya team remains well on top in racing conditions, especially when rear tyre wear is critical. But why is Max Verstappen regularly beating Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole…

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Why is Max Verstappen often beating McLaren's 'faster' car to pole in F1 2025?

As if there was any doubt, McLaren's crushing 1-2 win in Formula 1's Miami GP further confirmed the papaya team remains well on top in racing conditions, especially when rear tyre wear is critical. So why is Max Verstappen regularly beating Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole?

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The game-changing decision that put Christian Lundgaard on the podium at Barber

Christian Lundgaard's results as an Arrow McLaren driver at the start of the 2025 season would probably be the biggest story in IndyCar right now, if it weren't for a guy named Alex Palou who just can't seem to stop winning.

The Guardian - UK

Jochen Mass obituary

Racing driver who won many endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but only one grand prix, at Barcelona in 1975

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Norris aggression backed by McLaren despite it proving costly in Miami

Lando Norris dropped from second to sixth trying to force his way past Max Verstappen but the McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, said: ‘I quite like to see Lando aggressive’

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Race Center Live: All the winners from the Miami GP watchalong

The rain over the weekend made for treacherous conditions across all three days of the Miami Grand Prix. But the clouds parted just in time for the race, and it was McLaren’s Oscar Piastri who claimed victory ahead of team-mate Lando Norris.

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Alex Palou calls IndyCar at Barber win 'probably my best race' of all time

Will anyone be able to stop Alex Palou in IndyCar this year? It doesn't look possible at the moment after the driver of the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing car scored a resounding victory in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, finishing 16 seconds ahead of…

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