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Analysis: The compromises involved with Jeddah's lower-drag F1 technical updates

In Formula 1 technical parlance, the "isochronal ratio" can be described as the ratio between lift (downforce being negative lift) and drag. At circuits like Jeddah, which has a plethora of high-speed corners and also multiple acceleration zones, the engineers tend towards setting their cars up for a "high isochronal"…

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Gasly fastest in FP1 with McLaren also looking strong

Pierre Gasly was the surprise pacesetter in the first practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alpine's Pierre Gasly fastest in FP1 – but not by much

Pierre Gasly was the surprise pacesetter in the first practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

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Why McLaren can't yet pinpoint the car changes that have caused Norris' 2025 struggles

Pinpointing the exact causes of Lando Norris' struggles with McLaren's 2025 Formula 1 car is proving difficult for the team, given the wide-ranging changes between the MCL39 and its predecessor.

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Lando Norris has been struggling, and McLaren is yet to pinpoint why

Pinpointing the exact causes of Lando Norris' struggles with McLaren's 2025 Formula 1 car is proving difficult for the team, given the wide-ranging changes between the MCL39 and its predecessor.

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Vowles: Signing "jaw-dropping" Verstappen would have drawbacks for Mercedes

Max Verstappen’s future continues to spark speculation in the Formula 1 paddock after Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko said the team had a “great concern” over the world champion departing.

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Mercedes is not the right place for Max Verstappen, says James Vowles

Max Verstappen’s future continues to spark speculation in the Formula 1 paddock after Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko said the team had a “great concern” over the world champion departing.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: All technical upgrades on cars

McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull have all registered updates for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, each pursuing different areas to improve their Formula 1 cars at the Jeddah round.

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Low-drag rear wings and McLaren floor headline Saudi F1 tech updates

McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull have all registered updates for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, each pursuing different areas to improve their Formula 1 cars at the Jeddah round.

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F1 news LIVE: Red Bull weigh up official appeal after Max Verstappen penalty

Follow all the reaction with Piastri taking the win ahead of Verstappen after their first-lap clash

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How Piastri isn't letting "negative impact" of emotions affect him

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he has developed a signature laid-back style in his Formula 1 career as he worries emotions can sometimes have a “negative impact” on his racing.

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Why Piastri won't let "negative impact" of emotions get the better of him

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he has developed a signature laid-back style in his Formula 1 career as he worries emotions can sometimes have a “negative impact” on his racing.

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How Saudi Arabia has sights set on F1 summit with $480m ‘Rainbow Road’ Qiddiya track

F1 returns to Jeddah for the fifth Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, but the fastest street circuit in the world will soon be overshadowed by a futuristic track outside the capital city, Riyadh

The Independent UK

The F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren. Verstappen says he's still hopeful

Ahead of Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs

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How to watch Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2025: start time, TV channel and live stream

Catch all the action from the 2025 Saudi GP! Here's the full schedule, race start time, how to watch on TV, and where to stream it live around the world – who’ll be fastest under the floodlights of the Jeddah street circuit?

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Lando Norris to try new things to get ‘comfortable’ with his McLaren car

Norris has expressed frustration with his inability to get the maximum out of himself

Autosport

Norris: Confidence still not as high as 2024 despite “dream” F1 title lead

Lando Norris is leading the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after a start to the season he would have “dreamed of” – but he admits he is heading into the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix lacking in confidence.

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Verstappen: Red Bull F1 woes not just down to old wind tunnel

Red Bull's car handling problems go deeper than correlation issues with its outdated wind tunnel, says Max Verstappen

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Why Verstappen feels Red Bull cannot put its woes down to just old wind tunnel

Max Verstappen says his Red Bull car's handling issues can't just be attributed to correlation issues with the Formula 1 squad's ageing wind tunnel.

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen insists he is happy at Red Bull despite concern over car

Max Verstappen dismissed concerns he may leave Red Bull but admitted he was unhappy with the car

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George Russell: McLaren will remain “head and shoulders” in front until Barcelona

McLaren won three out of the first four races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, and while things are close between Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari, George Russell isn’t expecting his rivals to take the fight to McLaren until a technical directive clamps down on flexible rear wings from the…

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Russell: McLaren to stay “head and shoulders” above the rest until Spanish GP

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Race our writers! – How Oliver Bearman became the F1 Fantasy MVP

Oscar Piastri may have won two of the last three Formula 1 grands prix but, much like in the drivers’ championship, it is his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris who still leads the way at the top of the F1 Fantasy points scorers.

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Sebastian Vettel: Lando Norris' vulnerability makes him a great role model

The retired F1 world champion praises the young McLaren team driver's openness and honesty over his Formula 1 blip after a tough weekend in Bahrain

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Why Lego’s Red Bull kits are the only aged 18+ F1 Speed Champions sets

Lego’s offering of Formula 1 toys is steadily growing and now includes kits to build every team on the F1 grid, albeit with last year’s liveries. The series of Lego Speed Champions kits are predominantly marketed to kids, but two F1 cars carry an 18+ age rating.

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