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Martin ‘feared’ he would never win a MotoGP title as he opens up on mental health

Pramac rider Jorge Martin has revealed he ‘feared’ he would never be able to win a championship in MotoGP at the start of the year as he struggled with his mental health.

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Parker Kligerman isn't sure what's next, but "is good" stepping away from a full-time racing career

It's a dream many want to chase, and few get to. After taking on every NASCAR national series, the 34-year-old Xfinity driver is stepping away his chase.

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Arrow McLaren splits with IndyCar team boss Ward

Arrow McLaren has announced the departure of its IndyCar team principal Gavin Ward after two seasons.

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Why McLaren’s latest single-seater star has chosen a different career path

The streets of Monte Carlo, with their mythical aura which are steeped in history and a touch of glamour, remain a daunting prospect for even the most grizzled racing drivers to tackle at speed, let alone a teenager with just 20 minutes in which to prepare.

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F1 TV's James Hinchcliffe has been doing this job longer than you think

James Hinchcliffe discusses his transition from IndyCar driver to F1 TV analyst, sharing his experiences and insights.

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How F1 Academy is growing alongside F1 on path to self-sufficiency

Susie Wolff is certain that F1 Academy will one day stand on its own two feet as a symbol that motorsport is no longer exclusively a man’s world.

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Bagnaia will learn to finish fifth instead of crashing after MotoGP title defeat

Francesco Bagnaia says he will learn that it’s better to accept defeat than go over the limit and crash, as he seeks to retake the MotoGP title in 2025.

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The pivotal moments in Jorge Martin’s MotoGP title win

There is no denying that Jorge Martin’s MotoGP triumph in 2024 was built on consistency. No other rider was able to finish on the podium week-in, week-out like the Pramac Ducati man.

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Jorge Martin: the MotoGP champion who wanted "justice" and not luck

After Alex Criville (1999), Jorge Lorenzo (2010, 2012 and 2015), Marc Marquez (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) and Joan Mir (2020), Jorge Martin is only the fifth rider from Spain to win a premier class title.

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Jorge Martin - the champion who wanted "justice" and not luck

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Bagnaia knew his title chances were slim after Malaysia blunder

Francesco Bagnaia says he was aware it was going to be a tough task to win the 2024 MotoGP title after he crashed out of the sprint race for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Martin "couldn't ride" through "crying" in last laps of Barcelona finale

Newly-crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Martin says he “couldn’t ride” and was crying under his helmet during the final laps of the Barcelona Grand Prix.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Martin crowned champion as Bagnaia wins finale

Pramac rider Jorge Martin clinched his maiden MotoGP title with a safe third-place finish in the Barcelona Grand Prix, while Francesco Bagnaia had to concede defeat despite scoring an 11th win of 2024.

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Friday favourite: The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars

Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.

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F1's promise to be less tough on Las Vegas in its second year

Despite some teething issues — Formula 1's first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven's iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success.

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Button stays with Jota for factory Cadillac switch in 2025 WEC

Jenson Button will remain with the British Jota squad in the World Endurance Championship on its graduation to the factory ranks with Cadillac next season.

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Does the Monaco GP deserve its place on the F1 calendar? Our writers have their say

The Monaco Grand Prix’s position on the Formula 1 calendar remains intact, bar a minor date tweak, as a new deal has been signed to run until 2031.

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Should Red Bull sign Colapinto for 2025? Our writers have their say

As Franco Colapinto has impressed the Formula 1 paddock at Williams as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant, there has been plenty of calls to keep him on the grid for 2025.

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Should Red Bull sign Colapinto for F1 2025? Our writers have their say

As Franco Colapinto has impressed the Formula 1 paddock at Williams as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant, there has been plenty of calls to keep him on the grid for 2025.

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

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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.

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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…

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Ben Hunt: Wittich departure raises more concern with the FIA

Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.

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Why retiring Aleix Espargaro can take pride in his MotoGP achievements

When Aleix Espargaro steps off his Aprilia RS-GP for the final time at this weekend’s Barcelona Grand Prix finale, he will be able to look back at a long and ultimately successful MotoGP career that few - including the man himself - are likely to have predicted unfolding the way…

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How Martin will follow in Rossi's footsteps if he wins the 2024 MotoGP title

If Jorge Martin is crowned the 2024 MotoGP champion in this weekend's Barcelona Grand Prix finale, he will become the first rider to win a premier class title with a satellite team since Valentino Rossi 23 years ago.

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