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IMSA Road America: BMW pips Acura by 0.009s in second practice

BMW’s Connor De Phillippi topped second practice session for this weekend’s IMSA SportsCar Championship round at Road America.

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What's really made Porsche's 963 the pack-leading GTP car in IMSA?

What went so right for Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963? It was at this time last year that everything seemed to click for the new-for-2023 prototype, which had stumbled out of the blocks despite the longest pre-season testing programme (which started in the summer of 2022) compared its IMSA SportsCar Championship rivals…

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The uncompromising Williams vision that Sainz was sold

By landing Carlos Sainz to partner Alex Albon, Williams is confident it has one of the strongest line-ups in Formula 1. What is the vision that Sainz and Albon have signed up for?

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Sainz is walking in the footsteps of F1 legends - but will he carve his own?

If we were to ask what Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell have in common, the answer may not be obvious to everyone. Sure, they're all Formula 1 legends – though Ickx wrote the most glorious chapters of his career at Le Mans – but they're also the only…

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Was the 2024 Belgian GP one of Formula 1's closest races?

1. Mark Webber, Red Bull2. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes (+0.643s)3. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari (+0.947s) Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing RB8 (Photo by: Sutton Images) The 2012 Monaco Grand Prix is mostly remembered for Michael Schumacher's fastest time in qualifying, which to this day would still make him the oldest polesitter since…

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What’s really made Porsche’s 963 the pack-leading GTP car in IMSA?

What went so right for Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963?

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Why F1 cannot ignore F2’s under-the-radar star

Formula 1 is always looking for the next star and appears to have found its latest favourite sons in Prema pairing Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman, with the latter already confirmed as a Haas driver for 2025. But while drivers connected to the academies of current teams often steal…

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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.

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Title contender Gunn reacts to Priaulx’s exit from IMSA-leading Porsche

Heart of Racing’s Ross Gunn says it’s “business as usual” following the shock departure of IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD Pro title rival Seb Priaulx from the points-leading AO Racing Porsche squad.

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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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Thirty years on: The story behind F1's most iconic refuelling picture

What should have been a normal pitstop for Benetton rookie Jos Verstappen turned into near disaster when petrol sprayed out of the refuelling hose and was ignited on a still hot car.

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Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say

Across the most recent eight rounds of this year's championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri's opening stints were stronger, but Lando Norris made the decision difficult in…

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Why Red Bull has stuck with Perez – for now

After weeks of speculation, and every indication that Red Bull had lost patience with Sergio Perez, its decision to stick with him after Formula 1's summer break surprised many.

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All the F1 drivers disqualified after winning a grand prix

George Russell was denied his third Formula 1 victory by an underweight car that resulted in his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

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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…

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Which F1 driver has the most podium finishes? Hamilton, Schumacher and more

Over 200 different drivers have taken podium finishes since the beginning of the F1 championship in 1950. Although many will be hoping to take the race win, a podium place can still be important for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.

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Why other top teams slept on Russell's Spa one-stopper

In the immediate aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton questioned why he wasn't afforded the same one-stop strategy that helped team-mate George Russell win the race.

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Stella: Piastri Belgian GP pitstop error "costly" in victory charge

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri's mistake at the final pitstop of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix proved "costly" in his pursuit of victory.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Leaving Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes was dealing with the joy of what turned out to be a win after all for long-time race leader Lewis Hamilton, but the hurt (and embarrassment) of losing George Russell’s on-the-road triumph after his one-stop gamble had seemingly paid off.

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Why Hamilton wasn't offered Russell's one-stop option in Belgian GP

While George Russell's underweight car handed victory in the Belgian Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton, it should take nothing away from the brilliance of his strategy and driving.

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How Mercedes went from Friday practice disaster to F1 race winners

The body language of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as they climbed up the steps at the back of their engineering trucks after second F1 practice in Belgium said everything.Heads looking down and shoulders drooped, as they spiralled their way up, it was clear that this had been a bad…

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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.

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The factors enabling Russell’s shock Belgian GP winning strategy

Lower-than-expected tyre degradation and a no-lose strategy scenario triggered the Mercedes call to commit George Russell to his winning one-stop in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell outfoxes rivals to win from Hamilton

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, which the seven-time world champion had dominated, as Russell’s surprise one-stop strategy paid off, with Oscar Piastri third for McLaren.

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How new Spa track surface has triggered unique F1 tyre headache

A partial resurfacing of the Formula 1 circuit at Spa-Francorchamps has triggered headaches for drivers and teams in working out how best to attack the Belgian Grand Prix.

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