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Backfired: The top F1 free agent moves that flopped

The freedom of being a free agent in the F1 world can be refreshing, but a wrong choice can make for a long season, or a slow burn to your career.

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Bottas suggests Audi promise not kept as "mistake" comes to an end

Valtteri Bottas has claimed he was assured of his place as a "pillar" of the Sauber/Audi Formula 1 programme and labelled his period with the Hinwil-based outfit a "mistake".

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The forgettable farewells of Formula 1’s departing quartet

While much was made of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes finale and Carlos Sainz’s last race for Ferrari, four likely permanent Formula 1 farewells also took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – and sadly for those involved, none of them went particularly to plan.

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F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren beating Ferrari to the top spot in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rival, while the previous weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix saw…

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F1 race winner Bottas labels his Sauber career 'a mistake' after difficult 2024

Bottas calls Sauber stint a 'mistake' after poor 2024 season, citing team boss Fred Vasseur's departure and lack of technical progress.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren clinches constructors' title as Norris wins race

Lando Norris won Formula 1’s 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998, with Carlos Sainz second for defeated Ferrari after Max Verstappen collided into Oscar Piastri.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris victory wraps up McLaren constructors' title

Lando Norris won the Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998, with Carlos Sainz second for Ferrari after Max Verstappen hit Oscar Piastri.

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Perez admits his Red Bull F1 future will be settled in the coming days

Sergio Perez has accepted for the first time that his Red Bull future is in doubt, admitting a meeting after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could bring an end to his Formula 1 career.

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Pirelli F1 now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris

Pirelli now believes that the tyre failures suffered by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix were not caused by debris from the mirror run over by Valtteri Bottas.

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Pirelli now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris

Pirelli now believes that the tyre failures suffered by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix were not caused by debris from the mirror run over by Valtteri Bottas.

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F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Russell’s fury with Verstappen is all part of his development

George Russell’s extraordinary row with Max Verstappen has caught many by surprise - but really, it is not that unexpected. The content of the explosive verbal boxing match between the two, however, is.

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Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been the toughest of rides’

EXCLUSIVE: Bottas, who is Lewis Hamilton’s favourite ever teammate, will take to the start line for potentially the final time in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, after 12 years in F1. But, as he tells Kieran Jackson, he has no regrets

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and every F1 driver ranked ahead of 2024 finale

Ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, The Independent grades all 23 drivers to take part in at least one race

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Zhou: F1 points relief is "statement" for future with Sauber exit imminent

Zhou Guanyu conceded it was a "relief" to secure Sauber's first points finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Bottas bemoans luck as Lawson accepts blame for Qatar clash

Liam Lawson has accepted blame for running Valtteri Bottas off the track and costing the Sauber driver a shot at his first points of the season during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Seven things we learned at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix

Three safety cars, a veritable smorgasbord of penalties, and a series of surprise results all defined this year's trip to the Losail circuit: a featureless expanse in the Qatari desert that has inexplicably become a favourite among the drivers. The racing might have been a little stilted at the front…

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar

Hamilton endured a torrid weekend in his penultimate race for the Silver Arrows

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Qatar Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes win as Ferrari cut gap to McLaren in constructors' battle

Norris was handed a 10-second penalty as battle for constructors’ championship goes to final race of the season

The Independent UK

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton suffer penalty nightmares in Qatar as Mercedes swansong goes off rails

Norris was given a penalty which dropped him from second to last amid a dramatic end in Lusail

Motorsport

Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late

Valtteri Bottas has hailed the effect of his Sauber team’s latest upgrades on car performance after qualifying 13th for the Qatar Grand Prix and finishing 12th in the sprint event – but acknowledged the improvement has come rather late for him.Bottas is out of an F1 race drive next year…

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Bottas reveals IndyCar switch offer as Indy 500 piques interest

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he turned down an offer to drive in IndyCar full-time next season but insisted he is open to tackling the Indianapolis 500 - though his primary focus remains on Formula 1.

Autosport

Schumacher to leave Mercedes F1 reserve role at end of 2024

Mick Schumacher will depart from his Formula 1 reserve driver position at Mercedes at the end of the season, as Valtteri Bottas looks set to assume the role for 2025.

The Independent UK

Valtteri Bottas announces 2025 racing return after F1 axe

Bottas has been dropped by Sauber for the 2025 F1 season and has not found a new seat on the grid

Autosport

Bottas rules out shock Red Bull move: 'They don't really like me'

Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas may not have a Formula 1 drive for 2025, but he’s not counting on under-pressure Sergio Perez’s hardship to provide him an unexpected opportunity.

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