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Verstappen's Austrian GP qualifying gap a "reality check" for F1 rivals

Max Verstappen's advantage in Austrian Grand Prix qualifying was a "reality check for everyone", admitted McLaren's Oscar Piastri. After what looked like a finely poised weekend between Verstappen and the two McLarens, coming off the back of a competitive run of races where both cars looked fairly equal, Verstappen ran…

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Verstappen qualifying gap a "reality check" for F1 rivals

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What GPS data tells us about McLaren’s chances of beating Verstappen

A scant 0.093 seconds separated Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in their Austrian Grand Prix sprint qualifying laps, as the two once again start on the front row.

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Alpine retains Gasly on new multi-year F1 deal

Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension to remain with the Alpine Formula 1 team on a multi-year basis. The Frenchman's signing for another season ensures that Alpine retains continuity into 2025, as it announced previously that it was parting ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of the current…

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Silverstone needs to curb "hugely expensive" F1 ticket prices - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says that Silverstone needs to ensure its Formula 1 ticket pricing strategy does not get out of hand, citing rising living costs as British Grand Prix prices rise. The Silverstone race is yet to sell out its full capacity ahead of July's event, having achieved a total attendance…

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Hamilton: Silverstone needs to stop F1 ticket prices rising too much

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Ben Hunt: Has Lewis Hamilton lost his F1 edge?

When Lewis Hamilton spoke to the media following his fourth place in Montreal, he was unequivocal about the performance.

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Will F1 2024 go back to 'normal' as Red Bull flexes its Barcelona muscle?

The 2024 Formula 1 season has become a two or three or even four-horse race in recent races, but Red Bull is keen to re-assert its dominance on circuits that suit its car much better. McLaren and Ferrari had both been closing the gap to Red Bull since their respective…

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Apple’s F1 film given release date in June 2025

Apple’s Formula 1 film has been given a release date of 25 June 2025, as the production continues shooting footage at 2024 F1 events following delays caused by last year’s Hollywood actors’ strike.

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Bottas: Sauber fix for F1 struggles "not rocket science"

The Hinwil-based outfit is the only team not to score points in the current campaign, having seen its qualifying performances drop since the start of the season. Bottas had been running well in mixed conditions in Montreal before pitting "one lap too early" to switch to slicks as the track…

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Mercedes targeting F1 charge by "bullying" car into being "driver's friend"

The Brackley-based squad enjoyed a much more fruitful Canadian Grand Prix compared to other races this campaign, with George Russell securing pole position before finishing in third, one place ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes' cause was assisted in Montreal by the recently repaved track surface, which provided a smooth…

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The story behind Ocon's Canadian GP Alpine F1 outburst

Having given up a position late on to team-mate Pierre Gasly to allow him to try to overtake Daniel Ricciardo ahead, Ocon felt massively let down when the pledge to swap positions back if it failed did not happen. As a consequence, Ocon was livid and lambasted his team's decision…

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F1 team ownership: who are the different teams owned by?

F1 finances are as strong as they’ve ever been, as current revenue levels are understood to be over $3 billion.

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How McLaren was ready to pit Norris – but Ferrari ruined its Monaco F1 plan

McLaren had hoped to push Ferrari into extending its lead at the front of the 78-lap race, in a bid to build a sufficient buffer between the cars in the top four and Russell to allow McLaren to make a pitstop. Having started on hard tyres, Russell switched to the…

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Why Zhou was Sainz's Monaco GP podium saviour

Sainz controversially benefitted from being allowed to take his original third place on the grid for the Monaco restart after its early red flag, with Zhou’s role central to how things played out.

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Alonso mistakenly believed he finished 10th in F1 Monaco GP

The Aston Martin driver spent much of the race playing the team game in building up a gap for Lance Stroll, which the Canadian could use to ditch his medium tyres and preserve his position.

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Hulkenberg: Perez/Magnussen Monaco crash "unnecessary, stupid"

On the uphill romp towards Massenet, Red Bull driver Perez and Magnussen tangled wheels, sending Perez into a heavy crash that red-flagged the race. The chasing Nico Hulkenberg also got caught up in the accident after being unable to avoid Perez's spinning Red Bull clipping his rear axle, ending the…

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Hulkenberg: "Stupid" F1 Monaco crash unnecessary from Perez and Magnussen

On the uphill romp towards Massenet Red Bull driver Perez and Magnussen tangled wheels, sending Perez into a heavy crash that red-flagged the race. The chasing Nico Hulkenberg also got caught up in the accident after being unable to avoid Perez's spinning Red Bull clipping his rear axle, ending the…

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Why Norris fell away and then "spiralled" back at Verstappen

In the opening phase of the race, it was Verstappen who had the edge as, after holding the advantage at the start, he was steadily able to eke out a gap on the medium tyres to be more than six seconds clear up until the first round of stops.

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F1 Imola Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

For an eighth consecutive Formula 1 grand prix, Verstappen took pole position to equal Ayrton Senna’s all-time record on pole streaks.

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Speaking from experience, Hamilton backs Antonelli as his Mercedes F1 successor

Mercedes is still waiting to see if it can somehow convince Max Verstappen to join the team as Red Bull's power plays drag on, but as time goes on it has become clear that Antonelli might well be its man for the future.

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RB: Ricciardo performance in F1 Miami sprint "had been coming"

Ricciardo endured a tough start to the 2024 season, being outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in the opening race while struggling to get comfortable aboard the VCARB01. The Australian's difficulties dashed the momentum of him being considered for a 2025 Red Bull seat, but in recent races, he has been…

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RB: Ricciardo performance in Miami F1 sprint "had been coming"

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How the mutual faith between Norris and McLaren F1 is finally paying off

Norris' journey with McLaren goes back way further than that, with CEO Zak Brown taking a personal interest in the Briton's career even before he joined the Woking squad's young driver programme in 2017, aged 16. "I regard Lando as a fabulous prospect," Brown said at the time. "He blew…

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