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It's not overtaking, it's "avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of "pure racing"

8 days 14 hours ago

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Following the tweaks introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 are set to take another step next season to address the biggest concerns in the paddock... read more »

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Williams signs key leaders from McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine

8 days 17 hours ago

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Williams has announced it has hired key personnel from several rival Formula 1 teams, most importantly Piers Thynne from McLaren.Thynne has been a stalwart of the Woking-based... read more »

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How Hamilton switched to a "different approach" for F1 Canadian GP

8 days 22 hours ago

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Lewis Hamilton has tweaked his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, having struggled of late in Formula 1.Aside from a successful weekend at Shanghai, Hamilton has... read more »

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Red Bull outlines timeline for new F1 wind tunnel

8 days 23 hours ago

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The opening stages of the 2026 season have proven challenging for the team led by Laurent Mekies. Red Bull's all-new power unit has been surprisingly competitive -... read more »

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How will Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring adventure?

9 days 23 hours ago

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Max Verstappen falls back to reality this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix just a week after the Formula 1 world champion's heroics at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.The... read more »

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How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry

10 days 16 hours ago

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As far as motorsport challenges go, it doesn't get much bigger than setting up a new Formula 1 team from scratch. Building one across continents to debut under the... read more »

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Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next punch at F1's Canadian GP?

11 days 19 hours ago

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Three weeks on from Miami's upgrade bonanza, the 2026 Formula 1 season is set for another twist as Mercedes and McLaren both bring a big package to the Canadian Grand... read more »

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Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

11 days 22 hours ago

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Although 2026 is only the first year of the current cycle, discussions about Formula 1's future engine regulations are already taking place behind the scenes. Several... read more »

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Can Russell take inspiration from Norris in bid for F1 title?

13 days 3 minutes ago

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While the theory of Mercedes' Formula 1 title favouritism ahead of the dawn of the championship's latest era has been proven correct, the name at the top of the... read more »

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After Honda's first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?

13 days 23 hours ago

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Honda has presented its worst financial report since the Japanese manufacturer was listed on the stock exchange in 1957. Honda Motor had already forecast a loss in March based... read more »

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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

14 days 20 hours ago

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Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.As FIA head of aero Somerville... read more »

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Zak Brown writes to FIA over Mercedes-Alpine ownership concerns

15 days 13 hours ago

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The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has... read more »

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Exclusive: How Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive F1 engine straight away

15 days 20 hours ago

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During an entertaining media session with the Dutch press in Zandvoort last year - yes, the same one in which he also spoke about certain AI videos - Toto Wolff discussed Red... read more »

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Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle

16 days 46 minutes ago

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After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas F1 Team sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted... read more »

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Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026

17 days 19 hours ago

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The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a... read more »

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Red Bull enjoyed a "step forward" at Miami GP but still behind F1's best

17 days 20 hours ago

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"We're getting there, we're not the same yet."This was Max Verstappen's reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella's comment that there are... read more »

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What would you like to ask Valtteri Bottas?

17 days 20 hours ago

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On 21 May, Valtteri Bottas will sit down with Autosport for our very first 'You Ask The Questions' interview.You, the Autosport subscriber, have an opportunity to ask... read more »

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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

18 days 20 hours ago

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There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the... read more »

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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP

18 days 23 hours ago

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After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as "light at the end of the... read more »

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The real reason Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing

20 days 22 hours ago

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Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category's architect Stephane... read more »

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FIA details tweaks to F1 rules for 2027

21 days 18 hours ago

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F1 working on contingency plans for Middle East races, as Q1 revenue surges

21 days 19 hours ago

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Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says F1 chiefs are "working overtime" to come up with contingency plans for the series' Middle Eastern races, with various options... read more »

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Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks rules

21 days 21 hours ago

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Formula 1's governing body the FIA has made additional tweaks to the relevant 2026 regulations to help power unit manufacturers catch up in a move which is expected to... read more »

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"We love V8s" - What F1 manufacturers think about future engine regulations

22 days 46 minutes ago

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Mercedes is publicly backing a future move to V8 engines as long as its hybrid component remains industry relevant, and Toto Wolff's thoughts are echoed throughout the... read more »

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Why Red Bull and McLaren sat down after surprising comments about Lambiase's role

22 days 18 hours ago

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As soon as news of Gianpiero Lambiase's move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028 leaked, his future Formula 1 role immediately became a topic of discussion.Reports quickly... read more »