From rural Romania to F1 Team Principal, Otmar Szafnauer’s story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. His life today is about coping with pressure from boards of directors,... read more »
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George Russell's father has revealed the bizarre childhood habit that his son has carried into his adult life and Formula 1 career. read more »
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Marcel Kiefer joins the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team as a team championship winning driver. Having competed with Jarno over the years in fierce battles, he brings a... read more »
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Win races. Catch F1’s ‘big three’ teams. Turn ‘beasts’ into team players. Laurent Rossi’s to-do list is intimidating. The Alpine CEO tells Tom Clarkson how he and Team... read more »
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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have stressed that they are aware of the requirement to collaborate successfully at Alpine despite their previously cool relationship. Ocon and... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has been reflecting on one of his favourite childhood memories as the seven-time world champion posted about receiving his first go-kart as a kid. read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has opened up about the impact losing his father had on him while growing up. read more »
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Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the racist abuse he suffered during his time at school. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas spent time at the Early Childhood education hub in Mexico CIty prior to last weekend's Grand Prix. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has surprised many by not choosing fellow German and childhood idol Michael Schumacher as the best driver in F1 history. read more »
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The pair were childhood friends in their karting days in Normandy, but then had some personal issues as they were working their way up the ranks.Many observers thought it would... read more »
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Whether he’s behind the wheel of an F1 car or analysing the action for millions on TV, Karun Chandhok is driven by his passion for racing. His love for the sport grew during... read more »
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Gasly has emerged as a possible candidate for Alpine if Red Bull is willing to do a deal to release him from AlphaTauri, having already confirmed him for next... read more »
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The odds are heavily stacked in his favour for Sunday given the difficulty in overtaking around the streets - yet this is a result that goes far beyond the academic... read more »
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After spending a year without a seat, Esteban Ocon returned to racing in 2020 with Renault. The Frenchman was wiser and more determined than ever as he scored his first podium... read more »
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Growing up in Northern California, Alexander Rossi's dream of racing in F1 was not an easy one to achieve. Twists, turns and tragedy paved the way for his F1 appearances... read more »
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Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks set to lock horns with childhood karting rival Charles Leclerc at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Here's who we... read more »
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Passion and flair can make a childhood dream come true. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo was able to fulfil his childhood dream by driving Dale Earnhardt Sr's 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo around the Circuit of the Americas. read more »
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From adorable childhood throwbacks, to his first day at McLaren – Daniel explains the stories behind his Instagram posts. Join McLaren Plus, our fan engagement programme which... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has given the full story behind his famous meeting with Ron Dennis as a child, when he said he wanted to drive a McLaren. read more »
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Nicholas Latifi always thought he’d follow his father into the world of business – but childhood karting and trips to the Canadian Grand Prix made him dream of racing in... read more »
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Applauded by Damon Hill for his 100th pole, Lewis Hamilton says he is "humbled" to have a childhood hero speaking so highly of him. read more »
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Lifelong fan. Passionate Racer. Serial winner. From childhood memories of Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna to emulating his heroes as a multiple World Champion. This is... read more »
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After scoring points on debut with a remarkable ninth place finish, Rookie F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda says it was extremely emotional for him to pass some of his childhood heroes... read more »