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How Hamilton's exit could leave the Mercedes F1 team in a tough spot

Hamilton only signed a fresh two-year deal with Mercedes for 2024 and 2025 last summer, but clearly left wiggle room for the usual exit clauses in case he had a change of heart.

Autosport

Sauber signs Rodin F2 driver Maloney for F1 reserve role

Maloney, who was previously part of Red Bull's young driver programme, will switch to the Swiss squad and attend several grands prix as its official reserve driver, sharing duties with reigning F2 champion Theo Pourchaire.

Autosport

F2 teams complete first shakedown with new car in Barcelona

Formula 1's main support championship bode farewell to its long-serving Dallara-built F2 2018 chassis at the end of last year, with this year marking the first season for its bold new car also built by the Italian manufacturer that boasts radically revamped aerodynamics in a bid to boost racing and…

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How an Alonso protege is shaping up to take F2 by storm

Gabriel Bortoleto had a stunning Formula 3 season in 2023. Stepping up from the Formula Regional European Championship, where he finished sixth in 2022, the Brazilian was a promising prospect, but not deemed as much of a title favourite as the likes of Prema rival and FRECA champion Dino Beganovic…

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The key updates in F2’s bold new design

As one chapter in Formula 2’s history closes, with the retirement of its 2018 car, another begins in 2024 with the introduction of its new model. The new Dallara-built F2 2024, which will be raced for at least the next three seasons, features the latest FIA safety innovations, and aspires…

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When does F1 and other motorsport series start in 2024?

Formula 1 is in the midst of its off-season, like many other motorsport championships, but it really is not long until racing gets back underway.

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Gap between outgoing F2 and F1 cars ”too big” says Sargeant

The American, who is about to embark on his second season for Williams, made the move from F2 to F1 ahead of his rookie campaign for the Grove-based squad last year.

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Gap between F2 and F1 is ”too big” says Sargeant

The American, who is about to embark on his second season for Williams, made the move from F2 to F1 ahead of his rookie campaign for the Grove-based squad last year.

Motorsport

When is F1 and every other motorsport series starting in 2024?

Formula 1 is in the midst of its off-season like many other motorsport championships, but it really is not long until racing gets back underway.

Autosport

Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #40 Frederik Vesti

Frederik Vesti finished a close second to Theo Pourchaire in Formula 2 after a superb sophomore year in the series on his switch to Prema.

Autosport

Invicta Watch Group buys ownership stake in Virtuosi Racing

The UK-based team and the watch brand joined forces for 2023 with a multi-year title sponsorship deal, renaming the outfit Invicta Virtuosi Racing and establishing a new working relationship between the parties.But Invicta has now purchased a stake in the team, which will adopt its yellow and black branding from…

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Invicta Watch Group buys stake in Virtuosi Racing F2 team

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Magazine: 116-page 2023 F1 season review

The domination by Max Verstappen and Red Bull means 2023 is unlikely to make anyone’s list of greatest F1 years, but there was plenty of incredible record-breaking, unpredictable battles and off-track intrigue that is worth looking back on before we head into Christmas. In this bumper special, we talk to…

Autosport

Bearman hopes to follow Piastri F1 testing example

Bearman dovetailed his maiden F2 campaign, which yielded four wins and a sixth place in the standings, with two FP1 sessions for Ferrari customer Haas. He then ran a full day for the American team in F1's post-season Abu Dhabi test, as well as undertaking simulator duties.

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Five things we learned from the FIA Gala

This year the event took place in Baku, not far from the street circuit that has hosted a Formula 1 race since 2017.The Gala is perhaps the biggest gathering of racing people away from the intensity of the competition – and it always prompts some moments of reflection and intrigue.Friday…

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Pourchaire: Lawson shows Super Formula is a great step to F1

Sauber Academy driver Pourchaire sealed the F2 title in Abu Dhabi with ART Grand Prix after seeing off Mercedes junior Frederik Vesti. But with Williams' confirmation that it will retain Logan Sargeant, all grid slots are set for the 2024 F1 season, which will remarkably feature an unchanged line-up of…

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Toyota receives Autosport’s Pioneering and Innovation Award

Part of a new B2B section of the Awards designed to reward high achievers from across the wider motorsport industry, the shortlist for the Pioneering and Innovation Award featured entries from F1, the World Endurance Championship and F2.

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri named Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award

The 22-year-old Australian, who finished ninth in the championship after taking a sprint win in Qatar, also took the accolade in 2020 (for his F3 season) and 2021 (F2), making him the first three-time winner of the Award.

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Piastri named Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award

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Why Williams F1 team keeping Sargeant makes more sense than you think

A 22-0 whitewash in qualifying, and 27-1 points split are the bare numbers behind Sargeant's first season relative to team-mate Alex Albon. Sargeant was comprehensively overshadowed after being promoted earlier than expected when other options to replace Nicholas Latifi fell through.

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How Aston Martin, Autosport and the BRDC find the next British F1 rising star

The time has come. This Sunday at the Autosport Awards at Grosvenor House, the winner of the 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award will be revealed.

Autosport

Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

Abu Dhabi's one-day test is a combined exercise to hand Pirelli extra tyre data while also providing a chance to rookie drivers to gather valuable miles. All teams ran two cars, one for each assignment.

Motorsport

Red Bull junior Iwasa initially saw Super Formula as 'negative' move

Iwasa will partner two-time champion Tomoki Nojiri at Team Mugen in Japan’s biggest single-seater championship next year, taking the place vacated by fellow Red Bull academy member Liam Lawson.

Autosport

F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test: Who is driving and more

The 2023 F1 season has drawn to a close after Max Verstappen capped off a championship-winning year with victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but has the 2023 season actually finished?

Autosport

Crawford joins DAMS for 2024 F2 season after Red Bull split

The 18-year-old American drove for Hitech in 2023, scoring his maiden win in the Red Bull Ring sprint race, as well as four other podiums.

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