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Every former Formula 1 driver on the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours grid

A total of 186 drivers will take part in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours - and some of the names will be instantly recognisable to Formula 1 fans

Motorsport

Otmar Szafnauer reveals failed Kimi Raikkonen bid involving "Angry Birds" founders

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how his failed push to sign Kimi Raikkonen for Force India involved a Red Bull party, a Sao Paulo hotel meeting and the founders of 'Angry Birds'

Motorsport

Which modern Formula 1 driver raced for the most teams?

There are drivers in Formula 1 who have been through almost every team on the grid, but who is the undisputed king of the transfer market?

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How Jordan took its last F1 victory on this day in 2003

A bold strategy gamble in a wet Brazilian GP and a visit to the stewards secured Jordan its final F1 win

Motorsport

The F1 drivers with the most grand prix starts without a podium finish

Nico Hulkenberg was the previous record holder for the most grands prix starts without a podium finish, but after a stunning Silverstone race in 2025 there's now a new leader in this unenviable record

Motorsport

Ocon owns up to “mistakes” after multiple collisions with Perez at Force India

Esteban Ocon reflects on his time at Force India and his, at times, deleterious rivalry with team-mate Sergio Perez

Autosport

Esteban Ocon explains why he collided with Sergio Perez so often at Force India

Esteban Ocon reflects on his time at Force India and his, at times, deleterious rivalry with team-mate Sergio Perez

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Meet James Calado: The British racing driver thriving – and winning – at Ferrari

EXCLUSIVE: A winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans two years ago, Calado now has his sights set on a world endurance title this weekend in Bahrain. Kieran Jackson speaks to the 36-year-old British racer

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The F1 record Schumacher just lost to Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is now on a 16-year streak for fastest laps – even better than Michael Schumacher

Autosport

The F1 record Lewis Hamilton just snatched away from Michael Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton is now on a 16-year streak for fastest laps – even better than Michael Schumacher

Motorsport

How does Fernando Alonso's winless streak rank in F1 history?

It’s fair to say Kevin Magnussen never had a real shot at victory in Formula 1. The Danish driver spent seven of his nine F1 seasons with the modest Haas team, while his sophomore campaign took place at a struggling Renault outfit as the French brand made a full-on return…

Motorsport

How does Alonso's winless streak rank in F1 history?

Autosport

Jules Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

Motorsport

Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words

Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.

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Drivers with the most F1 grand prix starts without a podium

Nico Hulkenberg shrugged off the unwanted record of having the most Formula 1 starts without a podium by taking third at the 2025 British Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Who has the most F1 grand prix starts without a podium now?

Nico Hulkenberg shrugged off the unwanted record of having the most Formula 1 starts without a podium by taking third at the 2025 British Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Who slept best last night: Nico Hulkenberg

Lando Norris claimed a home race victory in the British Grand Prix, with a dash of luck. Yet it is Nico Hulkenberg who was crowned ‘driver of the day’ by the fans – and not just them, also the whole Formula 1 paddock.

Autosport

The former F1 team owner now racing pre-war machines

You would be hard pushed to find two more contrasting environments in the world of motorsport. The friendly paddock of pre-war categories here in the UK may bear little resemblance to the grandiose yet “cut-throat” Formula 1 conclave, but it is at these far more humble club events that you…

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“I'm not here to crash into my team-mate” – Is Ocon really that bad?

He debuted with a backmarker team before moving up to a bigger one, where he partnered with an established driver – a team leader for several years. Things didn't go smoothly. Aside from a few disagreements over strategy that led to heated radio exchanges, there were also a couple of crashes.…

Autosport

Is Esteban Ocon actually a bad team-mate?

Motorsport

Juncadella says politics in DTM "destroyed my career" before seeking a psychologist

GT racing star Daniel Juncadella has said the DTM used to be so political in the past that it “destroyed his career in a way”.

Motorsport

What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at Helmut Marko's F1 legacy

Several racing drivers have graduated from the Red Bull Junior Team under Helmut Marko’s leadership

Autosport

What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at Marko's F1 legacy

Several racing drivers have graduated from the Red Bull Junior Team under Helmut Marko’s leadership

Autosport

Formula 1 drivers who have competed for two teams in one season

Prior to Oliver Bearman, the last time a driver raced with two different teams in one year was when George Russell replaced Lewis Hamilton – who was suffering from COVID-19 – at the Sakhir GP after being drafted from his Williams seat.

Autosport

JA on F1 Podcast: Collins urges McLaren to ditch strategy calls by committee

McLaren has been the form team since a major car upgrade in May brought Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri their first race victories. But despite several chances to add to that tally over the summer, decisions on strategy have cost them.

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