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F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

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F1 Chinese GP: Mercedes on top ahead of sprint qualifying

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

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Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

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Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

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Five things to look out for at F1’s Chinese GP

Round two of the 2026 Formula 1 season occurs this weekend in Shanghai

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Toto Wolff joining Christian Horner in race for Alpine? Why the stake is so attractive

After earlier interest from Christian Horner, it now appears Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is also in the market for the Otro Capital stake in Alpine. But what makes these shares so attractive to both?

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How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

Red Bull scored eight points at the F1 2026 opener in Melbourne on the debut of its power unit

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Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

The four-time world champion has been the biggest critic of the latest regulation changes

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F1 Australian GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails

George Russell led Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag as Ferrari opted not to pit under the virtual safety car

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F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails

George Russell led Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag as Ferrari opted not to pit under the virtual safety car

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F1 Australian GP: Sunday race schedule, weather, and how to watch

All the information you need to know before the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

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‘I can afford some mistakes’ – Red Bull F1 promotion is freeing Isack Hadjar of pressure

Graduating to Red Bull can be a daunting prospect for the brand’s youngsters – but it clearly isn’t for Hadjar

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F1 Australian GP: George Russell takes pole by 0.3s as Max Verstappen crashes out

A dominant Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session, which ended early for Verstappen

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F1 Australian GP: Russell takes pole from Antonelli as Verstappen crashes out

A dominant George Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session

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F1 Australian GP: Russell tops interrupted FP3 as Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

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F1 Australian GP: George Russell leads interrupted FP3 as Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

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F1 Australian GP: Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue

Aston Martin was five seconds off Oscar Piastri’s pace in the second practice session for the F1 Australian GP

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Are drivers right to criticise Formula 1's 2026 regulations?

Several Formula 1 drivers – including leading figures such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen – have raised concerns about the championship’s new regulations and have not held back when speaking publicly. But is it right for the sport’s most prominent protagonists to criticise it so openly?

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Max Verstappen's road to F1 2026: In pictures

From Max Verstappen’s 2015 debut as a teenager to multiple-time world champion, his meteoric rise has redefined F1’s modern era

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Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

These are the drivers who need to impress in this year's pivotal F1 campaign

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Max Verstappen admits Red Bull won't be fighting for Australian GP win

While Verstappen says he ‘feels positive’ going into the 2026 F1 season, the Dutchman does not expect Red Bull Racing to be fighting for victory in Melbourne

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How much F1 has grown in America in the 10 years since Haas joined

It’s 10 years since the Haas F1 team joined the grid, and in that time the popularity of the championship has boomed in the US

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Christian Horner: Liam Lawson-Yuki Tsunoda swap "wasn't my choice" in 2025

Christian Horner says Red Bull’s early-2025 decision to demote Liam Lawson after just two race weekends and replace him with Yuki Tsunoda was not his call

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Christian Horner denies Verstappen influence on F1 exit, points to Helmut Marko input

Christian Horner's sudden Red Bull exit will be shown in Netflix’s 'Drive to Survive' season eight

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Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

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