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Mercedes set to hand Antonelli FP1 rookie outing at F1 Italian GP

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to be handed his first FP1 outing with Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix to ramp up preparations for his potential promotion to its Formula 1 line-up from 2025. The Italian, who turns 18 on Sunday, is strongly tipped to be named as replacement for Ferrari-bound…

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Bottas exclusive: "I've been like a robot in the past...but I'm glad I've come out of it"

Valtteri Bottas is relaxed about his Formula 1 future. With not knowing yet if he will remain on the grid for 2025, and seeing seats at rival teams dry up, Bottas could be forgiven for feeling anxious. But as he points out when we chat at the British Grand Prix,…

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F1 young drivers to have driven in FP1 during the 2024 season

Formula 1 teams are mandated to run a rookie in two FP1 sessions during the season, with many having already done so in 2024.

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Moving under braking in F1 explained: FIA rules and how they’re enforced

More stringent regulations surrounding moving under braking were introduced to Formula 1 in 2016 following drivers’ concerns around Max Verstappen’s defensive moves. Many drivers had complained to F1’s race director Charlie Whiting that Verstappen’s actions were extremely dangerous as he battled several rivals on track. Whiting had previously reassured the…

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Why Hamilton wasn't offered Russell's one-stop option in Belgian GP

While George Russell's underweight car handed victory in the Belgian Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton, it should take nothing away from the brilliance of his strategy and driving.

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The top 10 reasons to attend the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Attending an F1 race weekend has become a must in recent years amid the championship’s popularity boom - and the Dutch GP is no different.

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Norris or McLaren: Who's to blame for Hungarian GP team orders row? Our F1 writers have their say

What looked set to be a comfortable 1-2 for McLaren was overshadowed by the controversy over Formula 1 team orders, as Lando Norris appeared set to defy the team.

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F1 Hungarian GP: Piastri takes first grand prix win after Norris eventually follows team orders

Oscar Piastri clinched his first Formula 1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, after a protracted McLaren team orders saga with Lando Norris throughout the final stint.

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Sacked or promoted - why Ricciardo now faces two F1 career extremes

Daniel Ricciardo is heading into what could be the most important week of his Formula 1 career.

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Sacked or promoted - Why Ricciardo now faces two F1 career extremes

Daniel Ricciardo is heading into what could be the most important week of his Formula 1 career.

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Interview: Zhou Guanyu on achieving his childhood dreams and fighting for his F1 future

As Formula 1's hectic silly season nears its conclusion, Haas' Kevin Magnussen and Sauber's Zhou Guanyu appear the most likely to miss out on a seat when the music stops.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 British Grand Prix

The "classic British summer" jibes aside, the British Grand Prix weekend faced an atypical barrage of cold and inclement weather - it felt more like a February's half-hearted release of the winter's last remnants, rather than a sun-baked July. Although unwelcome for the fans who had failed to pack a…

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F1 British Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

The Mercedes driver led an all-British top three in qualifying, beating team-mate Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Lando Norris to pole at Silverstone.

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F1’s track limits penalties won't change yet despite Norris controversy

The FIA has told Formula 1 drivers that there will be no immediate change to the application of track limits penalties, despite the storm over Lando Norris’s sanction in Austria. Norris was handed a five-second penalty for running wide during his battle with Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring…

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Immediate F1 track limit penalty change ruled out despite Norris controversy

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Norris: FIA risks “boring” F1 races if track limits stance isn’t changed

Lando Norris has warned Formula 1 chiefs that they risk making racing “boring” if drivers continue to be punished for running wide after making mistakes in the fight for position. Almost lost amid the frenzy surrounding Norris’s collision with Max Verstappen in Austria last weekend was the fact that the…

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Norris: FIA risk “boring” F1 races if track limits stance isn’t changed

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Russell hits back at ‘mistakes under pressure’ F1 critics

A steely glint enters Mercedes driver George Russell’s eyes when Autosport broaches the subject: does he make too many mistakes when the pressure is on to win Formula 1 races?

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Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

The crash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix reignited the debate about the limits of defensive driving and the consequences the drivers should face when they go too far.

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Ten things we learned at the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix

The biggest talking point from Formula 1's 2024 Austrian Grand Prix was, of course, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris colliding in the main race's final laps, which decided the contest in George Russell's favour.

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10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Austrian Grand Prix

The biggest talking point from Formula 1’s 2024 Austrian Grand Prix was, of course, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris colliding in the main race’s final laps, which decided the contest in George Russell’s favour.

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Door closing for Sainz at Williams as it reopens talk with other F1 drivers

Carlos Sainz’s Formula 1 options for 2025 could be narrowing, with teams that have been holding on for him to make a call on his future now assessing other routes.

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McLaren: no fear that upgraded MCL38 F1 car will suffer at high-speed Barcelona

McLaren has faith that the low-speed gains it has unlocked with recent upgrades do not mean that its MCL38 will be worse off at fast tracks like Barcelona.

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Verstappen wants 'impossible' F1 2026 weight reduction for fun, agile cars

The FIA released details of the new regulations set for two seasons ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, with cars set to become marginally shorter and narrower compared to the current crop of machinery. A 30kg drop in weight is set to come with that in a welcome relief for…

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