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Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction record

The iconic helmet that Villeneuve wore during his final Formula 1 race fetched a record amount at auction

Motorsport

F1 legend Alain Prost reportedly injured during armed robbery at home

Prost reportedly sustained a head injury during the alleged robbery at his home near Lake Geneva in Switzerland

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The unique F1 record that Kimi Antonelli broke with his Miami GP win

The young Italian set a new record after scoring his third grand prix victory, beating Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen in the process

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This Week in History: Labour landslide, LA riots, and an MI5 scandal

Explore how major events between 27 April and 3 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

McLaren sparks Ayrton Senna livery rumours with Sega-themed Miami GP poster

McLaren fans believe the team’s Miami GP poster hints at a Sega-inspired special livery paying tribute to Ayrton Senna’s famous 1993 Donington win

Motorsport

David Coulthard dismisses Ayrton Senna and Kimi Antonelli comparisons with Valentino Rossi claim

David Coulthard has dismissed comparisons between Ayrton Senna and Kimi Antonelli, arguing the young Mercedes star is more akin to MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi

Motorsport

How Ayrton Senna's Penske IndyCar test unfolded

A year after winning his third Formula 1 title, Senna tested a Penske Indycar. Nigel Beresford, his engineer that day, told Motorsport.com the story of how two racing greats briefly joined forces

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Breaking down the term 'artificial overtake' – and comparisons with F1's previous turbo era

Domenicali has said 'overtaking is overtaking' and pointed out that F1 drivers also had to lift-and-coast to save fuel in the 1980s turbo era. But do these claims stack up?

Autosport

Ayrton Senna wanted Ferrari switch before 1994 Williams deal, says Jean Todt

Jean Todt has revealed that Ayrton Senna wanted to join Ferrari in 1994, but a contractual stand-off delayed the move and sent him to Williams instead

Motorsport

On this day: Ayrton Senna beats Nigel Mansell to victory by 0.01s

Senna took one of F1’s tightest-ever wins 40 years ago

Motorsport

These are the youngest F1 drivers to lead the world championship

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver in history to lead the F1 championship after his win in Japan, but who are the other young drivers to top the standings?

Motorsport

On this day: Ayrton Senna's F1 debut marred by early retirement in Rio

On March 25, 1984, Ayrton Senna made his Formula 1 debut in Brazil and despite an early retirement in Rio, the talent of 'wunderkind' Senna was already clear

Motorsport

Ayrton Senna’s debut F1 car heads to auction with seven-figure estimate

Ayrton Senna’s debut Formula 1 car, the 1984 Toleman TG183B, has gone up for auction with an estimated value of up to €3.8 million

Motorsport

Top 10 most dramatic F1 season openers

The start of a F1 new season always brings excitement and anticipation. New cars, fresh driver line-ups and – sometimes – revised regulations mean there’s the chance of the unexpected

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Top five American F1 circuits

There are now three F1 races in the United States and two American teams in the championship. It’s time to pick out the best circuits that F1 has visited stateside

Motorsport

Ayrton Senna's 1986 Lotus F1 car hits auction for eight-figure estimate

Ayrton Senna’s 1986 Lotus 98T in iconic John Player Special livery is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s from 4 March 2026, with an estimate of $9.5million-$12million

Motorsport

Reliving Ford's F1 rollercoaster

From powering 13 drivers’ and 10 constructors’ championships to selling its own team for £1, the Blue Oval has tasted the highs and lows of competition over six decades in F1

Autosport

Top 10 greatest F1 circuits

Autosport picks out the best tracks, past and present, that have graced the world championship since 1950

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Airbags in F1: The FIA's (almost) forgotten safety revolution

After Ayrton Senna's death in 1994, F1's governing body scrambled for solutions

Motorsport

Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules

Martin Brundle says Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have relished the challenge of F1's 2026 cars

Autosport

Why Russell is confident following will be "easier" in F1 2026 with nimbler cars

Racing promises to look vastly different in the 2026 F1 campaign thanks to a regulation overhaul

Autosport

How fears on F1's new rules have been soothed despite downshifting on straights and lift and coast

George Russell admits downshifting on the straights could be a topic in 2026 and drivers will have to lift during qualifying laps. Yet Toto Wolff sees no downsides to F1’s new rules

Motorsport

Martin Brundle fears 2026 F1 will feel less "raw" as battery management takes over

Brundle believes the new powertrains will make energy management a central part of race strategy this season

Motorsport

Isack Hadjar reveals Ayrton Senna-inspired 2026 F1 helmet for Red Bull drive

Isack Hadjar has revealed a new yellow and purple helmet inspired by Ayrton Senna and his physicist father as he prepares for first season as a Red Bull Racing driver

Motorsport

David Coulthard on stepping into Ayrton Senna's Williams seat and how the F1 icon influenced his career

David Coulthard says Ayrton Senna's support and example at Williams helped open the door to his Formula 1 career

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