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History of the F1 points system with proposed structure for 2025

F1 has changed its points system several times over the years, with the first structure used in 1950 looking very different to what it is now.

Autosport

Every British F1 driver to have started a grand prix for Ferrari

Oliver Bearman became the first British driver to start an F1 race for Ferrari in the 21st century at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Autosport

F1 thirty years on: Why Ayrton Senna punched Eddie Irvine

Thirty years ago today, Ayrton Senna put in a sublime drive to win a rain-affected 1993 Japanese Grand Prix in his penultimate start for McLaren. It was the Brazilian's fourth victory of a season otherwise dominated by the Williams FW15C, and once again he beat the odds on a day…

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How Senna's infamous punch inadvertently launched Irvine's F1 career

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Friday favourite: The Californian who rescued a doomed Toyota Le Mans result

It seems like a long time ago now, such has been Toyota’s recent domination of the event. But prior to its breakthrough in the 2018 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, mention of the Japanese manufacturer was often followed by reference to its ‘curse’.

Autosport

Twitter restores ‘blue tick’ free of charge to celebrities in U-turn

Decision to reinstate ‘verified’ status without distinguishing paid-for from free users prompts criticism for ‘false advertising’

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Autosport writers' favourite Australian Grands Prix

The Australian Grand Prix has a long tradition that pre-dates its arrival on the Formula 1 schedule as a fully-fledged world championship round in 1985. Indeed, Lewis Hamilton's two wins in 2008 and 2015 mean he's still one behind Roberto Moreno's treble at Calder Park between 1981 and 1984!

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Northern Ireland homebuilder wins historic motor race in Australia

He was congratulated by former F1 star Eddie Irvine who was watching the race at Phillip Island

Belfast Live

Unbranded Aston brought back memories of 2002 Jaguar F1 test for Alonso

Fernando Alonso was reminded of his test with Jaguar in 2002 when he drove the unbranded, green-livered Aston Martin Formula 1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

Motorsport

Unbranded Aston Martin brought back memories of 2002 Jaguar F1 test

Fernando Alonso was reminded of his test with Jaguar in 2002 when he drove the unbranded, green-livered Aston Martin Formula 1 car for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

Autosport

The night Schumacher tried to make friends with Villeneuve, 25 years on

Twenty-five years ago today, Jacques Villeneuve clinched the 1997 F1 world championship at Jerez after one of the most dramatic and controversial finales the sport has ever seen.

Motorsport

Where is Michael Schumacher today? Update on legend's condition as son starts making waves in Formula 1

The seven-time World Champion was enjoying a holiday in the French Alps when he fell and hit his head on a rock in 2013

Belfast Live

Where is Eddie Irvine now? Life after Formula 1 for the Co Down superstar

Irvine never married but was linked with a number of high-profile names including Manuela Arcuri, Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss

Belfast Live

What did F1 drivers do after racing? Zanardi, Alguersuari and more

While some former F1 drivers make their way into commentary, not all of them stay in motorsport. Find out here the unconventional second careers of F1 drivers.

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Where is Eddie Irvine now? Life after Formula One for the Irish driver

The Northern Irishman has lived a life full of controversy.

Irish Mirror

The Irishman behind the Miami Grand Prix where Max Verstappen clinched the win

The Irish haven’t featured prominently on the grid since Eddie Irvine’s career came to a close in 2002, shortly followed by the Jordan team’s exit from the sport in 2005

Dublin Live

Matt Damon's Dalkey mansion back up for rent for eye-watering sum

Ex Formula 1 Eddie Irvine's five-star former Dalkey home, ‘Ischia’, located on Sorrento Road in Dalkey can be rented for “short term only” for a pricey €8,400 a week

Irish Mirror

Irish Abroad: The 19-year-old racing driver competing across the globe in bid for F1 success

"Japan attracted my attention due to its racing category’s track record in producing F1 drivers such as Eddie Irvine, Micheal Schumacher, and David Kennedy."

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F1's driver bans that rocked the sport including Michael Schumacher and Romain Grosjean

Formula 1 drivers tend to be better behaved out on track nowadays - at least compared to some of the sport's all-time greats were banned for their on-track antics

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