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These are America’s five F1 race winners

Formula 1 has a turbulent history with drivers from the US, with some struggling to score a point while others claimed world titles. Here are the five American drivers who managed to win in F1

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What F1 history tells us about three-way title deciders

Several drivers in contention for the F1 title going into the season finale? We've been here before... As Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri prepare to battle for the 2025 world championship, here’s how it previously panned out

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What does history tell us about Max Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround?

Verstappen’s 64-point swing back into this year’s F1 title battle is impressive, but not unprecedented. Let’s look at what previously happened in Formula 1 history

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What history tells us about Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround

Max Verstappen’s 64-point swing back into this year’s Formula 1 title battle is impressive, but not unprecedented. Let’s look at what previously happened in F1 history

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On this day: How Schumacher put Ferrari back on top in F1

Ferrari had not won the F1 drivers’ title since Jody Scheckter in 1979 when Michael Schumacher prevailed in the 2000 season

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25 years ago, Michael Schumacher put Ferrari back on top in Formula 1

Ferrari had not won the F1 drivers’ title since Jody Scheckter in 1979 when Michael Schumacher prevailed in the 2000 season

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Every F1 great who suffered an embarrassing crash

F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri’s lap one crash in Azerbaijan attracted derision from some quarters – but he’s in good company as some of the series’ best have had their own humbling offs

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When F1 greats suffered embarrassing crashes

The lap one crash from F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri in Azerbaijan attracted derision from some quarters – but he’s in good company. Some of F1’s greatest drivers have had humbling lapses

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Ferrari brings back all-white race suit as Puma create new F1 fashion

Ferrari fans have been treated to a number of special edition collections from PUMA in recent years and this time the drivers will also be setting the trends, joining a number of other famous Ferrari drivers who have raced in white over the years.

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Famous Formula Ford raced by F1 champions Fittipaldi and Scheckter set to return to action

A famous Formula Ford raced by future Formula 1 champions Emerson Fittipaldi and Jody Scheckter is set to return to action for the first time in over 30 years.

Autosport

Why is the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Saturday?

The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix was the first Formula 1 grand prix to not be held on a Sunday for 38 years, an arrangement that is being repeated this weekend.

Autosport

A history of F1's second-half comebacks - do McLaren and Mercedes have a chance?

The greatest comeback since Lazarus? Everyone loves a good comeback story, and Formula 1 has enjoyed plenty of them over its nearly 75-year history as a gladiatorial contest of man and machine.

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Silverstone Circuit: Guide to F1 track - including corner names and history

The British Grand Prix is under way in the conclusion to the European triple-header. This year three British drivers will be hoping to take the win on their home soil at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. The contingent will be joined by a fourth driver in 2025, with Haas announcing the…

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Circuits to have hosted the F1 British Grand Prix since its debut

The British GP has become synonymous with its now permanent home of Silverstone circuit, which is widely regarded as one of the best tracks in the world.Silverstone, which lies in Northamptonshire, also hosted F1’s inaugural race in 1950 but it has not been the venue for every British GP since.In…

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10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments

Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 (Photo by: Motorsport Images) The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home…

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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.

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Scheckter to sell 1979 title-winning Ferrari F1 car

The South African driver won 10 world championship races from 111 starts during a topflight career that spanned from 1972 to 1980.

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Scheckter to sell Ferrari F1 title winner

The South African driver won 10 world championship races from 111 starts during a topflight career that spanned from 1972 to 1980.

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Here's Your Chance To Own The Oddest F1 Car Of All Time

This Tyrrell P34 belongs to former F1 champ Jody Scheckter, who raced one of these cars in 1976 and 1977.

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Who are the oldest F1 drivers, world champions and winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers still living who competed in the early days of the sport.

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Who are the oldest Formula 1 drivers, world champions and race winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers left from the early days of the sport, with just two world champions over the age of 80 still alive. The first-ever world championship was recorded in 1950, with Hermano da Silva Ramos, the oldest driver still alive, racing in 1953.

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Why is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on a Saturday?

There is a huge buzz around F1 at the moment in America. The Vegas grandstands are up, the crowd has been partying to a live performance from Kylie Minogue, while colourful fireworks are popping ahead of a weekend like no other.

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"I still get nervous": Maylander on 24 years in F1's safety car

At the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix a Porsche pace car intervened for the first time after a collision between Francois Cevert and Jody Scheckter.

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Mauro Forghieri obituary

Ferrari technical director in the 1960s and 70s who designed sports cars that won victories in the great races of the day

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Canadian Grands Prix

Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to Canada this weekend, with Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosting its 41st Grand Prix on Sunday. Here are Autosport writers' favourite races from the previous 40.

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