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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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All the F1 drivers disqualified after winning a grand prix

George Russell was denied his third Formula 1 victory by an underweight car that resulted in his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

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Formula 1 drivers with the longest gap between their first and last wins

Lewis Hamilton’s run without a race win came to an end at Silverstone in July after waiting 945 days since his last at the Saudi Arabian GP in 2021. The Brit took his final home grand prix for Mercedes after announcing earlier in the year that he would join Ferrari…

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What to look out for at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

One of the highlights of the annual motorsport calendar is upon us, as the great and good of Formula 1, sportscar racing, rallying and more descends on West Sussex for a four-day celebration of the cars and stars that make racing special.

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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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F1 team ownership: who are the different teams owned by?

F1 finances are as strong as they’ve ever been, as current revenue levels are understood to be over $3 billion.

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What is an F1 pay driver? All to know about the controversial tag

Motorsport is one of the most expensive industries in the world as Red Bull paid a staggering $7,445,817 to enter the 2024 F1 season. But costs are also high at a national level with teams paying up to £29,000 for a space on the British GT grid. So it is…

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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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Lauda's 1976 German GP helmet to be auctioned at F1 Miami GP

Three-time F1 world champion Lauda survived the crash at the Nurburgring, even though his crash helmet was torn from his head during the brutal head-on impact with the barrier, before his stricken Ferrari 312T2 was then rammed by Brett Lunger’s Surtees.

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Niki Lauda’s 1976 German GP helmet to be auctioned at Miami GP

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Lauda survived the crash at the Nurburgring, even though his crash helmet was torn from his head during the brutal head-on impact with the barrier, before his stricken Ferrari 312T2 was then rammed by Brett Lunger’s Surtees.

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Ex-F1 racer Pirro makes motorbike racing debut at Goodwood

The 62-year-old Italian contested the Hailwood Trophy for 250cc and 350cc two-stroke grand prix and Formula 750 motorcycles that raced up to 1983. He qualified the Michael Russell-entered Yamaha TZ250 20th in the 34-bike field, 9.7 seconds off pole.The Le Mans winner of 2000-02 and 2006-07, who recently left his role…

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Ex-F1 racer Pirro makes motorbike racing debut

The 62-year-old Italian contested the Hailwood Trophy for 250cc and 350cc two-stroke grand prix and Formula 750 motorcycles that raced up to 1983. He qualified the Michael Russell-entered Yamaha TZ250 20th in the 34-bike field, 9.7 seconds off pole.The Italian, who recently left his role managing the McLaren young driver programme, ran…

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The amazing story of F1’s most incredible win from the back

It was a sunny Californian day not impacted by bad weather, there was no multiple accident to thin out the field, no clever pit stop strategy, and safety car interventions were still a decade away.

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Unwanted F1 records that could be broken or extended in 2024

Formula 1 has seen many records get broken th

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F1's unwanted records that could be broken or extended in 2024

Formula 1 has seen many records get broken throughout its 74-year history, however not all are positive

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Dynasty: Stars who raced in a different discipline to a famous relative

Carlos Sainz Sr made history at the 2024 Dakar Rally by becoming the oldest driver ever to win the prestigious event at a remarkable age of 61.

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Motorsport figures in a different discipline to family relative

Carlos Sainz Sr made history at the 2024 Dakar Rally by becoming the oldest driver ever to win the prestigious event at a remarkable age of 61.

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F1 in Madrid: What’s the track, why is it moving and more

F1 announced this week (23 January) that Madrid will host the Spanish GP from 2026, but why is the move happening and has the series visited Spain’s capital before?

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Why F1 is no stranger to Madrid

As F1 confirmed its long-mooted move to Madrid in 2026 for a 10-year period, we look back at the series' first decade in the region.

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Lukas Lauda pays tribute to father in Dakar with retro McLaren F1 livery

The elder brother of long-time Aston Martin GT racer Mathias, Lukas Lauda will compete in the T3 class for lightweight vehicles, racing a Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo entered by the South Racing Team.

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F1 drivers who have won BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2023 was awarded to Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps. The Lioness footballer beat cricketer Stuart Broad, golfer Roary McIlroy, jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett and athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson to win the title.

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Friday favourite: The long-standing F1 team-mates who crashed Todt's car

The careers of Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger feel entwined, given their five Formula 1 seasons as team-mates and simultaneous moves from Ferrari to Benetton for 1996.

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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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Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent"

Verstappen bagged his 10th consecutive grand prix victory last time out at Monza to surpass the nine-race win record jointly held by Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.

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Formula One legend James Hunt’s former Kensington home listed for sale

James Hunt lived at the house in Kensington between 1980 and 1982.

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