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Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

The 2016 F1 season had started with Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo driving for the main Red Bull team, with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz, both directly contracted to the energy drinks giant, occupying the two seats at Toro Rosso. But ahead of the fifth round of the season in…

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Aprilia CEO Rivola "can't wait" to be beaten by MotoGP satellite team Trackhouse

Trackhouse has joined MotoGP this year after taking over from previous owners RNF and CryptoDATA, running two Aprilias for Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez. The last few months have been a whirlwind for the American squad, which has had to build the structure to compete in MotoGP virtually from scratch. Little…

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Which Formula 1 drivers have scored the most points and podiums without a race win?

A race win is something all Formula 1 drivers dream of achieving throughout their career, although for many it is not something they are able to claim.

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Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen's shock Japan F1 practice debut

In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.

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Every teenager to have started an F1 grand prix

Oliver Bearman became one of the youngest drivers to start an F1 race when he made his debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Every teenager to have started an F1 grand prix

Oliver Bearman became one of the youngest drivers to start an F1 race when he made his debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Why Aston Martin could beat Mercedes in F1 race to sign Verstappen

Just a few weeks ago it seemed inconceivable that he would leave the dominant team of the ground effects era and potentially hand a championship-winning car to someone else.

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Mercedes gave Hamilton short F1 contract to keep Antonelli option open

Last August, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with the team, which was widely assumed to be fixed for the full term and left open the possibility for Mercedes to take Antonelli in 2026.

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Wolff: Mercedes gave Hamilton short F1 contract to keep Antonelli option open

Last August, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with the team, which was widely assumed to be fixed for the full term and left open the possibility for Mercedes to take Antonelli in 2026.

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Why RB believes F1 team name debate is a “good problem to have”

We’re supposed to call the outfit that fields the cars the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team, although the company behind it – as seen for example in the email addresses of employees – is officially known as Racing Bulls.

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Why RB believes F1 team name debate is a "good problem to have"

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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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Formula 1 just hit a whole new level of absurd branding

Is Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team the worst name ever?

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The legendary Senna confidant who called time on a 35-year F1 career

No, we are not talking about former Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost, who rightly received a warm send-off in the Abu Dhabi paddock, but about Josef Leberer, a pioneer physiotherapist and every bit the paddock legend that his compatriot is.

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F1 drivers competing in Daytona 24 Hours and previous winners

The Daytona 24 Hours begins on Saturday 27 January and concludes on Sunday 28 January.

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The 'Toro Rosso' Holden Tander tamed for Supercars glory

Some drivers take a while to nominate their favourite race car. Garth Tander only needs a second to name his.

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Friday favourite: The 'Toro Rosso' Holden Tander tamed for Supercars glory

Some drivers take a while to nominate their favourite race car. Garth Tander only needs a second to name his.

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Tech rewind: When Formula 1’s launch season turned ugly

But with the countdown now well underway to the unveiling of the 2024 cars, it is a good moment to reflect on that moment 10 years ago when F1’s regulations opened the door for perhaps the ugliest cars we had ever seen.

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Ricciardo: AlphaTauri no longer a junior F1 team

Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda represent the most experienced driver line-up that the team has employed since its first season as Toro Rosso in 2006.

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Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

Tost has spent 18 years at the helm of the Faenza outfit formerly known as Toro Rosso. In its role as a Red Bull junior team, Tost has notably presided over Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.

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AlphaTauri ready to announce new F1 name for 2024 as US sponsors join

Formerly known as Toro Rosso, the organisation was rebranded in honour of Red Bull-owned clothing company AlphaTauri in 2020, but with that deal set to end, it has been searching for a new name for a complete relaunch in 2024.

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Red Bull in talks with Hugo Boss for AlphaTauri F1 team title sponsorship

It emerged early last month that the Faenza squad is to undergo a rebrand for next year. Selling the naming rights will enable the outfit to become more financially sustainable.

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Verstappen sees no issues with race engineer after Spa F1 radio argument

The pair had a tetchy exchange at the end of the middle segment of qualifying that Verstappen would go on to top on Friday at Spa, which featured an expletive-laden rant from the driver.

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Verstappen set for discussion with race engineer over Spa F1 qualifying argument

The pair had a tetchy exchange at the end of the middle segment of qualifying that Verstappen would go on to top on Friday at Spa, which featured an expletive-laden rant from the driver.

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