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The forgettable farewells of Formula 1’s departing quartet

While much was made of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes finale and Carlos Sainz’s last race for Ferrari, four likely permanent Formula 1 farewells also took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – and sadly for those involved, none of them went particularly to plan.

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F1 race winner Bottas labels his Sauber career 'a mistake' after difficult 2024

Bottas calls Sauber stint a 'mistake' after poor 2024 season, citing team boss Fred Vasseur's departure and lack of technical progress.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc tops FP1 but picks up grid penalty

Charles Leclerc was fastest in Formula 1's final FP1 session of 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, two tenths clear of McLaren's Lando Norris.

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc leads Norris in opening practice

Charles Leclerc was fastest in Formula 1's final FP1 session of 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, two tenths clear of McLaren's Lando Norris.

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Chinese GP to remain on F1 calendar until 2030 with new deal

Formula 1 has announced the Chinese Grand Prix has signed a new deal that will see the series visit Shanghai until at least 2030.

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Chinese GP to remain on F1 calendar until 2030 after new deal

Formula 1 has announced the Chinese Grand Prix has signed a new deal that will see the series visit Shanghai until at least 2030.

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GM announces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal

The Cadillac Formula 1 programme has named Graeme Lowdon as team principal of the new team ahead of its entry in 2026.

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Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been the toughest of rides’

EXCLUSIVE: Bottas, who is Lewis Hamilton’s favourite ever teammate, will take to the start line for potentially the final time in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, after 12 years in F1. But, as he tells Kieran Jackson, he has no regrets

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Zhou: F1 points relief is "statement" for future with Sauber exit imminent

Zhou Guanyu conceded it was a "relief" to secure Sauber's first points finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Bottas bemoans luck as Lawson accepts blame for Qatar clash

Liam Lawson has accepted blame for running Valtteri Bottas off the track and costing the Sauber driver a shot at his first points of the season during the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix

Three safety cars, a veritable smorgasbord of penalties, and a series of surprise results all defined this year's trip to the Losail circuit: a featureless expanse in the Qatari desert that has inexplicably become a favourite among the drivers. The racing might have been a little stilted at the front…

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Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late

Valtteri Bottas has hailed the effect of his Sauber team’s latest upgrades on car performance after qualifying 13th for the Qatar Grand Prix and finishing 12th in the sprint event – but acknowledged the improvement has come rather late for him.Bottas is out of an F1 race drive next year…

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F1 Qatar GP: Norris gifts Piastri sprint race win as McLaren nears title

Oscar Piastri was gifted the Qatar Grand Prix sprint victory by Lando Norris, who controlled the race with a tactical drive to boost McLaren's chances of sealing Formula 1's constructors' championship.

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Zhou Guanyu confirmed as Ferrari driver for 2025 F1 season

Ferrari have added to their ranks ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s debut in scarlet red in Australia next month

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What's left to play for in the final two F1 races in 2024?

Now that Formula 1's 2024 world drivers' championship has been secured by Max Verstappen after Las Vegas, it could be assumed that the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are little more than dead rubbers. In reality, the 2024 season is far from over as there's still plenty to play…

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Zhou: Ferrari is "really interested in me" for 2025 F1 season

Sauber racer Zhou Guanyu says Ferrari is "really interested" in hiring him as a reserve driver, as he finds himself a free agent for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Who is Sauber's new F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto?

After an extended period of mulling over its driving options for Formula 1's 2025 season and beyond, Sauber had found itself in a binary choice between experience and youth. The Swiss outfit, which becomes Audi in 2026, has opted for the latter; Valtteri Bottas will leave the team at the…

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Sauber signs Bortoleto for 2025 F1 race seat ahead of Audi era

Sauber has signed Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the veteran and rookie effectively teaming up in the future Audi squad.

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Sauber signs Bortoleto to 2025 F1 race seat ahead of Audi era

Sauber has signed Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the veteran and rookie effectively teaming up in the future Audi squad.

The Independent UK

Sauber confirm Valtteri Bottas replacement for 2025 F1 season

Sauber also confirmed Zhou Guanyu’s departure, ensuring a fresh start for the team with two new drivers in 2025, including Nico Hulkenberg

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Colapinto is “turning heads” in F1, but what are his options for 2025?

It is a question seemingly put to Franco Colapinto after every session he has entered as a Formula 1 driver – ‘do you think this performance will help get you a seat next year’?

The Guardian - UK

Formula One: Charles Leclerc wins the United States Grand Prix – as it happened

The Ferrari driver stole in at the start to take the spoils, as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris got tangled in a running battle

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Pourchaire on his future: "I don't have any money to put on the table"

Formula 2's youngest race winner when he triumphed in Monaco at just 17 years old, Theo Pourchaire once was one of the hottest prospects on the way to Formula 1. After winning the F2 title at age 20 but on his third attempt, the Sauber reserve driver was unable to…

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Bottas has "long-term" concerns over Sauber struggles after 'weakest' F1 race

Valtteri Bottas has bemoaned Sauber's 'weakest' performance of the Formula 1 season at the Dutch Grand Prix but hopes the circuit will serve as an "outlier".

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F1 Dutch GP: Russell quickest from Piastri in FP2

Mercedes' George Russell led McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in a crash-interrupted FP2 for the Dutch GP, with home hero Max Verstappen down in fifth.

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