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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topples dominant Mercedes in Japanese practice

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topples dominant Mercedes in Japanese practice

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The Australian edged out Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds in Suzuka with George Russell third.
Max Verstappen brands new F1 season a ‘joke’ due to ‘painful’ new regulations

Max Verstappen brands new F1 season a ‘joke’ due to ‘painful’ new regulations

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

The four-time world champion Red Bull driver did not finish the Chinese Grand Prix following an engine failure.
Kimi Antonelli claims maiden Grand Prix victory with win in China

Kimi Antonelli claims maiden Grand Prix victory with win in China

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Antonelli delivered a composed drive from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit.
George Russell enjoys ‘hell of a fight’ to win season-opening race in Australia

George Russell enjoys ‘hell of a fight’ to win season-opening race in Australia

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Russell traded the lead with Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc five times during a frenetic start.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton vows ‘no holding back’ ahead of his 20th season in F1

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton vows ‘no holding back’ ahead of his 20th season in F1

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

The 41-year-old is the most decorated driver in F1 history but he will head into Sunday’s curtain-raiser in Australia with a point to prove.
F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace.
Lando Norris claims he was often unmatchable on drive to Formula One title glory

Lando Norris claims he was often unmatchable on drive to Formula One title glory

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Norris is celebrating becoming just the 11th driver from Britain to win an F1 title.
Max Verstappen hailed as ‘phenomenon’ by Damon Hill after brilliant win at Monza

Max Verstappen hailed as ‘phenomenon’ by Damon Hill after brilliant win at Monza

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Dutchman took the chequered flag 19.2 seconds clear of runner-up Lando Norris.
Lando Norris qualifies on front row behind Max Verstappen at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris qualifies on front row behind Max Verstappen at Italian Grand Prix

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Norris trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race.
Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren in Italian Grand Prix final practice

Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren in Italian Grand Prix final practice

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Norris led the way in the concluding running prior to qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton: I’m absolutely useless and Ferrari need a new driver

Lewis Hamilton: I’m absolutely useless and Ferrari need a new driver

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

The Briton made an astonishing admission after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton to start Belgian GP from pit lane after taking new power unit

Lewis Hamilton to start Belgian GP from pit lane after taking new power unit

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

The seven-time world champion had been due to start 16th after he was eliminated in Q1.
I plan to do it again – Lando Norris targeting another Miami Grand Prix victory

I plan to do it again – Lando Norris targeting another Miami Grand Prix victory

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Norris heads into the sixth round of the new season 10 points behind McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Lewis Hamilton ‘jumped at the opportunity’ to drive Ayrton Senna’s McLaren

Lewis Hamilton ‘jumped at the opportunity’ to drive Ayrton Senna’s McLaren

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Hamilton will complete a demonstration run in the car that carried Senna to the second of his three titles in 1990 in Interlagos on Saturday.
Lando Norris’ title bid suffers blow with fourth-place finish in US Grand Prix

Lando Norris’ title bid suffers blow with fourth-place finish in US Grand Prix

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Charles Leclerc led home a Ferrari one-two.
Lando Norris ready for stressful end to the season as title bid ramps up

Lando Norris ready for stressful end to the season as title bid ramps up

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

The McLaren driver heads into this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin 52 points adrift of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Kevin Magnussen to leave Haas at end of Formula One season

Kevin Magnussen to leave Haas at end of Formula One season

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The 31-year-old Dane has had seven seasons with Haas across two spells.
Lando Norris still believes he can take title fight to Max Verstappen

Lando Norris still believes he can take title fight to Max Verstappen

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

The 24-year-old has emerged as Verstappen’s closest rival.
Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to pole position for Spanish Grand Prix

Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to pole position for Spanish Grand Prix

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Norris was trailing Verstappen heading into the final runs at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya before he delivered the goods to take top spot.
Max Verstappen enjoys ‘special’ day as he matches Ayrton Senna pole record

Max Verstappen enjoys ‘special’ day as he matches Ayrton Senna pole record

Sat, 18 May, 2024

Senna had eight consecutive poles over the 1988 and 1989 seasons.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Verstappen suffered a brake failure after just four laps of Sunday’s 58-lap race.
Lewis Hamilton demands change at top of Formula One

Lewis Hamilton demands change at top of Formula One

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Hamilton was speaking at the federation’s prize-giving gala in Baku.
Lewis Hamilton claims many more cars were illegal at United States Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton claims many more cars were illegal at United States Grand Prix

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

The Mercedes driver and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc were punished for identical breaches.

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