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Formula 1

<p>Max Verstappen cruised to victory in Austin (John Locher/AP).</p>
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Verstappen closes in on F1 title comeback after perfect Austin weekend

Verstappen cruised to victory, and now only trails Oscar Piastri by 40 points, while Lando Norris sealed second after a tussle with Charles Leclerc

<p>Oscar Piastri endured a weekend to forget in Austin</p>
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Piastri bullish over F1 title chances: ‘I’d rather be where I am’

<p>Austin has hosted the US Grand Prix since 2012</p>
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F1 extends deal with Austin to host United States Grand Prix

<p>The Circuit of the Americas, host to the United States Grand Prix</p>
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20 years on from Indiana farce, Austin typifies F1’s American boom

<p>Felipe Drugovich, left, and Theo Pourchaire have been unable to land a seat in F1 despite their F2 triumphs </p>
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‘I didn’t know where to go’: The F2 champions unable to land F1 seat

<p>Irish racer Adam Fitzgerald had ambitions to race in Formula 1 before a crash in July 2023 </p>
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An F1 dream, a crash and a perspective shift: ‘Everything is so minor’

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George Russell: ‘F1 is riding a wave but it could come crashing down’

<p>Jules Bianchi was F1’s last fatality after he passed away in July 2015 following a crash in October 2014</p>
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F1, tragedy and grief: Inside the devastating reality of motorsport

<p>Max Verstappen won the race in Austin but Red Bull have now been punished</p>
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Red Bull handed ‘significant penalty’ after United States Grand Prix

<p>Max Verstappen is now just 40 points off F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri</p>
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The awkward McLaren F1 title question fuelling Verstappen’s comeback

Max Verstappen is closing in on the title lead (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Andrea Stella calls for calm in McLaren camp as championship fight tightens

<p>Lewis Hamilton finished fourth at the Austin Grand Prix in the United States</p>
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Lewis Hamilton insists fourth place in Austin is ‘amazing result’

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F1 standings after US GP as Lando Norris closes gap to Oscar Piastri

<p>Both McLarens were forced out of the sprint race early on</p>
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Piastri claims crash with teammate Norris was a ‘racing incident’

<p>Max Verstappen took pole for the US Grand Prix, hours after winning the sprint race</p>
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Verstappen moves into F1 world title picture after super Saturday

<p>Max Verstappen won in Austin as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crashed out on lap one</p>
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Norris and Piastri collide in sprint carnage at US Grand Prix

<p>Max Verstappen claimed pole for the sprint race in Austin</p>
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Max Verstappen lays down first marker with sprint race pole in Austin

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Max Verstappen lays down first marker with sprint race pole in Austin

<p>Max Verstappen claimed pole for the sprint race in Austin</p>
Lando Norris set the pace in Austin (Eric Gay/AP)
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Lando Norris sets scorching pace in practice for United States Grand Prix

George Russell believes he is in the best place at Mercedes (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Russell convinced he has the best seat in Formula One at Mercedes

<p>Lando Norris (left) and Oscar Piastri (right) (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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F1 title race storm as Piastri hits out at Norris over Singapore knock

Lewis Hamilton says talk of Christian Horner joining Ferrari is “distracting” for the team (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Horner rumours are distracting for Ferrari says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says talk of Christian Horner joining Ferrari is “distracting” for the team (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Horner rumours are distracting for Ferrari says Hamilton

<p>Mercedes driver George Russell, pictured at Monza last month (David Davies/PA)</p>
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Russell reveals dad’s stopwatch trick: ‘Took me six years to realise’

<p>George Russell (left) will remain at Mercedes, with Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull</p>
F1

Who are the drivers on the 2026 F1 grid?

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Inside Russell’s new deal – and why he is poised for F1 title charge

F1

F1 calendar: Full Grand Prix schedule for 2025

<p>Susie Wolff has said Christian Horner ‘played a character’ at Red Bull</p>
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Christian Horner ‘played a character’ at Red Bull, claims Susie Wolff

<p>Felipe Drugovich has joined Formula E with Andretti for the new season</p>
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Drugovich reacts to F1 snub after joining Formula E: ‘I know my worth’

<p>Two-time rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will race in Super Formula next year</p>
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World rally champion eyes F1 seat with switch to Japanese series

<p>Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Horner’s ‘clear’ conditions for return to F1 next year revealed

<p>Felipe Drugovich has joined Formula E with Andretti for the new season</p>
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Drugovich reacts to F1 snub after joining Formula E: ‘I know my worth’

<p>Two-time rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will race in Super Formula next year</p>
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World rally champion eyes F1 seat with switch to Japanese series

<p>Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Horner’s ‘clear’ conditions for return to F1 next year revealed

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Hamilton tipped to get ‘back in fight for victory’ by old F1 rival

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Hamilton tipped to get ‘back in fight for victory’ by old F1 rival

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Carlos Sainz: ‘F1 broadcasts go overboard in showing girlfriends’

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Red Bull F1 boss offers ‘shocking’ verdict on Tsunoda’s ‘worst start’

<p>Oscar Piastri expressed his anger over the team radio (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)</p>
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Herbert believes Piastri is starting to ‘crack’ in F1 title race

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Leclerc offers damning verdict of Ferrari: ‘I was expecting more’

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Leclerc offers damning verdict of Ferrari: ‘I was expecting more’

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Hamilton teases Alonso on Instagram after Singapore radio rant

<p>Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrate with their team after winning the Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)</p>
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How Norris’s audacious move ignited the friendliest F1 title race ever

Lando Norris (left) and Oscar Piastri (right) (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Andrea Stella: McLaren need to be accurate with crash review as a lot at stake

<p>Hilarious moment Martin Brundle mistakes Lewis Capaldi for his brother on Singapore F1 grid</p>
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Martin Brundle mistakes Lewis Capaldi for his brother at Singapore F1

<p>Lewis Hamilton dropped to eighth after the chequered flag</p>
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Hamilton receives Singapore penalty on another Ferrari day to forget

<p>Lando Norris defended his overtake on Oscar Piastri</p>
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Norris adamant he did nothing wrong after collision with Piastri

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Piastri loses cool at Norris and McLaren as Russell wins Singapore GP

<p>Martin Brundle mistook Lewis Capaldi for his brother on the F1 grid in Singapore</p>
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Brundle mistakes Capaldi for his brother in hilarious F1 grid moment

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Piastri reacts to ‘unfair’ move from Norris: ‘I know how it felt’

<p>McLaren have won this season’s F1 constructors’ title with six races left</p>
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McLaren seal F1 constructors’ championship with podium in Singapore

Max Verstappen finished fastest in Singapore (Vincent Thian/AP)
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Max Verstappen tells Lando Norris he will remember block in Singapore qualifying

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Max Verstappen tells Lando Norris he will remember block in Singapore qualifying

Max Verstappen finished fastest in Singapore (Vincent Thian/AP)
<p>Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were both disqualified from qualifying in Singapore</p>
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Singapore GP grid changed with one team disqualified from qualifying

<p>George Russell took an impressive pole position in Singapore</p>
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Russell claims pole with Norris struggling in Singapore GP qualifying

F1

F1 race start time: Singapore GP 2025 schedule and how to watch

Max Verstappen finished fastest in Singapore (Vincent Thian/AP)
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Max Verstappen fastest in tight final practice for Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen finished fastest in Singapore (Vincent Thian/AP)
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Max Verstappen fastest in tight final practice for Singapore Grand Prix

<p>The 2017 F1 race in Singapore didn’t go well for Max Verstappen</p>
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Singapore often produces chaos – Verstappen knows that more than most

Lando Norris hit the concrete wall as he attempted to take evasive action (Vincent Thian/AP)
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Lando Norris breaks front wing after pit collision during Singapore GP practice

Lando Norris (right) says Max Verstappen was ‘born into an F1 seat’ (David Davies/PA)
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Norris says it’s ‘almost impossible’ to be on Verstappen’s level in F1

<p>Christian Horner is searching for a new job in Formula 1 after reaching a settlement to leave Red Bull</p>
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Horner ‘ringing up pretty much every owner’ in search for F1 job

<p>Liam Lawson is in the midst of a strong run of form at Racing Bulls</p>
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Liam Lawson on F1 revival: ‘I realise I was naive at Red Bull’

<p>Lewis Hamilton with his dog Roscoe </p>
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Lewis Hamilton touched by ‘heartwarming’ support after Roscoe’s death

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Verstappen relaxed ahead of F1 title run-in: ‘I have nothing to lose’

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F1 weather forecast: Risk of rain amid humid conditions in Singapore

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Lando Norris gives honest take on Max Verstappen’s F1 title chances

<p>Alex Dunne has been dropped by McLaren in a surprise announcement on Thursday</p>
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Dunne axed by McLaren ‘with immediate effect’ amid Red Bull F1 rumours

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Cadillac F1 announce three new drivers with 2026 entry taking shape

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Cadillac F1 announce three new drivers with 2026 entry taking shape

<p>George Russell suffered ‘borderline heatstroke’ at last year’s race in Singapore</p>
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F1 issues first-ever ‘heat hazard’ warning for Singapore Grand Prix

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Leclerc dismisses reverse grids proposal: ‘It’s not part of F1’s DNA’

<p>Lewis Hamilton’s beloved dog Roscoe has died</p>
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Lewis Hamilton’s dog Roscoe dies as F1 star posts emotional tribute

<p>Max Verstappen took part in the four-hour race at the Nurburgring on Saturday</p>
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Verstappen reacts to ‘fantastic’ Nurburgring win to cap off mega month

<p>Max Verstappen took part in the four-hour race at the Nurburgring on Saturday</p>
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Verstappen reacts to ‘fantastic’ Nurburgring win to cap off mega month

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Ecclestone shrugs off Massa’s legal case over Hamilton’s 2008 F1 title

<p>Romain Grosjean miraculously survived a massive fireball crash in 2020</p>
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Romain Grosjean returns to F1 car – five years on from fireball crash

F1

Mick Schumacher announces IndyCar test after missing out on F1 seat

<p>Max Verstappen will take part in his first NLS (Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie) race on Saturday</p>
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Max Verstappen to make GT3 race debut at Nurburgring in a Ferrari

<p>Lewis Hamilton revealed that his dog Roscoe is in a coma</p>
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Lewis Hamilton shares heartbreaking update with dog Roscoe in a coma

F1

Aston Martin urged to hire Horner: ‘They are going to win everything’

<p>Felipe Drugovich will drive for Andretti in Formula E next season</p>
F1

Felipe Drugovich closes door on F1 ambitions with new 2026 race seat

F1

Alonso makes F1 retirement stance clear ahead of 2026 ‘opportunity’

F1

Verstappen’s manager sends warning to Red Bull ahead of 2026 F1 season

<p>Christian Horner has left Red Bull Racing (David Davies/PA).</p>
F1

Horner would be ‘great asset’ for top F1 teams after Red Bull exit

<p>After negotiations spanning several weeks, the 51-year-old has now officially left the company</p>
F1

Christian Horner ‘receives £80m payout from Red Bull’

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Christian Horner ‘receives £80m payout from Red Bull’

<p>After negotiations spanning several weeks, the 51-year-old has now officially left the company</p>
F1

Out of nothing, Max Verstappen is back in F1 title race – here’s why

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McLaren F1 boss ‘completely happy’ with Norris’ race in Azerbaijan

<p>Christian Horner was released from his role as CEO and team principal of Red Bull last month (David Davies/PA)</p>
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Where could Christian Horner go next after Red Bull exit?

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Norris fails to capitalise on Piastri crash as Verstappen wins in Baku

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Norris fails to capitalise on Piastri crash as Verstappen wins in Baku

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F1 news LIVE: Sainz reacts after claiming 2025 podium before Hamilton

<p>Carlos Sainz picked up his first podium for Williams in Baku</p>
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Sainz beats Hamilton to first F1 podium with new team in 2025

<p>George Russell overcame illness to finish second in Baku</p>
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Unwell George Russell reveals he was close to pulling out of Baku GP

<p>Lando Norris did not have the pace to move through the field in Baku (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)</p>
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Norris reacts to missed opportunity in Balu: ‘I’m doing best I can’

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Hamilton downbeat after another tough race for Ferrari: ‘We were slow’

<p>Lando Norris, left, trails his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 16 points in the championship standings (Antonio Calanni/AP)</p>
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F1 standings after Azerbaijan GP as Norris closes gap to Piastri

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Piastri crashes out as Verstappen takes pole in Azerbaijan qualifying

Lando Norris denied he missed an opportunity in Baku (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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Norris reacts to Baku missed opportunity: ‘I did everything I could’

<p>Lando Norris, left, trails his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 16 points in the championship standings (Antonio Calanni/AP)</p>
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F1 standings after Azerbaijan GP as Norris closes gap to Piastri

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Piastri crashes out as Verstappen takes pole in Azerbaijan qualifying

Lando Norris denied he missed an opportunity in Baku (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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Norris reacts to Baku missed opportunity: ‘I did everything I could’

Lando Norris set the pace in final practice (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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Lando Norris fastest in final practice ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

<p>Lewis Hamilton (David Davies/PA)</p>
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Lewis Hamilton reveals why he sold all his cars

Lando Norris admits he wants to be seen as a “good guy” (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris wants to be seen as a ‘good guy’ despite tension of title battle

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Hamilton tops second practice as McLaren suffer damage to both cars

Lando Norris set the pace in first practice (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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Lando Norris enjoys the better of Friday’s first practice in Baku

<p>Oscar Piastri earned his second career GP victory in Baku in 2024</p>
F1

Azerbaijan Grand Prix prediction, best bets & F1 odds

F1

Audi CEO was sceptical about German giant in F1 – but now he’s all in

Sport

Lewis Hamilton shares the thing he’s interested in more than cars

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