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Alpine's Gasly brushes off impact of recent turnover

Pierre Gasly said it was business as usual at the Renault-owned Alpine Formula 1 team and he did not recognise reports of chaos that followed recent driver and leadership changes.

Reuters

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Hamilton, Russell on FIA swearing U-turn: It's a 'mess'

Lewis Hamilton has described the FIA's recent U-turn on swearing in F1 as "a bit of a mess", while his former teammate George Russell labelled the governing body's unwillingness to engage with drivers on the subject as "a bit suspect."

- Laurence Edmondson

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Amid growing pains at Ferrari, will Hamilton win in F1 again?

As Hamilton rolls into Imola, it has been 291 days since his last victory, at Spa in July 2024. He inherited that win after then-Mercedes-teammate George Russell took the checkered flag first but was disqualified for being underweight.

- Ryan McGee

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F1 rookies defend Alpine's Doohan after 'unfair' treatment

Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar defended their fellow Formula 1 rookie Jack Doohan on Thursday after Alpine's decision to drop the Australian after just six of the season's 24 races.

Reuters

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Sainz confident there is no conflict in father's FIA presidency bid

Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. is confident there would be no conflict of interest if his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., runs for president of motorsport's governing body.

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F1 pundit Brundle given Order of British Empire honour

Formula 1 pundit Martin Brundle has received an Order of the British Empire (OBE) from the British Royal Family. Former driver Brundle, the famed creator of the F1 pre-race grid walk, was honoured for his services to motor racing and sports broadcasting.

- Nate Saunders

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Williams boss backs Colapinto to thrive amid Alpine chaos

Williams boss James Vowles has backed team loanee Franco Colapinto to thrive amid the chaos of the turbulent Alpine team. Colapinto has replaced Jack Doohan on a rotational deal lasting at least five races.

- Nate Saunders

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Doohan out, Colapinto in: Instability impedes Alpine ambition

Flavio Briatore's return to the same team that he enjoyed championship success with two decades ago was always destined to be controversial.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Alpine demote Doohan, promote Colapinto ahead of Imola

Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, starting at Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Laurence Edmondson

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Alpine team principal Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine has announced the shock resignation of Oliver Oakes as team principal, just six races into the Formula 1 season. Executive advisor Flavio Briatore will take over Oakes' duties with immediate effect.

- Nate Saunders

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Hamilton's Miami radio drama borne from Ferrari's lack of pace

Amid the South Florida heat that accompanied one of Ferrari's least convincing performances of 2025 on Sunday, a series of radio messages boiled over into a team orders controversy after the checkered flag fell on the Miami Grand Prix.

Laurence Edmondson

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Report: Alpine considering Doohan-Colapinto driver swap

Alpine is considering switching Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto in time for F1's next race at Imola, multiple sources have told ESPN.

Nate Saunders

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Norris: Verstappen 'not racing very smart' at Miami GP

Lando Norris said Max Verstappen was "not racing very smart" at the Miami Grand Prix and suggested the reigning world champion destroyed his own race.

- Nate Saunders

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McLaren's Norris says it's 'crash or don't pass' against Red Bull's Verstappen

Lando Norris once again questioned Max Verstappen's wheel-to-wheel conduct after the Miami Grand Prix, claiming it's a case of "crash or don't pass" when trying to overtake him and that the reigning Formula 1 world champion can do "whatever he wants."

- ESPN

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Piastri claims dominant win in Miami with McLaren one-two, extends championship lead

Oscar Piastri extended his championship lead to 16 points with victory ahead of teammate Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Verstappen says becoming a dad 'hasn't slowed me down'

Fatherhood isn't slowing down Max Verstappen. After the birth of his daughter, Lily, earlier this week in Monaco, the four-time Formula 1 world champion stormed to pole ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

- Austin Lindberg

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Verstappen takes pole ahead of Norris at Miami Open qualifying

Max Verstappen starts on pole for the Miami Grand Prix after beating sprint race winner Lando Norris on Saturday.

- Laurence Edmondson

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GM says Cadillac F1 project not affected by auto tariff hit

Reduced profit expectations and a potential $5 billion hit from automotive tariffs will not affect Cadillac's Formula 1 debut next season, General Motors President Mark Reuss said on Saturday.

- Reuters

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Leclerc on pre-sprint crash: 'I felt like a passenger'

Charles Leclerc said he "felt a bit like a passenger" when he crashed his Ferrari SF-25 on his way to the grid ahead of Saturday's Sprint race in Miami.

Austin Lindberg

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Miami GP: Norris wins wet, chaotic sprint race under safety car

Lando Norris won a chaotic sprint race in Miami ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

Nate Saunders

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Fatherhood, decade in F1 give Verstappen perspective on life

If you are waiting on Max Verstappen to be stressed, or freak out, or, like every other racer in the history of automobiles, become obsessively concerned about the next generation suddenly filling up his rearview mirrors, well, you can keep on waiting. Because he's not doing any of that.

- Ryan McGee

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Antonelli takes surprise Miami GP sprint pole

Mercedes wonderkid rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli beat the McLaren drivers to pole position for the sprint race in Miami and in doing so became the youngest polesitter in any Formula 1 format.

- Nate Saunders

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Mercedes boss Wolff: Hamilton hasn't lost the magic

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has backed Lewis Hamilton to rekindle his "magic" form of old at Ferrari, saying he believes the seven-time world champion just needs time.

- Nate Saunders

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Verstappen: Newborn early days 'very enjoyable' ahead of Miami GP

Ahead of the sixth race of the Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen arrived in Miami one day late, but for the best reason -- the birth of his first child.

Ryan McGee

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Verstappen announces birth of first child ahead of Miami GP

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and girlfriend Kelly Piquet have announced the birth of their first child on Friday, ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

- Nate Saunders

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Norris refuses to worry about McLaren teammate Piastri's title lead

Lando Norris said he had no worries about McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri building momentum in the Formula 1 title battle but recognised on Thursday he needed to get his act together and speed up.

Reuters

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In its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's Monaco

The true allure of grand prix racing's signature old-school event and the aspect that will always protect its place on the schedule is the event itself. The feeling. The vibes. The gold-plated barometer that has always been used to measure true F1 race weekend awesomeness.

Ryan McGee

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F1's next wave is here and it starts with Antonelli, Bearman

Formula 1 rookies Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman are the living embodiment of the sport's new generation: fun, focused and living the dream.

- Nate Saunders

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McLaren drivers, Verstappen in spotlight at Miami Grand Prix on TSN

Formula 1 returns after a short break with round six in Miami -- the first of the U.S. races and the second sprint weekend of the year. Here is everything you need to know.

- ESPN

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FIA chief considering 'improvements' to F1's swearing rules

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday he was considering "improvements" to rules that impose heavy sanctions for misconduct, including swearing, in Formula 1 and other series.

- Reuters

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How Hamilton helped Idris, Pitt bring 'F1' movie to life

One of the early track days saw Lewis Hamilton, an executive producer on the film, join the crew at Silverstone to drive a range of cars as the two actors built their way toward mastering the F2 machines.

- Laurence Edmondson

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McLaren's Piastri on top of the world after Saudi Arabian GP win

Oscar Piastri put Australia on top of the Formula 1 world championship for the first time since 2010 on Sunday but the McLaren driver said he was still a long way from where he wanted to be despite his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix victory.

- Reuters

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Drivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five races

Formula 1's relentless start to the season, featuring five races in six weeks, has had frenetic feel.

- Nate Saunders

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Norris says Ferrari 'just as quick' as McLaren in races

Lando Norris has pointed to the fact he could not catch Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the final spot on the podium in Saudi Arabia as proof that McLaren's car is not as dominant as some onlookers say.

Nate Saunders

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How Piastri-Verstappen incident led to McLaren's Saudi win

Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix hinged on a first corner incident between eventual race winner Oscar Piastri and the man who started from pole position, Max Verstappen. Ultimately, the outcome rested on a stewards' decision rather than the on-track action itself, and inevitably the verdict divided opinions between the two drivers and their teams.

Laurence Edmondson

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McLaren's Norris says fourth was best he could do

Lando Norris said there was nothing more he could do after finishing fourth in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and losing his Formula 1 championship lead to winning McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.

Reuters

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Hamilton says 'nothing positive' to take from P7 result

A downbeat Lewis Hamilton said there was nothing positive to take from his seventh-place finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

ESPN

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Piastri beats Verstappen in Saudi Arabian GP to lead championship

Oscar Piastri moved into the lead of the drivers' championship for the first time in his career after securing his third victory of the season at Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Verstappen narrowly beats Piastri for Saudi Arabian GP pole

Max Verstappen claimed a stunning pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, just 0.010 seconds ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri.

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Formula 1 - News, Highlights and Analysis

Auto Racing

Alpine's Gasly brushes off impact of recent turnover

Auto Racing

Hamilton, Russell on FIA swearing U-turn: It's a 'mess'

Auto Racing

Amid growing pains at Ferrari, will Hamilton win in F1 again?

Auto Racing

F1 rookies defend Alpine's Doohan after 'unfair' treatment

Auto Racing

Sainz confident there is no conflict in father's FIA presidency bid

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F1 pundit Brundle given Order of British Empire honour

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Williams boss backs Colapinto to thrive amid Alpine chaos

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Doohan out, Colapinto in: Instability impedes Alpine ambition

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Alpine demote Doohan, promote Colapinto ahead of Imola

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Alpine team principal Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Auto Racing

Hamilton's Miami radio drama borne from Ferrari's lack of pace

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Report: Alpine considering Doohan-Colapinto driver swap

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Norris: Verstappen 'not racing very smart' at Miami GP

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McLaren's Norris says it's 'crash or don't pass' against Red Bull's Verstappen

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Piastri claims dominant win in Miami with McLaren one-two, extends championship lead

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Verstappen says becoming a dad 'hasn't slowed me down'

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Verstappen takes pole ahead of Norris at Miami Open qualifying

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GM says Cadillac F1 project not affected by auto tariff hit

Auto Racing

Leclerc on pre-sprint crash: 'I felt like a passenger'

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Miami GP: Norris wins wet, chaotic sprint race under safety car

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Fatherhood, decade in F1 give Verstappen perspective on life

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Antonelli takes surprise Miami GP sprint pole

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Mercedes boss Wolff: Hamilton hasn't lost the magic

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Verstappen: Newborn early days 'very enjoyable' ahead of Miami GP

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Verstappen announces birth of first child ahead of Miami GP

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Norris refuses to worry about McLaren teammate Piastri's title lead

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In its spell as F1 host, Miami has become America's Monaco

Auto Racing

F1's next wave is here and it starts with Antonelli, Bearman

Auto Racing

McLaren drivers, Verstappen in spotlight at Miami Grand Prix on TSN

Auto Racing

FIA chief considering 'improvements' to F1's swearing rules

Auto Racing

How Hamilton helped Idris, Pitt bring 'F1' movie to life

Auto Racing

McLaren's Piastri on top of the world after Saudi Arabian GP win

Auto Racing

Drivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five races

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Norris says Ferrari 'just as quick' as McLaren in races

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How Piastri-Verstappen incident led to McLaren's Saudi win

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McLaren's Norris says fourth was best he could do

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Hamilton says 'nothing positive' to take from P7 result

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Piastri beats Verstappen in Saudi Arabian GP to lead championship

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Verstappen narrowly beats Piastri for Saudi Arabian GP pole