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How Russell "confused" his engine in bid for Qatar F1 sprint pole

George Russell has revealed how a last-gasp effort to take Losail's daunting Turn 14 flat out in sprint qualifying "confused" his engine and cost him time.

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Leclerc: Ferrari "back to reality" in Qatar GP sprint quali after topping FP1

Charles Leclerc has said that Ferrari's low-key performance in Qatar sprint qualifying was "coming back to reality" after securing fourth and fifth on Saturday's Formula 1 grid.

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F1 Qatar GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Lando Norris will start the Qatar Grand Prix sprint from pole position after topping sprint qualifying on Friday night, with George Russell joining him on the front row.

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F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Qatar GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

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F1 Qatar GP: Norris on sprint pole over Russell, Piastri

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage.

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Tsunoda can change Red Bull’s mind, says RB F1 team boss

Yuki Tsunoda has what it takes to wipe away Red Bull's scepticism about promoting him to its main squad, says his current team boss.

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F1 must "put forward correct proposal" for Cadillac anti-dilution fee - Vowles

The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1's 11th team in 2026 must be met with adequate compensation for dilution in prize money earnings for the existing squads, says Williams boss James Vowles.

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Friday favourite: The "incredible" Le Mans racer that staged a memorable comeback

Oliver Turvey’s technical insight and feedback has made him an important component of several motorsport outfits for more than a decade, not least the McLaren Formula 1 team. Having joined the Woking-based team in 2010, first as a development driver before taking on a testing role, it’s a position that…

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What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

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Why Qatar is buying into troubled Audi F1 programme

"Be fearful when others are greedy – and greedy when others are fearful." The famous words of US investment guru Warren Buffett aptly sum up the Qatari Investment Authority's reasons for taking a shareholding in Audi's Formula 1 team.

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F1 Qatar GP: Leclerc fastest over Norris and Piastri in only practice session

Charles Leclerc led the way in Formula 1's sole Qatar Grand Prix practice session to lead both McLarens at the top of the order.

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Audi insists VW Group crisis no threat to F1 project amid Qatar buy-in

Audi boss Gernot Dollner insists the manufacturer’s commitment to Formula 1 is not threatened by the financial dramas faced by parent company the Volkswagen Group.

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Colapinto back to older-spec Williams suspension after Vegas crash

Franco Colapinto will compete in the final two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season with Williams’s old front suspension design, as a result of his Las Vegas qualifying crash.

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Sainz set for earlier than expected Williams F1 debut

Carlos Sainz is set for an earlier than expected debut run for Williams, Autosport has learned.

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The teen talent exceling on his Civic duty

The Civic Cup has developed a reputation over the years for being a hugely competitive championship. The cars are closely matched and there’s always a cluster of star names at the front.

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WRC road order rules set to remain unchanged in 2025

Road order regulations appear set to remain unchanged in the World Rally Championship next year after a proposal to introduce a form of qualifying was rejected, Autosport understands.

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Aprilia, KTM not able to exploit new rear tyre all year in MotoGP 2024

Aprilia and KTM are at a loss to explain why they struggled to extract the maximum performance out of Michelin’s new MotoGP rear tyre all year in 2024.

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Formula E’s UK coverage moves back to free-to-air TV, Jenas dropped

Coverage of the Formula E world championship will return to free-to-air TV in the United Kingdom, with all qualifying sessions and races of the 2024-25 season set to be shown live.

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The ‘three jewels’ in the desert that have turned the Lusail International Circuit into a worldwide destination

Only two tracks in the world currently host events for F1, MotoGP and WEC – and only one of them faces the unique challenge of doing so at a location where the desert heat prevents summer racing.

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Why Mercedes “has eyes on” another victory amid Qatar perfect storm

Mercedes has admitted that a host of factors in its favour at the Qatar Grand Prix could help it deliver another Formula 1 victory.

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Tsunoda: Sim test shows Red Bull F1 car suits me

Yuki Tsunoda says he needs to excel in the final two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season to “force” Red Bull to consider him for a race seat – and that a simulator test has indicated he can be quick in the team’s car.

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Will the FIA’s suggested change to F1’s racing guidelines solve the main problem?

While the headline news around the FIA as the Qatar Grand Prix got under way covered more staffing turmoil, the governing body’s efforts on revising Formula 1’s racing rules was an altogether positive affair.

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Hamilton in “two minds” over Ferrari run at Abu Dhabi test

Lewis Hamilton admits not joining Ferrari for the Abu Dhabi test makes the start to next year harder - although deep down never wanted his first run to be there.

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Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview

In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: "We'd love to get…

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F1 drivers expect inside line attack changes from FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

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