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Piastri on how being “laser-sharp” on details has lifted one-lap F1 pace

Ever since Oscar Piastri made his Formula 1 debut for McLaren two seasons ago, it’s become almost a cliche to say that the main factor separating him from team-mate Lando Norris is his qualifying performance. A bald view of the statistics would appear to bear that out: in 2023 Norris…

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Norris: McLaren has target on its back as rivals “talk crap” about team

“Nonsense”, “random” and “crap” – the three words Lando Norris used to describe recent comments made about McLaren by its rivals as the squad adjusts to life as the hunted rather than the hunter.

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Verstappen: Red Bull's main issue is F1 car, not drivers

Max Verstappen has suggested his Red Bull Formula 1 team needs to focus on fixing its troubled 2025 car rather than worry about the identity of his team-mate.

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Haas fast-tracks floor update for F1 Japanese GP to fix aero issues

Haas has introduced a small upgrade to its VF-25 Formula 1 car's floor for the Japanese Grand Prix in a bid to solve its aero oscillation issue in high-speed corners, which emerged at the Melbourne season opener.

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Leclerc: Ferrari’s China disqualification caused by “playing with the limit”

Ferrari aims to learn from the “pain” of having both its cars disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix but its key challenge is to make up the gap to McLaren, says Charles Leclerc.

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Hamilton explains why Ferrari's F1 form has been inconsistent

Lewis Hamilton says having to gain a deeper understanding of Ferrari's car set-ups is the main factor behind his up-and-down form as he starts his stint with the Italian Formula 1 powerhouse.

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Tsunoda: Not hearing from Marko on Red Bull F1 promotion is "very unusual"

Yuki Tsunoda had detailed the timeline of his Red Bull Formula 1 promotion ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, revealing he has yet to speak to his mentor Helmut Marko.

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Lawson not focused on potential Red Bull F1 return after “unexpected” demotion

Liam Lawson admits he was not expecting to be dropped by Red Bull after just two rounds and will be aiming to prove he belongs in Formula 1 – even if he does not know where his long-term future lies.

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Rick Ware Racing calls LMC lawsuit a "misguided attempt to tarnish our reputation"

On April 1st, Legacy Motor Club (LMC) -- co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson -- filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing regarding a charter dispute. And RWR has already come out swinging in response.

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Zak Brown says McLaren took advantage of ‘destabilized’ Red Bull during Christian Horner’s texting scandal

The McLaren CEO said his team “absolutely” received “an unexpected advantage” during Christian Horner’s media storm in early 2024

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Two out of three: The Japanese F1 drivers who scored a home podium

Yuki Tsunoda, the 19th Japanese driver to reach F1, has an opportunity to make history on home soil at Suzuka.

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Audi puts LMP1, DTM cars up for sale

Audi is offering LMP1 prototype and DTM touring car machinery from its back catalogue for sale to collectors in full running condition for the first time.

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The difficult transition from Indy NXT to IndyCar is on full display

Louis Foster is hoping to be the latest British racing driver to shine in IndyCar and there is good reason to hype him up. Foster dominated the 2024 Indy NXT season, winning eight of 14 races on his way to collecting the championship by a clear margin. Meanwhile, the Indy…

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10 years on: Honda's "GP2 engine" humiliation to F1 redemption

Ten years on from its worst humiliation in Formula 1, Honda is coming full circle at Suzuka as a works partner of Red Bull

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Kyle Larson's McLaren-Hendrick paint schemes revealed for Indy 500/Coke 600 double

After a failed attempt in 2024, Kyle Larson is coming back in 2025 hungrier than ever as he seeks to finally become the fifth driver (and the first since 2014) to complete 'The Double' by running the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

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Lawson on “shock” Red Bull demotion: “It’s not something I saw coming”

Liam Lawson has revealed his demotion to Racing Bulls, after just two grands prix at Red Bull in the 2025 Formula 1 season, came as a surprise.

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How much does Red Bull depend on Verstappen – now and for the future?

“I think I can probably win the constructors’ championship on my own right now”, Max Verstappen smiled during a Dutch media session ahead of the 2023 British Grand Prix. He said it jokingly, but there was truth in his comments on two fronts. At the time, Red Bull’s dominance was…

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Why Bottas has the edge over Perez in 2026 F1 return race

The best visualisation of just how different Formula 1 life has become for Valtteri Bottas was formed in 2025 Bahrain pre-season testing, when Motorsport.com found him, wheel gun in hand, in the Mercedes pitbox.

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Le Mans gets new MotoGP deal to host French GP

Le Mans is set to host MotoGP’s French Grand Prix until 2031 at the earliest, after a multi-year extension was signed with Dorna Sports.

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Race our writers! – Will F1 Fantasy players follow Red Bull’s lead and switch drivers?

Log in to your F1 Fantasy account this week and you will be greeted with a warning message prompting changes to your team.

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Tsunoda insists he can tame Red Bull’s unruly F1 car

New Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda doesn’t expect the tricky characteristics of the team’s Formula 1 car to be a problem for him.

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Interview: Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu as you've never known him

“I’ll probably go tonight.” Ayao Komatsu glances at his watch as we sit down in the Haas hospitality suite at the Shanghai circuit. “There’s a new place about half an hour from the hotel. It’s a new climbing gym, apparently. My good friend is a climbing coach and he happens…

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Honda won’t “interfere” with Tsunoda’s F1 future amid Red Bull split

Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe says Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future at Red Bull lies in his own hands, with the Japanese brand undertaking a new project with the Aston Martin outfit in the world championship.

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Albon meets Thai PM to show support for F1 race in Bangkok

The chances of a Formula 1 race in Thailand continue to improve as Williams driver Alex Albon became the latest representative of the series to meet with the country’s prime minister.

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Legacy Motor Club's "patience has run out", filing lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing

With the highly contentious legal battle between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR over the 2025 Charter Agreement ongoing, yet another lawsuit relating to charters has arisen. However, this is very different from the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR situation, which claims the sanctioning body violated antitrust laws.

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