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Nelson Piquet – one of F1’s most formidable champions

After giving up on a promising tennis career, Piquet rose through the single-seater ranks following the advice of another Brazilian great, Emerson Fittipaldi, and came to Europe to follow his F1 dream.

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The 500cc F3 machines celebrating Castle Combe's 500th car racing event

Castle Combe celebrates its milestone 500th car race meeting on Easter Monday, with 500cc Formula 3 cars rolling back the years to the Wiltshire circuit’s inaugural event, run behind closed gates by the Bristol Motor Cycle Light Car Club on 8 July 1950.

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How McLaren has geared up for its return to the global sportscar stage

McLaren entered the sportscar racing folklore in 1995 when it claimed an against-the-odds victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours with the F1 GTR. Running a car based on the road-going F1, which itself developed a cult following over the next two decades, the factory-supported Kokusai Kaihatsu squad capitalised on…

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Da Costa: No penalty for Rowland's Formula E Tokyo defence "sucks"

The Portuguese driver was running third in the final laps of Formula E’s maiden race in Japan, having climbed from eighth on the grid and challenged long-time leader Rowland for second.

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Evans: Costly WRC Safari Rally punctures a “mystery”

Evans started Saturday sitting in second trailing leader Kalle Rovanpera by 56.9s but ended the morning loop in fifth [+3m34.2s] after picking up punctures in stage eight [Soysambu] and 10 [Sleeping Warrior].

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Di Giannantonio “sure bright days will come” after slow 2024 MotoGP start

Last year’s Qatar Grand Prix winner found refuge at Valentino Rossi’s team having lost his Gresini Ducati ride to Marc Marquez towards the latter half of the season.

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Di Giannantonio sure "bright days will come" after slow 2024 MotoGP start

Last year's Qatar Grand Prix winner found refuge at Valentino Rossi's team having lost his Gresini Ducati ride to Marc Marquez towards the latter half of the season.

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Norris: Potential for McLaren F1 team to improve puts “smile on my face”

The Woking outfit ended the 2023 season with momentum on its side, but thus far Ferrari has led the pursuit of pacesetters Red Bull.

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Leclerc: "Such a fast" Sainz as Ferrari F1 team-mate pushes me to be better

Having sat out the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to undergo appendicitis surgery, Sainz had a successful return to racing in Melbourne, taking the win with little competition after race leader Max Verstappen was forced to retire due to a brake issue.

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Rowland: Formula E victory "was on the table" in Tokyo

The Briton started Formula E’s first-ever race in Japan from pole and he controlled the pace at the front of the field for much of the 35-lap contest.

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Rowland: Formula E victory in Tokyo "was on the table"

The Briton started Formula E’s first-ever race in Japan from pole and he controlled the pace at the front of the field for much of the 35-lap contest.

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Tokyo E-Prix: Guenther wins after late pressure from Rowland

The German took the lead of the race with 10 laps remaining, having circulated inside the top three throughout and built enough of a lead to retain the top position after taking his final Attack Mode.

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Tokyo E-Prix: Guenther resists late Rowland pressure to win

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Tokyo E-Prix: Rowland grabs pole for Nissan's home event

The Briton pulled out a margin of more than two tenths in the opening sector during the final qualifying duel before Maserati MSG’s Guenther pulled half of the deficit back in sector two.

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Tokyo E-Prix: Evans tops practice as red flags interrupt running

The Jaguar driver, who is set to make his 100th Formula E start later today as will the British manufacturer, moved to the top of the times with his final effort – a 1m19.339s.

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Carlos Sainz — the smooth operator with a hard edge

Carlos Sainz defies the odds, wins Australian Grand Prix after appendectomy, showcasing resilience and strategic brilliance in F1.

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Rovanpera: Commanding WRC Safari lead "not even close to being enough"

The reigning world champion delivered a dominant display to reel off the fastest times in all six of Friday's stages to open up a commanding 56.9s lead over Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans.

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Rovanpera: Commanding WRC Safari lead “not even close to being enough”

The reigning world champion delivered a dominant display to reel off the fastest times in all six of Friday’s stages to open up a commanding 56.9s lead over Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans.

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Sauber: "Important" to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance to score points.

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Vasseur: Smooth Australia weekend the path Ferrari F1 team must follow

The team faced no disruptions or setbacks over the course of the Melbourne event, which saw Carlos Sainz lead team-mate Charles Leclerc home in a one-two finish.

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Marquez: Pressure and ambition at Gresini MotoGP team same as factory Honda

After an 11-year stint at the Repsol Honda team that yielded six titles but no victories since 2021, Marquez moved to Gresini this year in order to get his hands on a more competitive Ducati bike.

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Sauber: “Important” to apologise to Bottas for F1 pit stop issues

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Aston Martin makes offer to poach Newey from F1 rival Red Bull

Newey has been the subject of plenty of interest from rival teams since joining Red Bull in 2005, being integral to its championship-winning success with Sebastian Vettel between 2010 and 2013 and now with Max Verstappen.

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Bird: Imminent Formula E victories "not expected again" ahead of Tokyo E-Prix

The Briton claimed his first win in the all-electric championship for more than two years in the Sao Paulo E-Prix with a last-lap overtake for the lead, which also marked McLaren’s maiden victory in Formula E.

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RB must give Ricciardo an F1 car "he's more comfortable with" - Mekies

Ricciardo started the Melbourne event in 18th after losing his final Q1 lap to track limits.

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