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As Renault says farewell to F1, 21 key moments in its history

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix unceremoniously marked the end of Renault’s era as an engine supplier in Formula 1, as the French brand repurposes its Viry-Chatillon engine operations. After 771 grands prix, 213 pole positions, 465 podiums including 169 victories, and 23 world titles, let’s look at the key…

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Gerald Donaldson obituary

Formula One writer who wrote classic biographies, including a remarkable account from Ayrton Senna of his experiences

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From first wins to broken records: The five most dramatic Portuguese GPs in F1 history

In celebration of the news that the Portuguese Grand Prix will return in 2027, we've picked some of the nation's best F1 races

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Broken records, a half-point break, and Senna's first win: Five of F1's most dramatic Portuguese GPs

In celebration of the news that the Portuguese Grand Prix will return in 2027, we've picked some of the nation's best F1 races

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‘When I agreed to make my documentary, I went up to Anfield and met Kenny Dalglish. His only rider was some Irn-Bru and a Dairy Milk’ Asif Kapadia on making his Kenny Dalglish documentary

The director has previously documented the likes of Ayrton Senna, Diego Maradona and Amy Winehouse

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The most controversial F1 deciders: 1997 Europe, 2021 Abu Dhabi, and more

There have been some great championship showdowns in F1 history, but there have also been some dark moments. Here are the times when there was a little bit too much drama…

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Are F1 drivers really better than ever? Our writers have their say

The 2025 F1 grid certainly glitters with talent, but is it really fair to say no other line-up came close?

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Lewis Hamilton says Rio de Janeiro could be “a good place for me” as his love for Brazil grows

Lewis Hamilton says Rio de Janeiro could be “a good place for me'

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F1 engineer and ground-effect pioneer Peter Wright dies aged 79

Wright was a pioneer of ground-effect aerodynamics and active suspension in F1, and played a significant role in implementing better safety in sport and the automotive industry

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Visionary engineer and technical journalist Peter Wright dies aged 79

Peter Wright was a pioneer of ground-effect aerodynamics and active suspension in F1, and played a significant role in implementing better safety in sport and the automotive industry

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Lando Norris: Winning in Brazil would be “more special” because of Ayrton Senna's McLaren legacy

Lando Norris says a win at Interlagos would be especially meaningful given Ayrton Senna and McLaren's legacy

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Inside Kimi Antonelli’s quiet tribute to Ayrton Senna ahead of F1 Brazil GP: "My racing hero"

Andrea Kimi Antonelli visited Ayrton Senna's grave in São Paulo ahead of the Brazil Grand Prix

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How McLaren picked up each of its record 12 Brazil F1 wins

McLaren holds the record for grand prix victories in Brazil, but has suffered a winless streak since 2012. Let’s look at the papaya squad’s previous success

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6 Formula One Drivers Who Changed Racing Forever

I’m an avid Formula One fan, watching F1 news just about every day (even if it’s not racing season). I love keeping up with everything to do with the sport, and it’s interesting to see the different characters who have come through the paddock over the years. Over the decades,…

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These new TAG Heuer watches honour the legacy of Ayrton Senna

The legendary Formula 1 driver is being honoured with some killer chronographs.

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Historic Ayrton Senna 1991 McLaren F1 car set for auction for 8-figure sum

Ayrton Senna's 1991 McLaren MP4/6, the V12, six-speed, championship-winning car in which he claimed his first home grand prix victory, is set to be auctioned

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14 Rivalries That Made Men Into Legends

Throughout history, few things have pushed men to greatness like fierce rivalries. Whether in sports, business, science, or the arts, these intense competitions have sparked innovation, inspired new heights of achievement, and created legends. Rivalries aren’t just about winning or losing—they’re about the drive to be better, the hunger to…

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What does history tell us about Max Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround?

Verstappen’s 64-point swing back into this year’s F1 title battle is impressive, but not unprecedented. Let’s look at what previously happened in Formula 1 history

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What history tells us about Verstappen’s F1 title race turnaround

Max Verstappen’s 64-point swing back into this year’s Formula 1 title battle is impressive, but not unprecedented. Let’s look at what previously happened in F1 history

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Norris as Senna and Piastri as Prost? No, but McLaren must hope title is settled on track

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri argued over events in Singapore and their team have to be careful it doesn’t continue in the title run-in

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The real stress test awaiting McLaren's F1 'Papaya Rules'

Some fans may choose not to believe it, but McLaren's commitment to equality and fairness between its drivers is genuine. The question is whether it can survive the intensifying heat of competition

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The real stress test awaiting McLaren's 'Papaya Rules'

Some fans may choose not to believe it, but McLaren's commitment to equality and fairness between its drivers is genuine. The question is whether it can survive the intensifying heat of competition

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Top 10 McLaren F1 cars ranked: MCL39, M23, MP4/4 and more

McLaren has taken 10 constructors’ titles and is on the verge of securing its 13th drivers’ crown since it arrived in F1 in 1966. From such esteemed company, which is its best car? KEVIN TURNER and LUCY RIMMER pick out the best of the best

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On this day in 1985, Alain Prost won his first Formula 1 world title

The podium eluded him at Brands Hatch, but Alain Prost still prevailed with two races remaining in the F1 championship

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On this day: Prost wins his first F1 world title

The podium eluded him at Brands Hatch, but Alain Prost still prevailed with two races to go in the 1985 F1 world championship

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