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Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say

Across the most recent eight rounds of this year's championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri's opening stints were stronger, but Lando Norris made the decision difficult in…

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Williams made first approach to Sainz in Abu Dhabi last year

Williams has revealed it first approached Carlos Sainz about an F1 drive in Abu Dhabi last year, before anyone knew Lewis Hamilton would replace him.

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Former Alpine boss Szafnauer involved in new US F1 project

Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he is involved in a project with American investors to evaluate entering an 11th team in Formula 1.

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New USA F1 project revealed involving former Alpine boss Szafnauer

Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he is involved in a project with American investors to evaluate entering an 11th team in Formula 1.

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JA on F1 Podcast: Szafnauer on F1 management and new team interest

Otmar Szafnauer is a very experienced F1 team principal having worked with Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin and Alpine, with strong track record of getting bang for buck. He was fired by Alpine year ago, over a disagreement with Alpine management on what was the right pathway to success.

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All the F1 drivers disqualified after winning a grand prix

George Russell was denied his third Formula 1 victory by an underweight car that resulted in his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

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Has Sainz made the right decision to join Williams? Our F1 writers have their say

Carlos Sainz has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing for Williams, with the deal announced on the first day of the summer break.

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Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season: Driver line-up and calendar

The 2024 F1 season is hotting up, with seven different winners in the first 13 races of the year and four in the last four races. Max Verstappen currently leads the championship with 265 points, ahead of Lando Norris in second with 189 points.

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How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

It's happened: the cork has finally fired out of the bottle. And unexpectedly so, as it turns out; just as everyone had averted its gaze from the glass receptacle's neck, the stopper broke free of its moorings and landed straight into the lap of James Vowles. Carlos Sainz has signed…

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Which F1 driver has the most podium finishes? Hamilton, Schumacher and more

Over 200 different drivers have taken podium finishes since the beginning of the F1 championship in 1950. Although many will be hoping to take the race win, a podium place can still be important for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.

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Carlos Sainz Announces Move to Williams on Multiyear Deal

The Ferrari driver finally made his decision on the first day of F1's summer break, choosing to join Williams over a host of other suitors.

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Carlos Sainz to race for Williams F1 team in 2025 "and beyond"

Carlos Sainz will race for Williams in Formula 1 next year in what the team has described as a deal that goes into the championship’s new rules era in 2026.

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Stella: Piastri Belgian GP pitstop error "costly" in victory charge

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri's mistake at the final pitstop of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix proved "costly" in his pursuit of victory.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Leaving Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes was dealing with the joy of what turned out to be a win after all for long-time race leader Lewis Hamilton, but the hurt (and embarrassment) of losing George Russell’s on-the-road triumph after his one-stop gamble had seemingly paid off.

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Stella: Piastri Belgian GP pitstop error "costly" in F1 victory charge

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri's mistake at the final pitstop of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix proved "costly" in his pursuit of victory.

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Were Russell’s worn tyres the cause of his Spa F1 disqualification?

George Russell’s disqualification for his Mercedes being underweight caught his team by surprise after Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Second in Belgium, Piastri confident as F1 takes break

Australia's Oscar Piastri was surprised to be promoted to second place hours after the Belgian Grand Prix.

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How F1's points standings look after the 2024 F1 Belgian GP

Mercedes’ 1-2 result in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix initially closed the gap on its rivals in the constructors' championship, before George Russell was stripped of his win.

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Belgian Grand Prix Takeaways: George Russell DQ Spoils Dream Day for Mercedes

In the final race before the summer break, the 26-year-old nearly helmed a 1–2 finish along with Lewis Hamilton, but a technical infraction cost him a second win in four races.

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Lewis Hamilton awarded Belgian GP victory as George Russell disqualified hours after race

George Russell was denied just the third F1 win of his career as his career was 1.5kg underweight

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Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory

George Russell has lost his surprise 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory due to a strict rule on Formula 1 car weight when it has been drained of fuel.

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Marko: Perez “completely collapsed” for Red Bull in Belgian GP

Red Bull's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has blasted Sergio Perez after he "completely collapsed" in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.

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Revised F1 World Championship standings after the 2024 Belgian GP

George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix had a big impact on the 2024 F1 World Championship chase, and helped McLaren gain an extra point on Red Bull.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell outfoxes rivals to win from Hamilton

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, which the seven-time world champion had dominated, as Russell’s surprise one-stop strategy paid off, with Oscar Piastri third for McLaren.

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Williams says "odds in our favour" of landing Sainz F1 deal

Williams is increasingly hopeful it can convince Carlos Sainz to commit his Formula 1 future to the team, ahead of next week's self-imposed deadline to sort out its 2025 line-up.

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