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This is why F1 waves two chequered flags to end races

In Formula 1, the black and white chequered flag marks the end of a race and the driver who is waved off first with it is the winner. But what does it mean when, as seen several times over the 2025 F1 season, two chequered flags are waved at the conclusion…

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Johnny Herbert: Risk of race ban "will not change" Max Verstappen’s driving

Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer…

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Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident?

The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the…

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Max Verstappen ‘deserved black flag’ for George Russell collision, says Johnny Herbert

Former F1 driver Herbert believes Verstappen ‘overstepped the mark’ after ramming into Russell in Spain

The Independent UK

Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before Max Verstappen clashed with George Russell

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.

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Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before the Verstappen-Russell clash

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How Max Verstappen earned 11 penalty points in 11 months

Whether Max Verstappen deserved to be disqualified from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix after his clash with George Russell is more or less irrelevant – yet the stewards' ruling on that incident not only included a 10-second penalty, which dropped him from fifth to 10th in the final standings,…

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How is Verstappen so close to an F1 race ban?

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F1 penalty points system explained – with Max Verstappen close to race ban

Verstappen has now accrued 11 points – 12 points in a year results in a race suspension

The Independent UK

Why Max Verstappen’s red mist is the necessary evil behind an F1 genius

Verstappen’s deliberate ram into George Russell at the Spanish GP saw him fortunate to escape disqualification, but history shows us that the hero-villain complex is a difficult line to tread

The Independent UK

F1 Spanish GP: Charles Leclerc–Max Verstappen incident results in no further action

The FIA race stewards have taken no further action against Charles Leclerc for making contact with Max Verstappen in Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix - meaning the Ferrari driver has retained his podium position.

Motorsport

No further action taken on Leclerc-Verstappen incident at F1 Spanish GP

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Should Verstappen have been disqualified from the Spanish GP? Our writers have their say

Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell has taken the headlines from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which saw the reigning world champion given a 10-second penalty and three penalty points.

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Should Max Verstappen have been disqualified from the Spanish GP? Our writers have their say

Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell has taken the headlines from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which saw the reigning world champion given a 10-second penalty and three penalty points.

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Explained: The timing of Stroll's late F1 Spanish GP withdrawal

Details have emerged of Lance Stroll's absence for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix grid as the Canadian battled worsening pain in his right hand and wrist.

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Timing of Lance Stroll's late F1 Spanish GP withdrawal explained

Details have emerged of Lance Stroll's absence for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix grid as the Canadian battled worsening pain in his right hand and wrist.

Motorsport

Why McLaren is surprised by Red Bull gap at F1 Spanish GP, but not by front wing outcome

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix as the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown appears overblown.

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Why McLaren expected Red Bull to be closer at F1 Spanish GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix even disregarding the FIA's front wing flexing clampdown.

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Verstappen's new race options: What he can do with his FIA platinum race licence?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also…

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What can F1 champion Max Verstappen do with his new FIA platinum race license?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also on…

Motorsport

Why F1 flexi-wing changes failed to shake up the Spanish GP order

“It clearly slowed McLaren down a lot,” said Mercedes’ George Russell, voice freighted with sarcasm.

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F1 25 Launches Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

EA Sports F1 25 is available today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving players a chance to jump into the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. EA Play subscribers can try out the trial version of F1 25 for 5 hours.

The Guardian - UK

New F1 wing rules are talk of pit lane in Spain but McLaren still out in front

The rules are intended to close the gap between the best drivers but McLaren’s Oscar Piastri seemed unaffected and was fastest in second practice

Autosport

How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades in five steps

Formula 1's current rules have gradually led to the closest grid in history, which means a minor upgrade can make the difference between scoring points and being out in Q1. Paired with tricky ground-effect cars and limitations on spending and aerodynamic testing, it has made the margin for error in…

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How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades, in five steps

F1's current rules have gradually led to the closest grid in history, which means a minor upgrade can make the difference between scoring points and being out in Q1. Paired with tricky ground-effect cars and limitations on spending and aerodynamic testing, it has made the margin for error in the…

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