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Five revelations by F1 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve

There is no shortage of creativity at French Formula 1 broadcaster Canal+, which recently set up an interview – or should we say ‘questioning’ – with its own pundit Jacques Villeneuve, pretending he was in police custody.

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McLaren’s ‘panic’ F1 strategy slammed as Norris loses out to Verstappen in Japan

McLaren’s decision to pit Norris on the same lap as race winner Verstappen was criticised by 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve in Suzuka

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton’s win in China ‘not good’ for relationship with Charles Leclerc, says former F1 champion

Hamilton won the sprint race in China, claiming his first victory in the red of Ferrari

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‘Arrogant’ Liam Lawson slammed by former F1 champion after Red Bull axe

Lawson has been dropped after just two races with Yuki Tsunoda promoted for the Japan GP

The Independent UK

Five amazing Melbourne races that launched F1 seasons

Ever since Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit replaced Adelaide on the Formula 1 calendar, it (for fans of a certain age) became synonymous with ‘the start of a new season’ for over 20 years. Adelaide had held every single closer between 1985 and 1995, before the race moved south-east to the…

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The top five F1 Australian GP season openers

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Jacques Villeneuve lands new F1 role alongside Jenson Button at Williams

The outspoken Canadian pundit was Williams’ last F1 world champion in 1997

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Villeneuve joins Button, Chadwick as Williams F1 ambassador

Williams has signed 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve as an ambassador for the 2025 season.

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A race for the ages – Michelob ULTRA and Williams Racing pit former drivers against each other in AI showdown

Six Formula 1 world champions, nine drivers’ titles between them, racing their respective Williams cars over 15 laps of Silverstone alongside their modern-day equivalent – Michelob ULTRA’s ‘Lap of Legends’ truly broke new ground when released in May.

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Are there enough reasons to justify Lawson's Red Bull deal?

It's somewhat explainable how Red Bull ended up here. You don't necessarily have to agree that Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have made all the right decisions regarding their team's driver line-up over the past year and a half, but you can still find some logic in how they came…

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A hope and a prayer: Are there enough reasons to justify Lawson's Red Bull deal?

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F1 TV's James Hinchcliffe has been doing this job longer than you think

James Hinchcliffe discusses his transition from IndyCar driver to F1 TV analyst, sharing his experiences and insights.

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Jacques Villeneuve condemns ‘heartless’ thieves after statue of F1 legend Gilles stolen

The bronze monument of ex-Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve was stolen outside his museum in Quebec

The Independent UK

Marko wanted Ricciardo out after Spanish GP, reveals Horner

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko wanted Daniel Ricciardo out of the RB seat after the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Christian Horner has revealed.

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When a home grand prix ended in heartbreak for an F1 driver

Many Formula 1 drivers are lucky enough to have a grand prix in their native country and some have even enjoyed vast success at their home race.

The Guardian - UK

David Richards: ‘There’s not a single driver I haven’t fallen out with’

Chair of British motor sport and Silverstone sage has been there, won that, battled egos and ruffled Ferrari’s feathers

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How Ricciardo's F1 future hangs in the balance

Five months ago it looked like the safest seat in Red Bull's Formula 1 stable. An eight-time race winner parked at RB, while offering its A-team an insurance policy.

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Ben Hunt: The factors behind Mercedes’ prospective Antonelli gamble

Toto Wolff has all but confirmed Andrea Kimi Antonelli would be driving in Formula 1 next season - but is it not a big gamble for Mercedes?

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10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments

Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 (Photo by: Motorsport Images) The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home…

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Chris Harris on F1: The Canadian GP reminded us why we love this sport

Montreal was only the second-best racing Chris Harris saw this week—but that still made it one of the best F1 races of the season.

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Ricciardo wants to keep "chip on my shoulder" after F1 Canada points

Ricciardo has faced increased criticism for his lack of performance this year compared to high-flying team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, with 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve the latest to pile in over the Montreal weekend by questioning why the 34-year-old still has a place on the grid.

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Ricciardo wants to keep "chip on my shoulder" after Canada F1 points

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Has Ricciardo's Canada reaction come too late amid Villeneuve attack?

And it is going to take a lot more than a fifth place in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix – and a curt response to the 1997 world champion – to secure it.

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The F1 rule that gave pole to Russell over Verstappen after setting the same time

However, it was the Mercedes driver who got pole position, his second in F1 following on from his maiden one in Hungary in 2022.

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The F1 rule that gave Russell Canadian GP pole despite Verstappen tie

Qualifying in Montreal produced a historic moment when Russell and Verstappen set exactly the same time in Q3, a 1m12.000s, that left them tied but gave pole to the Mercedes driver.

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