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Martin "couldn't ride" through "crying" in last laps of Barcelona finale

Newly-crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Martin says he “couldn’t ride” and was crying under his helmet during the final laps of the Barcelona Grand Prix.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Martin crowned champion as Bagnaia wins finale

Pramac rider Jorge Martin clinched his maiden MotoGP title with a safe third-place finish in the Barcelona Grand Prix, while Francesco Bagnaia had to concede defeat despite scoring an 11th win of 2024.

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Friday favourite: The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars

Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.

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F1's promise to be less tough on Las Vegas in its second year

Despite some teething issues — Formula 1's first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven's iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success.

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Button stays with Jota for factory Cadillac switch in 2025 WEC

Jenson Button will remain with the British Jota squad in the World Endurance Championship on its graduation to the factory ranks with Cadillac next season.

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Does the Monaco GP deserve its place on the F1 calendar? Our writers have their say

The Monaco Grand Prix’s position on the Formula 1 calendar remains intact, bar a minor date tweak, as a new deal has been signed to run until 2031.

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Should Red Bull sign Colapinto for 2025? Our writers have their say

As Franco Colapinto has impressed the Formula 1 paddock at Williams as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant, there has been plenty of calls to keep him on the grid for 2025.

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Should Red Bull sign Colapinto for F1 2025? Our writers have their say

As Franco Colapinto has impressed the Formula 1 paddock at Williams as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant, there has been plenty of calls to keep him on the grid for 2025.

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

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The questions the FIA must address after Wittich's surprise F1 departure

The sudden departure of Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.

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How a winless F3 racer produced a moment of championship-winning quality

Without fail, every driver and every team in any motorsport category you could care to mention will tell you every year that consistency is their number one target. Yes, there will also be the usual spiel about title aspirations, but all know that bagging points at every round is crucial…

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Ben Hunt: Wittich departure raises more concern with the FIA

Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.

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Why retiring Aleix Espargaro can take pride in his MotoGP achievements

When Aleix Espargaro steps off his Aprilia RS-GP for the final time at this weekend’s Barcelona Grand Prix finale, he will be able to look back at a long and ultimately successful MotoGP career that few - including the man himself - are likely to have predicted unfolding the way…

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How Martin will follow in Rossi's footsteps if he wins the 2024 MotoGP title

If Jorge Martin is crowned the 2024 MotoGP champion in this weekend's Barcelona Grand Prix finale, he will become the first rider to win a premier class title with a satellite team since Valentino Rossi 23 years ago.

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F1 race director Wittich steps down with immediate effect

The FIA has announced Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.

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FIA factory investigation clears Red Bull over front bib allegations

A detailed investigation by FIA staff who visited Red Bull's Milton Keynes factory has concluded that the squad did not use its controversial front bib adjuster in an illegal manner, Autosport can reveal.

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Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem

Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.

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The positive for Haas F1 in Alpine's double podium sucker punch

Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu revealed he "never expected" Alpine to secure its double podium in Brazil that vaulted it to sixth in the Formula 1 constructors' standings - but he pointed to the positive performance displayed by future driver Esteban Ocon.

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The positive for Haas in Alpine's double podium sucker punch

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Can teamwork make a championship dream work for Tyler Reddick and 23XI?

This Sunday, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick will race for the highest honor in NASCAR: the Cup Series championship. He’s one of four drivers — along with Joey Logano, William Byron, and defending champion Ryan Blaney — who survived every elimination in the NASCAR playoffs, and now, one race remains. The…

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Five things we learned from Formula E pre-season testing

Formula E testing took place last week against all the odds and despite huge uncertainty in the days leading up to the event after a last-minute venue change.

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How the Brazilian GP was a baptism of fire for rookies

The Brazilian GP’s sometimes near-aquaplaning conditions were a huge challenge for all Formula 1 drivers, but even more so for the most inexperienced ones on the grid.

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NASCAR's William Byron stopped eating Pop Tarts, and now he's in the Playoffs

William Byron has long described himself as just a “normal guy” — an everyman who likes to spend his free time hanging out with friends at home in Charlotte, North Carolina. But this weekend, the man behind the wheel of the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 car has a chance to…

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Aston Martin's F1 struggles: Inside its “toughest” season yet

Twelve months ago, Aston Martin left the Brazilian Grand Prix with a podium finish that pointed to the outfit finally having some answers about its car as it headed into the winter.

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Kevin Harvick, the king of Phoenix, has 3 tips for winning at NASCAR's championship track

In modern NASCAR, champions aren’t crowned until the last lap of the last race of the season. Four drivers (from three super teams) arrive at the season finale with one last chance at the title — and the highest finisher wins it all. This weekend, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Tyler…

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