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What our F1 writers are looking forward to at the Austrian Grand Prix

The 2025 Formula 1 season is hurtling towards the midway point, with McLaren’s early dominance now being threatened and its drivers crashing in Canada.

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Komatsu on Haas F1 transformation: "Transparency is important"

At the Canadian Grand Prix Haas celebrated its 200th grand prix by running a version of its 2016 debut livery. It was a poignant throwback to for F1's most recent start-up team, which looked like it would never make that 10-year milestone in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when…

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Why Pirelli is keeping faith with 'difficult' C6 F1 tyre – but admits key area to improve

Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available.

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Why Pirelli is keeping faith with 'difficult' C6 F1 tyre – but admits it needs to be faster

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What does McLaren's poor F1 Canadian GP mean for upcoming rounds?

When Andrea Stella talked to the Formula 1 press during a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, the team principal didn’t just chat about the MCL39.

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Why was McLaren more vulnerable in Canada? And what does it mean for upcoming F1 races?

When Andrea Stella talked to the Formula 1 press during a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, the team principal didn’t just chat about the MCL39.

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What F1 must change after Red Bull's Canadian GP protest

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing".

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Red Bull’s Canadian GP protest should spark F1 reform

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing.” The ensuing delay in confirming the race result drew negative reactions from both fans and the media alike.

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How to solve Formula 1’s stewarding problems

Rules can be as clear as you like, but the interpretation and enforcement of them will always introduce an element of subjectivity.

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Why F1 Canadian GP was a “missed opportunity” for Williams

Williams faced a tough Formula 1 grand prix in Canada, with Alex Albon retiring due to engine issues and Carlos Sainz making it home with just a single point to add to the team’s tally – which may prove to be a missed opportunity at the end of a so-far-impressive 2025…

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Why Canadian GP was a "missed opportunity" for Williams

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Verstappen, Russell, Alonso… What's behind F1's recent silly-season stories?

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How Verstappen, Russell and Alonso fit into the recent F1 silly season stories

In theory, this year's Formula 1 silly season should be a relatively quiet one. At the end of this campaign, only Mercedes and Racing Bulls have their drivers’ contracts expiring. And, as always, the second Red Bull and Alpine seats remain question marks – in the short term as far…

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What Renault boss Luca de Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

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What Renault boss De Meo's exit means for Alpine F1 team

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating…

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The making of Phil Hanson, Britain's latest Le Mans winner

Phil Hanson, Le Mans winner.

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Oscar Piastri: McLaren needed F1 Canada GP to be 100 laps

McLaren's Oscar Piastri says the team ran out of laps to make its tyre wear advantage pay off in Montreal's Canadian GP as team boss Andrea Stella explains why it struggled for performance compared to its usual title-winning form.

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McLaren offers explanation for Canadian GP performance drop

McLaren's Oscar Piastri says the team ran out of laps to make its tyre wear advantage pay off in Montreal's Canadian Grand Prix, as Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella explains why it struggled for performance compared to its usual title-winning form.

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After first oval win, does Kyle Kirkwood see himself as a title threat?

In a season dominated by Alex Palou, Kirkwood was the only other driver to win races, thanks to his victories in Long Beach and Detroit. However, that wasn't enough for some. He had to do more. After all, there are only four street course events in the 17-race IndyCar calendar.

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Christian Rasmussen "not surprised" to earn his first IndyCar podium on an oval

Christian Rasmussen put on quite a show during Sunday night's Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway's 1.25-mile oval. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver made over 70 on-track passes to secure third place, finishing behind race winner Kyle Kirkwood and runner-up Pato O’Ward.

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How Red Bull deployed both an offensive and defensive strategy in F1 Canadian GP

"They are faster, so I’m not even thinking about that," said Max Verstappen during the Canadian Grand Prix media day when asked whether victory was on the cards.

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We need to talk about the women in 'F1: The Movie'

When Lewis Hamilton signed on to co-produce F1: The Movie, there was a collective sigh of relief. The seven-time world champion would help ensure authenticity – not only surrounding the technical aspects of racing and the intricacies of the driver experience, but hopefully around inclusion, too.

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F1: The Movie - Our writers have their say

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What you will hate about 'F1: The Movie'

As someone who has watched Formula 1 since I was young, I went into a screening of F1: The Movie being told time and again that the film was not for me.

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Red Bull’s F1 Canadian GP strategy for Max Verstappen explained

"They are faster, so I’m not even thinking about that," said Max Verstappen during media day in Montreal when asked whether victory was on the cards. By "they," the reigning world champion was referring to McLaren as, like many, the Dutchman was predicting another win from the papaya-coloured team and…

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