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In praise of morning warm-up: how the lost track time F1 will never bring back still appeals

OPINION: F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali prompted recent debates about shortening the format of a grand prix weekend, but Gary Watkins fondly looks back on the early warm-up sessions

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F1 reveals 2026 sprint calendar with four new additions

There will be six sprint weekends in the 2026 F1 campaign with Silverstone, Zandvoort, Singapore and Montreal all joining the action

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F1 could get around 10 sprint races by 2027 as promoters embrace their value

Support for Formula 1 sprint races has steadily grown as the series eyes going beyond six per season as soon as 2027

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Should F1 change its race weekend format? Our writers debate

There are no concrete plans yet, but Stefano Domenicali’s recent comments have reignited debate about possible changes to Formula 1’s grand prix format

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Does F1 need to shake up its weekend format – and if so, how? Our writers debate

There are no concrete plans yet, but Stefano Domenicali’s recent comments have reignited debate about possible changes to Formula 1’s grand prix format

Autosport

F1 icon Jacky Ickx relives Monza magic with emotional 1970 Ferrari drive

On the anniversary of his 1970 Italian Grand Prix pole with Ferrari, Jacky Ickx turned two laps of Monza in the very same Ferrari 312B

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Ickx relives Monza magic with emotional 1970 Ferrari F1 drive

On the anniversary of his 1970 Italian Grand Prix pole with Ferrari, Jacky Ickx turned two laps of Monza in the very same Ferrari 312B

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The Kawhi Leonard Scandal Raises the Alarm: Are Salary Caps Fair, or Fiction?

The evidence against Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and the Clippers is damning.

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F1 has “no more room” for new teams after Cadillac 2026 entry

Domenicali has all but ruled out a 12-team F1 grid for the coming years

Motorsport

F1 has "no more room" for new teams after Cadillac 2026 entry

Stefano Domenicali has all but ruled out a 12-team F1 grid for the coming years

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"Problem of society": Drivers discuss Stefano Domenicali's plan for shorter F1 races

Fernando Alonso believes it isn't the responsibility of Formula 1 to fix society’s short attention spans

Motorsport

"Problem of society": F1 drivers debate Domenicali's plan for shorter races

Fernando Alonso believes it isn't the responsibility of Formula 1 to fix society’s short attention spans

Autosport

Portugal, Germany and Turkey targeting F1 return, confirms Stefano Domenicali

The Formula 1 CEO confirmed the series has been approaches by three existing venues hoping to make a return to the calendar

Motorsport

F1 confirms interest from Turkey, Germany, Portugal to host races

Against a background of intense speculation about calendar expansion, CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed approaches from three existing venues

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Reverse grids, short races and MotoGP-style sprints all “on the agenda” in F1 shakeup

Formula 1 bosses are considering radical changes to race weekends to attract and engage new fans, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali claims a majority is in favour

Autosport

Why shorter races, MotoGP-style sprints and reverse grids are all "on the agenda" for F1

Potential changes have already been discussed with drivers and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali claims a majority is in favour – and that fans and race promoters alike are 'tired of free practice' on Fridays

Motorsport

It’s F1’s “duty to simplify language” around 2026 rules to help new fans

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali raised concerns that using 'engineers' language' to describe the championship’s impending rule change could alienate some fans

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F1 to "simplify language" with 2026 rules changes to help new fans

F1 CEO Domenicali fears 'engineers' language' would make 2026's rules changes difficult for casual fans to understand

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The Independent UK

F1 boss open to prospect of ‘reverse grids’ at future races

Currently, all Formula 2 and Formula 3 events involve reverse grid races in their schedule

Motorsport

F1 announces sustainability growth amid Net Zero by 2030 campaign

Formula 1 is confident of becoming net zero by 2030 having reduced carbon emissions by 26% across the last seven years.

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F1 heading towards Net Zero by 2030 after latest sustainability growth

Formula 1 is confident of becoming net zero by 2030 having reduced carbon emissions by 26% across the last seven years.

The Independent UK

Christian Horner allegations timeline: How sacked Red Bull F1 boss became embroiled in scandal

Horner always denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour made by a female colleague at Red Bull Racing

The Independent UK

F1 chief Stefano Domenicali tells Keir Starmer what sets the UK apart: ‘The home of our sport’

Starmer welcomed a host of F1 personalities to 10 Downing Street on Wednesday in celebration of the sport’s 75th anniversary year

Motorsport

Staying Power: F1's new, young fans are committed for the long haul

Attracting fresh eyes is one thing, keeping them engaged for the long-term is another – but Formula 1 looks set to retain its newer, always-on fandom.

Motorsport

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes F1 community to Downing Street

The British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has welcomed 150 figures working within F1 to an event at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, in celebration of the championship's 75 year anniversary.

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