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Lewis Hamilton explores ‘Afrofuturism’ in new Dior capsule collection, and more F1 brand collaborations

While McLaren is putting Piastri and Norris to work as models for multiple new brand partners, Hamilton is releasing his second capsule collection with Dior

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It's 50 years since Lella Lombardi became F1's first and only female point scorer

Exactly 50 years ago today, a chaotic Spanish Grand Prix came to an end after just 29 laps following a deadly crash. Half points were awarded to the top six finishers, which included Italian racer Lella Lombardi.

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Meet F1's legendary track speaker and 'Champagne' shouter Bob Constanduros

Champagne has been sprayed on the F1 rostrums since the 1950 French Grand Prix, becoming one of the sport's many cherished traditions. In F1 that ritual has had a unique flavour to it ever since circuit speaker Bob Constanduros came up with his now iconic 'Champaaaaaagne', the sign for drivers…

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Williams wary F1 rivals may catch up with limited upgrades planned for 2025

Alex Albon is having a great start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, picking up points at four out of five grands prix.

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“That could be our run over” Williams' rivals could catch up as its focus shifts to 2026

Williams racer Alex Albon is having a great start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, picking up points at four out of five grands prix. Now, the Thai driver says his team is making the most of its current form, as it knows that an advantage doesn’t usually last forever.

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Red Bull could drop to Williams’s F1 level in 2026, says former race winner

New engine and chassis regulations next year threaten to shake-up the pecking order on the grid

The Independent UK

Autosport 75: How McLaren moved the goalposts amid another F1 rivalry

“Ayrton, we’ve decided to forget the Rio test. We’ll shake the new cars down at Silverstone instead, on Thursday and Friday of this week…” Ron Dennis let the words hang in the air, and with a broad grin listened for the world champion’s response across the 5000-mile telephone link separating…

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Tackling tariffs - James Vowles explains Williams’ safeguards against market uncertainty

Williams boss James Vowles has outlined how spreading income and expenditure across different currencies has protected the team from the global financial uncertainty created by the recent tariff announcements from Donald Trump.

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Tackling tariffs - Vowles explains Williams’ safeguards against market uncertainty

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Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Saudi Arabian GP

Easy as you like? Well, no. Not only was the Jeddah race a brutal 50-lap sprint, but the lower-than-expected tyre wear also seemed to prevent McLaren from flexing its muscle. It meant Piastri had to work harder for his third win of the campaign than in China and Bahrain, especially…

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F1: Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabian GP to lead drivers’ standings – as it happened

The Australian won his third race from five this season as Max Verstappen came second after a five-second penalty

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Sainz happy with Williams progress after outqualifying Alexander Albon again

The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix presents an intriguing race for Williams, with one driver planning to err on the side of caution and the other looking to rein in his own perceived over-confidence.

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Sainz "happy and proud" after third-row F1 quali effort

Autosport

Max Verstappen claims Saudi GP F1 pole after Lando Norris hits the wall

Max Verstappen will start the F1 Saudi Arabia Gran Prix from pole position after a crash left Lando Norris 10th on grid

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Max Verstappen grabs pole as Lando Norris crashes

Crisis? What crisis? Max Verstappen ended a week of misery for Red Bull by snatching pole position for the Saudia Arabian Grand Prix as Lando Norris’ self-confessed doubts proved accurate when the championship leader crashed out.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: McLaren outpaces rivals by over 0.6s in FP3

McLaren driver Lando Norris pipped team-mate Oscar Piastri to top third practice in Jeddah, with Mercedes' George Russell appearing to be the squad's closest competitor.

Autosport

Why Williams is sticking to its strategy of fully focusing on 2026

Williams had no doubts about turning its full attention to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations before the current season began, and it won't be tempted to shift its approach now.

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Vowles: Williams won't be tempted into short-term traps again

Williams had no doubts about turning its full attention to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations before the current season began, and it won't be tempted to shift its approach now.

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Is Vowles right to advise Mercedes against signing Verstappen? Our writers have their say

James Vowles caused quite the stir on Friday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when the Williams Formula 1 boss suggested that Mercedes shouldn’t sign Max Verstappen.

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Is Vowles right about Verstappen to Mercedes? Our writers have their say

James Vowles caused quite the stir on Friday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when the Williams Formula 1 boss suggested that Mercedes shouldn’t sign Max Verstappen.

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Lewis Hamilton gets no penalty for FP2 block on Alexander Albon

Lewis Hamilton has avoided any punishment, having been called to the stewards after impeding Alexander Albon during the second free practice session at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Autosport

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as Tsunoda crashes for Red Bull in FP2

Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri for a McLaren 1-2 in second practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which was red flagged for a crash by Yuki Tsunoda.

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: FP2 red-flagged for Yuki Tsunoda crash, Lando Norris on top

McLaren driver Lando Norris topped Free Practice 2 for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Red Bull racer Yuki Tsunoda causing a red flag with an avoidable crash.

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Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools

Williams boss James Vowles has said that the Grove squad is still at a disadvantage with some of the tools it uses to design and develop its cars - one of the reasons why he feels the current FW47 is difficult to drive.

Autosport

Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools amid infrastructure growth - Vowles

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