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Latest: May 2, 6:14 PM from Motorsport.com
Mercedes shares funny Kimi Antonelli garage prank to 'keep him grounded'
Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord have discussed how the Brackley outfit is helping the Italian driver remain grounded amid his 2026 success. At 19 years old, Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the drivers' championship in the history of Formula 1 after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. While he currently has a nine-point lead ... Keep reading
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Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership. Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning. The Briton spent the final practice session of the weekend in the factory ... Keep reading
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Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls
Formula 1 rookie driver Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his relationship with his Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson. The Briton joined the 2026 grid as the only rookie driver and has impressed in the first three rounds of the season. He scored points on his debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish, and he currently sits 11th in the drivers' ... Keep reading
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Remembering Michele Alboreto: F1 ace, Le Mans winner and a good man
Michele Alboreto was not someone who became interested in racing only once he was involved. He was like you or I – a pure fan – long before he became a driver, and each year he’d make the 45min journey from home in Milan to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. In 1970, he was left tearful on witnessing Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident in practice, then felt the exhilaration 24 hours later as ... Keep reading
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Carlos Sainz encouraged by key Williams progress after tough 2026 start
Carlos Sainz has revealed that he is encouraged by the progress made in the simulator at Williams. The Grove outfit has had a tough start to the 2026 season, with the Spaniard scoring the team's only two points at the Chinese Grand Prix. As it battles against an overweight car, among other issues, Sainz has shared that he feels the team is heading in the right direction. Speaking with his ... Keep reading
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David Coulthard: Miami GP may not reveal true impact of F1 rule tweaks
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has tempered expectations about the new regulation tweaks, arguing that it is unlikely fans will see whether the changes have worked at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. During the five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, the FIA and Formula One Management met with the teams and other stakeholders to discuss tweaks to the regulations ... Keep reading
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Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve set for 2026 Goodwood Revival showdown in Jaguar E-types
Formula 1 champions Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button are set to go head-to-head in the RAC TT Celebration at the 2026 Goodwood Revival. Both the 1997 and 2009 champions, who were previously team-mates at British American Racing (BAR) Honda in 2003, will get behind the wheel of Jaguar E-types - Button in his ‘CUT 8’ E-type and Villeneuve in the 'CUT 7’ E-type. Button will return to ... Keep reading
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What Apple TV’s F1® coverage delivers for fans in the U.S.
Formula 1® race weekends, especially pivotal races like the Miami Grand Prix, extend far beyond Sunday’s race. Practice, qualifying and sprint sessions shape the story as teams develop their cars through the 2026 season. In Miami, the focus is on whether Mercedes can hold its advantage, or if rivals like Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull can close the gap. Drivers, engineers and entire ... Keep reading
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Those tracks we want to return to the F1 calendar
Sepang – Oleg Karpov It’s ironic to think that some welcomed the return of the Istanbul track to the calendar on the basis that F1 was going back to ‘historical’ venues – because Hermann Tilke and his company were commonly blamed for creating lookalike circuits. The only real basis for that argument is that all Tilke tracks are, indeed, the same in the sense that they feature ... Keep reading
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Naomi Schiff sheds light on family sacrifices behind every racing career
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff has shed light on the family sacrifices behind every successful racing career. While reflecting on her own ascent through the junior ranks, Schiff noted the burden that her racing put on her whole family. The 31-year-old began her single-seater career in 2010 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship when she was 16, and ... Keep reading
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Allan McNish becomes Audi's F1 racing director with immediate effect
Audi's Formula 1 team has announced Allan McNish as its new racing director, assuming many of the responsibilities held by team principal Jonathan Wheatley before his unexpected departure in March. Following that move, Audi's F1 CEO Mattia Binotto confirmed that he would add the team principal title to his portfolio and discharge most of the duties required of that position – but also that ... Keep reading
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Istanbul returns to F1 calendar from 2027 onwards
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal. Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish ... Keep reading
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