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Round 12 of the 2025 F1 season for the British GP is underway as FP1 has been completed at Silverstone. View the full report and results here.
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Hamilton frustrated after “unacceptable” Q1 exit during F1 Belgian GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps as his best lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits, adding to his growing list of battles in Belgium. The Scuderia Ferrari driver had provisionally advanced to Q2 in 7th place, but his lap was later struck from the timesheets, dropping him back to 16th…

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Pierre Gasly is the fastest man in FP1 for the Saudi Arabian GP
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Gasly reflects on brilliant lap to make SQ3 in F1 Belgian GP Sprint Qualifying

The first part of the F1 sprint weekend in Belgium at the Spa Francorchamps circuit has concluded, with the drivers setting the grid for Saturday’s sprint race after sprint qualifying, and it was a mixed bag for Alpine. For the Enstone-based team, this was a close call on several levels; the team came into this…

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Toto Wolff is confident that F1 rookie, Kimi Antonelli will show his tremendous potential as he partners with George Russell for 2025.
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Toto Wolff suggests Verstappen to Mercedes F1 will not be happening for 2026

F1 returns to Belgium this week at Spa-Francorchamps for the 70th running of the Belgian Grand Prix. Once again, the rumours surrounding Max Verstappen and his alleged Mercedes shift are circulating faster than one can process. But team principal Toto Wolff refused to add fuel to the fire, insinuating the rumored switch isn’t materialising anytime…

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Bernie Ecclestone criticises Christian Horner over Red Bull F1 scandal

In the world of F1, power struggles often highlight what one truly wants. For Christian Horner and Bernie Ecclestone, the desire was the same: power and leadership. Despite being separated by 43 years, the two men have shared a mutual bond forged in ambition, uniting them in their instinct to lead and command as seen…

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2025 F1 Mid-Season review: Nico Hülkenberg 

Nico Hülkenberg’s 2025 season in Formula 1 has been nothing short of memorable. The Sauber driver single-handedly catapulted the team to 6th place in the Constructors’ Championship with 41 points, and currently sits at 9th place in the Drivers’ Championship with 37 points; Hülkenberg has not only contributed to Sauber’s strong midfield battle this season, but…

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After a rain-soaked F1 British GP in Silverstone, Isack Hadjar's race ended was a letdown as the VCARB driver DNF'd (Did Not Finish); A result of a terrifying crash, Hadjar reflected on all that went wrong following a "complicated" race, and near impossible conditions.
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Hadjar on facing the worst visibility he’s ever seen before crash at F1 British GP

After a rain-soaked F1 British GP in Silverstone, Isack Hadjar’s race ended was a letdown as the VCARB driver DNF’d (Did Not Finish); A result of a terrifying crash, Hadjar reflected on all that went wrong following a “complicated” race, and near impossible conditions. “Honestly, it was quite a complicated race,” Hadjar admitted post-race in…

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Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the official dates for the 2026 pre-season testing calendar, significantly extending the preparation time before a major technical overhaul.

Formula 1 releases expanded 2026 pre-season testing dates

Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the official dates for the 2026 pre-season testing calendar, significantly extending the preparation time before a major technical overhaul. In response to extensive regulatory changes, including new sustainable power units, active aerodynamics, and a higher minimum car weight, teams will now have access to nine days of on-track…

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