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Mercedes will “review” messy team orders situation at F1 Mexico City GP
Mercedes had a disappointing F1 Mexico City GP as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished P6 and P7 on Sunday afternoon. Alongside a general lack of pace, George Russell was fired up on the radio through the day. A lack of team orders, or the failure to do it quicker, irked the two-time race winner…
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Crawford promoted to Aston Martin Third Driver for 2026 F1 season
The Aston Martin F1 Team has announced a significant step forward for one of its rising talents, confirming that Jak Crawford will take up the position of Third Driver for the 2026 F1 season. The American driver will serve as the team’s reserve driver at all races throughout the upcoming campaign. Extensive experience in F1…
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Antonelli: Mistake at the start of F1 Mexico City GP led to a “tough race”
Kimi Antonelli laments a mistake at the start of the F1 Mexico City GP, which cost him a position and led to a disappointing result for the young Italian despite strong pace. Antonelli headed into the Mexico City GP from P6 on the grid. Unfortunately for him, Antonelli lost position to the Haas of Ollie…
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Andrea Stella on the lessons learnt and strategy choice after Piastri’s recovery to P5 at F1 Mexico City GP
Team principal Andrea Stella has opened up about the lessons Oscar Piastri has learnt from his recent struggles, his performance in the race after a tough qualifying session, and the tyre strategy McLaren selected for the Australian at the F1 Mexico City GP on Sunday. While Lando Norris grabbed pole and cruised to victory at…
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2024 FIA F1 Financial Regulations: Nine teams fully comply after minor Aston Martin breach
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has officially completed its comprehensive review of the 2024 FIA F1 Financial Regulations. The governing body’s Cost Cap Administration (CCA) found nine of the ten Formula 1 teams in full compliance with the cost cap for the 2024 reporting period. This announcement marks a significant moment for the sport’s…
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Three days of track action as 2025 F1 Academy testing resumes in Bahrain
Following Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Academy season in Singapore, the grid now heads to the Bahrain International Circuit for the fourth in-season test. Bahrain will host F1 Academy for the first time, offering teams a final opportunity to fine-tune their cars ahead of the season finale in Las Vegas next month. Times across…
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Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi to make F3 debut with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026
DAMS Lucas Oil has announced their first driver for their 2026 F3 lineup: Nandhavud “Jem” Bhirombhakdi. The 19-year-old Thai racer steps up from two seasons in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), where he finished 16th in the 2025 standings. From karting to F3 Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi graduated from karting in 2022, before moving…
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Russell left frustrated with P7 after controversial Lap 1 at F1 Mexico City GP
George Russell concluded Sunday’s F1 GP in Mexico City feeling frustrated after his race took a rather disappointing turn. Despite finishing P7, he was left upset following an incident at Turn 1 — Verstappen and Leclerc cut the corner while battling for first place. Russell voiced his dismay multiple times over the radio, calling out…
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Fred Vasseur unhappy with penalty that cost Lewis Hamilton a better result at the F1 Mexico City GP
Following the conclusion of the F1 2025 Mexico City GP, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur talked to the media about Lewis Hamilton’s race-defining penalty that robbed the 7-time Champion of a strong result. Hamilton was slapped with a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage after a tussle with Red…
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Lawson discusses “unacceptable” close call with marshalls following F1 Mexico City GP
Racing Bulls Liam Lawson reflects on his dangerous near miss with marshalls on track during his short lived F1 Mexico City GP appearance. Liam Lawson suffered a difficult Mexico City GP having retired from the race on lap 5. Despite his limited running on track, the young VCARB driver was caught up in multiple incidents…