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Formula 1

<p>Lando Norris kept his cool to win the Austrian GP</p>
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Norris bounces back with Austrian GP triumph to cut Piastri’s lead

Norris kept his nerve in a thrilling duel with Piastri to claim his third win of the 2025 season

<p>Christian Horner and Max Verstappen</p>
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Christian Horner concedes defeat in Max Verstappen F1 title bid

<p>Carlos Sainz's car caught fire at the start of the Austrian GP</p>
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Sainz’s car catches fire in carnage at start of Austrian Grand Prix

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F1 news live: Antonelli receives penalty after Verstappen crash

<p>The glory years of Ascari, Lauda and Schumacher are dwindling further into the abyss</p>
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Welcome to Maranello, Ferrari’s hometown where history weighs heavy

<p>Fernando Alonso (centre-right) won F1’s hottest-ever race: the 2005 Bahrain Grand Prix</p>
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The year a scorching Bahrain GP smashed F1’s temperature record

<p>Jules Bianchi was F1’s last fatality after he passed away in July 2015 following a crash in October 2014</p>
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F1, tragedy and grief: Inside the devastating reality of motorsport

<p>A view of the Bottom ‘S’ section of Shelsley Walsh’s 1,000-yard hill climb in rural Worcestershire </p>
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160mph down a country lane: Inside UK’s oldest motorsport race

Oscar Piastri congratulates Norris (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

Lando Norris urges Silverstone fans not to give Oscar Piastri hostile reception

<p>Lando Norris claimed his third win of the season in Austria</p>
F1

Norris heads to Silverstone reenergised as new approach pays dividends

<p>Lando Norris is eyeing back-to-back victories</p>
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Norris sets sights on British Grand Prix victory after win in Austria

<p>Lando Norris, left, trails his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 16 points in the championship standings (Antonio Calanni/AP)</p>
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F1 standings after Austrian GP as Norris closes gap to Piastri

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The highs and lows of Bernie Ecclestone

<p>Lando Norris is on pole position for the Austrian GP</p>
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Norris makes statement with scintillating pole position for Austria GP

Lando Norris finished fastest in final practice in Austria (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris fastest again in final practice for Austrian Grand Prix

<p>F1 Canadian Grand Prix Auto Racing</p>
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Toto Wolff interested in signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Lando Norris finished fastest in second practice in Austria (Darko Bandic/AP)
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Lando Norris puts Canada crash behind him to set practice pace in Austria

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Lando Norris puts Canada crash behind him to set practice pace in Austria

Lando Norris finished fastest in second practice in Austria (Darko Bandic/AP)
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Russell and Verstappen swap would be a shock – but Brit needs clarity

Mercedes driver George Russell (Denes Erdos/AP)
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George Russell tops charts in first practice for Austrian Grand Prix

Brad Pitt (left) and Lewis Hamilton at the European premiere of F1: The Movie in London (Ian West/PA)
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Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s character in F1 film has echoes of James Hunt

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Norris on backlash from Piastri crash: ‘Not the most joyful chats’

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Norris on backlash from Piastri crash: ‘Not the most joyful chats’

<p>Red Bull driver Max Verstappen issued a veiled apology for his crash with George Russell (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Verstappen says ‘there’s always a spot’ for Vettel at Red Bull

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Hamilton reacts to ‘significant’ social media abuse F1 drivers face

<p>Film-Summer Preview</p>
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F1 movie release: Blockbuster film starring Brad Pitt drops in cinemas

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Brad Pitt got to drive real McLaren F1 car as new movie hits cinemas

<p>Thailand is looking to host an F1 street race on the streets of Bangkok</p>
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Thailand commits £880m to F1 bid with street circuit in Bangkok

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Max Verstappen names six F1 tracks which must stay on calendar

<p>James Vowles has signed a new contract at Williams</p>
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Vowles signs new Williams deal – with goal to ‘win world titles again’

<p>Alex Dunne will drive for McLaren in practice at the Austrian GP</p>
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Irish racing star and F2 leader to drive for McLaren at Austrian GP

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Max Verstappen names six F1 tracks which must stay on calendar

<p>James Vowles has signed a new contract at Williams</p>
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Vowles signs new Williams deal – with goal to ‘win world titles again’

<p>Alex Dunne will drive for McLaren in practice at the Austrian GP</p>
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Irish racing star and F2 leader to drive for McLaren at Austrian GP

F1

Horner believes ‘respect lacking’ from current crop of F1 team bosses

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Horner believes ‘respect lacking’ from current crop of F1 team bosses

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Bottas gives hint on F1 future with 2026 Cadillac entry looming

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Norris is ‘too emotional’ amid F1 title battle, says ex-McLaren star

<p>Lando Norris walks away from his stricken McLaren car after his collision with Oscar Piastri</p>
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Norris and Piastri dramatically collide with Russell winning in Canada

<p>Fernando Alonso identifies Lewis Hamilton trend amid poor form (PA Wire)</p>
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Hamilton ‘struggling’ against Ferrari teammate Leclerc, says Alonso

<p>Fernando Alonso identifies Lewis Hamilton trend amid poor form (PA Wire)</p>
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Hamilton ‘struggling’ against Ferrari teammate Leclerc, says Alonso

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Lewis Hamilton’s cryptic Ferrari message: ‘I wish I could tell you’

<p>Toto Wolff slammed Red Bull’s protest as ‘embarrasing’</p>
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Toto Wolff slams ‘petty’ Red Bull protest after George Russell victory

<p>George Russell claimed his first win of the season in Canada</p>
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Russell hopes Norris and Piastri ‘keep throwing away points’

<p>George Russell has kept his Canadian GP victory despite a Red Bull protest late in the day</p>
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Russell keeps Canada GP victory over Verstappen after Red Bull protest

<p>Lando Norris took full blame for his collision with Oscar Piastri in Canada</p>
F1

Norris has lost his mojo – McLaren star needs a fix to downward spiral

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Lewis Hamilton runs over animal in ‘horrible’ incident at Canadian GP

<p>Lando Norris had to retire after the incident</p>
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Norris reacts to Piastri collision: ‘I made a fool of myself’

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Rosberg implores nobody to accept Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen

Max Verstappen (left) lashed out at criticism of his driving as George Russell (centre) took pole in Canada (Christinne Muschi/AP)
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Max Verstappen hits out at driving criticism as George Russell seals Canada pole

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Russell goads Verstappen: ‘I’ve got more points to play with!’

<p>McLaren's Lando Norris is frustrated with his form</p>
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Norris makes concerning admission over McLaren’s Canadian GP hopes

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Norris makes concerning admission over McLaren’s Canadian GP hopes

<p>McLaren's Lando Norris is frustrated with his form</p>
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Norris quickest in practice ahead of ‘wide open’ Canada qualifying

<p>Derek Warwick has been suspended from his role as a driver steward at the Canadian Grand Prix</p>
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FIA suspends race steward from Canadian GP after media comments

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Mercedes’ George Russell fastest in second practice for Canadian Grand Prix

Team principal Fred Vasseur said criticism of Ferrari is disrespectful (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Ferrari criticism ‘disrespectful’ and harming team’s chances – Fred Vasseur

Team principal Fred Vasseur said criticism of Ferrari is disrespectful (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Ferrari criticism ‘disrespectful’ and harming team’s chances – Fred Vasseur

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F1

Charles Leclerc crashes out of Canada first practice as Max Verstappen sets pace

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton is an executive producer on the F1 movie (Christopher Katsarov/AP)
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Makers of new F1 film say they could not have done it without Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton issues defiant message to media: ‘Stop making up stuff’

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Verstappen is on his final warning – but it won’t change a thing

<p>Russell finished fourth in Barcelona while Verstappen was relegated to 10th</p>
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Russell ‘surprised’ Verstappen took accountability for Barcelona crash

<p>The statute changes will make challenges to Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s re-election bid harder, say critics</p>
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FIA vote in favour of controversial statute changes

<p>The Canadian Grand Prix will see Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reignite their championship battle</p>
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Canadian Grand Prix prediction & F1 Betting Tips

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F1 2025: Full race schedule for the year

<p>McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (right) and team-mate Lando Norris after finishing first and second in Barcelona</p>
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McLaren boss sends message to Norris and Piastri as F1 race heats up

<p>Oscar Piastri leading the field at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona earlier this month</p>
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F1 confirms 2026 calendar with Madrid debut and iconic circuit dropped

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Hamilton is in ‘critical’ phase of F1 season after ‘concerning’ start

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Hamilton is in ‘critical’ phase of F1 season after ‘concerning’ start

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<p>The coastal city of Tangiers in Morocco could host an F1 race</p>
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Morocco reveals ambitious £887m plan to host African F1 race

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Verstappen ‘deserved black flag’ for Russell collision, says Herbert

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Wolff baffled by Verstappen after ‘incomprehensible’ ram into Russell

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Why Verstappen’s red mist is the necessary evil behind an F1 genius

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Why Verstappen’s red mist is the necessary evil behind an F1 genius

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Russell called out by Formula E driver Ticktum in social media video

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F1 penalty points system explained – with Verstappen close to race ban

<p>Max Verstappen has admitted his fault in the incident at the Spanish Grand Prix </p>
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Verstappen admits driving into Russell was ‘not right’

<p>Max Verstappen has now got 11 penalty points to his name - 12 points over one year results in a race ban</p>
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Verstappen on the verge of F1 race ban after Russell collision

<p>Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in Spain</p>
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Hamilton slams display at Spanish GP: ‘Worst race I have experienced’

<p>Bukayo Saka opted not to speak to Sky F1 at the Spanish GP</p>
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Bukayo Saka snubs Sky F1 and Rosberg: ‘That was not very friendly’

<p>Oscar Piastri celebrates after winning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya</p>
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Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix as Norris slips back in title fight

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Rosberg calls for Verstappen to be disqualified from Spanish GP

<p>Lance Stroll won’t compete in the Spanish Grand Prix</p>
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Stroll pulls out of Spanish Grand Prix with wrist injury

Lando Norris will start from second on the grid (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris admits mistakes cost him pole for Spanish Grand Prix

<p>Oscar Piastri took pole after setting the pace in final practice</p>
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Piastri beats McLaren team-mate Norris to Spanish Grand Prix pole

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Piastri beats McLaren team-mate Norris to Spanish Grand Prix pole

<p>Oscar Piastri took pole after setting the pace in final practice</p>
Oscar Piastri was out in front in Spain (Joan Monfort/AP)
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Oscar Piastri leads the way in Barcelona ahead of qualifying

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished fastest in second practice (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Oscar Piastri sets the pace in Spanish Grand Prix practice

<p>Lando Norris is in flying form after winning in Monaco</p>
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Norris backs up Monaco win with top spot in Spain first practice

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F1 title gamechanger? Spain GP awaits impact of new flexi-wing rule

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F1 title gamechanger? Spain GP awaits impact of new flexi-wing rule

<p>Lewis Hamilton insists there is no strained relationship between him and Ferrari</p>
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Hamilton brands speculation of Ferrari rift as ‘BS’

Oscar Piastri (left) and Lando Norris ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Oscar Piastri says relationship with Lando Norris unaffected by title battle

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F1

Norris dismisses notion F1 title fight is just between McLaren pair

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Carlos Sainz opens up on Red Bull F1 rejection after Ferrari axe

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What is F1’s new flexi-wing clampdown – and will it impact McLaren?

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F1

Susie Wolff: ‘F1 is not a man’s world anymore’

<p>Lewis Hamilton insists the UK needs educational reform</p>
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Lewis Hamilton urges UK education reform: ‘Something needs to change’

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F1

Flavio Briatore ‘should not be back in F1’, says Johnny Herbert

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Susie Wolff: ‘F1 is not a man’s world anymore’

<p>Lewis Hamilton insists the UK needs educational reform</p>
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Lewis Hamilton urges UK education reform: ‘Something needs to change’

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Flavio Briatore ‘should not be back in F1’, says Johnny Herbert

<p>Yaowarat Road, Bangkok, Thailand</p>
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Thailand plans ambitious F1 race bid for the streets of Bangkok

<p>F1’s mandatory two pit-stop race in Monaco fell flat</p>
F1

F1’s Monaco GP experiment flopped – but two changes can save it

Toto Wolff defended the Monaco Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
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Toto Wolff says different perspective needed as he defends Monaco Grand Prix

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Lando Norris reveals Monaco Grand Prix success is a dream realised

George Russell says the race in Monaco may need scrapping (David Davies/PA)
F1

George Russell questions Monaco race future after ‘screw it’ moment at chicane

<p>Lando Norris celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix</p>
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Norris keeps his cool to win Monaco GP and cut Piastri’s lead

<p>Lewis Hamilton finished fifth in the Monaco Grand Prix</p>
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Hamilton irritated with Ferrari F1 engineer: ‘Are you upset with me?’

<p>Lewis Hamilton apologised to Max Verstappen after qualifying in Monaco</p>
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Hamilton hit with penalty after Verstappen clash in Monaco qualifying

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