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Mercedes’ George Russell celebrates with teammates after winning the Australian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
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F1: Russell says ‘it’s been a long time’ as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix

Briton Russell finishes almost three seconds ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc more than 15 seconds adrift.

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Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

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Aston Martin F1 car dangerous to drivers’ health, may not finish season-opener

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Wings, power units, sons of DRS: a rough guide to Formula 1 rule changes for 2026

‘Revolutionary’ changes including smaller, lighter and more eco-sustainable cars could make the new season a very different one.

Spanish driver Fernando Alonso taking his new-look Aston Martin out for pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit last month. Photo: dpa
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso taking his new-look Aston Martin out for pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit last month. Photo: dpa
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New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

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Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’

Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.

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No better candidate than ‘very, very fast’ Zhou to boost team, Cadillac boss says

Team principal Graeme Lowdon says he would have no hesitation in putting Chinese driver behind wheel in grand prix if need arose.

China’s only F1 driver Zhou Guanyu has joined Cadillac F1 for the 2026 season. Photo: Cadillac F1
China’s only F1 driver Zhou Guanyu has joined Cadillac F1 for the 2026 season. Photo: Cadillac F1
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Zhou Guanyu ‘delighted’ to be joining F1 newcomers Cadillac as reserve driver

Chinese 26-year-old calls American outfit one of the ‘most exciting new projects that the sport has ever seen’.

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China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari

The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.

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The race to find first woman champion of Formula One moves up a gear

Barriers for women include limited access to motorsports, cultural and structural biases, sponsorship gaps and lack of role models.

Fifteen-year-old Skye Parker started karting aged six and she is determined to become a F1 champion. Photo: AFP
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McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia reacts after finishing second at the Qatar Grand Prix last Sunday. Photo: AP
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia reacts after finishing second at the Qatar Grand Prix last Sunday. Photo: AP
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Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

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F1 title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification

McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left.

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F1: Max Verstappen’s perfect weekend could spark unprecedented title triumph

The Red Bull driver was 104 points behind Oscar Piastri in August, he has cut the gap to 40 after winning three of the past four races.

Max Verstappen won both races at the US Grand Prix in Austin. Photo: Reuters
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US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Team Netherlands raises his trophy after winning the 2025 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Photo: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Team Netherlands raises his trophy after winning the 2025 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Photo: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

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F1 declares Singapore Grand Prix first ‘heat hazard’ as temperatures soar

Regulations state drivers should be able to wear cooling vests, with some expected to shed 3kg in weight during the night race.

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Singapore Grand Prix: Verstappen’s late-season surge faces ‘bloody hot’ test

Red Bull driver, who has won at past 2 Formula 1 stops, hopes to turn title chase into 3-horse race but has poor form in Southeast Asian city.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (centre) is hot on the tail of McLaren championship leaders Oscar Piastri of Australia (right) and Lando Norris of Britain going into the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. Photo: EPA
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (centre) is hot on the tail of McLaren championship leaders Oscar Piastri of Australia (right) and Lando Norris of Britain going into the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. Photo: EPA
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Storm diverts flight of F1 drivers Sainz and Leclerc, forcing them to drive

Duo left stranded by weather after Azerbaijan Grand Prix, so decide to hire a van to get home.

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Formula 1: McLaren heads into Azerbaijan GP on verge of constructors’ title

Team of drivers championship leaders Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris could retain their title in Baku with a record seven races still to go.

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Singapore to host F1 sprint race for first time, officials release 2026 schedule

Six races in the shortened format to be held next year, with return to Silverstone and three new locations revealed.

Singapore will host an F1 sprint race as well as grand prix in 2026. Photo: AFP
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F1: Cadillac opt for Perez, Bottas, leave China’s Zhou Guanyu still seeking seat

Newest team on the Formula 1 grid has gone for experience of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for debut season in 2026.

Valtteri Bottas (left) and Sergio Perez have been handed the two seats for Cadillac’s debut season in Formula 1 in 2026. Photo: AFP
Valtteri Bottas (left) and Sergio Perez have been handed the two seats for Cadillac’s debut season in Formula 1 in 2026. Photo: AFP
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F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

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F1 boss hints at Chinese team entry, deals potential blow to Hong Kong race hopes

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen to see more teams competing rather than extending calendar.

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Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.

Mercedes’ British driver George Russell signs autographs at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
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