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Which F1 team has the most 1-2s ever? Ferrari to McLaren and more
F1 is currently going through a period of domination as Red Bull cruised towards the 2022 and 2023 championships and look set to do the same in 2024. This has seen the team and its star driver Max Verstappen set many records in the process like most victories in a season, most consecutive wins and most championship points in a campaign. But it is not the first time F1 has had one team ...Keep reading
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Honda says Alonso relationship in different place from 'GP2 engine' moment
Alonso and Honda will re-unite in F1 from 2026 now that the two-time world champion has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin.It marks a renewal of a partnership that triggered a great deal of frustration when they were at McLaren together from 2015 to 2017, as Honda's engines proved to be uncompetitive.The partnership reached a public nadir at the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix when Alonso ...Keep reading
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The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership
Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he believes is a game changing F1 all-time great, as his favourite team-mate.For his third full season in an F1 ...Keep reading
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Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026
Honda has powered Verstappen to all three of his world championships so far, with the Dutchman the overwhelming favourite to add a fourth straight title this year.The Japanese marque has also clinched two constructors' championships with Red Bull, the culmination of an initially troubled F1 return with McLaren in 2015.Verstappen's relationship with Honda is set to end in 2026, when it will become ...Keep reading
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Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026
Honda has powered Verstappen to all three of his world championships so far, with the Dutchman the overwhelming favourite to add a fourth straight title this year.The Japanese marque has also clinched two constructors' championships with Red Bull, the culmination of an initially troubled F1 return with McLaren in 2015.Verstappen's relationship with Honda is set to end in 2026, when it will become ...Keep reading
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The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal
Given Alonso's impressive longevity and penchant for surprise twists, one can never be too sure about the cunning Spaniard's next move. But F1's longest-serving protagonist has now openly nailed his colours to Aston Martin's mast with a new long-term contract.His fresh terms include at least a two-year commitment to drive its F1 cars and a deal to move into an as of yet undefined off-track role ...Keep reading
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Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"
On Thursday Alonso and Aston Martin announced the Spaniard would stay with the team until at least 2026, when Honda joins the Silverstone team as its works power unit partner.Alonso and Honda endured strained ties when they worked together during a fraught three-year McLaren-Honda partnership, which was terminated early due to poor results and an increasingly difficult working relationship off the ...Keep reading
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10 things to watch for at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix
Sponsored by Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to attend the Miami Grand Prix in person with MoneyGram.1. Will Verstappen finally claim pole position?Max Verstappen may have won and set the fastest ...Keep reading
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10 Things To Watch For at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix
Sponsored by Miami will host its third ever F1 event in May and there is plenty to watch out for as the sport heads to US shores for the first of three visits this season. Here are 10 things you should look out for, as well as an opportunity to attend the Miami Grand Prix in person with MoneyGram.1. Will Verstappen finally claim pole position?Max Verstappen may have won and set the fastest ...Keep reading
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Why Senna felt unstoppable at Donington in 1993
“It was a race like old times – going hard, from the heart. I had to be smart over when to press the rhythm, and when to hold back. It was a fantastic race. I am happy for all of us. Not just for me, but for the team and staff. It was a dream. God knows, and when he wants something, then nothing can stop it.”The quote above was given to Brazilian television, delivered in Senna’s native ...Keep reading
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Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new multi-year F1 deal
On Thursday afternoon Aston Martin ended speculation about the two-time F1 world champion's future with the team by announcing a multi-year contract extension for the Spaniard, tying him to the Silverstone outfit until the end of 2026.Alonso's contract was up for renewal this year, which prompted extensive speculation about the 42-year-old’s future as Red Bull and Mercedes also have seats up for ...Keep reading
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Aston Martin: We need more F1 car performance to convince Alonso to stay
Alonso is currently weighing up whether or not he wants to remain in F1 beyond the end of this year, when his current contract runs out.He says his priority is to stick with Aston Martin, but he has also been linked with potential drives at Red Bull and Mercedes if certain scenarios open up.PLUS: Suzuka sensation redeemed Alonso, but his F1 future is complicatedWhile the Spaniard has said he is ...Keep reading
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Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months
Formerly Ferrari's chief of vehicle concept, Sanchez was initially hired by McLaren in March 2023, and finally re-joined his former team in January after completing his gardening leave period.Sanchez was going to be one of three technical directors to succeed James Key, being responsible for car concept and performance, with Rob Marshall brought in from Red Bull to head up engineering and design ...Keep reading
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Obituary: F1 team founder Ted Toleman dies aged 86
Between 1981 and 1985, Toleman evolved from hopeless backmarker to potent giant-killer in grand prix racing, across five seasons in which it gave a host of key personalities their F1 break, including drivers Derek Warwick, Teo Fabi and Stefan Johansson – but most notably Ayrton Senna and the man who would go on to design every one of Michael Schumacher’s seven world championship-winning cars ...Keep reading
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Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months
Formerly Ferrari's chief of vehicle concept, Sanchez was initially hired by McLaren in March 2023, and finally re-joined his former team in January after completing his gardening leave period.Sanchez was going to be one of three technical directors to succeed James Key, being responsible for car concept and performance, with Rob Marshall brought in from Red Bull to head up engineering and design ...Keep reading
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Shanghai works to remove bumps ahead of F1 return
F1 will be racing in Shanghai for the first time since 2019, and its addition to the calendar this year is especially interesting as it is the first time that the ground effect cars introduced from 2022 will have driven there.The current generation of F1 machinery is more sensitive to bumps, a common feature at the Shanghai venue because the track is built on swampland where ground movement is ...Keep reading
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Shanghai works to remove bumps ahead of F1 return
F1 will be racing in Shanghai for the first time since 2019, and its addition to the calendar this year is especially interesting because it is the first time that the new ground effect cars will have driven there.The current generation of F1 machinery is more sensitive to bumps, which are a common feature at the Shanghai venue because the track is built on swampland – so ground movement is ...Keep reading
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Hulkenberg: Japan F1 GP fightback was "half a miracle" for Haas
Having qualified a promising 12th at Suzuka, Hulkenberg lost out after the red flag as his anti-stall system kicked in during the second start. This dropped him to 17th position before he had the first pitstop of the race, as early as lap five.However, the German subsequently had two strong stints on hard tyres. He overtook five drivers on the track, including Aston Martin's Lance Stroll in the ...Keep reading
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Friday favourite: The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership
Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he believes is a game changing F1 all-time great, as his favourite team-mate.For his third full season in an F1 ...Keep reading
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The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal
Given Alonso's impressive longevity and penchant for surprise twists, one can never be too sure about the cunning Spaniard's next move. But F1's longest-serving protagonist has now openly nailed his colours to Aston Martin's mast with a new long-term contract.His fresh terms include at least a two-year commitment to drive its F1 cars and a deal to move into an as of yet undefined off-track role ...Keep reading
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Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"
On Thursday, Alonso and Aston Martin announced the Spaniard would stay with the team until at least 2026, when Honda joins the Silverstone team as its works power unit partner.Read Also:
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Alonso and Honda endured strained ties when they ...Keep reading
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Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal
Alonso and Aston Martin announced on Thursday that the 42-year-old Spaniard would remain with the Silverstone team for at least the 2025 and 2026 seasons.Speaking to the media after the announcement, Alonso revealed he signed a multi-year deal that will keep him associated with the brand beyond his driving days once he decides to retire from F1."It's a lifetime project in a way for me, this is the ...Keep reading
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Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal
Alonso and Aston Martin announced on Thursday that the 42-year-old Spaniard would remain with the Silverstone team for at least the 2025 and 2026 seasons.Read Also:
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Speaking to the media after the announcement, Alonso revealed he signed a multi-year deal that will keep him associated with the brand beyond his driving ...Keep reading
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Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new F1 deal
On Thursday afternoon, Aston Martin ended speculation about the two-time world champion's future with the team by announcing a multi-year contract extension for the Spaniard, tying him to the Silverstone outfit until the end of 2026.Alonso's contract was up for renewal this year, which prompted extensive speculation about the 42-year-old's future as top teams Red Bull and Mercedes also have seats ...Keep reading
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Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt
Russell and Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, reversing their qualifying positions, after a poor qualifying session and troublesome first stint on the hard tyres prevented them from fighting further ahead.On the restart after a lap one red flag, Mercedes decided to put both of its drivers on new hard tyres to attempt a bold one-stop strategy on the demanding Suzuka circuit.But its ...Keep reading
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Horner expects Ricciardo to "bounce back" from rough F1 2024 start
Ricciardo crashed out of the Suzuka race on the first lap following contact with Williams driver Alex Albon in Turn 3, which pitted both drivers into the outside tyre barriers.With Ricciardo having already sat out Friday's first free practice session so his RB team could run rookie Ayumu Iwasa, the early exit further dented the Australian's efforts to get his 2024 season back on track.Ricciardo ...Keep reading
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Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt
Russell and Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, reversing their qualifying positions, after a poor qualifying session and troublesome first stint on the hard tyres prevented them from fighting further ahead.On the restart after a lap one red flag, Mercedes decided to put both of its drivers on new hard tyres to attempt a bold one-stop strategy on the demanding Suzuka circuit.But its ...Keep reading
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Aston Martin: We need more performance to convince Alonso to stay
Alonso is currently weighing up whether or not he wants to remain in F1 beyond the end of this year, when his current contract runs out.He says his priority is to stick with Aston Martin, but he has also been linked with potential drives at Red Bull and Mercedes if certain scenarios open up.And while the Spaniard has said he is more than happy with what he has found since he joined Aston Martin at ...Keep reading
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F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?
The FIA has regionalised some of the F1 calendar in an attempt to make the series more sustainable. This included moving the Japanese Grand Prix from its mid-to-late-season spot to April for a more defined Asian leg, with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix following two weeks later. The Qatar Grand Prix was also moved to become the penultimate race on the calendar, to make it easier to ...Keep reading
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Ocon: Alpine made first “step backwards” since F1 season start
While the pace of the Frenchman and team-mate Pierre Gasly was impacted by damage picked up following an opening-lap clash, Ocon does not think that should be an excuse for an overall lack of performance.While both drivers were left facing a downforce deficit – with Gasly said to have lost around 33 points compared to Ocon’s 15 – the slump down the order was not solely caused by ...Keep reading