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• Haas unveils special paint scheme for Canadian Grand Prix to mark their 200th race

This week’s Canadian Grand Prix sees Haas turn back the clock to their debut race Formula 1 returns this week with the Canadian Grand Prix, marking the 200th race for Haas since the team joined the grid for the 2016 season. To mark the anniversary, the team is unveiling a special paint scheme for the Canadian Grand Prix, featuring their debut livery from the 2016 campaign. Some of the details incl...2025
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• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images F1 is back in action for this week’s Canadian Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines After a much-needed break for the grid, Formula 1 is back this week with the Canadian Grand Prix. And there is much to discuss. From some fascinating fights shaping up throughout the standings, to one driver who is on the cusp of a suspension, and another who may be fo...2025
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• F1 driver penalty points after Max Verstappen’s Spanish Grand Prix incident

Photo by Jay Hirano/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images How many penalty points does each F1 driver have after the Spanish Grand Prix? After a thrilling Formula 1 triple-header, the grid has a chance to catch their collective breath before the next race weekend, the Canadian Grand Prix. And one driver has a chance to collect themselves after an eventful Spanish Grand Prix, a race that...2025
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• What are the strategy options for the Spanish Grand Prix?

Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix is expected to be a two-stop affair, but will someone roll the dice? The Spanish Grand Prix, and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, make for a fascinating combination when it comes to contemplating tire strategies. As noted by Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Director of Motorsport, the circuit is a “severe test for car and tire performanc...2025
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• Indy 500 starting grid: Pole position, first row, full lineup for the 109th Indianapolis 500

Grace Hollars / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images How the grid will line up for the 109th Indianapolis 500, plus storylines, a look at the front row, and more The biggest spectacle in all of motorsport is here. The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The days and weeks leading up to the Indianapolis 500 have not been without storylines, most notably involving Team Penske. Both the No. ...2025
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• Max Verstappen’s win in F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix reignites title race

Max Verstappen held off Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win his fourth consecutive Emilia Romagna Grand Prix If you thought Oscar Piastri would run away with the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, Max Verstappen would like to have a word with you. Or perhaps he will just let his driving do the talking. The Red Bull driver stormed past Piastri on the opening lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Pri...2025
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• Max Verstappen’s win in F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix reignites title race
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• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Qualifying results as Max Verstappen stuns the F1 field

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Max Verstappen has done it again, stunning McLaren and the field to take pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Lando Norris entered Saturday’s qualifying session as the favorite for pole position. But a wobble on his first push lap in Q3 saw the McLaren driver find the wall, bring out the red flag, and end his dreams of pole position. With teammate Oscar Pi...2025
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• What we learned at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Concern at Red Bull, a new title favorite emerges, and more lessons from the Bahrain Grand Prix There is no rest for the weary on the Formula 1 grid. Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix was the second race in the season’s first triple-header, and the grid heads immediately to Jeddah for next weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But before we can look ahead, it is...2025
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• George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both hit with grid penalties at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Both Mercedes drivers were given grid penalties after qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Here is why Mercedes enjoyed a strong qualifying session Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as George Russell finished second and young teammate Kimi Antonelli finished fourth. But neither driver will be starting there. Both Russell and Antonelli were assessed one-p...2025
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• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are pushing the F1 grid, and each other

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Recapping some winners from the Chinese Grand Prix, and some who have some work to do before Japan For the better part of three years, Zak Brown has been telling anyone who would listen that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri comprise the best driver pairing on the Formula 1 grid. The smile on the McLaren CEO’s face as he posed with the pair for photographs fol...2025
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• The super F1 preview extravaganza: Burning questions, driver lineup, 2025 race schedule, and more

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season. The 2025 Formula 1 season is finally here. The year begins in Melbourne with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend. For fans of the sport new and old, you might have some questions heading into this year. Let us try and anticipate — and answer — those questions for you. Wait, Lew...2025
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• F1 2025: Pre-season testing, explained

Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images Formula 1 returns this week with pre-season testing. Here’s what to expect Formula 1 is back. This week the entire grid will roar to life for the first time since the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year, which saw McLaren capture their first Constructors’ Championship 1998. The 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be a transformative campaign...2025
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• Daniel Ricciardo praised from across the F1 world

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images F1 teams, and more, said goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo this week This past week Visa Cash App RB F1 Team made it official, announcing that Daniel Ricciardo would be out, and Liam Lawson would be sliding into his seat, for the rest of the season. That means starting with the United States Grand Prix next month it will be Lawson alongside Yuki Tsunoda, as...2024
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"While Esteban Ocon was able to complete his run in qualifying, he did not advance out of Q1, and will start in P19 on Sunday, alongside Bearman in the back row."

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"Even Hülkenberg managed to pick up a few spots, getting ahead of the Alpine duo of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly and into P16."

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"Pierre Gasly finished 15th, while Esteban Ocon will start the race in 12th."

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"Alpine's Esteban Ocon set the fastest lap time on the second morning of testing in Bahrain as a number of teams encountered issues in the desert heat."

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"Esteban Ocon has spent his career overcoming the odds."

2020
"New Renault driver Esteban Ocon talks to ESPN about his year on the sidelines, how close he came to taking Valtteri Bottas' drive at Mercedes this year and how he thinks he stacks up against the likes of Verstappen and Leclerc."

2019
"Max Verstappen attended this weekend's Formula E race in Morocco as part of the punishment handed down to him for an altercation with Esteban Ocon at last year's Brazilian Grand Prix."

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"Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer reckons Esteban Ocon is "every bit" as talented as Red Bull's Max Verstappen."

2017
"The focus may be on Max Verstappen as F1's most promising young talent, but don't forget about Esteban Ocon -- a driver who showed skill and experience beyond his years in his first full season."

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• Jack Doohan’s former rivals blast ‘cutthroat’ move to sideline him at Alpine F1

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Alpine has a new driver lineup for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but drivers are standing by Jack Doohan Formula 1 is back this week with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which kicks off the European portion of the calendar. But the grid looks a little different than it did at the Miami Grand Prix, with Alpine making the switch to Franco Colapinto from...2025
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• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are pushing the F1 grid, and each other
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• Jack Doohan brushes aside ‘rumors’ ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Alpine driver Jack Doohan brushed aside rumors regarding his spot on the grid Thursday in Melbourne Last summer, Jack Doohan realized a dream. The young Australian driver had secured a full-time spot on the Formula 1 grid, earning a promotion at Alpine to drive alongside Pierre Gasly during the 2025 season. Later in the year Doohan realized another dream, a...2025
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• What does the 2026 F1 driver lineup look like?

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images With Cadillac confirmed for the 2026 F1 season, what does the driver lineup look like for next year? The 2024 Formula 1 driver transfer season kicked into gear with a stunning decision: Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he was going to leave Mercedes and drive for Ferrari starting in 2025. Over the following weeks, intrigue followed the sport as the driver sil...2025
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• F1 2025: Pre-season testing, explained
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• F1 2025: How long is each driver under contract?

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Diving into the contract status of every F1 driver ahead of the 2025 F1 season The 2024 Formula 1 season began with a bit of history for hte sport. For the first in F1 history the drivers who finished the previous season were the same drivers who began the next. That is certainly not the case as 2025 beckons. With several rookies joining the grid...2025
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• Alpine F1 confirms Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for 2025 on ‘multi-year’ deal

Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images After a strong debut for Williams, Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver starting this season The driver transfer market in Formula 1 never slows down. After days of speculation, Alpine announced on Thursday that supersub Franco Colapinto will join the team as a reserve driver for the 2025 season. Colapinto earned a mid-season promotion t...2025
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• Indy 500 starting grid: Pole position, first row, full lineup for the 109th Indianapolis 500
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• Why Sunday was so special for Alpine F1

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan aiming for more at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Alpine entered last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix as the only Formula 1 team still seeking their first points of the 2025 season. Thanks in large part to an impressive qualifying performance, that saw Pierre Gasly start the Grand Prix in fourth while Jack ...2025
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• George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both hit with grid penalties at the Bahrain Grand Prix
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• Jack Doohan’s former rivals blast ‘cutthroat’ move to sideline him at Alpine F1
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• Ayao Komatsu and Haas are ‘energized’ for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images After a strong weekend in China, Haas heads to the Japanese Grand Prix with some momentum Formula 1 is back this week, with the Japanese Grand Prix. For the team at Haas, there is energy in the air following a “successful” Chinese Grand Prix. Both Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon finished in the points in Shanghai, and as a result, Haas heads to Suzuka sittin...2025
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• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are pushing the F1 grid, and each other
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• What are the tire strategies for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix?

Photo by Alessio Morgese/Hasan Bratic/NurPhoto via Getty Images High levels of tire degradation could make for some fascinating strategic options at the Chinese Grand Prix The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is just hours away, and if qualifying is any indication, fans could be in for an incredible race. Oscar Piastri pipped George Russell by just 0.082 seconds to take pole position, and the ...2025
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• Jack Doohan brushes aside ‘rumors’ ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix
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• George Russell brings the ‘T pose’ back for 2025 F1 Opening Titles

A new F1 season means a new set of ‘Opening Titles,’ and for George Russell a return to an iconic pose The start of a Formula 1 season means new drivers, new teammates, new hopes and dreams for teams and their fans, and so much more. It also means a new set of “Opening Titles” for the sport itself. The Opening Titles begin each event during a race weekend, a quick video featuring each driver that ...2025
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• Lewis Hamilton grabs pole and more winners and losers from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Hamilton was one of the big winners from qualifying on Saturday at the Hungaroring In recent weeks, qualifying sessions have provided some thrills for Formula 1 fans. Saturday in Budapest was no different. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in the books, and for just the second time this year a non-Red Bull car will be at the front of the grid. L...2023
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• Jeremy Clarkson makes good on his Monaco Grand Prix promise to Alpine
The Top Gear host paid a visit to Alpine’s factory Monday and did not come empty-handed A Top Gear host always pays his Formula 1 debts. We should explain. One of the biggest storylines from the Monaco Grand Prix this season — beyond Max Verstappen winning and more heartbreak for hometown hero Charles Leclerc — was the stunning third-place finish from Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. It was the first ...2023
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• Estie Bestie’s on the podium and other winners and losers from the Monaco Grand Prix
Photo by Arnold Jerocki/FilmMagic Winners and losers from the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix It was a longshot that Sunday’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix would live up to the thrilling qualifying session that came down to the wire. However, thanks to a brief flash of rain late in the Grand Prix itself, a few thrilling moments were in the offing. The end result, however, what in line with everything else...2023
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• Brad Pitt might be the biggest story of the British Grand Prix
Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images The actor is at Silverstone filming an upcoming F1 movie, and was the topic of the day Thursday At Thursday’s press conferences ahead of the British Grand Prix, one driver was a massive topic of discussion. Sonny Hayes. Of course, Sonny Hayes is not currently a driver on the grid this Formula 1 season, but rather a character being portrayed by actor Brad Pi...2023
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• Max Verstappen makes history for Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images With yet another win, the F1 team puts their name atop the record books Despite facing some questions coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix after a somewhat disappointing qualifying session, Red Bull secured yet another win as Max Verstappen pulled away from the field. And raced the team into the record books. The win is the team’s 12th-straight victory, dat...2023
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• Ocon on his new start at Renault, his relationship with Verstappen and how close he came to a Mercedes drive
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• Toto Wolff shares an incredible view of Max Verstappen’s historic tenth straight F1 victory

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images While Max Verstappen made F1 history Sunday, Toto Wolff wonders if anyone will ever know about the accomplishment You can see Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff in several places, such as Harvard Business School, the Netflix series Drive to Survive, and of course, in the garage calling the shots for the Formula 1 team. But do not expect to ...2023
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• Shockers all over the field as Sergio Pérez takes pole at the Miami Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez nabs pole in a thrilling qualifying session at the Miami Grand Prix A wobble from Max Verstappen and a slide off the track from Charles Leclerc during the third qualifying session opened the door, and Sergio Pérez barged through, finishing on pole for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen was fastest through the first two qua...2023
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• 9 bold predictions for the 2025 F1 season

Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images As 2025 begins, let’s make some bold predictions for the upcoming F1 season With a new year come new opportunities. In the Formula 1 world, that means some new faces in new places and hopes for better performance in the season ahead. For those who cover the sport, a new year and a new season mean more chances to get some predictions wrong. But we forge on, a...2025
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• 10 storylines we are excited about as the 2025 F1 season approaches

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images With a new year comes a new F1 season. Here are ten storylines we are excited for as a new year begins Happy New Year Formula 1 fans! And with the calendar turning to 2025 we can officially say this: A new F1 season is almost upon us. 2024 delivered one of the more fascinating F1 seasons in recent memory, with multiple Grand Prix winners, a Drivers’ Champi...2025
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• Lewis Hamilton reflects on ‘emotional’ final F1 season with Mercedes ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Ahead of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton looked back at his years with Mercedes, and an ‘emotional’ final season with the team This weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks not just the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, but also several closing chapters in the sport. Drivers such as Kevin Magnussen, Zhou Guanyu, and Valtteri Bottas will be leaving f...2024
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