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• Fernando Alonso is just here so he won’t get fined

F1 driver Fernando Alonso channeled Marshawn Lynch Friday at the Australian Grand Prix “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” That short sentence during Media Day at Super Bowl XLIX turned Marshawn Lynch into a household name. The Seattle Seahawks running back began his entire podium session ahead of the big game advising the reporters in front of him that he was just here so he did not get fined, ...2025
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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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• 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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• 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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• ‘Most Epic Experience I’ve Ever Had’ – The Day NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson and F1 Legend Fernando Alonso Swapped Cars
Jimmie Johnson and Fernando Alonso swapped rides in Bahrain, giving fans a rare crossover between NASCAR and Formula 1....2025
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• Will Buxton cannot wait to highlight the ‘greatest racing on Earth’

Ahead of the IndyCar season opener the FOX Sports trio of Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe, and Will Buxton met the media, including SB Nation For many years, Will Buxton has been perhaps the face of Formula 1. From his role as an analyst on F1TV, to his featured part in the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive, Buxton has featured prominently in the sport’s growing presence, particularly in the Un...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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• Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season

Photo by Joe Portlock - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images Former driver Johnny Herbert has been removed as a race steward ahead of the 2025 F1 season Weeks before the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway, one of their race stewards has been removed by the sport’s governing body. The FIA announced on Wednesday that Johnny Herbert, a former driver who notched three Grand P...2025
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• F1 2025: How many penalty points does each F1 driver have heading into the new season?

Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Max Verstappen begins 2025 as the reigning Drivers’ Champion, but also the driver most at risk for a penalty ban The 2025 Formula 1 season is just a few weeks away. At the end of February all ten teams will be back in action at Bahrain International Circuit for pre-season testing, with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix slated for Marc...2025
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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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• F1 Court: Was Liam Lawson the right pick for Red Bull?

In the first-ever ‘F1 Court’ SB Nation asked whether Red Bull was right to pick Liam Lawson As someone who takes a bit of pride in describing themselves as a “reformed lawyer,” I must admit that I have more than a soft spot for the military courtroom thriller A Few Good Men. There is a scene in that movie where Tom Cruise makes an appearance at an initial hearing and after it is adjourned he pause...2024
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• Lando Norris conquers the rain in a consequential qualifying at F1 São Paulo GP

Photo by Peter Fox - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Wet conditions made for a dramatic qualifying session at the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix Heavy rains pushed qualifying for the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix to Sunday morning in Brazil. Yet when the teams arrived at Interlagos they encountered yet more wet conditions. The elements made for a thrilling qualifying session as drivers trie...2024
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• Ailing Fernando Alonso to miss media day at F1 São Paulo Grand Prix

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso to miss media day at F1 São Paulo Grand Prix as he deals with an infection For the second race weekend in a row, veteran driver Fernando Alonso will not participate in media day activities. Alonso was absent last Thursday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that Alonso will also mis...2024
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• Charles Leclerc and Ferrari shake up the 2024 F1 season with stunning United States GP win

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Ferrari tops the list of winners and losers from the F1 United States Grand Prix AUSTIN — The joyful smiles in the paddock told the story of Ferrari’s week in Austin. The team arrived in Texas for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix facing questions about their car, and whether Ferrari could turn the McLaren-Red Bull duet at the top of the Construct...2024
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• Christian Horner lauds Liam Lawson following ‘excellent comeback’ at United States GP

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Red Bull boss Christian Horner had nothing but praise for Liam Lawson after the United States Grand Prix AUSTIN — Speaking in the Red Bull hospitality space following the United States Grand Prix, Christian Horner was quick to dole out the praise. The Red Bull boss certainly had some praise for Max Verstappen, who in Horner’s words had a “competitive,”...2024
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• Williams F1 basking in ‘luxurious’ result in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Williams F1 Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto both finished in the points, a first for Williams this season Williams experienced a season first on Saturday, as both Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto advanced into Q3 during qualifying. They followed that with another first for the 2024 Formula 1 season, their initial double-points result. Albon finished seventh and Colapinto eighth in...2024
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"Fernando Alonso, and Hamilton."

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"A well-executed pit stop from Lance Stroll, and a patient drive from Fernando Alonso, eventually was the Aston Martin duo nip Zhou, and he finished in P11, just outside the points."

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"Fernando Alonso has been reinstated to third position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to cap a farcical couple of hours which followed the podium ceremony."

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"Fernando Alonso labelled seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton "an idiot" who only knows how to race at the front after they collided on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix."

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"Sebastian Vettel has been given a three-place grid penalty after impeding Fernando Alonso in Saturday's qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix."

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"Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula One with Renault, with a deal expected to be announced on Wednesday."

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"Heavy rain drenched the field of the Rolex 24 at Daytona field with Fernando Alonso leading the endurance race at daybreak."

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"Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso is interested in a NASCAR test, but admits there is little chance he would make a full-time switch to the American series"

2017
"With Fernando Alonso set to drive in the Indy 500, Formula One star Lewis Hamilton speaks on his desire to try a different racing series."

2015
"F1 driver Fernando Alonso flown to hospital after testing crash"

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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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• Liam Lawson declares ‘I’m here to win’ ahead of F1 São Paulo Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images VCARB driver Liam Lawson addressed the media on Thursday ahead of the F1 São Paulo Grand Prix Liam Lawson’s return to the Formula 1 grid is one of the major storylines as the season winds down. The young driver stepped in for an injured Daniel Ricciardo a year ago at AlphaTauri, but returned to the grid a few weeks ago when Ricciardo was sidelined by ...2024
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• Adrian Newey and Lawrence Stroll are placing big bets on each other

Aston Martin’s signing of Adrian Newey can reshape the F1 grid, and complete Lawrence Stroll’s vision Season 6 of the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive opens with a focus on Aston Martin, and owner Lawrence Stroll’s quest to build a championship team. “I’m not someone who could sit on the beach all day, or play golf. I’ve always fought for winning at whatever I did. It’s what drives me, it’s wha...2024
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• Lando Norris puts the entire F1 grid on notice at the Dutch Grand Prix

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Recapping the winners and losers from the Dutch Grand Prix The detractors did not go away in May. After Lando Norris broke through with his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Miami Grand Prix, shedding the harsh “Lando No-wins” moniker, the detractors still had their lines of criticism. They pointed to an opportune safety car, which gave Norri...2024
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• Max Verstappen as dominant as ever at F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images The Red Bull driver pulled away from the field yet again, leaving the rest of the grid fighting for second It was another day where Alex Jacques, above the track on F1TV, rarely needed to mention Max Verstappen. Once more the Red Bull driver was pulling away from the field, ending the battle for P1 early and leaving the field fighting for the positions b...2024
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• Lewis Hamilton declares ‘there’s magic here’ ahead of 2025 F1 season with Ferrari

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Ferrari’s newest driver believes an eighth Drivers’ title is on the table Fresh off his public debut as a Ferrari driver at Tuesday’s F1 75 Live season launch event, Lewis Hamilton returned to the team’s factory along with Charles Leclerc as Ferrari unveiled the SF-25 and put the 2025 challenger through its paces at the team...2025
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• Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season
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• F1 2025: How many penalty points does each F1 driver have heading into the new season?
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• Aston Martin F1 announces senior management moves ahead of 2025 season

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images With the 2025 F1 season weeks away, Aston Martin is making more changes More changes have come to Aston Martin ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. On Friday the team announced a series of moves at the senior management level, including the naming of a new Team Principal. Andy Cowell has taken on the role of CEO and Team Principal with “imme...2025
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• F1 Court: Was Liam Lawson the right pick for Red Bull?
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• Lando Norris conquers the rain in a consequential qualifying at F1 São Paulo GP
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• Fernando Alonso is just here so he won’t get fined
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• George Russell brings the ‘T pose’ back for 2025 F1 Opening Titles
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• F1 75 Live: Coverage as F1 kicks off the 2025 season at The O2 in London

Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images The best moments as F1 kicks off the 2025 season at The O2 in London The 2025 Formula 1 season is the 75th in the sport’s rich history. To help commemorate that fact, and to get fans excited for the upcoming season, F1 is holding the first-ever season launch event, tonight at The O2 in London. All ten teams will be in attendance to unveil their liveries f...2025
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• Fernando Alonso looks ready for the 2025 F1 season

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Veteran driver Fernando Alonso shared a photo of his preseason training, and he looks ready for the year ahead Last May I attended the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix as an FIA-accredited journalist. It was the first F1 race I ever attended, and the experience seared a number of memories into my brain: Lando Norris’ first win, a dominant weekend from F1 Ac...2025
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• Felipe Drugovich remains at Aston Martin F1 in a reserve driver role

Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images Aston Martin F1 confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will be back in 2025 as a reserve driver Last week Aston Martin announced some senior-level changes to their Formula 1 team. Andy Cowell was introduced as the team’s CEO and Team Principal while former Team Principal Mike Krack was moved to a different trackside role, taking on the position of Chief Trackside Of...2025
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• Alonso set to return to F1 with Renault in 2021
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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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• Vettel handed 3-place grid penalty in Austria

Sebastian Vettel has been given a three-place grid penalty after impeding Fernando Alonso in Saturday's qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix. The German will start Sunday's race in 11th....2021
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• A masterclass from Max Verstappen as he takes the Miami Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Despite starting ninth, Max Verstappen rockets to the front to win in Miami Thanks to a wobble during his first run during Saturday’s third qualifying session, and a late red flag due to a crash by Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen was forced to start ninth in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. No matter. Verstappen picked his way through the field, rocketing to t...2023
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• Alonso loses podium with post-race penalty

Fernando Alonso has been stripped of what would have been his 100th Formula One podium after a post-race penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix....2023
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• Fernando Alonso is just here so he won’t get fined
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• Aston Martin F1 unveils the AMR25

Meet the AMR25, Aston Martin’s challenger for the 2025 F1 season Aston Martin has unveiled the AMR25, their challenger for the 2025 Formula 1 season, ahead of pre-season testing. After the team debuted their livery for the 2025 season at F1’s season launch event at The O2 in London last week, Aston Martin shared images of the AMR25 on the team’s digital platforms on Sunday. Aston Martin will head ...2025
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• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Another dominant performance from Red Bull has the rest of the grid looking for answers We are now five grand prix qualifying sessions into the 2024 Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen has qualified on pole in all five sessions. It was another dominant performance from Verstappen and Red Bull at qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. While Red Bull’s rivals —...2024
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• Max Verstappen charges to victory in F1 Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix

The door was open for someone to beat Max Verstappen in the F1 Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix. But not for long Rainy conditions at the end of qualifying for the Sprint Race at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen settle for a fourth-place spot on the grid. Lando Norris captured pole position, putting himself in contention for his first F1 victory of any kind. With Lewis Hamilton ...2024
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• Fernando Alonso is headed back to Aston Martin

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images The veteran driver has inked a new deal with Aston Martin The upcoming Formula 1 driver transfer market is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic in the history of the sport. But one of the most-coveted free agents has decided to stay put for next season. Fernando Alonso, one of the many drivers on an expiring contract this season, has reached a ne...2024
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