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• Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia’s MotoGP team after all – here’s how it happened

Over the course of Friday at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, it became increasingly clear that Jorge Martin’s contractual standoff with Aprilia was now over. The world champion will fulfil his two-year deal by remaining at the team for 2026.But what was it that ended a deadlock which began at the French Grand Prix back in May, shortly after which Motorsport.com broke the story to the ...Keep reading...2025
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• Martin gives up on Aprilia MotoGP team exit plan – here’s how it happened

Over the course of Friday at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, it became increasingly clear that Jorge Martin’s contractual standoff with Aprilia was now over. The world champion will fulfil his two-year deal by remaining at the team for 2026.But what was it that ended a deadlock which began at the French Grand Prix back in May, shortly after which Autosport broke the story to the world?In ...Keep rea...2025
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• Mick Schumacher, Jack Doohan to test for Alpine ahead of F1 grid decision

Photo by Michael Potts/BSR Agency/Getty Images Alpine F1 will put both Mick Schumacher and Jack Doohan through the paces next week as they look to finalize their 2025 lineup Mick Schumacher and Jack Doohan have known each other for years. The two drivers have been lifelong friends, a relationship forged by the friendship between their fathers, and Michael Schumacher even gifted the younge...2024
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images The former driver is seeking to relitigate the 2008 F1 Drivers’ Championship Debates over the 2008 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship have lingered for decades. Now they are headed to court. Former driver Felipe Massa has reportedly filed suit against Formula One Management (FOM), F1’s governing body the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA), a...2024
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained

Photo by Darren Heath/Getty Images Felipe Massa is revisiting the 2008 F1 Drivers’ Championship. Here is why The 2008 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship remains one of the closest in the sport’s history, and is still hotly debated to this day. Like the infamous 2021 Drivers’ Championship, which was decided on the final lapo f the season between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the 2008 camp...2023
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• Hamilton has sympathy for Ferrari and Leclerc

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he knows what Charles Leclerc is going through after the Ferrari driver threw away a shot at victory at the French Grand Prix last weekend....2022
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained
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• 'Unfair' to call Leclerc error-prone, says Ferrari boss

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has leapt to the defence of Charles Leclerc after he crashed out of the lead of the French Grand Prix....2022
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• Leclerc's unforced error leaves title bid in tatters

Championship-worthy cars are hard to come by in F1. Charles Leclerc let a golden opportunity slip further away by crashing out of the French Grand Prix....2022
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• Leclerc admits French GP mistake was 'unacceptable'

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crashed out of lead of the French Grand Prix, dealing a critical blow to his title chances....2022
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• Leclerc crashes out of lead at French GP

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crashed out of lead of the French Grand Prix, dealing a critical blow to his title chances....2022
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• Sainz set for grid penalty at French GP

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will take a grid penalty at the French Grand Prix after exceeding his quota of power unit components for the year....2022
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• Grosjean says Ocon ignored his French GP clash apology
Despite still upset at receiving a penalty he labelled "nonsense", Romain Grosjean still sent a contrite message to Esteban Ocon for their clash at the French Grand Prix....2018
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• Bottas: At least everyone knows it was Vettel's fault
Valtteri Bottas said Sebastian Vettel's penalty at the French Grand Prix offered some consolation after he went from second on the grid to seventh at the finish thanks to a collision with the Ferrari....2018
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• Lauda: Vettel deserves harsher penalty for Bottas incident
Niki Lauda reckons Sebastian Vettel should have received a bigger penalty for colliding with Valtteri Bottas on the opening lap of the French Grand Prix....2018
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"But what was it that ended a deadlock which began at the French Grand Prix back in May, shortly after which Autosport broke the story to the world?"

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"Massa had not been atop the table since the French Grand Prix, the eighth race of the season."

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"Massa had not been atop the table since the French Grand Prix, the eighth race of the season."

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"Charles Leclerc let a golden opportunity slip further away by crashing out of the French Grand Prix."

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"When is the next Formula 1 race? F1 schedule, date, start time for 2021 French Grand Prix"

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"The French Grand Prix scheduled for May 17 in Le Mans has been postponed, becoming the sixth MotoGP race to be called off because of the coronavirus outbreak."

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"The F1 2019 schedule continues with the French Grand Prix on Sunday."

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"Lewis Hamilton is concerned he won't be able to fight for victory at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix after learning a planned engine upgrade has been delayed until the French Grand Prix."

• Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia’s MotoGP team after all – here’s how it happened
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• Martin gives up on Aprilia MotoGP team exit plan – here’s how it happened
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• Mick Schumacher, Jack Doohan to test for Alpine ahead of F1 grid decision
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• Leclerc's unforced error leaves title bid in tatters
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• Bottas: At least everyone knows it was Vettel's fault
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained
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• Charles Leclerc Crashes Out From Lead in French Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc started on the pole of the Grand Prix De France in 2022 and spent the early stage of the race holding off points leader Max Verstappen. Then, after 18 laps, disaster struck. LAP 18/53 CHARLES LECLERC IS OUT OF THE RACE!!! The Ferrari driver hits the wall at Turn 11!#FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/5SL5xQcmUc — ... Read more...2022
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• Ferrari struggling with overt front tyre wear

Sunday's French Grand Prix was the first time Ferrari had failed to score points in the season so far, with Spaniard Carlos Sainz finishing 11th and Monegasque Charles Leclerc 16th....2021
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• F1 Review: Red Bull Beats Mercedes at Its Own Game at the French Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team turned the table on Mercedes at the Formula 1 French Grand Prix on Sunday (June 20). Verstappen earned his third win of the 2021 season and the 13th of his career. The victory extended his lead in the championship from four points to 12 (131-119) over Lewis Hamilton, ... Read more...2021
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• Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 French Grand Prix

After a few weeks away, F1 racers are gearing up for Circuit Paul Ricard. Here's how they're going to line up for Sunday's French GP....2021
• Leclerc disappointed despite points finish
Despite scoring points for the fourth time in the last five races, Sauber's Charles Leclerc wasn't entirely happy with his own performance in the French Grand Prix....2018
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• Another costly error from Vettel as Lewis reclaims championship lead
A round-up of the main talking points from the French Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton moved back into the lead of the championship with a comfortable win at Paul Ricard....2018
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• Mick Schumacher, Jack Doohan to test for Alpine ahead of F1 grid decision
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained
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• Max Verstappen Wins 2022 French Grand Prix, Extends Points Lead
Defending series champion Max Verstappen has all the momentum entering this final stretch after winning the 90th Lenovo Grand Prix de France....2022
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• Magnussen critical of 'confused', 'erratic' Kimi
Kevin Magnussen said he would have easily qualified seventh for the French Grand Prix were it not for the driving of Kimi Raikkonen in the closing moments of Q3....2018
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• Leclerc's unforced error leaves title bid in tatters
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• Hamilton suffers bottle malfunction at French GP

Lewis Hamilton said he reckons he lost three kilos after a water bottle malfunction left him sweating to second place in the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet on Sunday....2022
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained
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• Leclerc: Slipstream helped but wasn't crucial for pole

Charles Leclerc said the slipstream he picked up from his teammate in qualifying for the French Grand Prix was helpful but not the defining factor in taking pole position ahead of Max Verstappen on Saturday....2022
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• Sainz, Magnussen to start from back of grid

Carlos Sainz and Kevin Magnussen will start from the back of the grid at the French Grand Prix due to power unit penalties....2022
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• Mercedes boss: Qualifying woe 'like slap in face'

Toto Wolff said Mercedes' qualifying performance at the French Grand Prix felt like a slap in the face after the team failed to meet expectations....2022
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• Leclerc admits French GP mistake was 'unacceptable'
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• Mick Schumacher, Jack Doohan to test for Alpine ahead of F1 grid decision
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
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• F1 Review: Max Verstappen Gifted French Grand Prix, Mercedes Earn Double Podium
Max Verstappen earned his seventh win of the 2022 Formula 1 season, benefitting from Charles Leclerc recording a DNF after leading the race....2022
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• Charles Leclerc Crashes Out From Lead in French Grand Prix
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• Sainz confident solo Leclerc can still beat the Red Bulls

Carlos Sainz backed Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc to win Sunday's French Grand Prix from pole position despite having both Red Bull drivers right behind on the starting grid....2022
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• What channel is Formula 1 on today? TV schedule, start time for 2021 French Grand Prix

Here's a complete guide to watching the 2021 French Grand Prix....2021
• Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 French Grand Prix
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• When is the next Formula 1 race? F1 schedule, date, start time for 2021 French Grand Prix
Per usual, the Formula 1 schedule contains some gapped weekends. Here's what you need to know....2021
• French GP becomes sixth MotoGP race called off
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• Felipe Massa sues FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix
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• Felipe Massa’s legal action over the F1 2008 Drivers’ Championship, explained
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