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• Which F1 drivers have the most wins but no championships?
Max Verstappen is no stranger to F1 titles. What about drivers who have won races but not a championship? Find out who makes the list....2025
• What are the longest winning streaks in F1 history?
Max Verstappen had a record-breaking F1 season in 2023. Find out who joins him among drivers with the most consecutive F1 wins....2025
• Verstappen denies talk of $1bn Aston Martin offer
Reigning champion Max Verstappen says he has not held talks with Aston Martin about a blockbuster move from Red Bull, saying the first he heard of the story was through the media....2025
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• Russell: No talks with Max... but I won't change
George Russell has not spoken to Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen since their end-of-season bust-up in Abu Dhabi last December....2025
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• FIA issues first penalty under updated Sporting Code ahead of 2025 F1 season

Photo by Hannu Rainamo/Getty Images F1 drivers face substantial penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations, and have their first example thanks to the WRC Last month the FIA issued an update to its International Sporting Code regarding driver misconduct, outlining an escalating table of penalties that race stewards can utilize to penalize behavior. In an updated Appendix B driver...2025
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• F1 75 Live: How to watch, performers, storylines, and expectations for F1’s launch

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images F1 is kicking off the 2025 season with the first ever season launch at The O2 in London In 1950 Formula 1 contested its fourth season, but the first in which a driver was crowned champion, the inaugural FIA World Championship of Drivers. Over seven races between May and September that year drivers battled at circuits including the Monaco Grand Prix and the ...2025
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• FIA issues first penalty under updated Sporting Code ahead of 2025 F1 season
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• Lando Norris hoping to start strong in 2025 F1 season

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images McLaren driver Lando Norris expects to get his ‘elbows out’ with Max Verstappen in 2025 McLaren ended a decades-long championship drought during the 2024 Formula 1 season, securing the Constructors’ Championship for the first time since 1998. On the Drivers’ Championship side of things, however, Lando Norris fell short in his pur...2025
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• F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season

Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images 2025 will see new rules in F1 including heavier cars, driver cooling systems, and more Formula 1 is going to look a little different in 2025. While the main reason the sport will appear different starts with Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari, as well as other changes such as Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Williams, Nico Hülkenberg shifting t...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 drivers face fines, bans, and penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Changes to the FIA Sporting Code include potential fines, suspensions, and docking of Championship points for ‘misconduct’ An updated Appendix to the FIA International Sporting Code puts drivers — in particular Formula 1 drivers — at risk for significant fines and even penalty points deductions for “misconduct” in the season ahead. In an updated Appendix...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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• Max Verstappen will not change his driving style despite facing one-race F1 penalty ban

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Red Bull driver Max Verstappen faces a one-race penalty ban, but will not change his driving style Max Verstappen enters the 2025 Formula 1 season hoping to defend his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. He also faces a potential one-race penalty. Verstappen was docked two penalty points on his Super License for an opening-lap incident with Oscar Pi...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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• 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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• McLaren’s appeal request of Lando Norris’ United States Grand Prix penalty rejected

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Race officials have denied McLaren’s right of review regarding the penalty handed down to Lando Norris at the United States Grand Prix Almost a week after the checkered flag flew, the United States Grand Prix is officially over. McLaren filed a “right of appeal” regarding a five-second penalty handed down to Lando Norris in the closing act of the race i...2024
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"The poster speaks to one of the main themes for the upcoming season, with an image of F1 Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen looking in a rear-view mirror at two battling cars, one a McLaren and the other a Ferrari."

2024
"Christian Horner said he would not stand in the way of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull if he chooses to do so, but he remains confident the reigning champion will stay at the team beyond the end of this year."

2023
"Max Verstappen believes anyone who is unable to appreciate Red Bull's dominance of Formula One is not a true fan of the sport."

2022
"Max Verstappen is boycotting F1 broadcaster Sky Sports at the Mexican Grand Prix following comments made by pundit Ted Kravitz."

2021
"There was immediate controversy in Formula One's title decider as Max Verstappen seemed to be denied the lead of the race by a stewards' decision."

2020
"Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Raikkonen were among the six drivers who declined to take a knee ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix."

2019
"Lewis Hamilton is still weighing up his options for 2021 in Formula One, but he knows his Mercedes seat is the most coveted on the grid -- evidenced by his claim that Max Verstappen has already reached out to team boss Toto Wolff."

2018
"Lewis Hamilton thinks Max Verstappen has the potential to win Formula One world championships and says the Red Bull driver is already racing at a higher level than he was at the same age."

2017
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• Verstappen denies talk of $1bn Aston Martin offer
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• FIA issues first penalty under updated Sporting Code ahead of 2025 F1 season
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• F1 tire rules for the 2025 season, explained

Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images With another F1 season right around the corner it is time to talk tires The 2025 Formula 1 season is now just weeks away. Tomorrow the season will unofficially begin in a first-of-its-kind event, the season launch at The O2 in London. To honor the sport’s 75th anniversary the teams are coming together to unveil their liveries for the upco...2025
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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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• 9 bold predictions for the 2025 F1 season
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• Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists roster is fine after loss to Ravens, 28-25

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Jerry Jones believes the Dallas Cowboys roster is perfectly fine. The final score makes the game look competitive, but make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys were completely worked by the Baltimore Ravens. For most of the game the Cowboys were staring up at a franchise that literally represents their historic drought (the Ravens began play in 1996 w...2024
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• Charles Leclerc and Ferrari deliver a win for the ages at the F1 Italian Grand Prix

Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ferrari’s win, Red Bull’s struggles, McLaren’s unknowns, and more winners and losers from the Italian Grand Prix Moments after the checkered flag flew at the end of a thrilling Italian Grand Prix at historic Monza, barriers opened and thousands of fans — the overwhelming majority clad in scarlet— poured onto the track toward the podium. And ...2024
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• Max Verstappen hints at the end of his F1 career

Photo by Alessandro Martellotta/Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix Max Verstappen talked about the potential end of his F1 career Max Verstappen has accomplished almost everything there is to achieve in Formula 1. He has won three straight Drivers’ Championships and, while he faces a challenge this year, is en route to his fourth. He has led Red Bull to two Con...2024
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• Why Nico Hülkenberg is joining Sauber, and what it means for the rest of the F1 grid

Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images A much anticipated move came to fruition on Friday. Here’s what it could do to the rest of the grid The latest domino in the Formula 1 driver transfer market has fallen. A long-anticipated move has come to fruition, as Nico Hülkenberg will depart Haas at the end of the current season to drive for Sauber next year. The reason for the anticipation?...2024
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• FIA issues first penalty under updated Sporting Code ahead of 2025 F1 season
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• Lando Norris hoping to start strong in 2025 F1 season
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• F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season
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• Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season
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• F1 drivers face fines, bans, and penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations
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• F1 2025: How many penalty points does each F1 driver have heading into the new season?
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• Max Verstappen will not change his driving style despite facing one-race F1 penalty ban
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• 9 bold predictions for the 2025 F1 season
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• McLaren’s appeal request of Lando Norris’ United States Grand Prix penalty rejected
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• F1 75 Live: How to watch, performers, storylines, and expectations for F1’s launch
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• F1 tire rules for the 2025 season, explained
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• Lando Norris hoping to start strong in 2025 F1 season
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• F1 drivers face fines, bans, and penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations
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• F1 2025: How long is each driver under contract?
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• F1 star Verstappen expecting first child
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen has announced that he will become a father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet expecting their first child together....2024
• Lando Norris Wins F1 Sprint in Brazil, Gains 2 Points on Max Verstappen
McLaren utilized team orders to put Norris in the lead at the last moment....2024
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• Verstappen boycotts Sky Sports over Kravitz comment

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• Verstappen confirmed champion as Mercedes protest dismissed

Max Verstappen has been confirmed as Formula One world champion after the FIA stewards rejected a Mercedes protest over the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix....2021
• Mercedes protest Verstappen win in Abu Dhabi GP

2021
• Verstappen, RB rage after early controversy

2021
• Verstappen on dominance: If you can't appreciate it you're not a fan

2023
• Verstappen would run No.1 if he becomes F1 champion

Max Verstappen said he will run the number 1 on his car next season if he wins this year's Formula One championship....2021
• Red Bull requests review of Hamilton's Silverstone penalty

Red Bull has lodged a formal petition to review the penalty that Lewis Hamilton received at the British Grand Prix following his collision with Max Verstappen....2021
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• Max Verstappen hit with 5-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix
Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a fifth gearbox, exceeding the allotment for the season Max Verstappen is eying his eighth-straight victory at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. But the Red Bull driver will need to make up some spots in the Grand Prix Sunday to accomplish that feat. According to multiple outlets, Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a new gea...2023
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• Which F1 drivers have the most wins but no championships?
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• FIA issues first penalty under updated Sporting Code ahead of 2025 F1 season
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• F1 75 Live: How to watch, performers, storylines, and expectations for F1’s launch
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• F1 tire rules for the 2025 season, explained
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• Lando Norris hoping to start strong in 2025 F1 season
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• F1 releases start times for 2025 season

Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The FIA and F1 have released the start times for the 2025 season, with one notable shift With the calendar turning to February, the 2025 Formula 1 season is truly just around the corner. Later this month all ten teams will gather in London for the first-ever season launch event, as the teams will unveil their liveries for the upcoming se...2025
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• Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season
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• F1 drivers face fines, bans, and penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations
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• Andrea Kimi Antonelli reaches major milestone ahead of first F1 season

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images The newest Mercedes F1 driver completed a major task ahead of the 2025 season Last August ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes announced that Andrea Kimi Antonelli would slide into the seat vacated by Lewis Hamilton, making him the third-youngest driver in Formula 1 history. The announcement came just days after Antonelli’s 18th birthday. While that is...2025
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• McLaren looking for answers after ‘shocking’ Friday at the United States Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri might have expected a better result during Sprint Qualifying in Austin AUSTIN — Zak Brown was the center of attention on Friday at the United States Grand Prix. During the FIA Press Conference Friday Brown sat alongside fellow team bosses Laurent Mekies from Visa Cash App RB F1 Team, and Oliver Oakes from Alpine, but almost ev...2024
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• Charles Leclerc and Ferrari deliver a win for the ages at the F1 Italian Grand Prix
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• Andrea Kimi Antonelli picked to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be the Mercedes driver pairing for the 2025 F1 season A long-awaited promotion is now official. Andrea Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season. When legendary driver Lewis Hamilton made the shocking decision to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season for Ferrari...2024
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• Lewis Hamilton praises Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes F1 decision looms

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Speaking at the Italian Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton praised the young driver who might replace him at Mercedes Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young phenom rocketing through the single-seater ranks, is set to participate in a Formula 1 weekend for the first time. Antonelli will be behind the wheel of the W15 on Friday, driving for Mercedes in place of...2024
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• Christian Horner insists sticking with Sergio Pérez at Red Bull is about ‘performance’

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images According to Red Bull boss Christian Horner, standing by Sergio Pérez simply comes down to performance As Formula 1 entered its summer shutdown, Red Bull found themselves in an unfamiliar position, at least as recent history goes. With just a 42-point lead over McLaren — a number that could mathematically be erased this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix...2024
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• Why Nico Hülkenberg is joining Sauber, and what it means for the rest of the F1 grid
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