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No “systemic effect" from “over 20 crashes in 24 races” at Williams

The numerous crashes endured by Williams in the 2024 Formula 1 season brought about “a small amount of pain” but will have no “systemic effect” on the outfit going forward, team boss James Vowles has said.

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Sainz replaces F1 world champion Vettel as GPDA director

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has replaced Sebastian Vettel as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association – joining George Russell as the only two active racers involved in managing the body.

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Yamaha: "Unrealistic" to think about V4 engine switch in 2025

Yamaha has conceded that introducing a new V4 engine on its bike before the end of the 2025 MotoGP season is “unrealistic”.

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Hamilton's start at Ferrari, seen from Italy: How did fans and media react?

The Italian press are some of the most revered figures in the Formula 1 paddock. For decades their opinions have held sway and dictated the outcome of many debates. Ferrari itself is steeped in passion and enthusiasm; the Scuderia is a national icon.

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Busch beats Friesen by a nose in Atlanta Truck thriller

What happens when a 39-year-old Cup champion and a 41-year-old Truck Series veteran get together on a Saturday afternoon at Atlanta? A photo finish for the record books.

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How Ford's dominant qualifying at Atlanta could make for a tough race weekend for Toyota, Chevy

Ford dominance in qualifying at drafting tracks isn't exactly breaking news — outside of Chase Briscoe's shock pole in the Daytona 500 for Toyota (later overshadowed by inspection issues found with the mounting of the rear spoiler), Ford has earned the top spot on the grid in ten of the…

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FIA blames “tribalist” fan behavior for Verstappen, Horner boos

The FIA has called for respect from fans after boos were heard during the F1 75 event in London on Tuesday, which launched the 2025 season.

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F1 rookies Antonelli and Bearman share amusing driving test struggles

Formula 1 2025 rookies Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman have shared amusing anecdotes about their adventures obtaining a road drivers' license.

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The long-standing records Marquez and Bagnaia can break in MotoGP 2025

Pre-season testing at Sepang and Buriram has strengthened early predictions about 2025 being a walkover for Ducati in MotoGP.

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Why Ford settled on Red Bull F1 deal – ‘We even looked at buying our own team’

The story of Ford's return to Formula 1, from Red Bull's point of view, is well known by now.

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One year later: Revisiting NASCAR's closest three-wide photo finish in history

Just before the start of the 2025 season, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Blaney all got together for a private theater screening of the documentary, “So Damn Close” about their history-making three-wide finish from the Atlanta race on February 25, 2024. Also in the room were the drivers’ crew…

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Steiner drops Haas F1 lawsuit after mediation

Guenther Steiner has dropped his lawsuit against the Haas Formula 1 outfit after the former team principal came to an agreement during mediation proceedings.

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Ben Sulayem: F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

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Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent

Pierer Industrie AG, which indirectly owns KTM, has avoided insolvency after undergoing restructuring.

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Will Monaco’s pitstop plethora actually make F1 racing better?

A Monaco Grand Prix in dry conditions most often is a straightforward affair.

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Ferrari explains why it had to make big changes to its 2025 F1 car

Ferrari unveiled its SF-25 with major upgrades, focusing on aerodynamic development, while also preparing for 2026 rule changes

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Norris predicts F1 race wins for teams outside top four

McLaren's Lando Norris says he expects a team outside Formula 1's established top four to snatch a surprise win in the 2025 season.

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Livestream: Watch the third round of WSK Super Master Series at Lonato

Lonato (ITA), 18.02.2025: Another significant success in participation marks the 20th year of WSK Promotion's activities. Its event reached the impressive group of 415 registered drivers from over 50 nations in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series, ready to take to the track from February 19th to 23rd at…

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Formula 1 and Motorsport Network launch 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey

Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have launched the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey to hear your views on the series.

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What progress looks like for Williams in F1 2025

"I don't want to keep saying that we're sacrificing this year for next year. But this year is definitely a time to do that."

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F1 drivers can opt out of wearing FIA-approved cooling vests – but only this year

The new wearable-tech shirts designed to keep drivers cool in races in extreme heat will be optional for competitors in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Motorsport.com understands.

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Ferrari gets weight break under WEC Qatar BoP

Ferrari and Toyota will go to the grid for this month’s Qatar World Endurance Championship season-opener significantly lighter than 12 months ago when they both proved uncompetitive.

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NASCAR issued huge penalties against Chase Briscoe after the Daytona 500

Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing lost 100 points and incurred serious fines after an issue was found with the spoiler in inspection at the R&D Center.

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Hamilton in no doubt Ferrari switch was the right move after SF-25 debut

Lewis Hamilton has been left in no doubt that he has made the right decision to join Ferrari.

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What Hamilton found so "invigorating" from fresh start at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has explained why he is so 'invigorated' by his move to Ferrari as he made his first UK appearance for the squad at Formula 1's season launch event.

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