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F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Qatar GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

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F1 Qatar GP: Norris takes sprint pole from Russell, Piastri

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage.

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Tsunoda can change Red Bull’s mind, says RB F1 team boss

Yuki Tsunoda has what it takes to wipe away Red Bull's scepticism about promoting him to its main squad, says his current team boss.

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F1 must "put forward correct proposal" for Cadillac anti-dilution fee - Vowles

The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1's 11th team in 2026 must be met with adequate compensation for dilution in prize money earnings for the existing teams, says Williams team boss James Vowles.

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What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

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Why Qatar is buying into troubled Audi F1 programme

"Be fearful when others are greedy – and greedy when others are fearful." The famous words of US investment guru Warren Buffett aptly sum up the Qatari Investment Authority's reasons for taking a shareholding in Audi's Formula 1 team.

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F1 Qatar GP: Leclerc beats Norris and Piastri to top only practice session

Charles Leclerc led the way in Formula 1's sole Qatar Grand Prix practice session to lead both McLarens at the top of the order.

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Audi insists VW Group crisis no threat to F1 project amid Qatar buy-in

Audi boss Gernot Dollner insists the manufacturer's commitment to Formula 1 is not threatened by the financial dramas faced by parent company the Volkswagen Group.

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Colapinto back to older-spec Williams suspension after Vegas crash

Franco Colapinto will compete in the final two grands prix of the 2024 Formula 1 season with Williams’s old front suspension design, as a result of his Las Vegas qualifying crash.

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Sainz set for earlier than expected Williams debut

Carlos Sainz is set for an earlier than expected debut run for Williams, Motorsport.com has learned.

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WRC road order rules set to remain unchanged in 2025

Road order regulations appear set to remain unchanged in the World Rally Championship next year after a proposal to introduce a form of qualifying was rejected, Motorsport.com understands.

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Aprilia, KTM still unable to exploit new MotoGP rear tyre

Aprilia and KTM are at a loss to explain why they struggled to extract the maximum performance out of Michelin’s new MotoGP rear tyre all year in 2024.

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Why Mercedes has “eyes on” another victory amid Qatar perfect storm

Mercedes has admitted that a host of factors in its favour at the Qatar Grand Prix could help it deliver another Formula 1 victory.

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Tsunoda: Sim test shows Red Bull F1 car suits me

Yuki Tsunoda says he needs to excel in the final two races of the 2024 Formula 1 season to “force” Red Bull to consider him for a race seat – and that a simulator test has indicated he can be quick in the team’s car.

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Will the FIA’s suggested change to F1’s racing guidelines solve the main problem?

While the headline news around the FIA as the Qatar Grand Prix got under way covered more staffing turmoil, the governing body’s efforts on revising Formula 1’s racing rules was an altogether positive affair.

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Hamilton in “two minds” over Ferrari run at Abu Dhabi test

Lewis Hamilton admits not joining Ferrari for the Abu Dhabi test makes the start to next year harder - although deep down he never wanted his first run to be there.

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F1 drivers expect changes from “productive” FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

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F1 drivers want answers from FIA over “who is getting fired next”

George Russell has suggested that the FIA needs to give Formula 1 drivers some clarity on “who is getting fired next” after the latest shock departures from the governing body.

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The underappreciated element of Verstappen’s 2024 F1 title run

Lando Norris offered a different take on Max Verstappen's 2024 title victory as Formula 1 rocked up in Qatar: that Sergio Perez's poor performances have actually made things harder for the Dutchman.

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Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

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Leclerc questions Verstappen's Ferrari championship claim

Charles Leclerc says Max Verstappen’s claim he would have won the 2024 Formula 1 world championship “even earlier” had he been racing a McLaren or Ferrari is “a stretch”.

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How Netflix’s “Senna” painstakingly recreated his life, from suits to engine sounds

Behind the scenes of Netflix’s “Senna,” an army meticulously recreated everything from engine sounds to period-correct drawing suits.

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Schumacher stays with Alpine in WEC after Mercedes F1 exit

Mick Schumacher will continue with the Alpine Hypercar squad in the World Endurance Championship for a second season in 2025.

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What the Qatar F1 track changes look like

Seven of the Qatar Formula 1 circuit’s 16 corners now feature new kerb profiles after changes ahead of the 2023 race resulted in damage which forced the FIA to impose maximum stint lengths during the race.

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Bottas reveals IndyCar switch offer as Indy 500 piques interest

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he turned down an offer to drive in IndyCar full-time next season but insisted he is open to tackling the Indianapolis 500 - though his primary focus remains on Formula 1.

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