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F1 Italian GP: Hamilton leads Russell in final practice

Lewis Hamilton headlined the final free practice session of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, 0.093 seconds clear of Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell.

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How the controversial kerb changes have really altered Monza

The € 21m upgrade to the Monza circuit was a key talking point ahead of Formula 1's 2024 Italian Grand Prix – but now we've had the chance to see the real impact of those controversial kerb changes from trackside.

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How the controversial kerb tweaks have really changed Monza

The €21m-upgrade to the Monza circuit was a key talking point ahead of Formula 1’s 2024 Italian Grand Prix – but now we’ve had the chance to see the real impact of those controversial kerb changes from trackside.

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F1 Italian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 after Antonelli crash

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen headlined a red-flagged opening practice at the Italian Grand Prix as Andrea Kimi Antonelli's first Mercedes session lasted just 10 minutes with his Parabolica shunt.

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Messi comparison unease and Sargeant talks: new F1 driver Colapinto's first day

"To have the opportunity to be here, speaking to all of you, it's a pleasure."

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Does Williams' call to drop Sargeant for Colapinto make sense?

Following months of giving Logan Sargeant the benefit of the doubt, a costly crash in Zandvoort has finally prompted Williams to replace him with youngster Franco Colapinto. How justified is Williams' call and is the young Argentine the right replacement?

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Alex Albon sends heartfelt message to Logan Sargeant after ‘brutal’ sacking

American driver Sargeant has been replaced by Williams for the last nine races of the 2024 F1 season

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American Driver Logan Sargeant Replaced In Formula 1

Logan Sargeant replaced by Franco Colapinto at Williams in F1 mid-season for performance reasons. Colapinto aims to enhance team's points-scoring chances i...

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Why Albon and Gasly were irritated by Magnussen's "grey area" Dutch GP defence

Alex Albon reckons a "grey area" over braking in the middle of corners to hold up following cars during races will eventually cause a crash, in response to Kevin Magnussen's defence at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Autosport

The major Williams upgrades overshadowed by its floor problem

On the one hand, Williams' revisions showed some huge promise in practice and qualifying – as Alex Albon put the team back in Q3.

Autosport

Seven things we learned at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix

Put the Piz Buin away, folks - the summer break is officially over and done with. The Formula 1 circus returned from its holidays in typically rambunctious fashion, laying down an assortment of storylines to make up for a fallow period in the annual soap opera.

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F1 Dutch Grand Prix Takeaways: Lando Norris Overcomes Slow Start to Dominate

The McLaren driver stayed poised despite another struggle off the line to claim the first win out of the summer break—and crucial points in the championship battles.

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Williams investigating why own scans said new F1 floor was legal

Williams is seeking answers as to why its own pre-event scans of its updated Formula 1 car suggested its revised floor complied with the regulations.

Autosport

Albon disqualified from Dutch GP qualifying over technical infringement

Alex Albon has been thrown out of the Dutch Grand Prix qualifying results as the floor on his Williams was found not to be compliant with the FIA's legality checks.

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F1 Dutch GP: Russell heads FP2 from Piastri with Verstappen in fifth

Mercedes’ George Russell led McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in a crash interrupted FP2 for Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix, with home hero Max Verstappen down in fifth.

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F1 Dutch GP: Russell quickest from Piastri in FP2

Mercedes' George Russell led McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in a crash-interrupted FP2 for the Dutch GP, with home hero Max Verstappen down in fifth.

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F1 Dutch GP: Norris fastest from Verstappen in wet-to-dry FP1

Lando Norris headlined an ever-changing order in opening free practice at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, overcoming Max Verstappen's late effort to go fastest.

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Formula 1 drivers who have driven and won races with an injury

Oscar Piastri revealed he suffered a broken rib following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July. The Australian took to social media to share an X-ray image of the injury and joked the “rib’s enjoying the break”.

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Albon seeing Williams’ long-term F1 progress despite current form

Alex Albon is adamant Williams is making progress, even if it might seem the team is going backwards.

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Exclusive: Albon seeing Williams’ long-term progress

Alex Albon is adamant Williams is making progress - even if it might seem the team is going backwards.

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Who is currently winning the intra-team battles in F1 2024

Fans and journalists love to assess drivers, discover who is starring, who is underperforming and how team-mates with the same machinery compare. With Formula 1 in its summer break, now seems like a good time to look at the crop of 2024.

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Who are the Formula 1 drivers' managers, and what do they do?

Since Formula 1's inaugural race at Silverstone in 1950, just 776 drivers can lay claim to being an F1 grand prix driver.

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The uncompromising Williams vision that Sainz was sold

By landing Carlos Sainz to partner Alex Albon, Williams is confident it has one of the strongest line-ups in Formula 1. What is the vision that Sainz and Albon have signed up for?

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Carlos Sainz Signing Shows Williams Is Ready to Return to Excellence

The three-time Grand Prix winner made his highly anticipated decision Monday, opting to help lead one of the biggest turnaround projects in F1.

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How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

It's happened: the cork has finally fired out of the bottle. And unexpectedly so, as it turns out; just as everyone had averted its gaze from the glass receptacle's neck, the stopper broke free of its moorings and landed straight into the lap of James Vowles. Carlos Sainz has signed…

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