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The Italian youngster hoping to become Mercedes' next F1 superstar

The leafy glades of Imola’s public park play host this weekend to the opening round of the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, and the two races – one on Saturday, one on Sunday – will properly capture the attention of single-seater aficionados and talent spotters.

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Remember when: F1 was “like qualifying from start to finish”

Hakkinen rocketed away at the start, as Schumacher suffered huge wheelspin and veered across the nose of David Coulthard’s McLaren, which allowed Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello up to third at the expense of Coulthard, with Jacques Villeneuve’s BAR at the head of the chasing pack.

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Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents

On April 8 1979, 24 Formula 1 cars were set to line up on the starting grid in Long Beach for the US Grand Prix West. At least, that was the plan…

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Autosport writers' favourite Australian Grands Prix

The Australian Grand Prix has a long tradition that pre-dates its arrival on the Formula 1 schedule as a fully-fledged world championship round in 1985. Indeed, Lewis Hamilton's two wins in 2008 and 2015 mean he's still one behind Roberto Moreno's treble at Calder Park between 1981 and 1984!

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Mika Hakkinen agrees with Jenson Button over Daniel Ricciardo being "kicked out" of F1

Two former F1 champions have given their verdict on the predicament Ricciardo finds himself in, and neither of them are confident that it will work out for the best

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F1 legend casts doubt on Charles Leclerc rumour after Mattia Binotto departure

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"Consistent" Max Verstappen was right to ignore Red Bull orders and snub Sergio Perez

Former F1 racer David Coulthard told the Sunday Mirror he felt Verstappen was justified in his decision to ignore Red Bull's request in Brazil as he has shown "consistency"

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Does F1 need a penalty points rethink?

Pierre Gasly is seemingly treading on thin ice until round eight of the 2023 Formula 1 season.

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David Coulthard joins Mika Hakkinen in making confident Mercedes F1 cost cap claim

Some have questioned whether the punishment received by Red Bull for their overspend during the 2021 season is enough of a deterrent for other teams in the future

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Mika Hakkinen agrees with Toto Wolff on Red Bull's F1 cost cap punishment

Mercedes team principal Wolff gave a specific reason why his team will not risk breaking cost cap rules in the future, and F1 champion Hakkinen believes the Austrian made a good point

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Valtteri Bottas set for belated Race of Champions debut in 2023

Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will make his Race of Champions debut in 2023 after being a late dropout for last year’s event.

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The night Schumacher tried to make friends with Villeneuve, 25 years on

Twenty-five years ago today, Jacques Villeneuve clinched the 1997 F1 world championship at Jerez after one of the most dramatic and controversial finales the sport has ever seen.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 US Grands Prix

Formula 1 is thriving in the United States under the ownership of Liberty Media and will stage three grands prix on American soil next season. Autosport's team of writers pick out their favourite of those held so far.

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Mika Hakkinen points out "perfect" team-mate for Max Verstappen at Red Bull

Sergio Perez took his second win of the season in Singapore and forced Charles Leclerc into incurring the penalty which handed Verstappen the championship in Japan

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Japanese Grands Prix

After three years away, Formula 1 makes its belated return to the iconic Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. With the circuit potentially set to host another title decider, Autosport’s writers pick out their favourite editions of this famous race

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Sebastian Vettel confirms first racing plans for 2023 after Formula 1 retirement

Four-time world champion Vettel will retire from F1 at the end of the current season, but has no plans to stop racing – he has already signed up for one event early next year

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Italian Grands Prix

No circuit has held more Formula 1 races than Monza, part of the original calendar in 1950 and a virtual ever-present since. Ahead of this year's 73rd Italian Grand Prix, Autosport's writers pick their favourite editions of the stalwart race.

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Friday Favourite: The F1 champion turned mentor to a tin-top great

Drivers often turn their hand to management when their top-line careers come to an end, but it’s not so common for managers to put themselves in the firing line against their proteges. That Keke Rosberg was willing to do so, while imparting his wisdom to Manuel Reuter in the formative…

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Esteban Ocon recreates iconic F1 moment at Belgian GP involving Michael Schumacher

Ocon pulled off a move Mika Hakkinen would have been proud of as he recreated the Flying Finn's overtake on Schumacher and Ricardo Zonta at Spa-Francorchamps in 2000

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How Ocon pulled off his Hakkinen-style Spa F1 double overtake

Esteban Ocon channelled his inner Mika Hakkinen by completing a brilliant double pass along the Kemmel Straight at Spa, drawing comparisons to the two-time Formula 1 champion's move in 2000.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Belgian Grands Prix

The future of the Belgian Grand Prix has been widely discussed in the run-up to this weekend's race that resumes the 2022 Formula 1 season after the summer break.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Hungarian Grands Prix

The Hungarian Grand Prix is the last stop on the Formula 1 2022 calendar before the summer break. Autosport's team of writers pick their favourite races from the famously tight and twisty Hungaroring track, an F1 fixture since 1986

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 French Grands Prix

Formula 1 returns to the birthplace of grand prix racing this weekend with the French GP at Paul Ricard. As one of the oldest events in all of motorsport, the French GP has delivered many spectacular and enthralling moments over the years. Autosport's writers pick out their favourites.

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David Coulthard: Why women racers are more than equal

For the latest #ThinkingForward interview we speak to ex-F1 driver David Coulthard and his Czech business partner Karel Komarek about why they are bankrolling an ambitious new programme to empower female racing drivers to reach F1.

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Michael Schumacher won British GP in pit lane as Jacques Villeneuve rocked purple barnet

Ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, Mirror Sport remembers the 1998 version of the Silverstone race – featuring one of the most extraordinary finishes in F1 history

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