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The F1 broadcasting change that could solve a lot of driver penalty angst

Whatever way you slice many of the controversial overtaking clashes in Formula 1 of late – particularly those involving Max Verstappen – there’s one element that cannot be denied.

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TV deals in spotlight as Brazilian GP shuts curtain on F1’s Americas triple-header

After another dominant Ferrari victory in Mexico both Formula 1 world championships remain in the balance heading to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, with global television audiences clamouring to see the latest twists and turns in a three-team tussle for the titles.

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Chip Ganassi Racing finalizes its 2025 lineups for IndyCar and Indy NXT programs

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) confirmed its lineups in the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT for the 2025 season.

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How Ferrari has disrupted F1's McLaren vs Red Bull battle

Amid all the attention on the fight between McLaren and Red Bull, Ferrari has quietly snuck into the 2024 Formula 1 title fight. How did the Scuderia make it a three-horse race? And can it pull it off?

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MotoGP “committed” on Valencia GP but focus on flooding support effort

MotoGP says it "remains committed" to running its season finale Valencia Grand Prix as scheduled in November, but that its focus is on support after flooding in the Valencia region has destroyed roads and killed over 50 people.

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The dilemmas Norris must face in his wheel-to-wheel battles with Verstappen

As Lando Norris knuckles down for what is becoming an increasingly intense title fight with Max Verstappen, he is going to have to accept he cannot bring a knife to a gunfight.

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The dilemmas that Norris must face in his wheel-to-wheel battles with Verstappen

As Lando Norris knuckles down for what is becoming an increasingly intense title fight with Max Verstappen, he is going to have to accept he cannot bring a knife to a gunfight.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Mexico Grand Prix

Another weekend, another Ferrari win overshadowed by squabble between title contenders. Carlos Sainz's crushing dominance of proceedings in Mexico fulfilled his prime objective of picking up at least one more win before leaving Ferrari at the end of 2024, but his presence on the TV screens was distinctly secondary to…

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The spotlight already on KTM as Acosta’s star shines brighter

As the curtain twitches in readiness for it being brought down on another season of MotoGP action, even with two rounds remaining it certainly isn’t premature to brand Pedro Acosta’s rookie campaign a roaring success.

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F1 Mexico GP: Sainz wins from Norris, Verstappen sixth after penalties

Carlos Sainz claimed his second victory of 2024 at the Mexican Grand Prix with a commanding drive, as Lando Norris finished second and Max Verstappen sixth after a 20-second penalty.

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Stella critical of McLaren's Mexico GP qualifying execution as Norris hits "limit"

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reckons the team's execution let it down in Mexico Grand Prix qualifying and felt pole was possible.

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Antonelli "much calmer" on second Mercedes FP1 outing in Mexico

Mercedes Formula 1's 2025 debutant Andrea Kimi Antonelli said he drove "much calmer" in his second practice run in Mexico after crashing out in Italy. Antonelli wowed with his immediate pace on his grand prix weekend debut in Monza, but pushed beyond the limits at the Parabolica and crashed out…

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 Mexico GP

All in all, the opening day of track running at the 2024 Mexico Grand Prix was a frustrating affair for pretty much everyone – except, arguably, Ferrari.

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FIA stewards reject McLaren’s Right of Review petition over Norris’s US GP penalty

McLaren has had its request for a Right of Review into Lando Norris’s penalty in the United States Grand Prix rejected by the FIA stewards.

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The heartbreaking history of Mexico's first F1 stars, the Rodríguez Brothers

F1 returns to Mexico at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, where fans will gather to celebrate the modern heroes of the sport. But in the roar of engines and the cheers of the crowd, the legacy of two renowned Mexican drivers — Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez — will echo loudest.

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Obituary: Prolific sportscar and Indy 500-winning designer Bob Riley

Few racing car designers have enjoyed such long and distinguished careers as Bob Riley. The American, who has died 93, was both prolific and successful in multiple disciplines over the course of more than 60 years at the drawing board.

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Why Mexican GP second practice is different to the rest of the F1 season

Formula 1 practice at non-sprint weekends is a well-known format - teams have an hour in both FP1 and FP2 on Fridays and then a third 60-minute session on Saturday before qualifying.

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Exclusive: FIA and Austin discuss Austria-style track limits fix to curb controversies

The FIA and the Austin race promoter are in discussions over installing adjustable gravel traps for Formula 1’s 2025 United States Grand Prix, Autosport understands.

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The hunter or hunted argument that could be key to McLaren’s right of review push

McLaren's petition to seek a right of review over Lando Norris's penalty for overtaking Max Verstappen off track in Austin shows it remains deeply unhappy over what happened last weekend.

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The 10 greatest Formula Ford winners

There’s no denying that Formula Ford is now past its heyday, but these two are shining examples of how it can still provide the best racing.

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Hamilton elects to stick with Austin upgrade despite US GP troubles

Lewis Hamilton is sticking with Mercedes’ latest upgrade for Formula 1’s Mexican Grand Prix, despite the troubles he faced with it in Austin.

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Friday favourite: The relief driver who became a long-term collaborator

Jonny Kane could never have imagined that biofuel testing for the short-lived A1 Grand Prix World Cup of Motorsport might provide the origins of his favourite team-mate partnership. But a fruitful collaboration with Danny Watts that is best remembered for a famous Le Mans 24 Hours class victory with their…

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Norris maintains opposition to US GP penalty

Lando Norris maintained his opposition to the stewards' call to penalise him for passing Max Verstappen off-track at the United States Grand Prix, stating that he was no longer the attacking driver in that scenario.

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Norris still disagrees with Austin F1 penalty: 'Verstappen went in too hard'

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The case for Sauber to retain Bottas in its driver line-up

Valtteri Bottas is still awaiting a final decision from Sauber regarding his future with the Formula 1 team for 2025. It has yet to choose who will pilot its remaining car next season alongside current Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, who signed for the team on a multi-year deal in April.

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