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Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with win at F1 Canadian Grand Prix
Italian, 19, expects strong responses from teammate George Russell, who won the race last year, and from Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.
21 May 2026 - 4:29PM
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Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete
15 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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Mercedes F1 boss hopes Italian public are fair to ‘superstars’ Antonelli, Sinner
4 May 2026 - 9:24PM
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F1 returns in Miami after forced break with rule tweaks, Antonelli hat-trick bid
McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull push to challenge Mercedes’ winning streak, while Cadillac have special livery for home grand prix debut.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
McLaren’s Lando Norris drives the McLaren MCL60 during an event at the Miami International Autodrome, venue of the weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’
The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:07AM
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Formula One chiefs unanimously agree to make rule changes after drivers’ criticism
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen called the new style of racing ‘a joke’ and hinted he would take a break from the sport in 2027.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture
Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend.
17 Apr 2026 - 5:59PM
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the Korean Grand Prix in 2011. Photo: AP
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Hainan hopes to make F1 race its ‘core engine’ as it builds ‘automotive culture’
Project would include a circuit and racing training schools, but F1 body says there no plans to stage more than one grand prix in China.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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F1’s governing body has plenty to ponder about new rules during 5-week break
Oliver Bearman’s crash at the Japanese Grand Prix exposed the shortcomings of the hybrid power units and the element of energy management.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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F1: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli overcomes bad start to win Japanese Grand Prix
Italian recovers after starting from pole and dropping to sixth to win second straight race, and becoming youngest championship leader at 19.
29 Mar 2026 - 3:55PM
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Antonelli claims pole position at Japanese Grand Prix ahead of teammate Russell
Two Mercedes drivers are followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in third and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in fourth, with Max Verstappen down in 11th.
28 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
Kimi Antonelli claimed his second pole position in a row at the Japanese Grand Prix. Photo: dpa
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice
Teenager Kimi Antonelli, who won career-first grand prix in China, finishes second, with early championship leader George Russell third.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen asks journalist to ‘get out’ of media briefing
Dutchman says ‘I’m not speaking before he’s leaving’ as he sits down to take questions in Red Bull’s hospitality area at Suzuka circuit.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:00AM
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Max Verstappen’s Japanese Grand Prix win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
The Red Bull driver has raged against the 2026 regulations and new car designs, branding them ‘anti-racing’ and likening them to a video game.
25 Mar 2026 - 2:05PM
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Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war
Since February, dozens of events due to be held have been cancelled or postponed, including football’s ‘Finalissima’, grands prix, MotoGP.
22 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
Gulf countries like Bahrain have invested vast sums of money in bringing global sporting events to their shores. Photo: Reuters
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How record F1 crowds are accelerating Shanghai’s bid to be a global sports hub
Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption.
16 Mar 2026 - 5:16PM
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Verstappen slams F1 as ‘joke’ after being forced to retire from Chinese Grand Prix
Four-time world champion says new rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’ and fans who like the new overtaking rules ‘don’t understand racing’.
16 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix to become second-youngest Formula 1 victor
Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claims his first podium for Ferrari.
15 Mar 2026 - 5:57PM
Race winner Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AP
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Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East
Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in the countries.
15 Mar 2026 - 12:12PM
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Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position
Italian teen leads front-row lockout with teammate George Russell, erases record of Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 when he took pole in 2008.
14 Mar 2026 - 10:30PM
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F1: Mercedes’ George Russell wins ‘pretty fun’ sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished second and third, while an angry Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up in ninth.
14 Mar 2026 - 3:01PM
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Formula 1 races in Bahrain, Saudi ‘cancelled or postponed’, sources say
Announcement expected by Monday at the latest, with conflict in Middle East showing no signs of stopping.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:19AM
McLaren’s Lando Norris does a turn around the track during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Photo: Reuters
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F1: George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
Briton secures first sprint pole of career as teammate Kimi Antonelli completes front-row lockout for Mercedes; Lando Norris happy with third.
13 Mar 2026 - 7:05PM
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F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton returns to scene of first and only Ferrari win
Seven-time world champion, who won the sprint in Shanghai last year, sounds optimistic after making a decent start last week in Melbourne.
12 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era
Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:59PM
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