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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted a Chinese team could be added to the F1 grid. Photo: dpa
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F1 boss hints at Chinese team entry, deals potential blow to Hong Kong race hopes

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen to see more teams competing rather than extending calendar.

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Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

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Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix

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Thai cabinet approves US$1.2 billion bid to host Formula 1 street race in Bangkok

If successful, the capital will host a race from 2028 and joins four other Asia-Pacific venues in a crowded 24-race schedule.

If the bid is approved, Bangkok will hold a Formula One race along its city streets. Photo: Getty Images
If the bid is approved, Bangkok will hold a Formula One race along its city streets. Photo: Getty Images
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Thai PM Paetongtarn to propose ‘sustainable F1’, cabinet to vote on 2028 race bid

Officials aiming to make race environmentally friendly, hope to attract investment in green tech.

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Miami Grand Prix: Norris wins sprint, cuts Piastri’s overall lead

McLaren get one-two on Saturday with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton third, having won first sprint in China.

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F1: Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest-ever pole sitter at 18

Antonelli, preparing for only his sixth grand prix weekend, laps with a best time to pip McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates taking sprint pole ahead of the Miami grand prix. Photo: EPA
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates taking sprint pole ahead of the Miami grand prix. Photo: EPA
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F1 Miami Grand Prix: women take lead in the jobs that make the race happen

In a male-dominated sport, it will be difficult this weekend to find any part of the event that is not being overseen by a woman.

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F1: Piastri wins Saudi Arabia GP, overtakes Norris in championship standings

Australian wins third race from five so far this year, with four-time champion Max Verstappen in second place in Jeddah.

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F1: Oscar Piastri’s perfect Bahrain GP, George Russell denies McLaren 1-2

Piastri bosses practice and qualifying, then produces a controlled drive under floodlights in Sakhir on Sunday.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (centre) celebrates victory with second-place George Russell (left) and Lando Norris on the podium in Bahrain. Photo: Xinhua
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Named after Steven Gerrard, meet the next Chinese racing driver eyeing fast lane

Hong Kong-born, Shenzhen-raised Gerrard Xie has gone from crying behind the wheel to racing in Formula 3.

Hong Kong-born Gerrard Xie takes a selfie with fans ahead of his debut in the FIA Formula 3 Championship at the Australian Grand Prix. Photo: Instagram/ gerrard_xie_official
Hong Kong-born Gerrard Xie takes a selfie with fans ahead of his debut in the FIA Formula 3 Championship at the Australian Grand Prix. Photo: Instagram/ gerrard_xie_official
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Verstappen takes pole-to-flag win at Japanese Grand Prix, Norris second

All 20 drivers finish race on clear day in Suzuka, as Red Bull’s Dutch master claims first win of season and fourth in a row at circuit.

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Norris tops times in Japanese GP practice run, with Tsunoda 6th on Red Bull debut

A switch in tyres sees McLaren’s championship leader set the fastest time, while the Japanese driver settles quickly into his new car.

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Tsunoda vows ‘something bigger’ as he prepares for Red Bull debut at Japan GP

The 24-year-old was promoted after Liam Lawson was dropped after only two races – a decision with which Max Verstappen confirmed he disagreed.

Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda in an old Formula One car ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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Eileen Gu on chasing 2026 Olympics gold and her love for Brad Pitt’s new F1 film

Gu hoping to leave golden legacy behind after 2026 Milano Cortina Games, says precision of elite racing appeals to her ‘inner nerd’.

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Eileen Gu wants to leave another golden legacy behind when she represents China at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Photo: AFP
Eileen Gu wants to leave another golden legacy behind when she represents China at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Photo: AFP
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Hong Kong ‘perfect for F1’, resident involved in successful Thailand bid says

Hongkonger Frank Yu led technical team that worked on bringing sport to Bangkok, and says his hometown could do it too.

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Ruthless Red Bull confirm decision to dump Lawson for Tsunoda before Japanese GP

The 24-year-old Tsunoda will take over from the struggling New Zealander starting at his home Japanese Grand Prix next week at Suzuka.

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Chinese Grand Prix: Piastri wins from pole, Norris second in McLaren one-two

Australian makes up for disappointment last week to lead Melbourne winner over the line at Shanghai International Circuit.

Oscar Piastri crosses the finish line to win the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: AFP
Oscar Piastri crosses the finish line to win the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: AFP
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Piastri on pole for Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton hails ‘really special’ sprint win

Oscar Piastri storms to front of grid for Sunday’s race, ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton claims first win for Ferrari.

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Explainer | Chinese Grand Prix: what’s special about Shanghai’s F1 race, and how to catch it

The China leg has got off to an inauspicious start with eights cars arriving late, but we get you up to speed on the season’s second race.

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Former F1 team owner and TV pundit Eddie Jordan dead at 76

The Irishman had been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer after being diagnosed last year.

Former F1 boss Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76. Photo: Handout
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F1 growth boosted by China, almost 90m more views than last year, research shows

The motorsport’s global fandom now at 826.5 million, 12 per cent more than in 2023, with a 39 per cent increase in fans from China.

Lando Norris (second from left) celebrates victory at the Australian GP next to Max Verstappen (left) and George Russell (right). Photo: Xinhua
Lando Norris (second from left) celebrates victory at the Australian GP next to Max Verstappen (left) and George Russell (right). Photo: Xinhua
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China teen Gerrard Xie makes Hitech TGR debut in F3 race at Australian GP

Hong Kong-born 18-year-old ‘focused on getting a good start’ and says there are ‘lots of improvements to be made’ before next race in Bahrain.

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F1: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wet and wild Australian Grand Prix

Hometown heartbreak for Oscar Piastri as Norris starts season they way he finished the last, while Lewis Hamilton has miserable Ferrari debut.

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Formula One boss Domenicali to visit Thailand for Bangkok race talks

Ex-Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali looking at regions that ‘represent the future of F1’.

Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali is searching out potential new markets for the sport as its popularity continues to grow. Photo: AFP
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