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Max Verstappen on his way to winning the Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang in 2017, when the race was last held there. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia to make Formula 1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain Grand Prix

Addition of Sepang race, which will be called ‘Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’, returns championship calendar ⁠to 23 stops.

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F1 needs better balance between business, sport, says world champion Lando Norris

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Stopping Hamilton when he ‘smells blood’ will not be easy, Mercedes F1 boss says

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McLaren to join Ferrari as only Formula 1 teams to make 1,000 grand prix starts

Second most successful ‌F1 team of all time with 203 grand prix victories will celebrate milestone race in Monaco this weekend.

McLaren legend Ayrton Senna of Brazil (left) with team manager Ron Dennis after winning the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
McLaren legend Ayrton Senna of Brazil (left) with team manager Ron Dennis after winning the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese car giant BYD eyes Alpine route among possible roads into Formula 1

Former team principal of Red Bull Racing Christian Horner also reportedly approached by the electric vehicle maker at an event in Cannes.

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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.

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Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.

David Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami and has several brand ambassador roles while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham owns a fashion label. Photo: EPA
David Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami and has several brand ambassador roles while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham owns a fashion label. Photo: EPA
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Mercedes F1 boss hopes Italian public are fair to ‘superstars’ Antonelli, Sinner

Toto Wolff wary of Italy’s World Cup failure adding to hype around driver, who has become first Italian to win three straight races since 1952.

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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.

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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.

Paying greater attention to posture and adding neck-specific exercises to a fitness routine are small changes that could ease discomfort for office worker who use screens extensively. Photo: Shutterstock
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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.

The new rules made cars a combination of combustion and electrical power, meaning drivers had to carefully manage their battery. Photo: Xinhua
The new rules made cars a combination of combustion and electrical power, meaning drivers had to carefully manage their battery. Photo: Xinhua
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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.

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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.

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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.

The Japanese Grand Prix exposed the shortcomings of the ⁠rules overhaul in Formula One. Photo: Reuters
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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.

Kimi Antonelli of Italy drives past the chequered flag to win the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Kimi Antonelli of Italy drives past the chequered flag to win the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday. Photo: EPA
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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.

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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.

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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.

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares to speak to the press on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Photo: AFP
Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares to speak to the press on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Photo: AFP
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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.

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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.

China consumption

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.

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton greets his supporters prior to the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: AFP
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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’.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (centre) gets out of his car after retiring during the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (centre) gets out of his car after retiring during the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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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.

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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.

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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.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: Reuters
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