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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton looked “very happy” on the podium after winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, Toto Wolff says. Photo: dpa
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Stopping Hamilton when he ‘smells blood’ will not be easy, Mercedes F1 boss says

Toto Wolff is all too aware of the threat posed by the British seven-time world champion, who won his first race with Ferrari on Sunday.

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

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Chinese car giant BYD eyes Alpine route among possible roads into Formula 1

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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.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, his third win of the season. Photo: AFP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, his third win of the season. Photo: AFP
David Beckham

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.

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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.

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
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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Tourists taking yachts in Hainan’s Sanya district, which has become a popular tourist destination and is the site of the Sanya ePrix for electric vehicles. Photo: Xinhua
Tourists taking yachts in Hainan’s Sanya district, which has become a popular tourist destination and is the site of the Sanya ePrix for electric vehicles. Photo: Xinhua
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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri hailed a “decent day” in the second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri hailed a “decent day” in the second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
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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.

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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.

Gulf countries like Bahrain have invested vast sums of money in bringing global sporting events to their shores. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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’.

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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.

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.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton during qualifying in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Photo: Reuters
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton during qualifying in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Photo: Reuters
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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.

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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.

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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.

McLaren’s Lando Norris does a turn around the track during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Photo: Reuters
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