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Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars.
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9 September, 2024
After losing his seat with Sauber, Zhou Guanyu is hoping to return to the pit lane as soon as possible. Photo: AP

Ferrari and Cadillac could hold key to Zhou’s F1 future, but he won’t wait forever

Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has numerous offers from other series, but says he’s prepared to wait two years to return to the grid.

Max Verstappen

Kiwi driver Lawson given tough role of partnering Verstappen in Red Bull F1 team

Max Verstappen

‘It’s amazing’: Verstappen collects F1 trophy in Rwanda – after some punishment

Formula E

Formula E boss pays US$250k to charity after Verstappen’s title win

Jeff Dodds had bet the donation as he felt the Red Bull driver was a certain winner; the Dutchman says he will watch Formula E when he can.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the Qatar Grand Prix in early December to clinch the title. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet F1 Mercedes driver George Russell, who’s feuding with Max Verstappen

George Russell has been racing since he was a child in British karting circuits, pairing his meteoric rise to F1 stardom with his candid approach to speaking with the press.

F1: ‘No one is scared of Verstappen’ – Norris weighs on Russell row with champ

Mercedes’ George Russell has accused Red Bull’s quadruple world champion of bullying and threatening behaviour.

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Shanghai

‘150 million fans’: Shanghai to remain on F1 calendar until at least 2030

The 5-year deal, announced at the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, starts just as Chinese driver and drawcard Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico crosses the finish line to place third at April’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Photo: AP
Lewis Hamilton

McLaren, Ferrari fight for title at Abu Dhabi GP as Hamilton ends era at Mercedes

As the Briton’s past and future teams battle it out for the constructors’ title, Hamilton will hope to end his 26-year stint with a final win.

Icons and Influencers

Who is Abbi Pulling, the young female racer who just won the 2024 F1 Academy?

Pulling has been racing since she was 9 and is slowly climbing the ranks to Formula One – she’s currently backed by the Alpine Academy and Rodin Motorsport, and will race in the GB3 series next year.

Auctions

Ex-Formula 1 chief Ecclestone selling Schumacher Ferrari in £300m car auction

Former Formula 1 boss is said to have world’s greatest collection of motor-racing machines, including cars driven by several world champions.

The Ferrari driven by Michael Schumacher when he won the third of his seven world titles will be part of the sale. Photo: Edmond So
Watch Edit

Watch Edit: Tudor adds a Formula One model to its long dive heritage

Metas-certified Black Bays add to the brand’s technical chops while the latest Pelagos maintains the proud lineage of models worn by the French Navy.

Today, Tudor’s Black Bay comes in colourways such as burgundy or black. Photo: Handout
General Motors

F1 will be a ‘battle of giants’ with entry of GM, says RB boss ahead of Qatar GP

Laurent Mekies says with the entry of the US carmaker, ‘it’s going to be pretty much all car manufacturers … except for Williams and us’.

Qatar

F1: McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull vie for constructors’ title in Qatar

McLaren, who lead Ferrari by 24 points with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull a further 29 back, could seal their first crown since 1998 on Sunday.

While you were sleeping

Cadillac to join F1 grid in 2026, 13-year-old’s IPL deal, Newcastle get Hammered

US motor company to become 11th team to join Formula One, while West Ham ease pressure on under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui.

West Ham United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka celebrates scoring his side’s second at St James’ Park. Photo: Reuters

Max Verstappen hailed ‘one of the greats’ after fourth consecutive F1 world title

Dutchman joins elite group, becoming just sixth driver to claim four world title, as George Russell wins in Las Vegas.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 Formula One world championship title. Photo: Reuters

McLaren taking nothing for granted with F1 constructors’ championship in sight

Team CEO Zak Brown says a ‘36-point lead can evaporate in one race weekend’ when Ferrari and Red Bull are in the hunt with 3 races to go.

Max Verstappen

Nightmare for Verstappen as Red Bull bring wrong wing to Las Vegas Grand Prix

The championship leader’s team admits to packing incorrect part, with no time to arrange for a more appropriate rear piece to be flown out.

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US immigration

F1 driver Tsunoda interrogated in his pyjamas on US arrival for Las Vegas GP

The RB racer says almost ‘got sent back home’ when he arrived for Saturday’s race – ‘they let me in after a couple of discussions’.

RB’s Yuki Tsunoda with performers dressed as Elvis Presley before practice in Las Vegas. Tsunoda had flown in ahead of his team for a promotional event. Photo: Reuters
Max Verstappen

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris ‘wasn’t ready’ for Formula One title fight

Briton admits the loss in Brazil earlier this month – when he finished 6th from pole – had been a bitter blow and his hopes were almost over.

Max Verstappen

Red Bull’s Verstappen set for fourth successive Formula 1 title at Las Vegas GP

The Dutchman just has to beat McLaren’s Lando Norris, who has to score 3 points more than the reigning champion to delay the inevitable.

Las Vegas finale for women’s F1 Academy in 2025; Canadian GP moved to cut travel

The US city one of 3 new venues – with Shanghai and Montreal – on the 2025 calendar; men’s Canada race rescheduled for environmental reasons.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during practice for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in June. Photo: AP
Macau Grand Prix

All eyes on Beganovic, but it’s Ugochukwu starting on pole at Macau Grand Prix

Bosnian-Swedish driver will start from 11th place on the grid at the 71st running of famous race.

SJM Theodore Prema Racing driver Dino Beganovic during the FIA FR World Cup second practise session of the 71st Macau Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
Macau Grand Prix

Decade since Verstappen wowed crowds at Macau Grand Prix

Races return for 71st year on notoriously tough street circuit known as a proving ground for young talent.

Malaysia

‘Mummy, it hurts’: Malaysian woman makes last call to mother after car crushed

The truck driver who flashed a “V” sign to reporters after the accident faces reckless driving charges as authorities investigate safety compliance.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Danica Patrick, the former Nascar driver who campaigned for Donald Trump

Patrick may have been spotted aboard Trump Force One on election day, but the retired record-breaking racing driver wasn’t celebrating with the president-elect in Palm Beach, Florida, after his win.

Meet Danica Patrick, the record-breaking ex-Nascar driver who campaigned for president-elect Trump ... but wasn’t invited to the Mar-a-Lago after-party. Photo: DanicaPatrick/X
Tourism

Macau Grand Prix returns with top racers and thrilling events

Formula One legends from Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen and Michael Schumacher had their racing skills tested on this circuit over the years.

This year’s Macau Grand Prix has 180 contenders from 35 countries, with a goal to highlight emerging motorsport talents. Photo: AFP

Chinese driver Zhou to leave F1 team Sauber, as Brazil’s Bortoleto joins team

The 25-year-old Zhou, who has endured a tough 2 years with the Swiss-based outfit, says he is discussing several options to stay in the sport.

Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes have no plans for Hamilton to call early end to career at Formula 1 team

Team denies that 7-time world champion, who released a cryptic radio message after the Brazilian GP, will be absent from the final 3 races.

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