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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

Formula One (F1)

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.

15 Jun 2026 - 10:06PM

Formula One (F1)

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

1 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM

Formula One (F1)

Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with win at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

21 May 2026 - 4:29PM

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.

15 May 2026 - 10:00PM

Formula One (F1)

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.

4 May 2026 - 9:24PM

Formula One (F1)

Who is F1 driver Charles Leclerc’s younger brother, Arthur?

Arthur is a F1 development driver for his brother’s team, Ferrari; the 2 made history in 2024 as the first siblings to drive together as teammates.

4 May 2026 - 4:29PM

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Fame and celebrity

Meet F1 driver Kimi Antonelli, who just won the Japanese ⁠Grand Prix in Suzuka

The 19-year-old won his first Grand Prix race earlier this month in Shanghai, and followed it up immediately with a second win in Japan.

30 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

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

Formula One (F1)

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

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

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

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton rides a scooter in the paddock on Thursday at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix this weekend. Photo: AFP

Formula One (F1)

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

Formula One (F1)

F1: Russell says ‘it’s been a long time’ as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix

Briton Russell finishes almost three seconds ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc more than 15 seconds adrift.

8 Mar 2026 - 4:05PM

Formula One (F1)

Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

Briton Russell lives up to pre-race ‘favourite’ tag while Dutch four-time world champion ⁠crashes out in first qualifying session.

7 Mar 2026 - 4:24PM

Mercedes’ George Russell (right) celebrates with second-placed team-mate Kimi Antonelli on Saturday after qualifying in pole position for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

Formula One (F1)

New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

5 Mar 2026 - 1:16AM

A crew member walks past images of drivers as teams prepare for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

3 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM

Formula One (F1)

China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari

The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM

Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

1 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia reacts after finishing second at the Qatar Grand Prix last Sunday. Photo: AP

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

28 Nov 2025 - 9:00PM

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (right) won the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren (left) to put more pressure on the championship leader, who was later disqualified. Photo: AFP

Hermès

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

23 Oct 2025 - 12:04PM

Formula One (F1)

US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

20 Oct 2025 - 6:16AM

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