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Formula 1

<p>Max Verstappen (centre) poses next to Red Bull's 2026 F1 livery in Detroit on Thursday</p>
kieran jacksonF1

Why Ford are ‘climbing a mountain’ to power Max Verstappen to F1 glory

The American car giant re-joins the sport this year with Red Bull but, as Kieran Jackson explains, giving Verstappen a car capable of winning the title, amid sweeping regulation changes, will be their biggest challenge yet

F1

Ferrari axe Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer ahead of 2026 F1 season

<p>Antonio Pizzonia was arrested in Texas over the weekend</p>
F1

Former F1 driver arrested in US after karate kick at ‘coercive adult’

<p>Leonardo Fornaroli will be McLaren’s reserve driver this season</p>
F1

F2 champion lands wide-ranging McLaren F1 role for 2026 season

in depth

How son of millionaire Norris silenced naysayers to win F1 title

<p>The Speed Sisters, the first all-female racing team in the Arab world. From left to right: Marah Zahalka, Noor Daoud, Maysoon Jayyusi, Betty Saddeh, Mona Ennab</p>
special report

How Palestine’s ‘Speed Sisters’ allowed girls to dream in face of war

<p>Felipe Drugovich, left, and Theo Pourchaire have been unable to land a seat in F1 despite their F2 triumphs </p>
special report

‘I didn’t know where to go’: The F2 champions unable to land F1 seat

<p>Irish racer Adam Fitzgerald had ambitions to race in Formula 1 before a crash in July 2023 </p>
exclusive interview

An F1 dream, a crash and a perspective shift: ‘Everything is so minor’

F1

Red Bull chief reacts to engine row: ‘They don’t belong in the sport’

<p>Max Verstappen is eyeing a fifth world title this year</p>
F1

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull ‘unknown’ for 2026 F1 season

<p>Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race </p>
F1

Verstappen makes Red Bull test prediction ahead of 2026 F1 season

<p>Jack Doohan has been released by Alpine</p>
F1

Axed F1 driver permanently released – eight months after final race

F1

New video reveals Lando Norris’s ‘chaotic’ self-doubt before F1 title

<p>The FIA have revealed images of the 2026 F1 car</p>
F1

F1 2026 launch dates: When do teams reveal new car liveries?

F1

Audi become first F1 team to complete laps in new-look 2026 car

F1

Hamilton makes pledge on 41st birthday: ‘The time for change is now’

<p>Philippe Bianchi (pictured in 2015) made an emotional plea on Facebook after karts were stolen from the family</p>
F1

Bianchi’s father issues emotional plea after son’s last go-kart stolen

F1

Bianchi’s father issues emotional plea after son’s last go-kart stolen

<p>Philippe Bianchi (pictured in 2015) made an emotional plea on Facebook after karts were stolen from the family</p>
<p>Red Bull’s Sergio Perez of Mexico and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands at Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)</p>
F1

Perez on Red Bull stint with Verstappen: ‘It was the worst job in F1’

<p>Zhou Guanyu will be Cadillac’s reserve driver in 2026</p>
F1

Cadillac sign former Ferrari driver ahead of debut F1 season

<p>Will Courtenay has joined McLaren from Red Bull ahead of the 2026 season</p>
F1

Key McLaren F1 signing arrives early from Red Bull ahead of new season

<p>Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton had a season to forget</p>
F1

F1 2025 awards: Best driver, biggest disappointment and top overtake

<p>Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton had a season to forget</p>
F1

F1 2025 awards: Best driver, biggest disappointment and top overtake

F1

Red Bull boss finally speaks out on decision to sack Christian Horner

<p> Lando Norris speaks to Alex Scott during the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards</p>
Sport

Why Norris and Littler missed Sports Personality of the Year awards

F1

When does 2026 F1 season start?

<p>Max Verstappen has a new F1 car number</p>
F1

Max Verstappen confirms new F1 car number after losing world title

<p>The prototype 2026 F1 car, which will include a host of new mechanisms </p>
F1

F1 2026 rules: What is overtake mode, active aero and where is DRS?

F1

Christian Horner accused of ‘lying’ at Red Bull from outgoing adviser

<p>Lewis Hamilton won in Portugal in 2020 and 2021 while he was driving for Mercedes</p>
F1

F1 to return to happy hunting ground for Lewis Hamilton in 2027

<p>Hamilton called this season his ‘worst ever’</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare before Christmas – and what’s coming next

F1

Christian Horner accused of ‘lying’ at Red Bull from outgoing adviser

<p>Lewis Hamilton won in Portugal in 2020 and 2021 while he was driving for Mercedes</p>
F1

F1 to return to happy hunting ground for Lewis Hamilton in 2027

<p>Hamilton called this season his ‘worst ever’</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare before Christmas – and what’s coming next

<p>Lando Norris holds the F1 world championship trophy</p>
F1

Lando Norris receives F1 world championship trophy in Uzbekistan

F1

Lando Norris receives F1 world championship trophy in Uzbekistan

<p>Lando Norris holds the F1 world championship trophy</p>
<p>Mohammed Ben Sulayem will serve a second term as FIA president (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
F1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected FIA president

F1

Why F1 will be more unpredictable than ever in 2026

F1

Hamilton and Leclerc free to criticise Ferrari publicly, says Vasseur

<p>Helmut Marko has left Red Bull</p>
F1

Helmut Marko leaves Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team’s academy chief

<p>Helmut Marko has left Red Bull</p>
F1

Helmut Marko leaves Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team’s academy chief

F1

Hill slams ‘pathetic’ criticism of Norris’s wealthy upbringing

<p>Lando Norris revealed he had a McDonald’s after winning his first F1 world title</p>
F1

Norris reveals ‘regrettable’ McDonald’s breakfast after celebrations

<p>The driver celebrates with his team after the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday</p>
F1

Lando Norris and the inner battle that unlocked his F1 destiny

Sport

Ana de Armas awkwardly rejects Martin Brundle’s grid walk chat

Lando Norris celebrates winning the world championship with McLaren staff (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris claims he was often unmatchable on drive to Formula One title glory

F1

Hamilton’s heartwarming message to Norris: ‘I’m so happy for you’

<p>McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates winning the F1 world title (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

How Norris repelled Verstappen’s terrific comeback to win F1 title

<p>Max Verstappen was unhappy with a question after his win in Abu Dhabi on Sunday</p>
F1

Verstappen snaps back at reporter: ‘You’re giving me a stupid grin’

<p>Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen both came up short in the F1 title race</p>
F1

Piastri jokes with Verstappen over Abu Dhabi Grand Prix strategy

Lando Norris clinched his first world championship in Abu Dhabi (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris’ emotional parents: F1 title glory made all the sacrifices worth it

F1

When is F1 drivers’ world championship trophy presented?

F1

When is F1 drivers’ world championship trophy presented?

<p>McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion</p>
F1

Tearful Norris reacts to first F1 world title after tense Abu Dhabi GP

F1

Who are the drivers on the 2026 F1 grid?

F1

Why Norris escaped punishment for overtaking Tsunoda off the track

F1

Sky F1 pundit line-up: Who is presenting at Abu Dhabi GP?

F1

Sky F1 pundit line-up: Who is presenting at Abu Dhabi GP?

F1

Hamilton reveals ‘anger and rage’ after desperate Ferrari F1 campaign

F1

Norris told to be ‘prudent’ by McLaren boss ahead of F1 title showdown

F1

Verstappen lands stunning pole position – Norris will be in a dogfight

<p>Lewis Hamilton crashed out of practice in Abu Dhabi on Saturday</p>
F1

Hamilton crashes in Abu Dhabi practice before qualifying nightmare

<p>Lando Norris is on the brink of becoming Britain’s 11th F1 world champion</p>
F1

Norris can play it down all he likes – F1 title would be life-changing

Lando Norris topped the timesheets in both first and second practice (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1

McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown will use team orders: ‘We’d be crazy not to’

Lando Norris finished fastest in both practice sessions in Abu Dhabi (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris lays down early marker ahead of F1 title shootout in Abu Dhabi

<p>McLaren driver Lando Norris will have to wait for his title shot (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

F1 schedule: Dates for final race in 2025

<p>George Russell says McLaren shouldn’t interfere with the F1 title race</p>
F1

Russell: ‘McLaren must accept fate and not interfere in F1 title race’

<p>Sebastian Vettel trailed Fernando Alonso by 16 points but won the 2010 championship</p>
F1

The three F1 title finales that show why Norris is far from home

F1

The three F1 title finales that show why Norris is far from home

<p>Sebastian Vettel trailed Fernando Alonso by 16 points but won the 2010 championship</p>
<p>Lando Norris does not expect Oscar Piastri to cede his position to help him win the F1 title</p>
F1

Lando Norris reveals stance on team orders for F1 title showdown

<p>Graeme Lowdon's Cadillac will unveil its car design during the Super Bowl</p>
F1

Cadillac to unveil first F1 car design during Super Bowl

<p>Lewis Hamilton</p>
F1

Gambling ad featuring Lewis Hamilton banned for appeal to children

<p>There will be a new look to Red Bull and Racing Bulls next season</p>
F1

Red Bull confirm Verstappen’s 2026 F1 teammate and Tsunoda’s future

<p>There will be a new look to Red Bull and Racing Bulls next season</p>
F1

Red Bull confirm Verstappen’s 2026 F1 teammate and Tsunoda’s future

<p>British 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad now has a spot in F1</p>
F1

Who is Lindblad? Brit set for F1 bow after bold prediction to Norris

<p>George Russell (left) will remain at Mercedes, with Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull</p>
F1

Who are the drivers on the 2026 F1 grid?

<p>Max Verstappen now only trails Lando Norris by 12 points</p>
F1

Verstappen is laughing at McLaren – how many warnings do they need?

F1

Red Bull admit ‘regret’ over comments after Antonelli receives abuse

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen could win his fifth world title on Sunday (David Davies/PA)
F1

Verstappen relaxed ahead of title showdown: ‘It doesn’t really matter’

F1

Norris unhappy with McLaren strategy blunder: ‘The wrong decision’

F1

Verstappen takes F1 title race to Abu Dhabi after dramatic Qatar win

F1

F1 standings after Qatar GP as Verstappen closes gap on Norris

F1

Why Sky F1’s Martin Brundle is set to conduct Qatar GP grid walk

F1

Hamilton gives analysis of Ferrari car before qualifying disaster

F1

Piastri snatches Qatar GP pole after Norris makes late mistake

F1

Piastri snatches Qatar GP pole after Norris makes late mistake

Lando Norris responded to Max Verstappen’s jibe (David Davies/PA)
F1

‘Talking nonsense’ – Lando Norris fires back after Max Verstappen’s title jibe

F1

Hamilton gives crushing six-word interview after latest F1 nightmare

Lando Norris (left) was unhappy with his sprint qualifying performance (David Davies/PA)
F1

Norris expects F1 title lead to shrink in Qatar sprint after error

F1

Piastri lays down marker with sprint pole as Verstappen struggles

F1

Piastri lays down marker with sprint pole as Verstappen struggles

Lando Norris was fastest in practice for the Qatar Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris beaten by title rival Oscar Piastri in Qatar practice

F1

Verstappen reveals he still talks with Horner after ‘every race’

Max Verstappen speaks to the media ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
F1

Verstappen: F1 Championship would easily be over if I had Norris’ car

F1

Verstappen tells Piastri he’s a ‘No 2 driver’ if he helps Norris win

<p>Max Verstappen (right) is now level with Oscar Piastri (left) in the standings</p>
F1

How Max Verstappen clawed back 104-point deficit in F1 title race

Las Vegas resident John Waudby, 54, is suing Foundever over its RTO policy. Waudby, who has one leg, claims in a federal lawsuit that the company refused to accommodate his disability
F1

F1 2025 Las Vegas GP schedule: Race time, TV coverage and standings

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton addresses the media ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lewis Hamilton adamant he does not regret leaving Mercedes for Ferrari

F1

‘The answer is no’: Piastri reveals McLaren talks over No 1 driver

Las Vegas resident John Waudby, 54, is suing Foundever over its RTO policy. Waudby, who has one leg, claims in a federal lawsuit that the company refused to accommodate his disability
F1

F1 2025 Las Vegas GP schedule: Race time, TV coverage and standings

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton addresses the media ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lewis Hamilton adamant he does not regret leaving Mercedes for Ferrari

F1

‘The answer is no’: Piastri reveals McLaren talks over No 1 driver

F1

How many points on offer in F1 sprint and how does qualifying work?

F1

McLaren F1 boss finally explains ‘specific cause’ of double DSQ

<p>Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin’s new team principal</p>
F1

Aston Martin appoint new team principal after Horner speculation

<p>Mick Schumacher </p>
F1

Mick Schumacher confirms career switch after latest F1 snub

F1

F1 world champion backs Verstappen to win title after McLaren DSQs

<p>Lewis Hamilton said he was not looking forward to next season after struggling in Las Vegas this weekend</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton told to ‘calm down’ by Ferrari boss after Las Vegas GP

<p>Lando Norris reacts after initially finishing second at the Las Vegas Grand Prix before being disqualified</p>
F1

Norris hit by McLaren’s huge screw-up but one move can save F1 title

<p>Rumours persist after disagreements between Aston Martin CEO Cowell and technical partner Adrian Newey</p>
F1

Aston Martin respond to F1 speculation amid Christian Horner links

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