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BBC reportedly developing documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's explosive 2007 McLaren season
Former Spanish F1 commentator Antonio Lobato claims the BBC is producing a documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's turbulent 2007 season at McLaren, which ended with both drivers tied on points and the team stripped of its constructors' title over Spygate.
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talkSPORT eyes bid to end BBC's 32-year hold on F1 UK radio rights
talkSPORT head Liam Fisher has confirmed the station is actively exploring a bid for Formula 1's UK radio rights, threatening to end the BBC's unbroken coverage of the sport on radio since 1994.
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Verstappen accuses ex-F1 drivers of not studying 2026 rules before criticising them
Max Verstappen has fired back at former Formula 1 drivers who have criticised the 2026 regulations, arguing that pundits such as Damon Hill are offering opinions without properly understanding the new technical framework.
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F2 chief confirms one-month decision window on Norris's LN4 Fusion team bid
FIA Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel says the championship will announce its team selection for the 2027–2029 cycle within six weeks, with Lando Norris's newly launched LN4 Fusion among the applicants competing for a limited number of grid slots.
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Aston Martin's secret one-off hypercar laps Paul Ricard with record-breaking F1-beating claims
New footage shows Aston Martin's mysterious single-seater testing at Paul Ricard, the latest sighting of a bespoke machine reportedly commissioned by billionaire Ken Griffin with the goal of being the fastest track car in the world.
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Alpine's race-used 2024 gearbox carrier and rear wing go under the hammer as display piece
F1 Authentics has listed a 2024 race-used Alpine gearbox carrier paired with a race-specification rear wing — complete with a functioning DRS flap — on a custom display stand. Bidding has already reached $2,356.
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Ferrari unveils Brazil-themed cap for Hamilton ahead of Interlagos race
Ferrari and Puma have revealed a yellow-and-green Brazil-themed cap that Lewis Hamilton will wear at the Brazilian Grand Prix on 6-8 November. Fans can purchase their own version from 3 November.
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F2 boss says Herta underestimated the step from IndyCar as debut season stalls at 19th
Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has admitted Colton Herta struggled 'more than expected' after switching from IndyCar, with the Cadillac development driver sitting 19th in the standings and his form worsening as the season progresses.
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Cadillac and Tommy Hilfiger launch five-piece denim collection for Austin Grand Prix
Cadillac's Formula 1 team and apparel partner Tommy Hilfiger have unveiled a Texas-themed, five-piece denim collection timed to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the third city-specific drop in an ongoing series that also included Miami and Mexico releases.
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Paraguay's president calls Durksen after historic first F1 test for his country
Mercedes development driver Joshua Durksen received a personal congratulatory call from Paraguayan president Santiago Peña after becoming the first driver from his country to test a modern Formula 1 car, completing two days at Portimao in the Mercedes W16.
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Mercedes rejected the Macarena wing a year ago — but hasn't closed the door
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has revealed the team evaluated the rotating rear wing concept more than a year before rivals raced it, ultimately deciding the downforce trade-off was not worth the drag reduction benefit.
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Norris mocks Stroll in viral post-Singapore video as McLaren's title lead narrows
A video showing Lando Norris apparently joking at Lance Stroll's expense during a night out after the Singapore Grand Prix has surpassed 3.3 million views on X, drawing sharp debate among F1 fans. Neither driver has publicly responded.
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Thiim takes cheeky F1 swipe as Verstappen races GT3 at Portimao finale
Aston Martin GT3 driver Nicki Thiim quipped that Max Verstappen came to Portimao because he 'wants to race a proper race car, not those electric things', as the four-time world champion made a surprise appearance at the GT World Challenge Europe season finale.
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Ricciardo hints at F1 paddock return during Ford Raptor road trip to Austin GP
Daniel Ricciardo is driving from Ford's Raptor Rally in Lake Havasu, Arizona, to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, and has hinted he may return to the F1 paddock during race week.
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Verstappen brings cowboy-hat lion to Austin with Texas-themed COTA helmet
Max Verstappen has revealed a special Texas-themed helmet for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, featuring his signature lion wearing a cowboy hat on a red, white and blue design.
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Brown orders Norris and Piastri never to repeat Singapore sprint collision as Red Bull close in
McLaren CEO Zak Brown issued a blunt warning to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after their last-lap collision in the Singapore Grand Prix sprint, telling them it was an order, not a request. Norris later accepted full blame, admitting he should never have attempted the move.
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Horner urges F1 to raise budget cap as teams quietly spend $500m-plus
Red Bull's Christian Horner has called for a rethink of Formula 1's $215 million budget cap, arguing that teams are actually spending between $500 million and $600 million per season once excluded costs are factored in.
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Mercedes F1 posted £633m revenue and paid £125m in dividends during 2025 season
Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited generated £633.4m in revenue in 2025, with profit after tax rising to £125.9m and shareholders receiving £125m in dividends, according to accounts filed at Companies House.
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Hamilton's Singapore snub of Ferrari pitwall signals deepening trust breakdown, says Collins
Former F1 strategist Bernie Collins says Lewis Hamilton's decision to ignore Ferrari's pitstop call in Singapore — the second such incident in as many races — reveals a growing lack of trust between the seven-time champion and his new team.
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Hamilton and Leclerc hijack Ferrari's social media in chaotic Singapore GP stunt
Ferrari has released behind-the-scenes footage of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc taking over the team's social media accounts during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Given a 20-minute free run, the pair produced extreme selfies, scooter rides, and interrupted meetings before Ferrari issued a mock "unauthorised access" statement.
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