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Russell reveals NASCAR ambition after swap talk with Cup champion Blaney
Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed a desire to race in NASCAR after meeting 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney, with the pair discussing a potential machinery swap between Formula 1 and stock cars.
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Alpine's penalty review for Gasly's Monaco demotion set for Friday verdict in Barcelona
Alpine's right of review over Pierre Gasly's two five-second pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix — which dropped him from third to seventh — was deemed admissible on Thursday after new data showed the speed-measuring system had overestimated his car's speed. A verdict is expected Friday morning.
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Hadjar relaxed about losing Monaco podium if Alpine's Gasly appeal succeeds
Isack Hadjar says he would accept losing his first Red Bull podium at Monaco if Alpine's Right of Review overturns Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties, though he admits the three championship points would sting.
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Hamilton backs Brazil as much as England and urges fans to hold off on 'It's Coming Home'
Lewis Hamilton, who holds honorary Brazilian citizenship, says he is supporting Brazil and England equally at this summer's World Cup — and has asked Three Lions fans not to sing 'It's Coming Home' until the trophy is actually won.
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Pirelli triggers one-year option to extend F1 tyre supply deal through 2028
Pirelli has activated a one-year extension clause in its Formula 1 tyre supply contract, keeping the Italian manufacturer as the sport's sole tyre supplier through 2028 — stretching its unbroken tenure to 18 years.
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World Cup 2026 Group Stage: Mexico and South Korea open Thursday night fixtures
Mexico face South Africa in the tournament curtain-raiser at 8pm UK time, while South Korea take on Czech Republic in Guadalajara in a late-night kick-off at 3am Friday morning.
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Steiner insists Wolff is too smart to replace Russell with Verstappen at Mercedes
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has dismissed speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes, arguing Toto Wolff would never risk pairing the four-time champion alongside rising star Kimi Antonelli.
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Verstappen confused as FIA ranks Red Bull's debut engine above Mercedes and Ferrari
The FIA's first ADUO assessment has placed Red Bull at the top of F1's power unit rankings, barring the newcomer manufacturer from further engine development. Max Verstappen says the verdict is flattering but disputes that Red Bull's unit is genuinely the benchmark.
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FIA agrees to review penalties that stripped Gasly of Monaco podium
The FIA stewards have accepted Alpine's Right of Review request over the two five-second pitlane speeding penalties that demoted Pierre Gasly from third to seventh at the Monaco Grand Prix, amid concerns over the accuracy of the timing loop system.
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Leclerc switches to Hamilton's brake supplier for Barcelona after Monaco crash failure
Charles Leclerc will trial Carbon Industrie brake discs and pads during Friday practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, mirroring the setup used by Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton after a three-brake failure caused Leclerc's Monaco retirement.
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Gasly calls Monaco penalty demotion the hardest day of his F1 career
Pierre Gasly crossed the line third at the Monaco Grand Prix but was demoted to seventh after two five-second pitlane speeding penalties. The Alpine driver, who insists he did not exceed the limit, has requested a Right of Review from the FIA ahead of the Barcelona weekend.
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Antonelli and Mercedes mock viral Kim Kardashian towel moment after Monaco GP win
Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes released a playful video poking fun at the social media frenzy sparked when Kim Kardashian picked up the race winner's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Antonelli's victory extended his championship lead to 66 points.
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Red Bull triggers FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark power unit
Red Bull Ford Powertrains has been identified as the benchmark power unit in Formula 1's first ADUO assessment, prompting a formal FIA review that has delayed public release of the results. The outcome has exposed a fundamental flaw in the catch-up mechanism's measurement method.
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Aston Martin confirms torque delivery fault caused Stroll's Monaco crash, not track surface
Aston Martin and Honda have confirmed a technical torque delivery issue caused Lance Stroll's lap-57 crash at Anthony Noghes during the Monaco Grand Prix, contradicting suggestions that the deteriorating track surface was to blame.
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Leclerc adopts Hamilton's brake setup for Barcelona after Monaco mechanical nightmare
Charles Leclerc will trial Lewis Hamilton's Carbon Industrie brake configuration during Friday practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, after a brake failure on three of four corners ended his Monaco race in the barriers with 14 laps to go.
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Beganovic steps into Hamilton's Ferrari for Barcelona FP1 as Alonso warns of more Aston Martin pain
Lewis Hamilton will sit out the opening practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix to hand Ferrari Academy driver Dino Beganovic his third FP1 appearance. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso has cautioned that Aston Martin must endure further painful results before a major upgrade package arrives.
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Hadjar claims first Red Bull podium in chaotic Monaco GP as Antonelli wins fifth straight
Isack Hadjar secured his first podium as a Red Bull driver at the Monaco Grand Prix after a pitlane speeding penalty demoted Pierre Gasly to fourth. Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory of the season, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to overtake George Russell in the standings.
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Antonelli reveals fear of losing Mercedes seat during dark 2025 rookie slump
Kimi Antonelli has admitted he feared for his Formula 1 future during a difficult 2025 debut season, with rumours linking him to Alpine and Williams going undenied. The 19-year-old now leads the 2026 championship by 66 points after five consecutive wins.
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Antonelli reveals he feared for his F1 future before storming to 2026 championship lead
Kimi Antonelli has admitted he feared his Formula 1 career was in jeopardy during a difficult 2025 rookie season at Mercedes, with rumours of a move to Alpine or Williams swirling. The 19-year-old has since silenced those doubts, winning five consecutive races to lead the 2026 championship by 66 points.
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Croft questions Monaco GP's wave of pitlane penalties: 'Something was a bit amiss'
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has voiced scepticism over the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, suggesting a timing system flaw may have cost Pierre Gasly and George Russell podium finishes.
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