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What we really learned from F1 2026's most confusing Friday

Formula 1

What we really learned from F1 2026's most confusing Friday

F1's first day back on track at Sepang paints a confusing picture - here's what we've learned

By The Race Team
Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

Formula 1

Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

Formula 1

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

What happened in FP2 at F1 2026's Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1

What happened in FP2 at F1 2026's Bahrain GP in Malaysia

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The family behind one of F1's greatest archives

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Gary Anderson's initial verdict on upgraded Mercedes

Last-minute fix made to F1's Sepang starting grid

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What we really learned from F1 2026's most confusing Friday

Formula 1

What we really learned from F1 2026's most confusing Friday

F1's first day back on track at Sepang paints a confusing picture - here's what we've learned

Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

Formula 1

Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

From a seemingly underwhelming upgrade debut to a back-on-form race winner - here are our winners and losers from Sepang so far

What happened in FP2 at F1 2026's Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1

What happened in FP2 at F1 2026's Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari topped the second practice session at Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with the upgraded Mercedes almost half a second adrift

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

Formula 1

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

Formula 1’s "cost cap trap" is creating a “two-tier championship”, widening the gap between the top four teams and the rest, reckons this series team boss

Three drivers facing grid penalties for F1's Malaysia return

Formula 1

Three drivers facing grid penalties for F1's Malaysia return

So far, three Formula 1 drivers will have to serve grid penalties at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

MotoGP

What happened in Motegi MotoGP practice

What happened in Motegi MotoGP practice

Alex Marquez set the pace to conclude Friday MotoGP practice at Motegi, as all the principal title contenders advanced into Q2 automatically

By Valentin Khorounzhiy
Nakagami injured, Marquez fastest in first Motegi session

MotoGP

Nakagami injured, Marquez fastest in first Motegi session

Taka Nakagami is already ruled out of the Japanese GP after breaking his collarbone in an early crash in practice, which was topped by Marc Marquez

Maverick Vinales, Tech3 KTM, MotoGP

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What we learned from Vinales on his sudden MotoGP return

Maverick Vinales is finally back in MotoGP action for what might be a 'farewell tour' for his career. Here's where he stands - and what changed since his last outings

Red Bull returns to Honda after post-Marquez split

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Red Bull returns to Honda after post-Marquez split

Energy drink giant Red Bull is resuming its MotoGP partnership with the factory Honda team starting in 2027

What's resting on Vinales' latest - and final - MotoGP return

MotoGP

What's resting on Vinales' latest - and final - MotoGP return

Maverick Vinales will return to the MotoGP field for the Japanese GP after the latest of his string of absences dating back nearly 15 months

MotoGP finally reveals 2027 calendar with Argentina + Adelaide dates

MotoGP

MotoGP finally reveals 2027 calendar with Argentina + Adelaide dates

MotoGP has finally announced its long-awaited 22-race calendar for 2027, the first year of its new 850cc era

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The family behind one of F1's greatest archives

The family behind one of F1's greatest archives

For almost 70 years, Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier have captured every aspect of Formula 1.

By Fleur Mealing
Audi to bring fan events across Singapore ahead of the grand prix

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Audi to bring fan events across Singapore ahead of the grand prix

Ice cream, community runs and show cars - Audi is bringing it all to Singapore for the 2026 grand prix

How you can drive the British GP track this Christmas

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How you can drive the British GP track this Christmas

Christmas at Silverstone returns for 2026, with fans able to take their own cars onto the circuit after dark as part of its festive lights experience.

What we learned at Red Bull and Verstappen's wild kart race

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What we learned at Red Bull and Verstappen's wild kart race

Gimmicks, yes, but never gimmicky - here's a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like covering Red Bull's bonkers Max vs 100 kart race

The Formation's mission to bring women together through F1

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The Formation's mission to bring women together through F1

As F1's female fanbase continues to grow, Amy Mansell wants to ensure no woman has to experience the sport alone.

Robbie Williams to kick off 2027 British Grand Prix weekend

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Robbie Williams to kick off 2027 British Grand Prix weekend

British pop icon Robbie Williams will kick off the 2027 Formula 1 British Grand Prix with a headline performance at Silverstone.

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Outgoing Alpine F1 investor looking at Miami GP stake

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Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

Formula 1

Cost cap creating 'two-tier' F1 - Vowles

Formula 1’s "cost cap trap" is creating a “two-tier championship”, widening the gap between the top four teams and the rest, reckons this series team boss

New South Africa F1 race proposal emerges - is it realistic?

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New South Africa F1 race proposal emerges - is it realistic?

There’s a brand-new attempt to revive Formula 1’s South African Grand Prix with proposals for a new circuit outside Cape Town

F1's latest plan for where to end its 2026 season

Formula 1

F1's latest plan for where to end its 2026 season

F1 is preparing Imola to host its season finale - but still intends to go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi

F1 owner Liberty shakes up senior roles at MotoGP with key new hires

Business

F1 owner Liberty shakes up senior roles at MotoGP with key new hires

Liberty Media has shaken up MotoGP's senior roles by hiring new personnel with previous experience from across Formula 1 and other sports both in North America and Europe

Inside Turkey's massive F1 return revamp

Formula 1

Inside Turkey's massive F1 return revamp

Despite a track that drivers loved (especially its iconic Turn 8), and it being right on the doorstep of the kind of destination city Formula 1 so loves, the Turkish Grand Prix had failed previously to establish itself as a permanent fixture on the calendar.

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