Edd Straw

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President of Renault’s racing division steps down

Jerome Stoll will step down as president of Renault Sport Racing at the end of this year, having held the position through the firm’s works Formula 1 return

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How Russell handled his return to the back

George Russell was back to reality in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after returning to Williams once it was confirmed Lewis Hamilton would be back in action for Mercedes. Here’s how he handled it

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How F1’s third-fastest team threw away third place

Despite having a seemingly faster car, Racing Point still lost third in the F1 constructors’ standings to McLaren. Here are the reasons why

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Who’s joining Alonso in F1’s contentious young driver test

All the information you need to know about F1’s one-day ‘young driver test’ that will feature Fernando Alonso among the 15 participants

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Edd Straw’s Abu Dhabi GP driver ratings + reader debate

It may not have been a classic grand prix, but Edd Straw says there was a perfect piece of Formula 1 driving in Abu Dhabi – and another one nearly as good. Debate his scores with him live at 3pm UK time

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New McLaren investor looked at Williams and Racing Point too

New McLaren Racing investor MSP Sports Capital had previously evaluated the possibility of investing in what is now Racing Point and the Williams Formula 1 team

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Kvyat’s last F1 qualifying lap was probably his best ever

What might prove to be Daniil Kvyat’s last qualifying lap in Formula 1 could also have been his finest. We assess it

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Judging Mick Schumacher’s performance in ‘crazy’ FP1 debut

Mick Schumacher’s Formula 1 preparations stepped up a notch when he took part in free practice for the first time with Haas in Abu Dhabi. Edd Straw takes an in-depth look at how he got on

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How Russell must react to his return to backmarker reality

Having had a taste of paradise, George Russell now falls back to reality with a thud when he swaps the fastest Formula 1 car in history for one that has failed to score a point in 2020. Edd Straw explains how Russell can – and probably will – make the best of it

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FIA, F1 back Haas’s handling of Mazepin’s ‘poor conduct’

The FIA and Formula 1 have issued a joint statement supporting Haas’s handling of its 2021 signing Nikita Mazepin over what the team called an “abhorrent” social media video

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The 10 longest waits for an F1 win – and what came next

In honour of Sergio Perez taking victory in his 190th grands prix, The Race counts down the 10 longest waits for an F1 victory

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Edd Straw’s Sakhir GP driver ratings + reader debate

A sensational Sakhir Grand Prix generates some sensational scores in Edd Straw’s Driver Ratings – including a very, very rare 10

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The Williams origin of Russell’s Sakhir GP ‘weak point’

Impressive Mercedes debutant George Russell has a “weak point” on the Sakhir GP track, and it seems to be rooted in Williams “muscle memory”.

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How F1’s two surprise newcomers fared on their first day

While the focus was on George Russell at Mercedes, Jack Aitken and Pietro Fittipaldi began their surprise Formula 1 debuts with Williams and Haas. Edd Straw tracked their progress

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The hurdles between Hamilton and an Abu Dhabi F1 return

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says it is still feasible for Lewis Hamilton to return for next weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although testing negative for COVID-19 in time is only one of the hurdles to overcome

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‘I’m at peace, I’m dying’: Grosjean tells full story of crash

Haas F1 driver Romain Grosjean gave a full first-hand account of his Bahrain GP crash and death-defying escape

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Every time the F1 champion’s missed a race

Formula 1 will be without its champion Lewis Hamilton this weekend after a positive COVID-19 result, but it’s far from the first time the title-winning driver has been missing from the grid

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Sainz pushing for early Ferrari test after Alonso exemption

Carlos Sainz Jr says he wants the chance to test for Ferrari in the post-season Abu Dhabi young driver test after the FIA gave permission for Fernando Alonso to drive for Renault

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The task facing Albon after his inconclusive podium

On paper, fourth on the grid and third in the race in Bahrain was what Alex Albon needs to be delivering to keep his Red Bull seat. But the manner that outcome was achieved shows why the decision over his future keeps being dragged out

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Vandoorne’s lost a chance to correct his career catastrophe

Had Mercedes picked Stoffel Vandoorne for the Sakhir Grand Prix, he’d have had a chance to prove to Formula 1 that the anti-climax of his McLaren years did him a disservice

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How Russell can win his Mercedes shootout with Bottas

George Russell, Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes are all bound to play down the importance of their Sakhir GP match-up. Don’t fall for it

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Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sakhir GP

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix and will miss the race as a result

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Podcast: What impact can Fittipaldi have in shock F1 outing?

In a bonus episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw and special guests outline Pietro Fittipaldi’s career so far and assess what impact he can have in surprise F1 race debut

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Verstappen’s sacking remark – callous or a racer’s mentality?

Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by saying he’d sack any driver who refused to restart after seeing Romain Grosjean’s crash. But his remark was just an extreme manifestation of how a racing driver’s mind has to work

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F1 drivers vs Pirelli – The key questions in latest tyre row

Pirelli’s 2021 Formula 1 tyres were met with huge criticism from drivers when trialled in Bahrain Grand Prix practice. We explain what’s changed and why, what drivers are complaining about and why Pirelli’s hands were tied

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‘If that’s the best they can do…’ Hamilton’s 2021 tyre verdict

Lewis Hamilton has strongly criticised the lack of performance of Pirelli’s 2021 prototype Formula 1 tyres, which were used during Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix

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How Ricciardo came close to Le Mans-winning drive

Daniel Ricciardo’s first talks with his future McLaren F1 boss took place a few years ago, and nearly set him on a path to win Le Mans

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What’s behind Sainz’s ‘incredible’ Bahrain F1 curse?

Carlos Sainz is pointless in Bahrain during his Formula 1 career. He addresses his barren run and The Race evaluates where it all went wrong at previous races

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Why triple-headers in F1 are here to stay

Triple-headers appear to be here to stay in Formula 1. The Race polls the team bosses and Edd Straw assesses how even more races can be balanced against the impact of F1 personnel spending even more time away from home

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What Vettel sees of himself in Leclerc

Sebastian Vettel says he saw his young self in Charles Leclerc as Leclerc kicked himself for losing a podium in Turkey. How does 23-year-old Leclerc compare with 23-year-old Vettel? And might Leclerc’s ultimate potential be higher?

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Every Minardi F1 driver ranked

Edd Straw ranks all 37 Minardi Formula 1 drivers by their contribution to the team that dropped off the grid at the end of 2005 but earned a place in the series’ folklore

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How Germany 2019 disaster helped Mercedes in Turkey

Mercedes has revealed knowledge built during previous wet races, including its disastrous 2019 German Grand Prix, was key to its confidence the heavily-worn intermediates on Lewis Hamilton’s car would comfortably last to the end of the Turkish Grand Prix

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Did Turkey change or cement perceptions of Stroll?

Lance Stroll polarises Formula 1’s fanbase. Will the events of the Turkish Grand Prix cause anyone to reconsider their position?

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The ‘wins’ that made Raikkonen the backmarker king

Despite having his worst F1 season statistically, Kimi Raikkonen has won an unofficial title in 2020. Edd Straw explains how the Alfa driver became ‘Class C champion’

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Edd Straw’s Turkish GP driver ratings + reader debate

Formula 1’s return to Istanbul Park was a chaotic one – and that’s reflected in Edd Straw’s Turkish Grand Prix ratings. Debate the scores with him live at 5.30pm UK time

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Debunking the biggest criticisms of Hamilton

He has the best car. He has easy team-mates. He never has to race. Those are all accusations levelled at Lewis Hamilton by his critics. Edd Straw tackles them

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Turkish GP ‘not what F1 is about’ – Russell

Williams driver George Russell says the conditions during the Turkish Grand Prix meant that the race was “not what Formula 1 is about”

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Lewis Hamilton’s seven F1 world championships ranked

Lewis Hamilton is now a seven-title Formula 1 world champion, but which was the greatest of those titles? We’ve ranked them based on his performances and his opposition

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What caused F1’s no-grip Friday? The big questions answered

Edd Straw breaks down the combination of factors at play in creating F1’s “strangest Friday” of practice at Istanbul Park

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Who has the edge in F1’s least predictable fight?

The battle for third place in the 2020 F1 constructors’ standings is virtually a dead heat, but should any of the teams be seen as favourite?