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F1 Q&A: Red Bull, Lambiase's move to McLaren, starts in wet, race strategy and 1976 cars compared with 2026 BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

F1 Q&A: Red Bull, Lambiase's move to McLaren, starts in wet, race strategy and 1976 cars compared with 2026 - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

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Formula 1 makes series of rule changes to address new engine regulation concerns Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season.

Formula 1 makes series of rule changes to address new engine regulation concerns - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

2 days ago 23 1 1 1
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Toto Wolff says F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather baseball bat' in making rule changes F1 bosses will use

Toto Wolff says F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather baseball bat' in making rule changes - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

2 days ago 13 0 0 3
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F1 Q&A: Verstappen contract and driver market, plus Hamilton, Russell and Norris on podium together? BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

F1 Q&A: Verstappen contract and driver market, plus Hamilton, Russell and Norris on podium together? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 week ago 13 1 2 0
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to join McLaren Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.

Confirmation from both McLaren and Red Bull that Max Verstappen's Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to join McLaren - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 week ago 25 0 2 1
F1: Chequered Flag - Chequered Flag Extra: Q&A Special - BBC Sounds Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson answer your questions.

F1: Chequered Flag - Chequered Flag Extra: Q&A Special - BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

1 week ago 7 1 0 0
Max Verstappen's Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to join McLaren Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, agrees to join McLaren from 2028.

Max Verstappen's Red Bull engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to join McLaren - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 week ago 22 1 1 3
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F1 rules: Why tweaks not major changes are expected in talks over regulations Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.

F1 rules: Why tweaks not major changes are expected in talks over regulations - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

2 weeks ago 16 1 2 0
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F1 Q&A: Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes, safety cars and changes to lap times BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

F1 Q&A: Aston Martin, McLaren, Mercedes, safety cars and changes to lap times - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

2 weeks ago 13 1 1 0
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F1's new rules: The thorny issues facing the sport over racing, qualifying and safety Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

F1's new rules: The thorny issues facing the sport over racing, qualifying and safety - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

2 weeks ago 23 3 2 0
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F1 Q&A: Verstappen's future, five-week break, how will Mercedes deal with Antonelli & Russell? BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

F1 Q&A: Verstappen's future, is Bearman’s crash a wake-up call, five-week break, how will Mercedes deal with Antonelli & Russell? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 19 0 5 0
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Japanese Grand Prix: What can sport's bosses do to help keep Max Verstappen in F1? F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules and keep the drivers happy without compromising racing and safety.

Japanese Grand Prix: What can sport's bosses do to help keep Max Verstappen in F1? - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 14 1 13 8
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Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is considering his future as he is 'not enjoying' new regulations Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport he is considering his future in the sport.

Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is considering his future as he is 'not enjoying' new regulations - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 20 1 11 1
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Japanese Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins from Oscar Piastri at Suzuka to become youngest championship leader Kimi Antonelli takes his second win in succession and the lead of the world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Japanese Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins from Oscar Piastri at Suzuka to become youngest championship leader - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 16 2 2 0
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Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen has 'a lot to figure out' after qualifying 11th at Suzuka Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Formula 1's bosses have plenty to ponder after Japanese Grand Prix qualifying.

Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen has 'a lot to figure out' after qualifying 11th at Suzuka - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 18 0 2 0
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Japanese Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri heads Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in Suzuka Friday practice McLaren's Oscar Piastri sets the pace in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Japanese Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri heads Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in Suzuka Friday practice - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 20 1 1 1
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Max Verstappen expels journalist from Japan GP press conference Max Verstappen ejects a journalist from his news conference at the Japanese Grand Prix over a row that dates back to Abu Dhabi last year.

‘Get out’: Max Verstappen expels journalist from Japan GP press conference - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 27 2 17 15
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Lewis Hamilton: Formula 1 now 'much more fun' in 2026 season Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is

Lewis Hamilton: Formula 1 now 'much more fun' in 2026 season but admits he and many drivers unhappy with various aspects of rule changes - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

3 weeks ago 22 2 1 1
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Japanese Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso to miss Suzuka media day after birth of first child Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.

Japanese Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso to miss Suzuka media day after birth of first child - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

4 weeks ago 37 1 4 3
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F1 Q&A: Verstappen and Red Bull, Newey and Aston Martin, Audi, Cadillac and F1's sustainable fuel BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the Japanese Grand Prix.

F1 Q&A: Verstappen and Red Bull, Newey and Aston Martin, Audi, Cadillac and F1's sustainable fuel - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

4 weeks ago 20 1 1 0
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Jonathan Wheatley: Audi boss leaves with immediate effect amid link to Aston Martin Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect after an approach from Aston Martin.

Jonathan Wheatley: Audi boss leaves with immediate effect amid link to Aston Martin - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 29 4 4 3
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Jonathan Wheatley: Aston Martin target Audi F1 boss for team principal role under Adrian Newey Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is wanted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.

Jonathan Wheatley: Aston Martin target Audi F1 boss for team principal role under Adrian Newey - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 16 1 5 1
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F1 Q&A: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's starts, rule changes and will McLaren and Red Bull benefit from month-long break? BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Chinese Grand Prix.

F1 Q&A: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's starts, rule changes and will McLaren and Red Bull benefit from month-long break? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 13 0 0 0
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Chinese GP: The conflict which shows up F1's best and worst sides The three most successful drivers in Formula 1 sum up the conflict and paradox at the heart of the sport's new look after a Chinese Grand Prix.

The three most successful drivers in Formula 1 summed up the conflict and paradox at the heart of the sport's new look after a Chinese Grand Prix that showed off its best and worst sides - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 39 2 3 2
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Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli wins ahead of Russell Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli wins ahead of Russell and gripping Ferrari fight - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 29 3 2 0
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F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix because of Iran war impact The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekends are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

F1 cancels Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix because of Iran war impact - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 26 4 3 1
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Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes dominate with superior power Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this...

Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes show first signs of vulnerability but still dominate with superior power - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 11 0 2 0
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Chinese GP qualifying: Antonelli takes pole after Russell issues Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Chinese GP qualifying: Antonelli takes pole after Russell issues - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 19 0 1 0
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Chinese GP sprint 2026: Russell wins eventful race Mercedes' George Russell wins the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari.

Chinese Grand Prix: Russell wins action-packed sprint after battle with Ferraris - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 20 2 1 0
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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs to be cancelled amid Middle East war The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs to be cancelled amid Middle East war - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

1 month ago 31 10 1 7