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Staff writer covering F1 for The Athletic || opinions are my own
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Hi y’all! If we haven’t met yet, my name is Madeline 👋🏻 I’m a U.S.-based writer covering F1 for The Athletic. Out of curiosity: How long have you been following F1 and what got you into it?
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In the days leading up to the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli confronted questions about the pressure he faced. Three days later, Italy boasts a three-peat grand prix winner. And he’s only 19 years old.
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Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami
The pressure will continue building on F1's 19-year-old points leader, but Sunday proved he can take it.
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Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami Free to read on
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Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami (Gift Article)
The pressure will continue building on F1's 19-year-old points leader, but Sunday proved he can take it.
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How the Miami Grand Prix became a ‘Super Bowl weekend’: A 50ft ‘yacht’ and a hip hop museum Free to read on
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How the Miami Grand Prix became a ‘Super Bowl weekend’: A 50ft ‘yacht’ and a hip hop museum
If the sport is to continue to grow in the U.S., the Miami Grand Prix believes it needs to create a festival-like experience for fans.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7242598/2026/04/30/miami-grand-prix-fan-experience
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Last week, I spoke w/ Doriane Pin about her first F1 test w/ Mercedes. She couldn't stop smiling. Here's why “It’s a big day, a historic day. I was able to show (people) that no matter the gender and no matter the path you took before, you can drive a Formula 1 car.”
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Doriane Pin just made F1 history for Mercedes. She wants more chances for women drivers
Doriane Pin - the 2025 F1 Academy champion - just tested a Mercedes F1 car. This made history
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7215044/2026/04/21/f1-mercedes-test-women-drivers-doriane-pin
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'The racing is not OK': How Bearman's crash exposed F1's 2026 safety problem
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Ollie Bearman’s Japan crash: What went wrong, and why F1 drivers are calling for change
Drivers feel as if they’ve been ignored by the FIA and F1 about the new regulations and potential for high-speed crashes like Bearman's
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7155986/2026/03/30/ollie-bearman-crash-f1-japan-drivers-warning/
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Approximately 12 tonnes of the Formula 1 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen while transiting. "We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KITKAT — but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally,” a KitKat spokesperson said in a statement. More from
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Twelve tonnes of Formula 1 KitKat bars stolen in Europe (Gift Article)
KitKat became F1’s official chocolate bar last year, during F1’s 75th anniversary and KitKat’s 90th anniversary.
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about 2 months ago
Damson Idris loved F1 from a distance, then got thrown into the deep end for "F1: The Movie." What followed — the spins, the weight loss, the five months of living like a driver — made him see the sport completely differently. 📝
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🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Chinese Grand Prix? Send them over via the link below, and
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
and I will answer several of them in this week's F1 mailbag on
@theathletic.com
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Chinese GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 experts after F1's 2026 Chinese GP?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7119562/2026/03/15/chinese-gp-submit-your-questions-for-our-f1-mailbag/
about 2 months ago
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Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs set to be canceled due to Middle East conflict
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Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs set to be canceled due to Middle East conflict
Both races being canceled would leave a 35-day gap between the Japanese GP on March 29 and the Miami GP on May 3.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7116058/2026/03/13/bahrain-saudi-grand-prix-canceled-f1
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Formula 1 has all-new cars for the 2026 season, but how they work has split the drivers, with some very unhappy with the new style of racing.
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outlines the various complaints from across the field at Albert Park ⬇️ 🔗
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about 2 months ago
On International Women's Day 2026,
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
tells the story of Christina Sullivan - how she went from the brink of abandoning her love of engineering for a career in the movie industry, to working in F1 for the Williams team. All thanks to her love of Netflix's hit docuseries.
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The F1 engineer who went from ‘Drive to Survive’ viewer to Williams employee
Christina Sullivan was aiming for a career in film production. "Drive to Survive" brought her back to engineering and an F1 job at Williams
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You asked, he answered. Yesterday, while driving around the streets of Melbourne, Daniel Ricciardo answered several questions that were submitted via
@theathletic.com
's dedicated F1 WhatsApp channel.
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Daniel Ricciardo’s mailbag: Ex-F1 driver answers your questions
Ex-F1 driver and Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo exclusively answers fan questions on the eve of the 2026 Australian GP
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7086265/2026/03/04/daniel-ricciardo-2026-f1
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In a shocking move, Apple and Netflix announced a new F1 collaboration, involving Drive to Survive and live race weekend coverage. Here's more details on the announcement:
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Season eight of Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ to be shown on Apple TV in the U.S.
In October, Apple TV agreed a deal to become Formula One's exclusive U.S. broadcaster.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7072759/2026/02/26/drive-to-survive-netflx-apple-tv-f1/
2 months ago
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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Keep dreaming. Keep showing up. You belong here.
3 months ago
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In my latest on
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: Why F1 world champion Jenson Button feels ‘liberated’ hanging up his helmet and more on his plans for his next chapter ⤵️
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Why F1 world champion Jenson Button feels ‘liberated’ hanging up his helmet
Jenson Button has finally stopped racing. And the 2009 F1 world champion has a new role at Aston Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7014887/2026/02/02/jensen-button-f1-retirement-aston-martin
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F1 is hitting the reset button this season, introducing a new set of the technical regulations that affect nearly every aspect of the car. Over the coming weeks, on
@theathletic-f1.bsky.social
, we'll be releasing a library of explainer stories breaking it all down.
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F1 hits reset in 2026. Your guide to the new cars, new rules and new era
Formula 1 evolves dramatically in 2026. Here's your year-long guide to it all
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009213/2026/01/30/f1-new-regulations-explained-2026/
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In my latest on
@theathletic.com
, here's more on why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal. Yes, you read that right — there is an in-person Times Square component to this reveal.
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Why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal
The new Cadillac F1 team is taking unique steps to introduce itself to viewers across the U.S., plus championship's existing audience
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005919/2026/01/29/cadillac-f1-livery-super-bowl-ad-times-square
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull raises expectations. But it’s personal for the family.
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull raises expectations. But it’s personal for the family
The Ford name will be back in F1 this season after a 22-year absence, and the family want to extend its impressive record in the sport
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6973584/2026/01/15/ford-f1-engine-red-bull
4 months ago
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5 months ago
Report card time again 📝 The 2025 Formula 1 season is done, and we're grading all 10 teams.
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5 months ago
🎰 Lapping casinos in search of light exposure 🕶️ Wearing special glasses that project light 🛏️ Keeping beds "sacred”
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
explains how F1 drivers have adapted their extensive training regimes to prioritize sleep in recent years.
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How F1 drivers avoid jet lag: Casino lights, sleep coaching and making beds ‘sacred’
F1 drivers are finding new ways to get ahead - by sleeping better
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6878832/?source=bsky_hq
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In my latest on
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, I learned more about why sleep matters, how F1 drivers combat jet lag and what sleep hygiene is ⤵️
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How F1 drivers avoid jet lag: Casino lights, sleep coaching and making beds ‘sacred’
F1 drivers are finding new ways to get ahead - by sleeping better
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6878832/2025/12/11/how-f1-drivers-sleep/
5 months ago
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5 months ago
The F1 world drivers' championship is headed to Abu Dhabi, the final race of the season. Who's winning it all? 🍿
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5 months ago
Max Verstappen beat his McLaren rivals on strategy to claim a crucial victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, guaranteeing a three-way championship battle at the season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend. More from
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Qatar Grand Prix briefing: Verstappen wins, McLaren gamble backfires, title goes to wire
Max Verstappen wins in Qatar to move to second in the drivers' championship
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5 months ago
At 24, Oscar Piastri is competing in one of the most pressure-filled spots on the F1 grid and has had to learn the hard way at times. He spoke to
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
about how he dealt with blowing his points lead and more. 🔗
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And just like that, Max Verstappen’s chances of winning the 2025 Formula One world championship have drastically improved. As he left his home race in August, he was 104 points off the lead. But hours after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, new life was breathed into Red Bull.
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, creating a significant shake-up in the drivers’ championship with two grands prix and one sprint race remaining in the 2025 Formula One season. More from
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Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP, rattling the F1 championship
The penalty for excessive plank wear erases crucial points from Norris' championship lead with two grands prix remaining
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Have any questions after the Las Vegas GP? Send them our way, and
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag next week.
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Las Vegas GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 experts after the Las Vegas GP?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6830344/2025/11/23/las-vegas-gp-f1-mailbag-2
5 months ago
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Ahead of tonight’s F1 race, learn more about how the Las Vegas Grand Prix trophy design came to life ⤵️
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The Las Vegas GP trophy took a local designer, a blowtorch, and desert soul to get right
It took five months to design and build the Las Vegas GP trophy, which reflects an evolving twist on one of F1's oldest traditions
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6829230/2025/11/22/f1-las-vegas-gp-trophy-design/?source=emp_shared_article
5 months ago
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6 months ago
It’s been nearly 4,000 days since a woman participated in a Formula One practice session. But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top. 📝
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Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman,
@theathletic.com
's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow! Ask them about the final races of the championship, being a writer covering F1 or any other questions you may have
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Have any questions after the
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@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag later this week.
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Brazilian GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 writers?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6792272/2025/11/09/brazilian-gp-f1-mailbag/
6 months ago
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6 months ago
EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story. Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork. ✍️
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6 months ago
Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies has signaled an end to “silly games” with rival McLaren, saying these “got out of hand” in efforts to remove tape from Lando Norris’ race start grid spots. 📝
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
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@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
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7 months ago
From
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: Amelia Dimoldenberg, the star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series, is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider
The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might
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Earlier this week, I spoke with Amelia Dimoldenberg about her new series with F1 drivers, called "Passenger Princess." And she can confirm: "They don’t like being in the passenger seat." Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️
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Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider
The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6718008/2025/10/15/amelia-dimoldenberg-f1-youtube-series/
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport? Feature for
@theathletic.com
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@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
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Christian Horner has unfinished business in F1 and his return feels inevitable
If recently-sacked Red Bull principal can find the right terms and the right fit, a Formula One comeback would seem certain
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6712698/2025/10/14/christian-horner-future-f1
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Nearly a week after announcing her bid for FIA presidency, I spoke with Laura Villars to learn more about her background, her platform, and her vision for the governing body of international motorsports. Here's the exclusive Q&A, on
@theathletic.com
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Laura Villars Q&A: Swiss driver explains why she wants to lead F1’s governing body
The 28-year-old says she's seeking the FIA presidency on a platform of transparency, sustainability and road safety
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6673902/2025/10/03/laura-villars-fia-presidency-interview
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7 months ago
Carlos Sainz took a big gamble on joining Williams when he left Ferrari. Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays. But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years. ✍️
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8 months ago
📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention? 💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage 👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams 🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight Baku race briefing for
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix briefing: Max Verstappen wins, Oscar Piastri crashes out
Max Verstappen makes it back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2024 season as McLaren has a weekend to forget
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6648566/2025/09/21/azerbaijan-grand-prix-max-verstappen-wins-oscar-piastri-crashes-out
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Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announced her intention to run for president of the FIA on Thursday. If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement.
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Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announces candidacy for FIA presidency
If she officially submits her bid before the October 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the role, per the news release.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6640650/2025/09/18/laura-villers-fia-presidency-f1/?source=emp_shared_article
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8 months ago
Red Bull is going to wait until the end of the 2025 season before making a call on who will be Max Verstappen's teammate for F1 2026. But there is already a clear list of candidates.
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8 months ago
Haas' Oliver Bearman is just two penalty points away from an automatic race ban following his collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz during the Italian Grand Prix. More from
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Ollie Bearman on the brink of F1 race ban after Italian GP crash with Carlos Sainz
Haas driver Ollie Bearman is now in danger of picking up a race ban after an incident in the 2025 Italian GP
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8 months ago
The Italian GP gave shades of 2023. Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside.
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
and
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
review the action in Monza 🇮🇹
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Italian GP: Verstappen sets new F1 record as McLaren orders spark late drama
Max Verstappen won F1's fastest-ever race, while the title fight behind him took on a new chapter
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8 months ago
Max Verstappen's pole lap for the Italian GP is the fastest lap in Formula One history. The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza. More from
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Max Verstappen sets fastest lap in F1 history to claim Italian GP pole
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in F1 history to claim pole position for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix
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8 months ago
Daniel Ricciardo confirmed in an open letter that his racing days are done. More from
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Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo announces retirement from racing
The 36-year-old spent 14 years as a Formula One driver, twice finishing third in the drivers' championship with Red Bull.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6601422/?source=bsky_hq
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8 months ago
Isack Hadjar's F1 debut ended in infamy and tears. His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign.
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
explains. 🔗
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F1 is back, and that means so is our post-race F1 mailbag on
@theathletic.com
. Send us your questions via the link below, and
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
and I will answer several in our post-Dutch GP mailbag later this week.
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Dutch Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6587427/2025/08/31/dutch-gp-f1-mailbag/
8 months ago
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Can women race in F1? The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape.
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It’s been 33 years since F1 saw a female driver compete. When will the next one come along?
From early racing pioneers to just five F1 entries since 1950, no woman has raced since 1992 — but new waves aim to end the drought
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6579866/2025/08/29/f1-female-driver-giovanna-amati
8 months ago
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8 months ago
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez are returning to Formula One. The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday. More from
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One of the ongoing projects I've been working on is Between the Racing Lines, our F1 explainer series dedicated to breaking down the complexities of a sport that is constantly evolving. I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below!
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F1 explainers: What do you want to know about the pinnacle of motorsport?
As we head into 2025, we're looking for your ideas for Between the Racing Lines, our explainer series breaking down Formula One.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6042723/2025/01/06/f1-explainers-between-the-racing-lines/
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