Andrew Benson
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I am BBC Sport’s Formula 1 correspondent
How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition of F1 world title by 'winning it my way' - BBC Sport
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How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition of F1 world title by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c3v136dv03po
about 12 hours ago
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Lando Norris: How 'rock star' developed into Britain's 11th F1 world champion - BBC Sport
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Lando Norris: How 'rock star' developed into Britain's 11th F1 world champion
F1 world champion Lando Norris has long seemed destined for the top of his sport, as key figures who worked with him through the junior categories tell BBC Sport.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c8xdp1yw90qo
about 17 hours ago
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Lando Norris wins F1 drivers' title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen - BBC Sport
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Lando Norris wins F1 drivers' title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen
McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 drivers' championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/czrk61y2nyjo
about 18 hours ago
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McLaren’s Lando Norris does his champion’s interview on the grid after clinching the F1 world championship and his team’s first double since 1998
about 18 hours ago
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Just a bit busy down on the grid as the tension mounts before the F1 2026 championship showdown. Follow it here with @bbcsport @5liveSport
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about 20 hours ago
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title decider between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri could hardly be better set up - BBC Sport
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title decider between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri could hardly be better set up
The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c2k4zd305z5o
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says he feels 'unbearable amount of anger and rage' - BBC Sport
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says he feels 'unbearable amount of anger and rage'
Lewis Hamilton says he feels
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c80xdez7nrdo
1 day ago
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for title decider - BBC Sport
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for title decider
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cd6xgjgx9ddo
1 day ago
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LIVE: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix final practice, with commentary from @imharrybenjamin, @HillF1, @rosannatennant and me @BBCSport @5livesport
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F1 practice LIVE: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 times, results & radio
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 commentary from final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/live/cn0xk0jw7zzt
2 days ago
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris fastest from Max Verstappen in Friday practice of title-decider - BBC Sport
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris fastest from Max Verstappen in Friday practice of title-decider
Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cd6xg2j941eo
3 days ago
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Max Verstappen exclusive interview on title battle with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and why he 'never settles for not good enough' - BBC Sport
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Max Verstappen exclusive on title battle with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and why he 'never settles for not good enough'
Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cx2pe1ky9j4o
4 days ago
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris says he will not ask Oscar Piastri for title help - BBC Sport
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris says he will not ask Oscar Piastri for title help
Lando Norris says he does not see a scenario where he would ask McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to let him past, in order for him to win the drivers' title.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c3r7p0q5l1yo
4 days ago
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FIA presidential election to go ahead but could be overturned in February - BBC Sport
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FIA presidential election to go ahead but could be overturned in February
The FIA's presidential election is set to go ahead next week, although legal proceedings could overturn the result in February.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cg4nvr2ee1vo
4 days ago
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Norris-Verstappen-Piastri title decider: Where F1 championship may be won and lost in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - BBC Sport
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Norris-Verstappen-Piastri title decider: Where F1 championship may be won and lost in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks at the key factors that may decide where the 2025 drivers' title is won and lost.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c5yqp9zwjq6o
5 days ago
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Isack Hadjar joining Red Bull and Arvid Lindblad, 18, gets 2026 F1 drive at Racing Bulls - BBC Sport
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Isack Hadjar joining Red Bull and Arvid Lindblad, 18, gets 2026 F1 drive at Racing Bulls
Red Bull will promote Isack Hadjar to their senior team and hand Briton Arvid Lindblad, 18, a debut Formula 1 season in 2026.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c5y0rlx05l4o
6 days ago
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F1 Q&A: Norris, Verstappen and Piastri showdown, McLaren conundrum, Red Bull and Newey as Aston Martin team principal - BBC Sport
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F1 Q&A: Norris, Verstappen and Piastri showdown, McLaren conundrum, Red Bull and Newey as Aston Martin team principal
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c0r9zllrp7ko
6 days ago
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Red Bull 'sincerely regret' comments after Kimi Antonelli receives death threats - BBC Sport
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Red Bull 'sincerely regret' comments after Kimi Antonelli receives death threats
Red Bull say they
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c865jlpjqj0o
7 days ago
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'Qatar GP shows anything can happen in three-way title showdown' - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: McLaren's Norris and Piastri vs Verstappen
Formula 1 is heading into its first final-race championship showdown between more than two drivers for 15 years, and anything can happen.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cz6817wyvgzo
7 days ago
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Qatar GP 2025: Verstappen win takes title fight to final race as McLaren throw away win with strategy error - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: Verstappen win takes title fight to final race
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will contest a final-race championship showdown in Abu Dhabi after the Red Bull driver won a gripping Qatar Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cx2d0yeqqpwo
8 days ago
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LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris goes for his first world title and Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen seek to prolong the fight to the final race @BBCSport @5livesport
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F1 LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates
Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary of the Qatar Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/live/cqlz4e4gw94t
8 days ago
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Max Verstappen, starting third behind title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, has had an engine change since qualifying after a problem was discovered. Replacement is from the pool so no penalty
8 days ago
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Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris on F1 title chances against Piastri - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris on F1 title chances against Piastri
Lando Norris lamented missing out on pole position in Qatar, but has not given up hope he can clinch the F1 drivers' title on Sunday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cx2e8444615o
8 days ago
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes pole, from Norris and Verstappen - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: Norris' title bid dented as Piastri takes pole
Oscar Piastri pips McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris to pole position for the potentially title-deciding Qatar Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cvgk1ekgg1zo
9 days ago
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LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix qualifying @BBCSport @5liveSport
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F1 Sprint Race LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 - Piastri wins, Norris third
Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary from the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/live/cdr6eknm47gt
9 days ago
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes Qatar sprint win ahead of Norris - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes Qatar sprint win ahead of Norris
Oscar Piastri cuts McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cpwkxgwnqdzo
9 days ago
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Christain Horner to Aston Martin 'not happening' - Lawrence Stroll - BBC Sport
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Christain Horner to Aston Martin 'not happening' - Lawrence Stroll
Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll tells employees that Christian Horner will not be joining the Formula 1 team.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/crl9ky9re7do
9 days ago
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LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix sprint @BBCSport @5liveSport
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F1 Sprint Race LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 times, results & radio
Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary from the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/live/cdr6eknm47gt
9 days ago
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Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto will all start the Qatar Grand Prix sprint from the pit lane after making changes to the set-up of their cars following difficult qualifying sessions
9 days ago
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole ahead of Norris - BBC Sport
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole ahead of Norris
Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch the world title for the first time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cn41z731v9eo
10 days ago
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LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix sprint qualifying
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F1 Qatar GP LIVE: Follow live text & radio commentary
Follow live text updates and listen to radio commentary from Qatar Grand Prix practice, before sprint race qualifying.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/live/czxwpxg4v18t
10 days ago
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Qatar Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says comments he made after the Las Vegas Grand Prix that he was "not looking forward to" next season were caused by frustration - BBC Sport
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Qatar Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton frustrated after Las Vegas
Lewis Hamilton says comments he made after the Las Vegas Grand Prix that he was
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c1lrny3g2elo
11 days ago
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Qatar Grand Prix: Lando Norris 'relaxed' before maiden Formula 1 title bid - BBC Sport
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Qatar Grand Prix: Lando Norris 'relaxed' before maiden Formula 1 title bid
Lando Norris says he is
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c989lrp5ne8o
11 days ago
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McLaren had 'concern' early in Las Vegas GP after Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri disqualified - BBC Sport
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McLaren had 'concern' early in Las Vegas GP after Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri disqualified
McLaren say the problem that caused the disqualifications of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Las Vegas GP was a concern from the beginning of the race.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/clydvx3w248o
11 days ago
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Adrian Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026 - BBC Sport
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Adrian Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cm28vyzeg4po
12 days ago
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Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships
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McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri - the rules, value, incidents and relationships
Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c4g9791d0nko
12 days ago
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F1 Q&A: Norris, Piastri and Verstappen title battle; Las Vegas disqualifications and Sainz-Albon at Williams - BBC Sport
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F1 Q&A: Norris, Piastri and Verstappen title battle; Las Vegas disqualifications and Sainz-Albon at Williams
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Qatar Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c39plzr1xeko
13 days ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: 'Lando Norris remains strong title favourite but Max Verstappen properly in the game' - BBC Sport
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: 'Lando Norris remains strong title favourite but Max Verstappen properly in the game'
Lando Norris is still in a strong position to win his first F1 drivers' championship but Max Verstappen now has a real chance of making it five in a row.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c3w7pdl654zo
14 days ago
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix as Max Verstappen wins - BBC Sport
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas Grand Prix as Max Verstappen wins
Lando Norris and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri are disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cr7l5v2exv0o
15 days ago
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Christian Horner in running to replace Andy Cowell at Aston Martin - BBC Sport
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Christian Horner in running to replace Andy Cowell at Aston Martin
Christian Horner is one of the names in the running to lead the Aston Martin Formula 1 team if Andy Cowell loses his role as CEO and team principal.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/czxpgnqedjzo
15 days ago
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Both McLarens have been referred to the stewards for excessive skid-block wear. The "measured thickness was less than nine mm on both cars", an official document says
15 days ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen wins as Lando Norris extends lead over Oscar Piastri - BBC Sport
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Las Vegas Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen wins as Lando Norris extends lead over Oscar Piastri
McLaren's Lando Norris moves closer to his first world title with second place in the Las Vegas Grand Prix behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cr7l5v2exv0o
15 days ago
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LIVE: Las Vegas Grand Prix @BBCSport @5livesport
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F1 LIVE: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/live/c5yk91ypz5lt
15 days ago
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Yuki Tsunoda, who qualified 19th, will start the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the pit lane after Red Bull decided to fit a new engine, his sixth of the season when four are permitted
15 days ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris eyes prize but weighs question of risk v reward - BBC Sport
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris eyes prize but weighs question of risk v reward
The conflict in Lando Norris' mind as he closes on his first world title was clear after he took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c4g9d8pn805o
16 days ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says qualifying last 'obviously not good enough' - BBC Sport1
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says qualifying last 'obviously not good enough'
Lewis Hamilton says it
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cp89n1z99rlo
16 days ago
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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: Lando Norris fastest in practice as loose manhole cover disrupts session - BBC Sport
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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: Lando Norris fastest in practice as loose manhole cover disrupts session
Lando Norris is fastest in a second practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix interrupted and then curtailed by a loose manhole cover.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c98n8zeygdko
17 days ago
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F1: Toto Wolff sells part of Mercedes stake to billionaire George Kurtz - BBC Sport
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F1: Toto Wolff sells part of Mercedes stake to billionaire George Kurtz
Toto Wolff sells 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz, a deal which values the team at £4.6bn.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cwynyd1d062o
17 days ago
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Felipe Massa can continue part of 'Crashgate' legal action, High Court judge rules - BBC Sport
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Felipe Massa can continue part of 'Crashgate' legal action, High Court judge rules
Felipe Massa can continue part of his legal action over the 'Crashgate scandal' at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, but has other elements of his case dismissed by the High Court.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c4gpg757j2lo
18 days ago
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Carlos Sainz: F1 drivers need 'urgent' meeting over racing guidelines - BBC Sport
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Carlos Sainz: F1 drivers need 'urgent' meeting over racing guidelines
Formula 1 drivers
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cx2n2xpryweo
18 days ago
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Lewis Hamilton says he thinks about driving before, during and after sleep - BBC Sport
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Lewis Hamilton says he thinks about driving before, during and after sleep
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton defends his work ethic after criticism from Ferrari chairman John Elkann.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c0qpq75w57qo
18 days ago
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