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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 14: Pole position qualifier Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team waves to fans during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 14, 2026 in Shanghai, China

Antonelli makes F1 history to take pole in China

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history after George Russell was struck down by a gearbox problem in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 14 Mar

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 8: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren Mastercard F1 Team answers questions in the TV media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 8, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by

Norris foresees 'horrible' accident after F1 changes

Lando Norris fears Formula One is on the brink of a "horrible" accident which could put both drivers and spectators at risk – as Max Verstappen placed further doubt over his future in the sport.

Motorsport • 08 Mar

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Race winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and Second placed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia

Russell survives chaos to win Australian Grand Prix

George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One's new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid.

Motorsport • 08 Mar

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Sixth placed qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren is interviewed during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 07, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo

'It sucks' - World champion Norris slams F1 regulations

Lando Norris said Formula One's new regulations "suck" as the world champion claimed "we have gone from the best cars ever made to the worst".

Motorsport • 07 Mar

Russell takes pole in Melbourne as Verstappen crashes

George Russell delivered on his status as the world championship favourite by taking a crushing pole position for Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 07 Mar

Lando Norris the new F1 World Drivers Champion and 3rd placed in the race of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 of McLaren celebrates in the after party in front of the pits the title with his team, teammates, engineers and McLaren's Boss Zak Brown after posing fo

Norris claims he was unmatchable during 2025 F1 season

Lando Norris said he performed at a level his rivals could not match this season after he was crowned Formula One world champion for the first time.

Motorsport • 08 Dec 25

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari is driven back to the garage after crashing out of free practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

More Ferrari woes for Hamilton at Abu Dhabi practice

Lewis Hamilton will face a race against time to participate in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after he crashed out of final practice.

Motorsport • 06 Dec 25

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: Pole position qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 29, 2025 in Lusail City,

Piastri takes pole as Norris forced to abort final lap

Lando Norris failed to complete his last lap in qualifying for Sunday's crucial Qatar Grand Prix to allow championship rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position.

Motorsport • 29 Nov 25

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri waves to the fans

Norris' lead cut as Piastri cruises to sprint victory

Oscar Piastri took two points out of Lando Norris' world championship lead after he won the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday.

Motorsport • 29 Nov 25

Piastri on pole as Norris starts third in Qatar sprint

Lando Norris allowed Oscar Piastri to take pole position for Saturday's crucial sprint race in Qatar after he made a mistake at the final corner.

Motorsport • 28 Nov 25

McLaren drivers Lando Norris (L) and Oscar Piastri (C) and Red Bull's Max Verstappen

Piastri won't help Norris with F1 title still in play

Lando Norris has been told by Oscar Piastri that he will not help his McLaren team-mate fend off Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the world championship.

Motorsport • 27 Nov 25

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 22: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren congratulate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas

Norris disqualifed as Verstappen hits jackpot in Vegas

Lando Norris' world championship bid hangs in the balance after the British driver was disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 23 Nov 25

Lewis Hamilton (front) and Charles Leclerc sit sixth and fifth respectively in the drivers' championship

Hamilton and Leclerc told to 'focus on their driving'

Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have been told to "focus on their driving and talk less" by team president John Elkann.

Motorsport • 10 Nov 25

Sprint winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren waves from parc ferme during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 08, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via G

Norris handles pressure with sprint and pole double

Lando Norris said he delivered under pressure after he completed a dream day by taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 08 Nov 25

Norris outguns rivals to take sprint pole in Brazil

Lando Norris delivered under intense pressure to take pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 07 Nov 25

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Clive Rose

Norris takes championship lead after victory in Mexico

Lando Norris took the lead of the Formula One drivers' championship by a single point with a commanding victory in the Mexican Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 26 Oct 25

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 25: Pole position qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren gives a thumbs up in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 25, 2025 in Mexico City,

Norris boosts title hopes with pole spot in Mexico

Lando Norris left title rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri trailing in his wake as he stormed to pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 25 Oct 25

Piastri surprised by Verstappen's title charge

Oscar Piastri admits he is surprised at how Max Verstappen has charged into the world championship fight.

Motorsport • 23 Oct 25

Piastri defends himself after collision with Norris

Oscar Piastri labelled his first-lap collision with team-mate Lando Norris in the United States sprint a "racing incident" as he refuted accusations that he was at fault for the crash which dumped the title rivals out.

Motorsport • 19 Oct 25

George Russell of Great Britain in his Mercedes at the 2025 Singapore F1 Grand Prix

Russell holds off Verstappen to claim Singapore pole

George Russell kept Max Verstappen at bay to land an impressive pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 04 Oct 25

Cowell: Horner calling 'pretty much every team owner'

Christian Horner has been in contact with "pretty much every team owner" in Formula One, Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell has claimed.

Motorsport • 03 Oct 25

Grosjean set for first F1 drive since horror crash

Romain Grosjean is set to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time since he escaped a fiery crash five years ago.

Motorsport • 25 Sep 25

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari walks away from his damaged car after a crash during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit

Verstappen takes pole as Piastri crashes in Azerbaijan

Championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Max Verstappen claimed pole in a chaotic session.

Formula 1 • 20 Sep 25

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren congralate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07

McLaren given team orders warning from Mercedes boss

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned McLaren they have set a precedent which is "very difficult to undo" after ordering Oscar Piastri aside for world championship rival Lando Norris in Italy on Sunday.

Motorsport • 08 Sep 25

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen jumps from his car as he celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy,

Verstappen takes pole position with track-record lap

Lando Norris' world championship aspirations were dealt a boost after he qualified second for the Italian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen taking pole position.

Motorsport • 06 Sep 25