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Alonso wanted retirements for slow cars on formation lap at Sepang
Formula 1
Alonso wanted retirements for slow cars on formation lap at Sepang
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F1’s got a bug in its system
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F1’s got a bug in its system
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Verstappen prevails to win crazy Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Verstappen prevails to win crazy Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Foyt signs multi-year sponsorship extension with Hendricks Holding
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Foyt signs multi-year sponsorship extension with Hendricks Holding
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Five down, five to go, with the No. 5 pulling away
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Five down, five to go, with the No. 5 pulling away
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How are Indy cars and F1 cars different?

Series Guides - IndyCar

How are Indy cars and F1 cars different?

By RACER Staff - Aug 29, 2026, 10:18 AM ET

To the casual bystander, Formula 1 cars and Indy cars look basically the same: pointy-shaped with big wings and tires, and a driver in the middle. But once you move beyond the basic silhouette, the differences between the two quickly become apparent. 

F1: Renault's 2016 car hurt by delays

Formula 1

F1: Renault's 2016 car hurt by delays

By alley - Feb 16, 2016, 8:31 AM ET

Renault's 2016 Formula 1 challenger is a "compromise" caused by the delay in confirming the takeover of Lotus, says technical director Nick Chester.There were months of protracted negotiations before Renault finally completed the takeover, and with plans for the new car already at an advanced stage, a move from Mercedes...

F1 revolution could tempt Newey back

Formula 1

F1 revolution could tempt Newey back

By alley - Feb 11, 2015, 10:31 AM ET

Formula 1's plans to introduce a rules revolution in 2017 could be enough to lure Adrian Newey back to the sport full time, reckons Red Bull boss Christian Horner.Newey decided last year to move away from total commitment to grand prix racing because he had grown frustrated with ever more...

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