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As Ferrari tensions simmer, Hamilton doubles down
Formula 1
As Ferrari tensions simmer, Hamilton doubles down
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Best/Worst: Mario Andretti
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Best/Worst: Mario Andretti
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BoP or not: Should the next Hypercar ruleset fine-tune Balance of Performance or ditch it entirely?
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BoP or not: Should the next Hypercar ruleset fine-tune Balance of Performance or ditch it entirely?
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Alan Jones, 1946-2026
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Alan Jones, 1946-2026
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Potential sale unlikely to change the structure of Cadillac’s F1 team, Perez says
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Potential sale unlikely to change the structure of Cadillac’s F1 team, Perez says
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What exactly is a grand prix anyway?

Formula 1

What exactly is a grand prix anyway?

By Chris Medland - Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

The F1 Commission's decision to shorten GP lengths from 2027 is the latest sign that no corner of the sport is safe from Formula 1's push to evolve. Not even the drivers can agree on whether that's a good thing.

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