In the round-up: Ricciardo’s performance was “much better” in China – Marko • Marti leads F2 test • Four two-driver entries for WEC Spa
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“The media try to massacre me and assassinate me” – Ben Sulayem
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem hits out at critics • New Thai Grand Prix rumours • No damage fears after Tsunoda’s car falls
No one to blame for Stroll-Ricciardo collision under Safety Car – Krack
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Posted onIn the round-up: No one to blame for Safety Car crash – Krack • Support for Zhou “beautiful” – Norris • Ferrari regret not splitting WEC strategies
“Painful” tyre performance was caused by high minimum pressures – Albon
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Posted onIn the round-up: Tyre performance “painful” in China – Albon • “Pretty clear” Magnussen to blame for collision – Tsunoda • Alpine fined after mechanic hit
Chassis change giving Ricciardo “more confidence” in Shanghai
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Posted onIn the round-up: Chassis change giving Ricciardo “more confidence” • Red flag cost me set of softs – Russell • Hulkenberg reprimanded
Pirelli “were not informed” of change to Shanghai track surface
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Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli “not informed” of track surface change • Ferrari fastest in WEC practice • Ocon relieved he can change set-up
Red Bull can’t match Audi’s “very lucrative” offer for Sainz – Marko
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Posted onIn the round-up: Audi outbid Red Bull for Sainz – Marko • More ‘experiments’ in sprint rounds – Ocon • Garcia and Pin join FREC with Iron Dames
I wept when I secured F1 debut – Zhou
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Posted onIn the round-up: Zhou wept when he was told he’d reached F1 • Bumps eased at Shanghai • F1 Manager sales ‘very underwhelming’
Mercedes expect better results ‘definitely in the short-term future’ after Suzuka
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Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes expect better results ‘in short-term’ • Formula E to reveal ‘Evo’ car • IndyCar introducing new Aeroscreen this weekend
Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team until 2030
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Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team • Piastri sure gap to Red Bull closing • Alpine announce new junior
Famin insists Ocon and Gasly are “happy” at Alpine despite struggles
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Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly and Ocon “happy” at Alpine • Scheckter’s title winning Ferrari under auction • Kleck assumes early FRAC lead
Vowles setting up Williams for “almost three years worth of work in one”
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Posted onIn the round-up: Williams prepare for three years of work in one • Red Bull domination “should be celebrated” • Sette Camara and De Vries penalised
Andretti set for “key meeting” as they continue efforts to join F1 grid in 2026
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Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti still aiming for 2026 F1 debut • Magnussen gets Haas upgrades for China • Vergne quickest in Formula E practice
Williams launches new technology company applying F1 knowhow
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Posted onIn the round-up: Williams launch new tech company • Indy 500 test rained off • Alpine demo hydrogen concept at Spa
Andretti opens UK base as it presses on with F1 entry plans
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Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti opens Silverstone facility • Fans watch Tsunoda test tyres • Newgarden leads Larson in Indy 500 test
New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China
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Posted onIn the round-up: New Formula 1-grade tracks planned in South Korea and China • Ricciardo and Bottas test at Suzuka • No Malukas at Long Beach
Ferrari’s tyre management is better now than I’ve ever had before – Leclerc
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari’s tyre management better than ever – Leclerc • Formula E cancels support series • McLaren renews tobacco sponsor
Newey calls RB20 “a more extreme version” of dominant 2023 car
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Posted onIn the round-up: RB20 is a “more extreme” version of RB19 • Stroll avoids pit penalty • Ferrari made “real step forward”
Kovalainen undergoes successful open-heart surgery
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Posted onIn the round-up: Kovalainen has openheart surgery • Former Verstappen mechanic moves to Sauber • F1 return is possible – Mazepin
Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack
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Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack • Hamilton’s Melbourne power unit binned • Bearman to run Imola practice for Haas