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Ferrari 1-2 in second practice, Red Bull struggles continue

Ferrari 1-2 in second practice, Red Bull struggles continue

Charles Leclerc topped the second Dutch GP practice session for Ferrari, while F1 points leader Max Verstappen was eighth after his FP1 drama

Verstappen hits trouble in Mercedes-led first Dutch GP practice

Verstappen hits trouble in Mercedes-led first Dutch GP practice

George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in the first F1 practice at Zandvoort, as points leader Max Verstappen triggered an early red flag

Leclerc has ‘stopped counting’ points deficit to Verstappen

Leclerc has ‘stopped counting’ points deficit to Verstappen

Charles Leclerc saying he has “stopped counting” his points deficit to F1 title rival Max Verstappen reads like a tacit admission that his and Ferrari’s championship hopes are all but over for this year

F1’s claim that 2022 interest shows Abu Dhabi hasn’t hurt it

F1’s claim that 2022 interest shows Abu Dhabi hasn’t hurt it

The acrimonious conclusion to the 2021 F1 season hasn’t done any real lasting damage to the series, CEO Stefano Domenicali is convinced

‘McLaren failed to extract his potential’ – Vettel on Ricciardo

‘McLaren failed to extract his potential’ – Vettel on Ricciardo

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel thinks McLaren should bear the brunt of the blame for not extracting former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo’s full potential during his time there

F1 boss pushing for ‘aggressive’ weekend format changes

F1 boss pushing for ‘aggressive’ weekend format changes

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants every session outside of FP1 on a grand prix weekend to count for something to add more “intensity” to the weekends

Domenicali can’t see female driver in F1 in next five years

Domenicali can’t see female driver in F1 in next five years

It’s “very unlikely” that there will be a female driver in Formula 1 within the next five years according to championship CEO Stefano Domenicali

F1 chief explains resistance towards Andretti entry

F1 chief explains resistance towards Andretti entry

Championship boss Stefano Domenicali believes Formula 1 doesn’t currently need an 11th entry, suggesting the mooted Andretti team will need to acquire an existing franchise if it wants to realise its plan to enter F1 in 2024

2026 F1 engine rules approval clears way for Porsche and Audi

2026 F1 engine rules approval clears way for Porsche and Audi

Formula 1 has finally approved its new engine regulations for 2026, paving the way for ‘new’ manufacturers such as Audi and Porsche to enter F1 in the near future

A Newey, Brawn and Anderson row that shows F1 doesn’t change

A Newey, Brawn and Anderson row that shows F1 doesn’t change

Formula 1’s plan to adjust the new regs to stop porpoising has reignited the old debate over the “intent” of tech rules versus what they actually say. Here’s a classic F1 row on that theme which pitched Adrian Newey + Gary Anderson against Ross Brawn + John Barnard

When McLaren used medical equipment to outwit F1 rivals

When McLaren used medical equipment to outwit F1 rivals

Formula 1 has always been about engineering ingenuity, but it’s not often medical equipment is used by an F1 team to beat its rivals

French GP ‘exposed’ true nature of McLaren/Alpine battle

French GP ‘exposed’ true nature of McLaren/Alpine battle

McLaren’s qualifying pace had Fernando Alonso ‘worried’ on Saturday but he convincingly beat them on Sunday at the French GP. And that’s telling of the nature of the battle for fourth place in the constructors’ championship, according to Lando Norris

Ferrari’s defence of ‘defeatist’ Sainz strategy doesn’t hold up

Ferrari’s defence of ‘defeatist’ Sainz strategy doesn’t hold up

The available data from the French GP doesn’t support Ferrari’s claim that pitting Carlos Sainz late on was a no-brainer

Did F1 fail to follow its guidelines in Russell/Perez ruling?

Did F1 fail to follow its guidelines in Russell/Perez ruling?

George Russell believes the “letter of the law” was not followed in Sergio Perez getting to stay ahead in the French GP – and he may be right

Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes out of lead

Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes out of lead

A French GP victory duel between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen ended with the former crashing out and the latter easing to victory

‘That’s not possible’ – Mercedes French GP deficit unthinkable

‘That’s not possible’ – Mercedes French GP deficit unthinkable

Mercedes came into Formula 1’s French Grand Prix genuinely expecting to race Ferrari and Red Bull for victory, but “can’t figure out” why its updated F1 car was so far off the pace in qualifying

Where does F1’s ‘out of phase’ team really fit into the midfield?

Where does F1’s ‘out of phase’ team really fit into the midfield?

Pierre Gasly is adamant that ‘out of phase’ AlphaTauri is in dire need of upgrades, but just how far has the team fallen down F1’s midfield pecking order?

Tsunoda’s biggest weapon in his fight to stay in F1

Tsunoda’s biggest weapon in his fight to stay in F1

AlphaTauri is clear that Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 destiny is in his own hands. Even if his place isn’t yet confirmed, one part of his armoury is a trait favoured by Franz Tost and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko

Ricciardo is right to call McLaren’s bluff

Ricciardo is right to call McLaren’s bluff

Daniel Ricciardo might be struggling at McLaren but sticking with the team for 2023 is best for both parties, says Ben Anderson. So effectively daring McLaren to find a way to sack him is a good tactic

Tsunoda ruined Gasly’s British GP – but did Aston finish it off?

Tsunoda ruined Gasly’s British GP – but did Aston finish it off?

Pierre Gasly’s retirement was a consequence of being hit by his AlphaTauri team-mate – but it may not have happened if not for Aston Martin