Scott Mitchell-Malm

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The ‘invisible rivers’ that caused Spanish GP qualifying mayhem

Several Formula 1 drivers were caught out by “invisible” rivers of water on an otherwise dry track early in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying

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Russell and Mercedes get ‘formal warning’ for Hamilton clash

George Russell and Mercedes have received a “formal warning” from the Spanish Grand Prix stewards following his clash with team-mate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying

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Double penalty for Gasly as he and Alpine share blocking blame

Pierre Gasly has been assessed a double grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix for two separate instances of impeding a Formula 1 rival in qualifying

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What caused Mercedes team-mate clash that ‘should never happen’

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s clash in Spanish Grand Prix was “a trivial incident that just looked silly” but admitted it “shouldn’t happen”

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FIA stewards’ verdict on Steiner delayed until Sunday

The verdict of a hearing into Guenther Steiner’s comments about FIA stewarding has been delayed until Sunday morning at F1’s Spanish GP

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Steiner summoned by FIA over F1 stewarding comments

Haas Formula 1 team boss Guenther Steiner has been summoned to a hearing for the comments he made regarding FIA stewards in which he called for full-time “professional referees”

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An awkward move McLaren had to make for ‘unmissable’ signing

McLaren had to move a newly promoted Formula 1 technical leader into a supporting role for new Red Bull recruit Rob Marshall because the opportunity to sign Marshall was “quite unmissable”

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Where Hamilton’s deficit came from as he fears Q3 absence

Lewis Hamilton admits that Friday practice leaves him with a potential “struggle” to get into the top 10 in Spanish GP qualifying

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Ferrari reveals upgraded F1 car with new-look sidepods

Ferrari’s new-look sidepods have been revealed in full as the team displayed its upgraded Formula 1 car ahead of Spanish Grand Prix practice

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From devastation to defiance: Perez claims title still alive

A different Sergio Perez to the crestfallen one that ended the Monaco GP weekend almost resigned to his fate is on display ahead of the Spanish GP – one that insists the Formula 1 title dream remains alive

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What Ferrari’s Spanish GP F1 upgrades are meant to improve

Ferrari has a significant upgrade package at the Spanish Grand Prix – which is intended to achieve more than just an increase in peak performance for its Formula 1 car

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‘He doesn’t lack pace’ – Alonso laments ‘easy’ Stroll headlines

Fernando Alonso says his Aston Martin Formula 1 team-mate Lance Stroll isn’t “lacking any pace” – and hints the Canadian is being short-changed by the way he’s covered by media

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What Honda’s F1 ‘exit’ U-turn has risked beyond looking silly

Honda’s delay in properly severing its F1 ties means it’s returning before it ever left. There may be some amusement to that, but its frustrating for many associated with Honda past and present – and there are bigger potential implications than having to make a red-faced U-turn

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What F1 2023’s first unusual podium finisher needs to do next

Esteban Ocon became the first Formula 1 driver outside of Red Bull/Aston Martin/Mercedes/Ferrari to a score a podium in 2023 – but what does it say about Ocon’s position within Alpine and what’s next?

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What statement signing from Red Bull says about McLaren plan

If validation of the technical restructure McLaren is undergoing was needed, its swoop for Rob Marshall – a genuine architect of Red Bull’s Formula 1 success – is the strongest yet

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Ferrari: In-season F1 car concept change would be mistake

Ferrari believes it would be a “mistake” to change its Formula 1 car concept in-season, partly because it will take so long that the new design would not be ready before October

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Stroll’s form is starting to threaten Aston’s giant-killing

A poor Miami for Lance Stroll was followed by an atrocious Monaco. His good start to the 2023 Formula 1 season now seems a long time ago, and Fernando Alonso’s carrying Aston Martin’s hopes single-handedly right now

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Monaco’s sacrifices have boosted its F1 future. More are needed

Monaco may have lost some of its F1 clout, but the 2023 race was both a reminder of its value and evidence that the race is no worse off for the changes it’s made to ensure a more secure long-term future

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Ferrari’s claim Monaco GP ‘gamble’ didn’t hurt it is dubious

Ferrari rolled the dice on a late switch to intermediates in F1’s Monaco GP – and feels it got away with it

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Aston’s logic for pitstop that Red Bull thinks ‘let us off’

The crucial decision in the fight for the Monaco Grand Prix came when the rain fell and Aston Martin pitted Fernando Alonso for more slicks while others stayed out or headed in for inters. So why did Aston do it and how much did it cost it?

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Perez’s crash echoed Verstappen – but there’s a key difference

Sergio Perez’s second qualifying crash of 2023 at the Monaco Grand Prix is far more costly than his first – and it’s evidence of the harsh reality of the difference between him and Max Verstappen

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Mercedes ‘forgetting’ upgrade, old weakness is Monaco priority

Mercedes’ tendency to underachieve in qualifying is its priority at Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix rather than focusing on its new car upgrades, according to George Russell

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Red Bull ‘grateful’ Honda forced it into expensive engine plan

Red Bull would not have committed to its own “expensive” Formula 1 engine programme had it known Honda would commit to the 2026 rules after all, team boss Christian Horner has acknowledged

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Mercedes already has ‘big long list’ of ideas for new W14

Mercedes has a “big, long list” of things to bring forward for its upgraded 2023 Formula 1 car, having already identified parts it “would have done differently”

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Fanciful or likely? The logistics of an Alonso/Honda 2026 reunion

The prospect of a 44-year-old Fernando Alonso teaming up with Honda for a final Formula 1 title bid would mean the most unexpected of Alonso reunions – but is there really “not a single reason” to doubt it can happen in the words of Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack?

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What Mercedes upgrades show us – and what’s still hidden

Mercedes may only have revealed a limited amount of its big 2023 Formula 1 car upgrade so far at the Monaco Grand Prix, but the scale of change is already clear

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Long-awaited Mercedes F1 upgrade breaks cover in Monaco

The first photos of Mercedes’ major upgrades to its 2023 Formula 1 car have emerged at the Monaco Grand Prix

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Honda hints at the real reason for its F1 U-turn

Just as Honda’s rationale for leaving F1 in the first place was hard to understand, so too its justification for reversing that decision and committing to 2026 didn’t quite stack up. But its answers on that topic hinted at its real reason for doing so

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Aston Martin and Honda announce 2026 F1 engine partnership

Aston Martin will use Honda engines in Formula 1 in 2026 as the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed it will be part of the next generation of engine regulations

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McLaren reveals Triple Crown livery for next two F1 races

McLaren will run a special livery at Formula 1’s Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix that combines the three tribute colour schemes its IndyCar team has been using this month

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The case for Hamilton's Ferrari move is stronger than ever

Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of a bombshell F1 move to Ferrari for 2025. While there's been speculation about such a leap in the past, the case for him making it now is the strongest it's ever been

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The big weapon Aston Martin has over Red Bull, for now

For one more month, Aston Martin has a significant advantage over Red Bull under Formula 1’s rules. Can it use it?

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From sleepless nights to an F1 epiphany – Tsunoda’s redemption

Yuki Tsunoda only realised how much Formula 1 means to him when it seemed he might be on his way out of it. It prompted a mindset change that’s paying off with a very impressive 2023, despite AlphaTauri’s problems

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Aston Martin’s warning to rivals switching F1 design concepts

Will Mercedes and Ferrari move towards obviously Red Bull-inspired Formula 1 design ideas? Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows believes rivals will find it harder to change their car concepts the longer they wait

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What F1 does next as Imola reopens for essential personnel only

Essential personnel have been allowed to return to the Formula 1 paddock at Imola following the cancellation of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

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‘Tougher than any other year’ – Inside Ferrari’s 2023 reset

Carlos Sainz is living through a start to the 2023 F1 season that’s tougher than anyone at the team expected. But in this sit-down interview with The Race, he’s adamant that weaknesses have been identified – and that the year can’t just be discarded

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Imola cancellation was the only conscionable outcome

F1 was keen not to rush any decision over the fate of the Emilia Romagna GP. But as Scott Mitchell-Malm explains, the call to cancel the race – one ultimately made with speed – was the only sensible option

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‘Impossible to hold safely’ – F1’s Imola race called off

Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been called off to prioritise the relief effort following devastating flooding in the region

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Imola still off-limits to F1 personnel – what happens next?

As devastating floods hit the Emilia-Romagna region, the F1 world waits to find out whether this weekend’s race is viable – and in what form

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F1 personnel asked to leave Imola paddock amid weather concern

Formula 1 personnel at Imola have been asked to leave the paddock amid heavy rain and an ongoing severe weather warning of flood risks