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The real story behind F1’s rising star

The real story behind F1’s rising star

Charles Leclerc knew he wanted to be a Formula 1 driver by the time he was four years old.

He grew up in Monaco, home of the most famous grand prix of all, and he says his first memory of the race is playing with toy cars at a friend’s apartment on the exit of the first corner, watching the grand prix at the same time, “dreaming of being there one day”.

The car he…

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Ricciardo facing £10m court claim

Ricciardo facing £10m court claim

Daniel Ricciardo is facing a claim of more than £10m in alleged unpaid earnings from his former manager.

Glenn Beavis has filed a lawsuit in the High Court in London claiming that Ricciardo has not paid him commissions owed on his new contract with Renault.

Ricciardo left Red Bull at the end of last season to join the French team.

Ricciardo’s lawyer, Jeremy…

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Haas continue experiment for German GP

Haas continue experiment for German GP

Haas are to continue with an experiment of running their cars with different specifications at this weekend’s German Grand Prix.

The team ran the split strategy at the British Grand Prix, in a bid to understand inconsistent performances.

But they will have to repeat it at Hockenheim, after a first-lap collision between Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen led to early…

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Ground effects to return as F1 reveals details of 2021 rules

Ground effects to return as F1 reveals details of 2021 rules

An artist’s impression of a 2021-spec Formula 1 car

Formula 1 cars will feature ground effects from 2021 as the sport releases further details around the planned regulation changes.

While the formal regulations have been delayed until October as the finer details are ironed out, a high level overview has been unveiled.

It includes an artists impression of what a 2021-spec car might look like,…

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'Red Bull developing so fast the engine cannot cope'

'Red Bull developing so fast the engine cannot cope'

Red Bull have made so much progress with their car in such a short space of time that its cornering abilities at the British Grand Prix overwhelmed the programming of Honda’s engine.

In qualifying at Silverstone,Max Verstappen mashed the throttle so hard and fast, thanks to the confidence created by the grip from the car’s revised aerodynamics, that the engine…

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New contract keeps F1 in Australia until 2025

New contract keeps F1 in Australia until 2025

Melbourne will continue to host Formula 1 until at least 2025

Australia will continue to play host to Formula 1 until at least 2025 following news of a new deal with the Victorian government.

It marks a two year extension on the previous deal, which was set to expire following the 2023 race.

Earlier this month F1 boss Chase Carey confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix would again be the…

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F1 rubbishes cookie cutter 2021 design concerns

F1 rubbishes cookie cutter 2021 design concerns

F1 will present its 2021 package to the Strategy Group this month

Ross Brawn has moved to rubbish claims that the Formula 1 grid in 2021 will be made up of cookie cutter cars that all look the same.

Further details of the proposed 2021 regulations, which have not yet been signed off, were released earlier this week.

Included in the presentation were details on greater design restrictions and an…

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Melbourne to host Australian GP until 2025

Melbourne to host Australian GP until 2025

The Australian Grand Prix will continue to be held at Melbourne’s Albert Park until at least 2025.

The circuit has been the home of the race since 1996 and has become the sport’s traditional curtain raiser.

“This is proof that more and more promoters share our long-term vision for the future of F1,” said Chase Carey, the sport’s chief executive.

It comes just a week…

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Resta to rejoin Ferrari from Alfa Romeo

Resta to rejoin Ferrari from Alfa Romeo

Former Ferrari chief designer Simone Resta is to rejoin the team later this season from Alfa Romeo.

Resta joined what was then Sauber last May but will leave at the end of July. He will join Ferrari’s Formula 1 programme at the end of the season.

Alfa Romeo have promoted head of aerodynamics Jan Monchaux to the role of technical director to replace him.

Resta’s…

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The debate over F1's future explained

The debate over F1's future explained

For more than two years, Formula 1 has been preparing a radical rule change in 2021 aimed at making the racing closer.

Last month, a $175m (£141m) budget cap was secured and it was agreed to delay the finalisation of sporting and technical rules until October.

But suddenly, the sands have shifted, and what had appeared to be a refinement process around a generally…

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'Flawless Hamilton just proving too good'

'Flawless Hamilton just proving too good'

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who left Renault during the 2017 season, is part of the BBC team and offers insight and analysis from the point of view of the competitors

The British Grand Prix was a momentous result for the World Championship.

Two weeks before in Austria, Valtteri Bottas chipped Lewis Hamilton’s lead down to 31 points. Had he beaten his Mercedes…

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Hamilton wins record sixth British GP

Hamilton wins record sixth British GP

Lewis Hamilton took a record sixth British Grand Prix victory in a thrilling race featuring a crash between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.

Battles throughout the field created a dramatic race – by far the best of the year so far – as Hamilton benefited from a safety-car period to take a lead he never lost after Valtteri Bottas had held back an early attack from…

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The great British Grand Prix celeb spot

The great British Grand Prix celeb spot

As one of the biggest events on the British sporting calendar, Formula 1 racing at Silverstone attracts the A-list stars from the world of film, TV music and sport.

Monaco may be the billionaires’ playground, but when it comes to adrenaline-fuelled entertainment, the British Grand Prix – in Northamptonshire – was the hottest ticket in town.

From Oscar-winning actors…

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'One of the greatest pieces of racing the sport has seen'

'One of the greatest pieces of racing the sport has seen'

On a day of monumental sporting events, when the British Grand Prix was always going to struggle for attention against the competing attractions of Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup, Formula 1’s leading drivers delivered entertainment every bit as vivid and compelling as that at Lord’s or the All England Club.

Lewis Hamilton took a record sixth British Grand Prix…

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British GP: all you need to know

British GP: all you need to know

A Mercedes on pole for the eighth time in 10 races. The world champions’ seventh front-row lock-out this season. So it’s same old, same old at the British Grand Prix after the excitement of Austria? Not so fast.

Silverstone has been full of surprises this weekend. From Lewis Hamilton losing out on pole position here for the first time in five years; through the…

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Bottas on British GP pole position

Bottas on British GP pole position

Valtteri Bottas beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position by the tiniest of margins at the British Grand Prix.

The Finn beat the world champion by just 0.006 seconds as Hamilton just failed to make up on his second lap for a mistake on his first run in the final session.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was a threat but ended up just 0.079secs behind in third.

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F1 bosses to consider refuelling return

F1 bosses to consider refuelling return

Formula 1 bosses are discussing bringing back refuelling in 2021.

Jean Todt, the president of governing body the FIA, said he would like to bring back the practice, which was outlawed before the 2010 season.

Todt said a final decision would be made on the basis of a study on the potential effects.

“Personally, I would like to see refuelling, but I am happy to see a…