64 m. ago Grass fires again disrupt Japanese Grand Prix practice as Lando Norris sets pace

It took just six minutes for Saturday’s running in the Suzuka sunshine to be brought to a halt.

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17 h. ago Lando Norris risks handing Oscar Piastri F1 title advantage with crucial mistake

McLaren look likely to build up a strong advantage in the early months of this Formula 1 season, leaving drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri poised for a title duel

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25 h. ago Lando Norris survives early scare to lead practice times in Japan

Norris was 0.163 seconds clear of Mercedes’ George Russell.

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34 h. ago Lando Norris identifies key Lewis Hamilton F1 flaw as he claims McLaren are only team on F1 grid with 2 good drivers

The McLaren star isn't lacking confidence in himself, his teammate or Zak Brown's squad after a dominant start to 2025

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43 h. ago Max Verstappen makes his feelings clear over Red Bull decision to ditch Liam Lawson after two races

World champion liking an Instagram post that described team’s decision to drop No2 driver as a ‘panic move’ was ‘not a mistake’

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43 h. ago Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GPLewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’Max Verstappen has intimated he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked their driver Liam Lawson after just two races and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team Racing Bulls, speaking in the buildup to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.Red Bull dropped Lawson with a shocking speed after he underperformed in his first two races for the team, a bluntly emphatic act even by F1 standards. In the immediate aftermath the former driver Giedo van der Garde described Red Bull’s treatment of the 23-year-old as “closer to bullying or a panic move” and that they “gave Liam two races only to crush his spirit” in a post on Instagram, which was liked by Verstappen. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Lando Norris states McLaren are only F1 team that currently has two good drivers’

McLaren won the opening two races, with Norris winning in Australia before Oscar Piastri led home a one-two in China

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4 d. ago Peter Crouch leads fleet of taxis to Chelsea helping fans to talk about mental health

Peter Crouch admits he was scared to talk to managers about mental health issues in case they thought he was weak, and he didn't dare open up to team-mates - but taxi drivers, of all people, can help fans break out of their shell

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6 d. ago Lando Norris calls out George Russell over comments and thinks he's in F1 rival's head

McLaren have started the 2025 Formula 1 season strongly with one victory each for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, prompting a bold prediction from George Russell

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7 d. ago Red Bull reveal how long Yuki Tsunoda will have to impress after Liam Lawson driver swap

Yuki Tsunoda is the latest driver tasked with being Max Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull Racing after Liam Lawson was removed from the seat after only two races

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8 d. ago Liam Lawson speaks out with emotional statement after shock Red Bull sacking mid season

Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has been sacked by the team and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after a miserable start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, and has now spoken out on social media

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8 d. ago Red Bull need to adapt fast and that is why they axed Liam Lawson | Giles Richards

The dismissal of the New Zealander and his replacement by the more experienced Yuki Tsunoda illustrates fundamental problems with the RB21Red Bull’s dismissal of Liam Lawson after only two races was a ruthless decision, brutal even by their standards. Yet while it was neither unexpected nor particularly surprising, there is more to it than simple dissatisfaction with an underperforming driver. Replacing him with Yuki Tsunoda was a U-turn that indicates fundamental problems the team are facing, ones to which they are unlikely to find a quick fix, and that Max Verstappen is unhappy at their performance and indeed their prospects for the new season.Lawson, who had already looked shell-shocked by the close of the second race in China last weekend, was left entreating the team to give him just a little more time. Red Bull were not forthcoming. On Thursday morning they announced he would be replaced by Tsunoda from their sister team, RB, the Japanese driver having originally been passed o...

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8 d. ago Verstappen makes feelings known after Red Bull drop Lawson for Tsunoda

Champion likes post describing change as ‘panic move’Rookie Lawson will go back to sister team RB for seasonMax Verstappen has indicated disquiet and dismay with his Red Bull team after they confirmed they will replace their driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team RB.Lawson has been dropped for the season before this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after the New Zealander has completed just two races for the team, while Verstappen remains dissatisfied with the team’s performance and their failure to bring a competitive car to the new season. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas completes test for rival F1 team

Left without a Formula 1 race seat for 2025, Valtteri Bottas is biding his time back at Mercedes as their reserve driver and looking to land a place back on the grid next term

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8 d. ago Ferrari’s motivation for signing Lewis Hamilton clear as Charles Leclerc claim says a lot

Lewis Hamilton is barely two races into his career as a Ferrari driver, but his potential contributions to the team at this stage of his career have come into question

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8 d. ago Ruthless Red Bull drop rookie Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda after just two F1 races

Christian Horner says it is ‘purely a sporting decision’Liam Lawson will go back to sister team RB for seasonRed Bull have confirmed they will replace their driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda from their sister team, RB. Lawson has been dropped before next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after the New Zealander has completed just two races for the team.The decision to remove the 23-year-old, not the first time Red Bull have acted with such emphatic purpose towards an underperforming driver, was blunt even by the team’s previous standards and an indication that they demand the capability to compete for the Formula One constructors’ championship as a priority. Lawson will revert to race for RB for the rest of the season. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Lando Norris reveals surprising takeaway order in rare glimpse into diet of F1 stars

Lando Norris has enjoyed a stunning start to the 2025 F1 season with McLaren but it appears that, on the rare occasion, the British driver does not always have the diet of a top-level athlete

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9 d. ago Lando Norris reveals astonishing takeaway order as McLaren star offers rare glimpse into diet of Formula One drivers

Being a Formula One driver is one of the most intense jobs in the entirety of professional sport, never mind as a standalone occupation. As a result, drivers have to be in peak physical condition.

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9 d. ago Red Bull on verge of dropping Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda before F1 Japanese GP

Lawson failed to earn a point in first two races of 2025New Zealander to swap seats with Racing Bulls’ driverRed Bull are poised to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races of the Formula One season. Tsunoda would join Max Verstappen for his home grand prix in Japan next week, with Lawson likely returning to the Racing Bulls feeder team.Lawson was promoted from Racing Bulls to replace Mexican driver Sergio Pérez but has struggled in his first two race weekends in Australia and China. The 23-year-old New Zealander was with Tsunoda in Red Bull’s feeder team for six races last season, after being drafted in as replacement for Daniel Ricciardo. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Red Bull set for Liam Lawson driver swap as Max Verstappen to get new team

Mirror Sport understands Red Bull are poised to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, with Lawson returning to sister squad after just two race weekends with the top team

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