50 m. ago Max Verstappen to Mercedes is not fake news and George Russell is right to look elsewhere

It's not necessarily the most likely outcome right now, but there is a genuine possibility that Max Verstappen could walk away from Red Bull amid rumours of a Mercedes offer

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5 h. ago McLaren are dominating F1 like Red Bull but one key difference makes it way more fun

Like Red Bull did in 2023, McLaren are monopolising success in Formula 1 this year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showing all their talent behind the wheel of the grid's quickest car

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18 h. ago Max Verstappen reportedly in advanced talks with Mercedes over blockbuster move

Dutch driver’s camp believed to have made first moveSky Italy say deal ‘close’ with Mercedes yet to make callMax Verstappen’s future with Red Bull is under scrutiny with reports that talks about a move to Mercedes have intensified in the buildup to this weekend’s British Grand Prix.Speculation over Verstappen jumping ship had dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, where the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, confirmed they were considering a move to tempt the four-time champion to join the team. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Yuki Tsunoda replacement at British Grand Prix is driver who made bold Lando Norris claim

Yuki Tsunoda will be replaced by Arvid Lindblad for FP1 at the British Grand Prix as Red Bull look to test their young talent ahead of a decision on their second seat

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28 h. ago Max Verstappen 'says yes' to Mercedes switch as F1 star ready to ditch Red Bull

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move away from Red Bull in recent years and is now reported to have 'said yes' to Mercedes for the 2026 F1 season

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30 h. ago James Vowles ‘at home’ at Williams and wants to stay for rest of career

Williams are fifth in the constructors’ championship going into this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

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46 h. ago Professional cliff diver suffers NEAR DEATH experience as she slips off 72

The Canadian suffered minor injuries during her mishap and has therefore pulled out of the next stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Italy.

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2 d. ago Norris urges F1 fans at Silverstone not to cast Piastri as villain at British GP

McLaren teammates in two-horse race for F1 titleTeam principal backs Norris to triumph at SilverstoneLando Norris has urged fans at Silverstone not to cast his McLaren teammate and world championship rival, Oscar Piastri, as a villain at Sunday’s British Grand Prix.Norris won the Austrian GP in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition over 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and has now closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fight With McLaren so dominant, the drivers’ championship looks to be a two-horse race between the teammates and the team principal, Andrea Stella, said the British driver was in a strong position to back-up his victory in Austria with a first home GP win. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Norris urges Silverstone fans not to cast Piastri as villain at British GP

McLaren teammates in two-horse race for F1 titleTeam principal backs Norris to triumph at SilverstoneLando Norris has urged fans at Silverstone not to cast his McLaren teammate and world championship rival, Oscar Piastri, as a villain at Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Norris won the Austrian GP in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition over 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fightWith McLaren so dominant, the drivers’ championship looks to be a two-horse race between the teammates and the team principal, Andrea Stella, said the British driver was in a strong position to back-up his victory in Austria with a first home GP win. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Norris backed by McLaren chief for first Silverstone F1 win after victory in Austria

Andrea Stella says driver can win first British Grand Prix‘There’s absolutely no reason why not’Lando Norris is in a strong position to follow his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix with a debut win at the British GP this weekend, according to his McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, who praised his British driver’s character and resilience after a commanding drive at the Red Bull Ring saw off a fierce pursuit by teammate Oscar Piastri.Norris won in Spielberg after a tense, lights-to-flag fight with Piastri, the pair in almost constant competition across the 70 laps. Norris held his nerve with great control and has now closed to within 15 points of the Australian in the title fight which, with McLaren so dominant, looks set to be a two-horse race between the teammates. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Christian Horner's bizarre "making love" compliment to McLaren after show of dominance

McLaren produced a dominant 1-2 in Austria with Oscar Piastri sitting behind Lando Norris for large chunks of the race - which left Red Bull boss Christian Horner stunned

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3 d. ago Red Bull lament ‘black day’ at Austrian GP for Max Verstappen’s F1 title hopes

Antonelli ends world champion’s race with first-lap collisionVerstappen now 61 points behind Oscar Piastri’s McLarenThe Red Bull motor sport adviser, Helmut Marko, described Max Verstappen’s elimination from the Austrian Grand Prix as a “black day”, admitting the world champion’s title ambitions were all but over. The remarks were echoed by the team principal, Christian Horner, who conceded the title fight was now a two-horse race.McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri achieved a dominant one-two, but Verstappen played no part in proceedings after he was struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at turn three on the opening lap, knocking both cars out of the race. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago F1 news live: Kimi Antonelli receives penalty after Max Verstappen crash

Follow F1 reaction from the Red Bull Ring after Lando Norris led home a McLaren one-two

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3 d. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Lando Norris wins intense battle with Oscar Piastri in frantic finale

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring as McLaren claim a dominant one-two

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3 d. ago Austrian Grand Prix results: Lando Norris glory after disaster strikes for Max Verstappen

Lando Norris took victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Oscar Piastri to cut the championship leader's advantage in Red Bull's backyard

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3 d. ago Lando Norris holds off pressure from Oscar Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion Max Verstappen crashes out on first lapLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an immense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However world champion Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the Dutchman was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Having clashed at the last round in Canada, hearts must have been in mouths at McLaren as Norris and Piastri vied to thrilling effect over the opening third of the race, ducking and diving at one another in what was a bravura display that remained nip and tuck all the way to the flag. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Norris holds off Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP after Verstappen crashes out early

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion out on first lap after Antonelli collisionLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an intense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However, Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the world champion was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race as Norris battles with Piastri

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire at start

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen hits out at 'f***ing idiot' rival after pair crash out of Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap

Max Verstappen was left fuming with Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver collided with his Red Bull on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, putting them both out of the race.

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3 d. ago F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Norris leads after Verstappen crashes out on first lap – live

Latest updates from Red Bull Ring (2pm BST start)Email Niall with your thoughts hereThe other 19 drivers are still out on the starting line, preparing for a second formation lap in five minutes’ time. All of the key players – McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes – are running a two-stop strategy, with track temperatures pushing close to 50 degrees.Sainz is told his race is over. It can’t be a huge surprise given the circumstances. It seems he had to run most of that lap with his brakes engaged. He is fine, if more than a little frustrated. Continue reading...

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