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Graeme Lowdon, team principal of the Cadillac team, says he will not have time to stop and think until he gets to the first race of the season at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne in March. Photo: AFP
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Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’

Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.

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No better candidate than ‘very, very fast’ Zhou to boost team, Cadillac boss says

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Zhou Guanyu ‘delighted’ to be joining F1 newcomers Cadillac as reserve driver

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China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari

The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.

Zhou Guanyu served as a backup for Ferrari last season ​following a three-year spell at ⁠Sauber. Photo: AFP
Zhou Guanyu served as a backup for Ferrari last season ​following a three-year spell at ⁠Sauber. Photo: AFP
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The race to find first woman champion of Formula One moves up a gear

Barriers for women include limited access to motorsports, cultural and structural biases, sponsorship gaps and lack of role models.

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McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

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Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (right) won the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren (left) to put more pressure on the championship leader, who was later disqualified. Photo: AFP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (right) won the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren (left) to put more pressure on the championship leader, who was later disqualified. Photo: AFP
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F1 title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification

McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left.

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F1: Max Verstappen’s perfect weekend could spark unprecedented title triumph

The Red Bull driver was 104 points behind Oscar Piastri in August, he has cut the gap to 40 after winning three of the past four races.

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US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Team Netherlands raises his trophy after winning the 2025 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Photo: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

Mercedes’ George Russell climbs out of his car after winning the Singapore Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Mercedes’ George Russell climbs out of his car after winning the Singapore Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
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F1 declares Singapore Grand Prix first ‘heat hazard’ as temperatures soar

Regulations state drivers should be able to wear cooling vests, with some expected to shed 3kg in weight during the night race.

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Singapore Grand Prix: Verstappen’s late-season surge faces ‘bloody hot’ test

Red Bull driver, who has won at past 2 Formula 1 stops, hopes to turn title chase into 3-horse race but has poor form in Southeast Asian city.

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Storm diverts flight of F1 drivers Sainz and Leclerc, forcing them to drive

Duo left stranded by weather after Azerbaijan Grand Prix, so decide to hire a van to get home.

Williams’ Carlos Sainz passes Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during practice at last month’s Dutch Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
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Formula 1: McLaren heads into Azerbaijan GP on verge of constructors’ title

Team of drivers championship leaders Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris could retain their title in Baku with a record seven races still to go.

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri of Australia (left) and Lando Norris of Britain at the first training run for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Friday. Photo: AP
McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri of Australia (left) and Lando Norris of Britain at the first training run for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Friday. Photo: AP
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Singapore to host F1 sprint race for first time, officials release 2026 schedule

Six races in the shortened format to be held next year, with return to Silverstone and three new locations revealed.

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F1: Cadillac opt for Perez, Bottas, leave China’s Zhou Guanyu still seeking seat

Newest team on the Formula 1 grid has gone for experience of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for debut season in 2026.

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F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

Lewis Hamilton cuts a forlorn figure at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Lewis Hamilton cuts a forlorn figure at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
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F1 boss hints at Chinese team entry, deals potential blow to Hong Kong race hopes

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen to see more teams competing rather than extending calendar.

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Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.

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Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix

There has been interest in Hong Kong following Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok on to the F1 calendar.

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Between 2016 and 2019, Hong Kong three times hosted a race in the electrically powered Formula E championship, at Central Harbourfront. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Thai cabinet approves US$1.2 billion bid to host Formula 1 street race in Bangkok

If successful, the capital will host a race from 2028 and joins four other Asia-Pacific venues in a crowded 24-race schedule.

If the bid is approved, Bangkok will hold a Formula One race along its city streets. Photo: Getty Images
If the bid is approved, Bangkok will hold a Formula One race along its city streets. Photo: Getty Images
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Thai PM Paetongtarn to propose ‘sustainable F1’, cabinet to vote on 2028 race bid

Officials aiming to make race environmentally friendly, hope to attract investment in green tech.

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Miami Grand Prix: Norris wins sprint, cuts Piastri’s overall lead

McLaren get one-two on Saturday with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton third, having won first sprint in China.

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F1: Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest-ever pole sitter at 18

Antonelli, preparing for only his sixth grand prix weekend, laps with a best time to pip McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates taking sprint pole ahead of the Miami grand prix. Photo: EPA
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