Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula 1 history after George Russell was struck down by a gearbox problem in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Category: Formula 1
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Antonelli, Ferrari give F1 feel-good race in China, but critics remain
While Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton couldn’t hide their joy after Sunday’s Chinese GP, Max Verstappen continued his criticism of F1’s new rulebook.
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Sources: Newey to step down as Aston team leader
Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full F1 schedule, predictions
A gripping Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix, as Mercedes and Ferrari renew their battle in the third round of 2026.
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Explained: F1’s driver contracts, and potential moves in 2026
Driver contracts are a never-ending talking point across any given Formula 1 year — this is how the grid stacks up for the forseeable future.
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2026 F1 livery Power Rankings: Does Red Bull’s new look take P1?
Launch season is upon us, which means as F1 teams reveal their 2026 paint schemes, ESPN votes on this year’s livery Power Rankings.
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F1’s new rules create ‘Mario Kart’ racing in Australia season opener
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia’s season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn’t stop.
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Wheatley leaves Audi amid Aston Martin reports
Audi has confirmed the departure of team boss Jonathan Wheatley following reports he will replace Adrian Newey in a similar role at Aston Martin.
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Alonso: F1 is now a ‘battery world championship’
Fernando Alonso has said Aston Martin can compete with rivals on the opening laps of races this season but then loses out in what he calls the “battery world championship.”
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Mercedes confirms new deputy team principal
Mercedes has named long-time head of communications Bradley Lord as deputy team principal of the Formula 1 team.