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<p>Race winner Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris on the podium in Hungary</p>
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The lesson McLaren must learn after Oscar Piastri’s win turns sour

Piastri’s first F1 victory in Hungary was overshadowed by Norris’ uncomfortable team radio exchanges with his engineer – and it was a mess that was completely avoidable

<p>Naomi Schiff criticised Max Verstappen’s words on team radio in Hungary on Sunday</p>
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Naomi Schiff slams ‘disrespectful’ Max Verstappen after radio rant

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Villeneuve: Sergio Perez would not get a seat at Williams right now

<p>McLaren boss Zak Brown speaks to The Independent ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend </p>
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McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown: ‘Red Bull are scared of Max Verstappen’

Long reads

<p>Mick Schumacher is competing in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event this weekend </p>
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Mick Schumacher on F1 exile: ‘It has been a draining few years’

<p>Formula 1 has cracked America ahead of inaugral Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
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How Formula 1 cracked America

<p>The Caesars Palace Grand Prix took place in the Las Vegas hotel’s parking lot in 1981 and 1982 </p>
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How F1 gambled on Vegas in the ‘80s – and came hurtling off the tracks

<p>Senna inspired a generation of drivers, including Lewis Hamilton </p>
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Senna was a dazzling genius – but where’s the next Brazilian F1 star?

Lando Norris believes the Formula One championship race is still alive (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris: I’ll fight to take Max Verstappen to the wire for F1 championship

Oscar Piastri, centre, joined Lewis Hamilton, left, and Lando Norris among seven different race winners this season (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Magnificent seven – A look at F1’s most competitive season since 2012

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Verstappen in expletive five-word rebuke after Hamilton crash

Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing third in Hungary (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Hamilton accuses Verstappen of ‘hostility’ after crash in Hungary

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Norris rages as McLaren team orders gift Hungary GP victory to Piastri

Lando Norris (right) moved aside for Oscar Piastri to win (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Norris makes controversial Piastri admission after McLaren team orders

Lando Norris (pictured) was ordered to concede first position to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri (Denes Erdos/AP)
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The feisty exchanges between Lando Norris and McLaren revealed

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F1 Hungarian GP LIVE: Race result as Norris gives win to Piastri

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Norris reflects on McLaren team orders with Piastri: ‘It hurts’

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Norris reflects on McLaren team orders with Piastri: ‘It hurts’

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Max Verstappen fumes at Red Bull after Lando Norris incident

<p>Lando Norris reacts to dramatic end to Hungarian Grand Prix.</p>
Sport

Watch: Lando Norris reacts to dramatic end to Hungarian Grand Prix

Lando Norris (right) beat Oscar Piastri (left) to pole (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
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Lando Norris leads McLaren one-two in dramatic Hungarian GP qualifying

Lando Norris (centre) celebrates securing pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris does not feel he has to prove a point by beating Max Verstappen

Lando Norris (centre) celebrates securing pole for the Hungarian Grand Prix (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris does not feel he has to prove a point by beating Max Verstappen

Lando Norris finished fastest in final practice (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris secures fastest time in final practice for Hungarian Grand Prix

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How 2024 F1 season sparked into life ahead of Hungarian GP

Lando Norris finished fastest in practice on Friday (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Norris determined to stay ‘a nice guy’ in title battle with Verstappen

Lando Norris is second in the World Championship standings ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Lando Norris: I don’t need to ‘act like an idiot’ to show I have ruthless streak

Carlos Sainz finished fastest in first practice in Hungary (Denes Erdos/AP)
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finishes fastest in opening practice session in Hungary

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Ricciardo eyeing ‘something bigger’ with Perez’s F1 seat in doubt

<p>Lando Norris is eyeing a second win in Formula 1 this weekend in Hungary </p>
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F1 Hungarian GP prediction: Norris must convert in Budapest

<p>Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes walks in the Paddock</p>
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Hamilton: F1 must do more for gay community after Schumacher comes out

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Ricciardo eyeing ‘something bigger’ with Perez’s F1 seat in doubt

<p>Lando Norris is eyeing a second win in Formula 1 this weekend in Hungary </p>
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F1 Hungarian GP prediction: Norris must convert in Budapest

<p>Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes walks in the Paddock</p>
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Hamilton: F1 must do more for gay community after Schumacher comes out

<p>Carlos Sainz’ future remains uncertain after his final season with Ferrari </p>
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Gasly tries to influence Sainz’s decision over his future

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Gasly tries to influence Sainz’s decision over his future

<p>Carlos Sainz’ future remains uncertain after his final season with Ferrari </p>
Lewis Hamilton insists he is not finished in Formula One yet (Denes Erdos/AP)
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I am not done – Lewis Hamilton buoyed by emotional Silverstone victory

<p>Karun Chandhok interviews Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Perez at Goodwood Festival of Speed</p>
F1

Sky F1 pundit apologises after ‘abuse’ from Sergio Perez fans

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Haas F1 confirm 2025 F1 driver change ahead of Ollie Bearman arrival

<p>Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher came out as gay on Sunday night </p>
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Why Ralf Schumacher coming out as gay shows F1’s shifting sands

<p>Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher came out as gay on Sunday night </p>
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Why Ralf Schumacher coming out as gay shows F1’s shifting sands

<p>Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher looks in Sochi</p>
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Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher comes out as gay

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F1 announces sprint race venues for 2025 season

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Brundle responds to backlash after May grid walk snub at British GP

Lewis Hamilton ended his long wait for a win (David Davies/PA)
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Lewis Hamilton’s stunning Silverstone success ‘a weight off his shoulders’

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How Lewis Hamilton finally laid to rest the ghosts of 2021

Sport

Lewis Hamilton celebrates F1 win with crowd surf at Silverstone

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Lando Norris reacts to ‘throwing away’ British GP: ‘I blame myself’

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Hamilton sends message to England team: ‘They’ll want to play better’

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy after his triumph at Silverstone (David Davies/PA)
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Lewis Hamilton emotional after winning 2024 British Grand Prix

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Hamilton in tears as he breaks 31-month duck with British GP victory

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Tearful Hamilton reacts to emotional British Grand Prix victory

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Tearful Hamilton reacts to emotional British Grand Prix victory

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Russell claims pole as sensational British trio shine in qualifying

Mercedes’ George Russell after qualifying on pole for the British Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
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George Russell says taking British Grand Prix pole ‘one of the best feelings’

Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest during final practice for the British Grand Prix (Andrew Matthews/PA).
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Russell fastest as Brits dominate final practice at Silverstone

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McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour: ‘A lack of respect’

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McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour: ‘A lack of respect’

Zak Brown (pictured) has taken aim at Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)
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Zak Brown hits out at Christian Horner in wake of Verstappen-Norris

Lando Norris finished fastest in first practice (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris fastest in first practice for British Grand Prix

<p>Lewis Hamilton described Bearman’s debut in Saudi Arabia as “phenomenal” (David Davies/PA)</p>
Sport

Lewis Hamilton speeds down Thames in luxury yacht ahead of British GP

F1

Verstappen reflects on crash with Norris: ‘We have too many rules’

McLaren driver Lando Norris, pictured, no longer expects an apology from Max Verstappen (Christian Bruna/AP)
F1

Norris no longer expects apology from Verstappen over Austria crash

F1

Kimi Antonelli: Who is Mercedes teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton?

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen left) and McLaren’s Lando Norris lead the Formula One standings (David Davies/PA)
F1

Something could go wrong – Lando Norris wants clarity after Max Verstappen crash

McLaren’s Lando Norris leads Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton around Luffield in the 2023 British Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

F1

Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat as fourth British driver on 2025 grid

George Russell won last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
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Russell confident he is ‘as good as anyone’ in F1

Charles Leclerc in action at the British Grand Prix (Nigel French/PA)
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Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London

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Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London

Charles Leclerc in action at the British Grand Prix (Nigel French/PA)
Nigel Mansell (left to right) Lewis Hamilton Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher have all won the British Grand Prix (David Jones/David Davies/David Jones/Owen Humphreys/PA)
F1

5 memorable British Grand Prix races staged at Silverstone

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Horner backs Verstappen in Norris squabble: ‘He’s not going to change’

Lando Norris races in the British Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

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Brundle suggests Horner-Verstappen Snr row impacted Norris crash

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Brundle suggests Horner-Verstappen Snr row impacted Norris crash

<p>Martin Brundle speaks to Mary McGee on the grid at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday</p>
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Brundle praised for ‘beautiful interview’ with racing pioneer McGee

McLaren’s team principal says Formula One should impose harsher sanctions on Max Verstappen (Christian Bruna/AP)
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McLaren say lack of action against Max Verstappen led to Lando Norris crash

F1

Is this the end of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’s bromance?

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Max Verstappen refuses to take blame for Norris crash in Austria

<p>Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided during Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix </p>
F1

Verstappen and Norris crash as Russell capitalises in Austria

<p>Lando Norris was unhappy with Max Verstappen’s defence during their tussle in Austria </p>
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Fuming Norris slams Verstappen for ‘ruining his race’ after collision

<p>George Russell won a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix </p>
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Russell wins in Austria after Verstappen and Norris collide

George Russell celebrates his dramatic win at the Austrian Grand Prix (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

George Russell says ‘it feels great’ after Spielberg success

<p>David Croft will miss three races for Sky Sports F1 this season </p>
F1

Sky F1 make commentator change with Croft to miss three races

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will start first and second on the grid in Austria (David Davies/PA)
F1

Norris reflects on Verstappen masterclass after Austria qualifying

F1

Max Verstappen continues Austria GP domination with pole position

F1

Max Verstappen continues Austria GP domination with pole position

Max Verstappen said Christian Horner’s spat with Jos Verstappen could have been avoided (Christian Bruna/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen: Christian Horner’s row with my dad could have been avoided

Max Verstappen started the sprint race on pole (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen holds off McLaren challenge to win Austrian GP sprint race

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

Verstappen regains qualifying form with sprint race pole in Austria

Christian Horner has denied blocking Jos Verstappen from participating in a legends’ parade (David Davies/PA)
F1

Christian Horner denies blocking Jos Verstappen from legends’ parade in Austria

Christian Horner has denied blocking Jos Verstappen from participating in a legends’ parade (David Davies/PA)
F1

Christian Horner denies blocking Jos Verstappen from legends’ parade in Austria

Max Verstappen finished fastest in practice (Christian Bruna/AP)
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Max Verstappen tops the timesheets in Austria

Max Verstappen insists he will stay at Red Bull next season (Darko Bandic/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen reveals plans for next season amid Mercedes interest

Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes after this season (Joan Monfort/AP)
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Mercedes told no criminal offence committed over Lewis Hamilton ‘sabotage’ email

F1

How to buy tickets for the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

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Verstappen fires back at British Grand Prix chief: ‘It’s not my fault’

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Alpine join Williams and Audi in race to sign Carlos Sainz for 2025

F1

Why Norris’ stone-faced response to Spanish Grand Prix speaks volumes

Lewis Hamilton called for “support not negativity” in response to claims of sabotage at Mercedes (David Davies/PA)
F1

Hamilton being ‘sabotaged’ by Mercedes, claims anonymous e-mail

F1

Alpine join Williams and Audi in race to sign Carlos Sainz for 2025

F1

Why Norris’ stone-faced response to Spanish Grand Prix speaks volumes

Lewis Hamilton called for “support not negativity” in response to claims of sabotage at Mercedes (David Davies/PA)
F1

Hamilton being ‘sabotaged’ by Mercedes, claims anonymous e-mail

F1

Hamilton has no regrets over Ferrari switch after Spain podium

<p>Max Verstappen claimed his third win from the last four races</p>
F1

Verstappen holds off Norris to extend title lead with Spanish GP win

F1

Norris overcomes McLaren fire drama to snatch pole over Verstappen

<p>A fire broke out at the McLaren hospitality unit on Saturday morning</p>
F1

Fire breaks out in McLaren F1 hospitality unit at Spanish Grand Prix

<p>Toto Wolff </p>
F1

Toto Wolff slams Lewis Hamilton ‘sabotage’ email and involves police

Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in practice (Joan Monfort/AP)
F1

Lewis Hamilton sets pace in practice for Spanish Grand Prix

Lando Norris finished fastest in opening practice in Spain (David Davies/PA)
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Lando Norris maintains momentum in opening practice for Spanish Grand Prix

F1

Patrick added as new Drive to Survive pundit alongside ex-F1 team boss

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