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F1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi Arabia GPs in April over Iran war

1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (499+ words) Formula One said Saturday that the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not be held in April because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement had been widely expected and the statement by…...

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Teen Antonelli wins maiden GP as Mercedes repeats 1-2 in China

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (646+ words) Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory Sunday at the Chinese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium for Scuderia Ferrari. The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One…...

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Ferrari chase 1st win since 2024 as Hamilton eyes Shanghai podium

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (592+ words) Ferrari have gone a year without a Formula One win since Lewis Hamilton's sprint race triumph in Shanghai, and this weekend's return to China offers both teams a chance to close the loop. Ferrari, which last stood atop the podium…...

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Verstappen calls F1’s new era 'jungle' as regulations reshape grid

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (769+ words) Max Verstappen did not sugarcoat his view of Formula One's new technical era. The four-time world champion says the sport has become "a jungle" under the sweeping 2026 regulations, warning that the complicated hybrid systems and large performance gaps between teams…...

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Russell, Mercedes dominate down under to win F1 season opener

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (686+ words) George Russell powered to a commanding victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Sunday, leading a one-two finish for Mercedes ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli while fending off an early challenge from Scuderia Ferrari. Having dominated qualifying, pole-sitter Russell's first…...

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Verstappen, Norris, Russell face mixed start in Australian GP

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (968+ words) The 2026 Formula One season opened Friday beneath the bright skies of Melbourne, but the first laps of practice at Albert Park came with as many questions as answers. The milestone 40th Australian Grand Prix marks the start of a radically reshaped…...

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Hamilton teases ‘F1: The Movie’ sequel amid Ferrari’s 2026 push

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (464+ words) Lewis Hamilton is hitting the track and the scriptwriting desk. The seven-time Formula One champion revealed Thursday that he is already working on a sequel to last year's blockbuster F1: The Movie, teaming once again with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Joseph…...

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Mideast tensions disrupt global sports, flights, athletes’ travel

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (436+ words) Iran's ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel have forced the postponement of sporting events in multiple countries, while travel chaos has disrupted competitions elsewhere, leading to thousands of flight cancellations at some of the world's busiest hubs. The International Paralympic…...

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F1 opens bold new era in Australia with rule changes, rookie stars

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (420+ words) Formula One kicks off a bold new chapter in Australia this week, blending excitement, uncertainty and a touch of apprehension. The 2026 season promises its most dramatic shake-up in decades, and the hype does not overstate the scale of the change....

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World sports on edge as Iran conflict raises event uncertainty

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (663+ words) Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the top athletes whose schedules face uncertainty as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Cancellations and travel restrictions are already affecting events after the United States and Israel launched a series of…...