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George Russell says F1 contender status ‘does not change anything’
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (439+ words) George Russell said his pre-season tag as a potential world championship favourite "does not change anything for me" ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Brit heads into the season-opening round in Melbourne on Sunday as the bookmakers…...
Former F1 driver from Belfast whose career-ending crash inspired Brad Pitt movie back on track in Adelaide
1+ week, 3+ day ago (623+ words) THE Belfast man whose driving career was ended by an appalling crash 35 years ago will drive return to an F1 car this weekend. Martin Donnelly will be back in a F1 car for the first time in more than three decades when…...
Collection of Formula One memorabilia set to go under the hammer
3+ week, 2+ day ago (181+ words) More than 370 pieces of Formula One memorabilia is set to go under the hammer this month. It will include items from signed racing suits worn by former world champions, trophies, steering wheels and bodywork from Formula One racers, according to…...
Marc Ó Sé: Credit to Peter Canavan for not backing FRC hooter change
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1096+ words) I'm glad to have heard Peter Canavan saying he essentially preferred the hooter system the way it was last year, because there's seems to be this dynamic with the FRC with any given scenario: "We're all in agreement. This is…...
Jon Armstrong on a WRC learning curve ahead of Monte Carlo rally
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) Rally1 newcomer Jon Armstrong admits learning on the job is going to be part-and-parcel of life in the FIA World Rally Championship, starting with this month's Monte Caro Rally. Armstrong has spent the last two seasons in the FIA European Rally…...
Niall McShea anticipates âbig thingsâ for son James and host of other young guns in 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (572+ words) Niall McShea believes the Craig Breen Foundation Prize is going to provide a life-changing opportunity for his son, James, as he prepares to step up the rallying ladder this season. The teenager wrapped up the prestigious award by clinching the…...
Aaron McLaughlin leads the conversation for the Turkey Run Rally in Derry
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) Aaron McLaughlin heads the field as the clear favourite for today's end-of-season Turkey Run Rally outside Ballykelly, returning to defend his title at the Maiden City Motor Club event. The County Donegal driver claimed his second Turkey Run victory 12 months…...
‘It is awesome to prove everybody wrong’: Davey Todd savours victory at Macau GP
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (582+ words) Davey Todd said he was pleased to silence his critics with a resounding victory at the 57th running of the Macau Grand Prix from team-mate Peter Hickman in south China. Todd maximised his front row start in Saturday's 12-lap race, crossing…...
Renault and Geely further partnership with new Brazil agreement
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (255+ words) Renault Group and Chinese car manufacturing giant Geely have continued their partnership with a new agreement for operations in Brazil. Under the new agreement, Geely will now take a 26.4 per cent stake in Renault do Brasil, the firm's key operations…...
Lewis Hamilton rues costly late error that cost him front-row grid spot
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (533+ words) Lewis Hamilton admitted his late mistake denied him a dream pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Max Verstappen came from nowhere to take his third pole of the year with a brilliant lap to silence the Silverstone crowd. Oscar…...