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Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
59+ min ago (570+ words) Updated May 21, 2026, 11: 55 a. m. | By AFP Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers' title bid this weekend, but expects a robust response from Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. ALSO READ: Stylish…...
Teen Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
2+ week, 3+ day ago (710+ words) Updated May 4, 2026, 7: 35 a. m. | By AFP Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead of Mc Laren world champion Lando Norris in Sunday's dramatic Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian became the…...
Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (513+ words) Updated April 21, 2026, 6: 25 a. m. | By AFP Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations introduced this season which led to doubts over Max Verstappen continuing in the sport. The new rules made cars…...
Despondent Verstappen questions Formula One future
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (420+ words) Updated March 30, 2026, 6: 35 a. m. | By AFP Four-time world champion Max Verstappen suggested he could quit Formula One at the end of the season after enduring another frustrating race on Sunday in Japan. The Red Bull driver finished eighth in Suzuka, ending his…...
Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only 'a tiny bit"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) Updated March 26, 2026, 10: 53 a. m. | By AFP A despondent Max Verstappen said Thursday that a last-minute tweak to energy-saving rules at this week's Japanese Grand Prix qualifying would help "a tiny bit, but the basics are the same". Formula One's governing body the…...
Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint qualifying
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) Updated March 13, 2026, 11: 21 a. m. | By AFP Championship pacesetter George Russell took pole position on Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading a Mercedes one-two ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Russell clocked 1min 31. 520sec around the 5. 451km Shanghai International Circuit, 0. 289sec quicker than Antonelli with world…...
Mc Laren hit by fuel-supply issue during F1 testing
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 8: 04 a. m. | By AFP Mc Laren revealed on Thursday that they encountered a fuel-supply problem with their Mercedes engine during the penultimate day of pre-season private testing in Barcelona. After world champion Lando Norris became the first to take the…...
South Africa one step closer to hosting F1
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (400+ words) Updated Sept. 16, 2025, 4: 53 p. m. | By Jacaranda FM South Africa has the backing of the private sector, should the country get the green light to host the Formula One Grand Prix. South Africa's private sector has committed to funding the estimated R2. 1 billion licence…...
South Africa cleared to bid for Formula One Grand Prix from 2027
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) Updated Sept. 5, 2025, 2: 28 p. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo South Africa has taken a significant step toward bringing Formula One back to the continent, with Cabinet confirming its approval for the country's bid to host the Grand Prix at Kyalami from 2027. Minister in the…...
Hamilton feeling 'useless' after Hungarian GP qualifying flop
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) Updated Aug. 3, 2025, 8: 11 a. m. | By AFP A crestfallen Lewis Hamilton declared himself "useless" after qualifying in 12th position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc surged to pole position. Seven-time world champion Hamilton exited the session in Q2 with…...