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lbc.co.uk > article > formula-1-officially-cancels-bahrain-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-5HjdWLT_2

Formula 1 officially cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix | LBC

6+ hour, 54+ min ago  (465+ words) F1 has officially called off the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs "due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East". After "careful evaluations", Formula 1 has confirmed that the races will not take place next month, "alongside F2, F3 and F1 Academy rounds". "While alternatives…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > kimi-antonelli-breaks-f1-chinese-grand-prix-5HjdWKs_2

Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position for Chinese Grand Prix | LBC

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (777+ words) Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history after George Russell was struck down by a gearbox problem in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Russell was still able to take second on the grid as Mercedes secured…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > australian-grand-prix-george-russell-5HjdW4G_2

George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix | LBC

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (889+ words) George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One's new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid. Russell traded the lead with Charles Leclerc on six occasions inside…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > lewis-hamilton-f1-africans-outburst-5HjdTtN_2

Sir Lewis Hamilton's call for Africans to 'take back countries' from the UK shows the titled has become the entitled | LBC

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (799+ words) Clearly it wasn't while dusting the ribbons of his knighthood that Lewis Hamilton came up with bold plans to reframe the geopolitical order. For despite having been invested with this and other UK honours, as well as benefiting enormously from…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > lewis-hamilton-africans-to-unite-take-countries-back-from-british-f1-grand-prix-5HjdTsB_2

Lewis Hamilton calls on Africans to unite and 'take countries back' from people 'like the British' | LBC

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (641+ words) Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to "take Africa back", claiming the continent is being "controlled" by European powers. Speaking ahead of the new Formula One season, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > f1-liveries-cars-2026-ranked-5HjdS9H_2

Every 2026 F1 car livery ranked as McLaren, Aston Martin and Cadillac launches finalise grid | LBC

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1284+ words) How the colour scheme for every Formula One car will look ahead of the 2026 season All 11 Formula One teams have now broken their cover ahead of the 2026 season, with liveries having been shown off at launches and testing. Aston Martin,…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > f1-legend-michael-schumacher-no-longer-bed-bound-ski-accident-5HjdRKt_2

F1 legend Michael Schumacher ‘is no longer bed-bound’ 12 years after horror ski accident | LBC

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (462+ words) Michael Schumacher is no longer bedridden 12 years after his horrific ski accident, it has emerged. The F1 legend's health has been a closely kept secret, with only a handful of close family members and trusted friends updated on his welfare. According…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > f1-loophole-2026-season-red-bull-mercedes-5HjdQtD_2

Claims F1 ‘loophole exploited’ by Red Bull and Mercedes ahead of 2026 season | LBC

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (737+ words) Red Bull and Mercedes have been accused of exploiting a new "loophole" weeks before the new F1 season begins. The row centres on the regulations around the sport's new power units, but Red Bull's engine chief Ben Hodgkinson denied any accusations,…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > monaco-formula-one-2035-5HjdCcR_2

Monaco to stay on Formula One calendar until 2035 after contract extension | LBC

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (467+ words) A contract was already in place for the prestigious street circuit race to continue until 2031, with Friday's extension further rubber-stamping its future. The new deal which runs until 2035 follows lengthy F1 contracts already in place for Silverstone (2034), Madrid (2035), Bahrain (2036), Australia (2037) and…...

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lbc.co.uk > article > when-piastri-guarenteed-formula-one-title-5HjdBjg_2

Formula One: How soon could Oscar Piastri win 2025 title? | LBC

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (623+ words) Oscar Piastri is closing in on his first Formula One world championship, taking a commanding lead in winning the Dutch Grand Prix. The Australian has opened up a 34-point advantage over Lando Norris after the British driver did not score…...