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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0312 > 1563103-is-overtaking-becoming-overrated-in-formula-one

Is overtaking becoming overrated in Formula One?

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (614+ words) What did we really learn about overtaking from the opening round of the Formula One World Championship in Melbourne? Getting the cars off the line is proving complicated and some fear it could eventually lead to a serious accident. As…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0308 > 1562226-penalty-for-dunne-after-colliding-with-teammate

Penalty for Dunne after colliding with team-mate

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (229+ words) Alex Dunne is set to suffer a five-place grid penalty at the next round of the F2 season after being found solely responsible for causing an accident at this morning's season opener in Australia. To make matters worse, the crash was…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0308 > 1562210-russell-survives-chaos-to-win-australian-grand-prix

Russell survives chaos to win Australian Grand Prix

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (645+ 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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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0307 > 1562135-dunne-climbs-to-third-in-f2-sprint-race-opener

Dunne climbs to third in F2 sprint race opener

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (137+ words) Ireland's Alex Dunne finished third in the opening sprint race of the Formula 2 season in Melbourne. Starting eighth on the grid, the Offaly driver, once again part of the Rodin team, finished fourth on the road after overtaking Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2025 > 1006 > 1537047-rising-star-mclaughlin-earns-formula-3-drive-for-2026

Rising star McLaughlin earns Formula 3 drive for 2026

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (463+ words) Fionn McLaughlin will step up to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with his team Hitech next season. The 17-year-old Irish driver clinched the 2025 British F4 Championship after a standout campaign, delivering five race victories, nine further podiums, and consistently strong performances across…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2025 > 0902 > 1531447-dunne-set-for-second-f1-practice-run-for-mclaren

Dunne set for second F1 practice run for McLaren

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (341+ words) Alex Dunne will take part in a Formula One practice session for the second time this season for McLaren on Friday ahead of the weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Offaly native and McLaren development driver, who currently competes…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0228 > 1560945-fia-and-manufacturers-reach-deal-over-engine-quarrel

FIA and manufacturers reach deal over engine quarrel

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (366+ words) Formula One's governing body and manufacturers have reached a compromise solution to "tackle an engine controversy that had threatened to overshadow next week's start of the season in Australia. The sport is entering a new era with the biggest changes…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0227 > 1560772-clarity-is-closer-as-dawn-breaks-on-radical-new-f1-era

Clarity is closer as dawn breaks on radical new F1 era

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1255+ words) This time next Sunday, we will finally have a good idea of what to expect in this new era of Formula One. By then the first grand prix weekend of the season in Australia will have passed the chequered flag…...

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rte.ie > sport > motorsport > 2026 > 0219 > 1559391-young-irish-drivers-to-compete-in-melbourne-next-month

Young Irish drivers to compete in Melbourne next month

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (445+ words) Two Irish drivers will be on starting grids in support races to the Australian F1 Grand Prix next month in Melbourne. Fionn McLaughlin, the 2025 Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the year, will begin the 2026 FIA Formula 3 campaign, while fellow Irish…...

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rte.ie > news > business > 2026 > 0220 > 1559463-aston-martin-sells-f1-branding-rights-warns-of-loss

Aston Martin sells F1 branding rights, warns of loss

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (285+ words) Aston Martin is to sell the right to use its name on the Aston Martin F1 Team for "50m to bolster its finances after a challenging year. The British luxury carmaker, facing tariff pressures and weak demand in North America and China,…...