Mercedes was surprised to lack Red Bull’s pace in Formula 1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, believing Max Verstappen could have taken pole by half a second.
Formula 1 drivers have been left with some conflicting feelings about Saudi Arabia’s new grand prix track.
Sergio Perez thinks the new Formula 1 track in Saudi Arabia is unnecessarily dangerous, as he hopes the sport gets away without a big crash in the race.
Nikita Mazepin did not want the impeding incident in Jeddah FP3 to impact Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 title chances, saying the Mercedes driver felt “very sorry” for what happened.
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Formula E welcomes a mix of past, present and future for the 2021-22 season. The old guard facing off against a sprinkling of newcomers, a fresh qualifying format amid a sporting rules shake-up and a range of minor tweaks to the existing all-electric machines are all subplots to the final campaign before the next generation arrives
The factors that could negate Red Bull's practice gap to Mercedes
Mercedes led the way in practice for Formula 1’s first race in Jeddah, where Red Bull was off the pace on both single-lap and long runs. But, if Max Verstappen can reverse the results on Saturday, factors familiar in motorsport’s main electric single-seater category could be decisive in another close battle with Lewis Hamilton...
The Rossi-less future MotoGP must now navigate
Motorcycle racing's greatest showman has left the stage, as Valentino Rossi calls time on his remarkable career on two wheels. But in his successors, all of whom were inspired by 'the Doctor', grand prix racing has vibrant new acts to keep us hooked
Mercedes could re-evaluate Kingspan F1 deal after backlash
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Bathurst 1000: Mostert/Holdsworth score dominant win
Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth combined to take a dominant Bathurst 1000 win for Walkinshaw Andretti United.
Neuville and Wydaeghe released from hospital after WRC test crash
Hyundai Motorsport has confirmed Thierry Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe have been released from hospital following a nasty testing crash in France.
Red Bull "won't hesitate" to swap Verstappen's F1 gearbox after crash
Red Bull says it won’t hesitate to change Max Verstappen's gearbox if it has any concerns about damage from his qualifying crash at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Whincup inducted into the Supercars Hall of Fame
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Bathurst S5000: Finale cut short by huge crash
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Supercars unveils 2022 calendar
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Hamilton: Red Bull F1 pace "something else" in Saudi qualifying
Lewis Hamilton conceded the pace of Red Bull in qualifying for Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was ‘something else’, even though he managed to pull off a crucial pole position.
Hamilton distances himself from Kingspan F1 deal amid outcry
Lewis Hamilton says the backlash over Mercedes' Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Kingspan was "news to me", but has been assured that Toto Wolff is "sorting it".
Deadline passes for Red Bull F1 Hamilton appeal
The FIA has confirmed Red Bull did not appeal the decision on Lewis Hamilton’s yellow flag practice incident at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, despite the team hinting it might.
F2 Jeddah: Piastri edges closer to title after Race 2 win
Oscar Piastri moved a step closer to claiming the FIA Formula 2 Championship title after winning a thrilling second sprint race at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Leclerc 'closed my eyes' at FP2 shunt site in Jeddah F1 qualifying
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc joked that he closed his eyes at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit's Turn 22 during Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying following his FP2 crash there.
F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Hamilton takes Saudi pole
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, as title rival Max Verstappen crashed at the very last corner of his final lap.
Verstappen doesn't know what happened in "terrible" Q3 crash
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he doesn't know what happened in his "terrible" final corner qualifying crash which cost him pole for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton grabs pole as Verstappen crashes in Q3
Lewis Hamilton topped qualifying for Formula 1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen crashed at the Jeddah track's final corner when on course to beat the Mercedes cars.
Neuville co-driver Wydaeghe injured in Hyundai 2022 WRC test crash
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Hamilton reprimanded for Mazepin FP3 incident at Jeddah
Lewis Hamilton has been given a reprimand for impeding Haas' Nikita Mazepin during third free practice for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Mercedes handed a €25,000 fine.
Saudi Arabian GP qualifying as it happend
Live commentary and updates for F1's Saudi Arabian GP Saturday sessions
Hamilton summoned for impeding and yellow flag breach in Jeddah FP3
Lewis Hamilton has been summoned by the stewards for two rule breaches in final Formula 1 practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, putting him at risk of a grid penalty.
Revealed: The six venues where F1 plans sprint races in 2022
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Valentino Rossi’s 10 greatest MotoGP races
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Why Norris doesn’t expect Mr Nice Guy praise for much longer
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What Ferrari still needs to improve to return to F1 title contention
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How F1 teams and personnel react in pressurised situations
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Saudi GP: Latest F1 technical images on display
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The McLaren F1 configuration that has helped Sainz shine at Ferrari
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Saudi GP: The latest F1 technical images on display
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The photos that offer clues to Red Bull’s rear wing problems
Red Bull heads into this weekend's Saudi Arabian GP hoping to have solved the rear wing problems that have plagued it in recent Formula 1 events.
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
Robert Reid won the 2001 World Rally Championship for Subaru as co-driver to Richard Burns, the 20th anniversary was celebrated last week. The Scot has since gone on to a career in the sport’s governance on several FIA commissions including Safety. He’s running in the FIA elections in three weeks for the role of Deputy President for Sport under Mohammed ben Sulayem. Victory would see him as “co-driver” to the most powerful role in motorsport, FIA President.
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of Le Mans 24 hours with nine outright victories. Since retiring from racing, he's been President of the FIA Drivers Commission. From that platform, he's running for the role of FIA Deputy President for Sport in December's election, alongside the current holder of that role, Graham Stoker, who's bidding to become President.
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
As the world emerges from the pandemic and people value going out and enjoying live experiences once again, it seems that Formula 1 is at the top of the wishlist. The US Grand Prix weekend at Austin had a record 400,000 spectators and this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix is also a sell-out, boosted by local hero Sergio Perez (known as Checo) now an established Grand Prix winner in a competitive car.
FIA Presidential candidate ben Sulayem on his plans to double motorsport
Mohammed ben Sulayem will be one of just two names on the ballot for FIA President in December, to succeed Jean Todt in the most powerful job in motorsport as head of the worldwide federation that owns and regulates F1 and the other World Championships. If successful, Ben Sulayem would be the first non-European to lead the FIA.
Heroes: Schumacher vs Coulthard collision - 1998 Belgian GP
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 | Max Verstappen | 351.5 pts |
 | Lewis Hamilton | 343.5 pts |
 | Valtteri Bottas | 203 pts |
 | Mercedes | 546.5 pts |
 | Red Bull Racing | 541.5 pts |
 | Ferrari | 297.5 pts |
Valentino Rossi’s 10 greatest MotoGP races
As the Italian legend finally bows out and retires from MotoGP, it marks the end of one of the most incredible careers in motorsport history. Here is Motorsport.com's pick of his best rides and the stories behind them
Why Norris doesn’t expect Mr Nice Guy praise for much longer
Earning praise from rivals has been a welcome sign that Lando Norris is becoming established among Formula 1's elite. But the McLaren driver is confident that his team's upward curve can put him in the mix to contend for titles in the future, when he's hoping the compliments will be replaced by being deemed an equal adversary
What Ferrari still needs to improve to return to F1 title contention
After a disastrous 2020 in which it slumped to sixth in the F1 constructors' standings, Ferrari has rebounded strongly and is on course to finish third - despite regulations that forced it to carryover much of its forgettable SF1000 machine. Yet while it can be pleased with its improvement, there are still steps it must make if 2022 is to yield a return to winning ways
How F1 teams and personnel react in pressurised situations
OPINION: The pressure is firmly on Red Bull and Mercedes as Formula 1 2021 embarks on its final double-header. How the respective teams deal with that will be a crucial factor in deciding the outcome of the drivers' and constructors' championships, as Motorsport.com's technical consultant and ex-McLaren F1 engineer Tim Wright explains.
The sharing mentality that transformed the fortunes of two FE teams
Electing not to share data with its competitive customer team would have been a straightforward means of gaining an edge on at least one of Mercedes' Formula E rivals last season. But by reciprocating the relationship forged under its initial HWA guise, when it was a customer to Venturi, both teams have reaped the rewards
How Mercedes's Formula E squad replicated the F1 team's best trait
With its ultra-successful sister team in Formula 1 and a support network providing some of the best minds and resources in the business, Mercedes Formula E team principal Ian James knew his squad had all the winning ingredients. But mixing it together was no easy feat and required key attributes to be grown from within
Why Le Mans didn't decide Toyota's WEC title outcome in 2021
Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez scored a second successive FIA World Endurance Championship title in the #7 Toyota, as its new Le Mans Hypercar went unbeaten. Motorsport.com recaps how each of the four classes in the 2021 season were won and picks out the best LMH and GTE drivers
How getting sacked from Benetton made Mercedes' Allison
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