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The Mercedes star revealed that ‘the most difficult’ time of his life came during his childhood. For Lewis Hamilton, what he calls “probably the most traumatizing”

Formula One News / BBC Sport / 21 hours ago

Stalled on the grid - why are there no female drivers at the top of motorsport?

F1 cars having power steering and F2 cars being without is just one of the issues which could be preventing women from rising through the motorsport ranks.

Formula One News / Front Office Sports / January 18

Formula 1 Unveils Miami Upgrade Plans, Including Hard Rock Stadium

Formula 1 is set to stay in Miami for the long haul. Miami Grand Prix organizers announced a host of changes and improvements as it prepares for its second iteration on May 7.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 18

Jamie Chadwick: W Series champion to stay in Williams driver development programme

Britain's W-Series champion Jamie Chadwick will remain in Williams' driver development programme, despite switch to American Indy NXT Series.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 18

F1 won't replace Chinese GP, confirms 23 races

Formula One has confirmed it will not replace the canceled Chinese Grand Prix this year, meaning there will be 23 races this season rather than the planned 24.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 18

Miami's F1 paddock to move on to Dolphins' football field

The organisers of the Miami Grand Prix have announced a series of upgrades for the 2023 version of their event, including a resurfaced track and a new paddock location on the field of the Hard Rock Stadium.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 18

Governing FIA shakes up its F1 leadership

The governing FIA shook up its Formula One structure on Wednesday with Steve Nielsen, who has decades of experience with a string of teams, joining from the commercial rights holder as sporting director.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / BBC Sport / January 18

Steve Nielsen: F1 veteran appointed FIA sporting director

Formula 1 teams back Steve Nielsen's switch from a senior F1 role to take over as sporting director of governing body the FIA.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 17

F1 confirms 23-race season; Chinese GP won't be replaced

Formula One on Tuesday confirmed a 23-race season - instead of a planned 24 - for 2023 after the decision was made against replacing the Chinese Grand Prix race.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 17

Formula 1: Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced in 2023

The cancelled Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced this year.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 17

F1 won't replace Chinese GP, confirms 23-race season

Formula One has confirmed it will not replace the cancelled Chinese Grand Prix this year, meaning there will be 23 races this season rather than the planned 24.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 17

Vowles: Williams are no Mercedes 'B' team

Williams' new principal James Vowles said after his appointment on Friday that the struggling former champions would be no Mercedes 'B' team in Formula One.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 14

Haas' Kevin Magnussen needs surgery; Rolex 24 'unlikely'

Kevin Magnussen will undergo surgery to remove a cyst from his wrist, making it "unlikely" the Haas driver will be able to drive at the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 13

Red Bull to launch '23 car in New York on Feb 3

Reigning F1 champions Red Bull will go Stateside for the launch of its 2023 car, which will be unveiled at an event in New York on Feb. 3.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 13

James Vowles appointed as team principal at Williams

Mercedes' director of strategy James Vowles will assume the role of team principal with Williams on Feb. 20, the latter team announced Friday. Vowles, 43, effectively fills the position left vacant position by Jost Capito, who departed the team after it placed at the bottom of the 2022 Formula 1 standings.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 13

Wolff: Andretti made a statement with Cadillac

Toto Wolff has been one of the biggest opponents to an 11th team in F1 and he remained diplomatic when asked about Andretti's proposed tie-up with Cadillac, which he admitted was an impressive statement of intent.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 13

Jennie Gow: BBC Formula 1 broadcaster suffers 'serious stroke'

Jennie Gow, 45, says it will take some time for her to return to work after the stroke two weeks ago.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 13

Vowles to become Williams' new team principal

Mercedes' chief strategist James Vowles will join Williams as team principal on Feb. 20, filling the vacant position left by Jost Capito last month.

Lewis Hamilton News / Front Office Sports / January 12

Lewis Hamilton Could Join Bid For Manchester United

Lewis Hamilton is interested in another soccer club. The Formula 1 driver could join billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s potential bid for Manchester United, according to The Mirror — which wouldn’t be the first time the pair teamed up.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 12

'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' Season 5 release date revealed

Formula 1 announced that Season 5 of the highly-acclaimed docuseries "Drive to Survive" will be released on Feb. 24. The fifth season chronicles Max Verstappen's dominating performance en route to a second consecutive world title along with what transpired behind the scenes with the 10 Formula 1 teams.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 12

Ferrari terminate Velas F1 sponsorship deal

Ferrari have terminated a Formula One sponsorship deal with Swiss blockchain technology company Velas, the team said on Thursday without giving details.

Michael Andretti News / ESPN / January 11

Andretti slams 'greedy' F1 teams over entry bid

Michael Andretti has hit out at Formula One teams for being too greedy to see the benefits of his company's proposed entry to the sport with General Motors brand Cadillac in 2026.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 11

The key dates for F1's 2023 season

A look at the key dates and the major changes in Formula One ahead of the new season, which starts with the Bahrain GP on March 5.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 11

'You have to be twice as good' - being black in motorsport

In a two-part series on BBC iPlayer, We Are England: Born to Race, we follow two young black drivers, Ruben Stanislaus and Lewis Appiagyei on their journey to reach Formula 1.

Michael Andretti News / SI.com / January 10

Andretti on F1 Teams’ Backlash of American Bid: ‘It’s All About Greed’

Andretti Global and General Motors announced their F1 entry bid plans under Cadillac, which was met with ‘adverse reaction,’ per the FIA president. View the original article to see embedded media.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 10

FIA: Drivers must not use F1 for 'personal agenda'

Formula One drivers must not use the platform provided by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to make statements for their own "personal agenda", the sport's governing body president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Tuesday.

Daniel Ricciardo News / BenchWarmers / November 23

The Honey Badger is back – Daniel Ricciardo returns to Red Bull

Fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo is back after his exit from Mclaren-Mercedes. The Australian has joined his former team, Red Bull, as a third driver after he failed to secure a starting seat on the grid.

Sebastian Vettel News / FanNation Auto Racing Digest / November 19

Saying Auf Wiedersehen to an F1 legend and a friend: Sebastian Vettel

Sunday’s Formula 1 season finale at Abu Dhabi will be the final bow for Sebastian Vettel (barring a future guest appearance) and brings to an end the final chapter on one of the more colorful careers the sport has been privileged to witness.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / November 10

Grandstand at Las Vegas Grand Prix to be built over Bellagio lake

Formula 1 is bringing three races to the United States next year, with perhaps the most highly-anticipated of the trio being the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Formula One News / FanNation Auto Racing Digest / October 27

F1: With Mexico City ahead this weekend, let's put a wrap on COTA

As the fireworks went off at the Circuit of the Americas when Max Verstappen crossed the finish line, they heralded Red Bull’s first constructor’s championship since 2013, and Verstappen tying the record for the most race victories in a single Formula 1 season.