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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 collides with Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

F1 Grand Prix of Mexico

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Sergio Pérez’s Season Cratered On Turn One

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Chris Thompson

Logan Sargeant drives a Williams car in the Qatar Grand Prix.

The 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Was An Atrocity

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Kathryn Xu

Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the FIA garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.

F1 Grand Prix of Qatar – Practice & Qualifying

Lance Stroll Is The Weakest Part Of His Father’s Team

Sergio Perez arrives at the track wearing shades.

F1 Grand Prix of Japan

The Highlight Of Suzuka Was Sergio Pérez’s 41-Minute Pit Stop

Bernie Ecclestone faces questions about Nelson Piquet Jr.'s crash in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

F1 Grand Prix of Italy – Practice

Felipe Massa Wants To Relitigate A Wilder Era Of Formula One

Sergio Perez prepares to drive at the Grand Prix of Singapore.

F1 Grand Prix of Singapore

After A Shitty Weekend In Singapore, Red Bull Is Most Certainly Not In Shambles

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore.

Carlos Sainz’s Best Teammate In Singapore Wasn’t Even On His Team

Max Verstappen drives through the rain at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix.

F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands

It’s Max Verstappen’s Era, And We’re Just Living In It

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What Does It Mean To Mourn In Formula 1?

Daniel Ricciardo smiles in his Red Bull uniform.

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Daniel Ricciardo Is Back—Kind Of

F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain

Inspirational: McLaren Car No Longer A Tractor

A flooded street is pictured in Cesena on May 17, 2023 after heavy rains caused major floodings in central Italy. Trains were stopped and schools were closed in many towns while people were asked to leave the ground floors of their homes and to avoid going out, and five people have died after the floodings across Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region.

ITALY-FLOOD

Formula 1 Cancels Imola Grand Prix Due To Deadly Floods

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes hugs LL Cool J on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

F1 Grand Prix of Miami

Miami Grand Prix Driver Intros As Narrated By LL Cool J, Ranked

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Kelsey McKinney

A screenshot showing Alex Albon's vehicle entering the pit lane, which is blocked by many photographers. On the left is a long graphic showing the race car standings.

F1 Photographers Pit Stop

Just My Opinion: Don’t Let People Stand In An Active Pit Lane

Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR23 Mercedes spins after a collision at the second restart during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on April 02, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.

F1 Grand Prix of Australia

The Australian Grand Prix Was A Mess Of The FIA’s Creation

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Welcome Back To Formula 1.5

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari looks on after retiring from the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 05, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain

The Bahrain Grand Prix Was Chaos For (Almost) Everyone

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Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes talks with Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Alfa Romeo F1 during Day One of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on March 10, 2022 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Formula 1 Testing in Bahrain – Day 1

2023 Formula One Drivers, Sorted Into Sweeties And Enemies

Second placed Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari celebrates with teammates following the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

Ferrari Backed Its Way Into The Right Strategy

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Mercedes Finally Showed What It Can Do

Pole position qualifier Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Haas F1 talks to the media in parc ferme after qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 11, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

F1 Grand Prix of Brazil – Practice & Qualifying

An Exciting Outing Doesn’t Redeem Formula One’s Obsession With The Sprint

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There Will Be No Surprises

Race winner and 2022 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 09, 2022 in Suzuka, Japan.

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