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George Russell climbs out of his car after crashing out on the opening lap.

Racing

Is Mercedes Conspiring Against Its Own Driver? (No.)

Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit.

Banger British Grand Prix Ends With A Whimper

George Russell of Great Britain, driving the (63) Mercedes W17, leads Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, driving the (12) Mercedes W17.

Mercedes Championship Battle Already More Evil Than Last Year’s

Luis Paez-Pumar

The 2026 Formula 1 drivers pose for a photo during the F1 Photocall at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

An Exquisite 2026 Formula 1 Preview For True Sophisticates

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Lando Norris Achieves The Ultimate

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren (later disqualified) on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

McLaren’s Las Vegas Double DQ Has Blown The F1 Title Race Wide Open

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Championship Lead Seizes Lando Norris

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates victory with his team.

Is Max Verstappen Actually Going To Win This Championship?

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track, a massive spray of water following his car.

Simply Invent Rain Control To Ensure A Thrilling Belgian Grand Prix

Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the Paddock prior to practice.

Red Bull Belatedly Fires Team Principal Christian Horner

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli speak after their cars crashed.

Red Bull Stares Into The Abyss

Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing drives the Red Bull RB21 Honda.

Max Verstappen Shatters The Illusion

Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia.

Oscar Piastri Seizes The Lead

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan.

No Matter The Car, Max Verstappen Is Inevitable

Drivers take the start during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix

The F1 Season Got Off To A Very Wet And Very Wild Start

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari waves to the crowd from the stage during F1 75 Live at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2025 in London, England.

A Timely And Frankly Too Thorough 2025 Formula 1 Season Preview

Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, Mohammed ben Sulayem, FIA President, and Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group, walk on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy.

Who Benefits From Formula 1’s New Rules?

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Chris Thompson

Max Verstappen celebrates his championship on the shoulders of teammates.

Max Verstappen Is Champion Once Again

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track leads the field after the Safety Car restart, as Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track runs off the track in the background during the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 3, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The São Paulo Grand Prix Was A Wet And Wild Max Verstappen Masterclass

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico

Max Verstappen Finally Punished For Driving Like Max Verstappen

Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing attends the Drivers Press Conference after the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore.

Formula 1 Gasps, Drops Monocle Over Max Verstappen’s F-Word

Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes pose for a photo in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria.

On Touching And Other Forms Of Intimacy

Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna.