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F1: Chequered Flag

2026-04-02 05:00:00

Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.

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Increased number of overtakes at Suzuka is a step forward for F1, says Ferrariâ€

2026-04-01 13:33:34

The 2025 edition of the race featured just 15 overtakes after the opening lap, whereas this year saw that number exceeded in the first 16 laps of the race prior to the first pit stops taking place.

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Ferrari bosses urged to 'take a stand' after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

2026-04-01 13:31:09

Ferrari have been told to take action with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc already involved in some flash points this season

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Max Verstappen risks losing £200m as reason for 'unhappy' F1 star's absence exp

2026-04-01 13:18:01

Max Verstappen followed his disappointing Japanese Grand Prix result with worrying comments about his future in Formula One and missing an important event

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F1 2026: the story so far on new rules, a new star…and an unhappy multiple cha

2026-04-01 13:16:54

What’s your take on F1 2026? Have Formula 1’s latest power unit regulations broken the world’s most popular motorsports series? Or are we at the start of a new era of competitiveness, unpredictability and thrilling racing? Chris Medland joins RACER Weekly and leans into the upsides and downsides of what...

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F1: Wolff conflicted by Horner return

2026-04-01 09:01:00

Toto Wolff admits to having mixed feelings over Christian Horner's potential return to the F1 paddock.

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The RACER Mailbag, April 1

2026-04-01 09:00:00

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Do...

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Doohan going LMP2 sports car racing with Nielsen

2026-04-01 08:23:49

Former Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan will try his hand at sports car racing in 2026, after signing with British outfit Nielsen Racing to compete in the European Le Mans Series' hotly contested LMP2 class.

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Can you name every F1 world drivers' champion?

2026-04-01 07:56:34

Can you name all the drivers' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this quiz. Good luck!

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