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Lando Norris wins ‘amazing race’ at Singapore Grand Prix to close in on leader Max Verstappen

At the end of the 62 uninterrupted laps at the Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris had reduced Max Verstappen's title lead to 52 points with six races and three sprints to go.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivers stunning victory at Azerbiajan Grand Prix

The 23-year-old Oscar Piastri’s victory enabled McLaren to replace Red Bull as leaders of the constructors’ championship, ending the champions’ two-year dominance.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen seeking redemption at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

After a run of six races without a win that has coincided with the revival of his rivals, Max Verstappen arrives in Baku with a 62-point lead in the drivers' championship ahead of Lando Norris.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

F1 design genius Adrian Newey believes he can help turn Aston Martin into a title winner

Widely considered the greatest technical mastermind of his generation, Newey has committed his long-term future to Aston Martin.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jason Woosey|Published

The Dutch Grand Prix poser - Is Max Verstappen’s age of dominance over?

Max Verstappen cut a strangely disconsolate figure throughout his visit home, at times as gloomy as the Dutch weather that blighted practice and qualifying.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Max Verstappen predicts ‘very close’ Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has never lost in front of his adoring fans since Zandvoort returned to the F1 circuit in 2021 and completely dominated the drivers' championship last year with 19 Grand Prix victories.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Max Verstappen looks over his shoulder: Five talking points ahead of F1 Dutch Grand Prix

The championship is finely poised with Max Verstappen looking nervously over his shoulder at the chasing pack and competitors lining up to dethrone his Red Bull team.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Max Verstappen facing 10-place penalty, tops times in Belgian Grand Prix practice

Five days after his sweary outbursts on team radio at the Hungaroring, the series leader Max Verstappen did his talking on the track by outpacing Piastri, who claimed his maiden Formula One victory in Hungary.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoMax Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix sprint

The series leader Max Verstappen and three-time world champion delivered a home win at the Red Bull Ring with a fighting response after being passed by McLaren's Lando Norris in the opening laps.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Charles Leclerc avoiding Ferrari F1 title talk, for now

Charles Leclerc will seek to build on his flawless triumph for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix in this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Is Sebatian Vettel plotting a return to Formula One?

The former champion has hinted at a return to Grand Prix racing following talks with Wolff and several other team bosses.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Formula One owners Liberty Media purchase MotoGP for $4. 5 billion

MotoGP said in a statement that Liberty Media would acquire ‘approximately 86 percent’ stake from Spain-based owners Dorna in a deal valued at $4. 5 billion.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark deflects to Aston Martin

The Briton will be the fourth chief executive in as many years at Aston Martin.

Motoring Industry News
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ferrari flair to Mercedes despair: Three Australian GP talking points

Just four points now separate Charles Leclerc and the Dutch defending world champion Max Verstappen in the drivers standings, with Carlos Sainz seven points further back.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen in second practice at Australian GP

Charles Leclerc clocked a best lap round the Albert Park circuit of one minute 17. 277 seconds, 0. 381 clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who won in Melbourne last year from pole.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Max Verstappen the favourite at Australian Grand Prix despite Red Bull drama

Max Verstappen led home teammate Sergio Perez in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the celebrations were overshadowed by team disunity and allegations against Christian Horner.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

F1 Academy head Susie Wolff ‘rejects intimidatory, misogynistic allegations’ of FIA probe

The spotlight has fallen on Toto Wolff, the high-profile and outspoken boss of the Mercedes team, and his wife Susie.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Fernando Alonso says 2023 ties with 2012 as his best F1 season ever

The Aston Martin driver, who joined the team from Alpine this season, began the season with six podiums in the first eight races.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Magnificent Max! Verstappen completes record-breaking victory to cap unforgettable season

Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Alex Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP sprint

Spain's Alex Marquez romped home on his Ducati nearly 1. 6 seconds ahead of compatriot Jorge Martin, who gained two points on Italy's Francesco Bagnaia in their championship tussle with three races left.

Motoring Motorsport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone escapes jail time in fraud case

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, 92, on Thursday escaped jail time in his fraud case in a UK court.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

No need for Andretti to join F1 grid, says Aston Martin boss

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has made clear he does not support the American-based Andretti Cadillac Racing team's bid to enter F1.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Max Verstappen on the verge of more history in Qatar

The 26-year-old Dutchman Max Verstappen, winner of 13 races this year, leads his Red Bull team-mate and only remaining championship rival Sergio Perez by 177 points after 16 rounds of the 22-race season.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

In it to win it: Aston Martin returning to Le Mans with Valkyrie hypercar

Aston Martin will fight for overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2025 with a racing prototype of its Valkyrie hypercar.

Motoring Motorsport
Reuters|Published

Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull clinch constructors title

Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published