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Formula One (F1)

Formula One (F1)
Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, his third win of the season. Photo: AFP
Max Verstappen

Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with win at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Italian, 19, expects strong responses from teammate George Russell, who won the race last year, and from Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.

David Beckham

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes F1 boss hopes Italian public are fair to ‘superstars’ Antonelli, Sinner

Charles Leclerc

Who is F1 driver Charles Leclerc’s younger brother, Arthur?

Arthur is a F1 development driver for his brother’s team, Ferrari; the 2 made history in 2024 as the first siblings to drive together as teammates.

Charles Leclerc and Arthur Leclerc for APM Monaco in 2025. Photo: @arthur_leclerc/Instagram
McLaren

F1 returns in Miami after forced break with rule tweaks, Antonelli hat-trick bid

McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull push to challenge Mercedes’ winning streak, while Cadillac have special ⁠livery for home grand prix debut.

Technology

Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

Powered by the in-house Calibre TH20-11, the new Tag Heuer Monaco comes in three versions, including this one in a black dial with silver subdials and rose gold accents. Photo: Handout
Max Verstappen

Formula One chiefs unanimously agree to make rule changes after drivers’ criticism

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen called the new style of racing ‘a joke’ and hinted he would take a break from the sport in 2027.

Singapore Grand Prix

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture

Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend.

Hainan

Hainan hopes to make F1 race its ‘core engine’ as it builds ‘automotive culture’

Project would include a circuit and racing training schools, but F1 body says there no plans to stage more than one grand prix in China.

Tourists taking yachts in Hainan’s Sanya district, which has become a popular tourist destination and is the site of the Sanya ePrix for electric vehicles. Photo: Xinhua
Lando Norris

F1’s governing body has plenty to ponder about new rules during 5-week break

Oliver Bearman’s crash at the Japanese Grand Prix exposed the shortcomings of the hybrid power units and the element of energy management.

The Japanese Grand Prix exposed the shortcomings of the ⁠rules overhaul in Formula One. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet F1 driver Kimi Antonelli, who just won the Japanese ⁠Grand Prix in Suzuka

The 19-year-old won his first Grand Prix race earlier this month in Shanghai, and followed it up immediately with a second win in Japan.

Japan

Video | Japan’s F1-style office chair race

Only unmodified store-bought office chairs are allowed in the annual competition.

Mercedes-Benz

F1: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli overcomes bad start to win Japanese Grand Prix

Italian recovers after starting from pole and dropping to sixth to win second straight race, and becoming youngest championship leader ‌at 19.

Kimi Antonelli of Italy drives past the chequered flag to win the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Lando Norris

Antonelli claims pole position at Japanese Grand Prix ahead of teammate Russell

Two Mercedes drivers are followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in third and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in fourth, with Max Verstappen down in 11th.

Kimi Antonelli claimed his second pole position in a row at the Japanese Grand Prix. Photo: dpa
Brett Crawford

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

Teenager Kimi Antonelli, who won career-first grand prix in China, finishes second, with early championship leader George Russell third.

Max Verstappen

F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen asks journalist to ‘get out’ of media briefing

Dutchman says ‘I’m not speaking before he’s leaving’ as he sits down to take ‌questions in Red Bull’s hospitality area at Suzuka circuit.

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Lando Norris

Max Verstappen’s Japanese Grand Prix win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate

The Red Bull driver has raged against the 2026 regulations and new car designs, branding them ‘anti-racing’ and likening them to a video game.

Max Verstappen retired during the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: Reuters
Lionel Messi

Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war

Since February, dozens of events due to be held have been cancelled or postponed, including football’s ‘Finalissima’, grands prix, MotoGP.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | F1 could be Hong Kong’s fast lane for economic reinvention

Hong Kong can leverage F1 as a catalyst for branding, industry upgrading and global influence.

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China consumption

How record F1 crowds are accelerating Shanghai’s bid to be a global sports hub

Setting a near 20-year attendance record, this year’s race strengthened the city’s case as global event venue – and China’s efforts to spur consumption.

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton greets his supporters prior to the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: AFP
Max Verstappen

Verstappen slams F1 as ‘joke’ after being forced to retire from Chinese Grand Prix

Four-time world champion says new rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’ and fans who like the new overtaking rules ‘don’t understand racing’.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (centre) gets out of his car after retiring during the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Lewis Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix to become second-youngest Formula 1 victor

Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claims his first podium for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East

Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in the countries.

Lewis Hamilton

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position

Italian teen leads front-row lockout with teammate George Russell, erases record of Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 when he took pole in 2008.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photo: Reuters
Lewis Hamilton

F1: Mercedes’ George Russell wins ‘pretty fun’ sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished second and third, while an angry Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up in ninth.

Mercedes’ George Russell (left) and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton exchanged the lead several times in the opening laps of the Chinese Grand prix sprint race on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Sky Sport Italia

Formula 1 races in Bahrain, Saudi ‘cancelled or postponed’, sources say

Announcement expected by Monday at the latest, with conflict in Middle East showing no signs of stopping.

Oscar Piastri

F1: George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

Briton secures first sprint pole of career as teammate Kimi Antonelli completes front-row lockout for Mercedes; Lando Norris happy with third.

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