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In new book, Toto Wolff admits Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes F1 exit was ‘on my radar'

The Mercedes boss shared more about the lead-up to Hamilton's exit and why he liked the situation it left Mercedes in.

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The benefit of clinching a Championship 4 spot early: 'My batteries are recharged'

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2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds, expert predictions: Who of Championship 4 will emerge victorious?

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NASCAR driver who was fined for absence at media event says he went home to Wisconsin to vote

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What it's like under Michael Jordan's watch in the heat of a NASCAR race

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Best NASCAR Cup drivers of all time, Nos. 5-1: Who has the best case for No. 1?

Who are the best NASCAR drivers of all time? Our panel of experts cast their votes. Here are the best of the best — the top five.

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Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

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Nos. 50-26: Geoff Bodine to Dale Jarrett

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Nos. 75-51: Alex Bowman to Curtis Turner

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F1 drivers' union hits back at FIA after 'misconduct' punishments: 'Our members are adults'

Recent controversies include Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc being sanctioned by the FIA for swearing.

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How Max Verstappen can win the drivers' championship in Las Vegas and light up F1's glitziest race

F1 would relish having a distinctly Las Vegas flavor to its championship celebrations.

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Landon Cassill on shifting priorities, shifting gears and his future: 12 Questions

For the 13th straight season, this year's 12 Questions interview series concludes with "The Money Lap" co-host Landon Cassill.

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F1 mailbag: Lando Norris what-ifs and Max Verstappen's dig at the British press

Plus: What do we make of Liam Lawson's performance so far? And we try to unpack the FIA's decisions around the race.

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NASCAR Martinsville takeaways: The power of must-win, predicting the champ

Ryan Blaney seized a must-win moment and helped upend the Championship 4, predictions for the title race and more from Martinsville.

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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly’s personal F1 bond came full circle with Brazil triumph

Alpine has been through a tough year. But on Sunday, the two kids from Normandy made it to the podium together and changed the narrative.

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How Lando Norris' F1 title push faltered due to a gamble and an unlucky red flag

Lando Norris' charge to overtake Max Verstappen for the drivers championship may have met its unofficial end on a wet day in Brazil.

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São Paulo GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag

Let's talk about that instant classic at Interlagos.

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In Brazil, Max Verstappen produced his greatest F1 win — and closed in on another title

On Sunday, Verstappen took control of F1's championship in emphatic, comprehensive and historic fashion.

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Max Verstappen delivers iconic São Paulo GP win, expanding title lead on Lando Norris

Verstappen started P17 and drove through rainy chaos at Interlagos for an instant-classic victory.

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F1 São Paulo GP qualifying postponed after heavy rain, rescheduled for Sunday morning

It remains to be confirmed when qualifying will take place ahead of Sunday's grand prix.

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Smith: F1's 'swear jar' is a needless distraction from what should really matter to FIA

The way the FIA has handled recent F1 swearing incidents ties into the issue over whether the sport is becoming over-regulated.

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Charles Leclerc fined by FIA after using inappropriate language at Mexico City Grand Prix

Leclerc's fine is the latest punishment levied against F1 drivers for language this season.

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Ollie Bearman to replace ill Kevin Magnussen for rest of F1 São Paulo Grand Prix weekend

Bearman will get another taste of F1 grand prix action before his full-time ride with Haas in 2025.

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Early takeaways at the Brazil GP. Plus, the rise of a surprising F1 star

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Wayne Auton, NASCAR's 'fatherly figure,' prepares for final race and a new chapter

For more than three decades, Wayne Auton has directed NASCAR series — and left a lasting impression on the sport along the way.

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Frankie Muniz Q&A: On his NASCAR plans, meeting Dale Earnhardt and racing movies

Frankie Muniz talks about his full-time NASCAR ride, talking to Dale Earnhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500, and his favorite motorsports films.

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NASCAR Cup Series playoff odds, expert predictions for Martinsville race: Do or die for six drivers not yet in Championship 4

NASCAR at Martinsville is the final race of the semifinal round, and two berths in the Championship 4 are still up for grabs.

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Lewis Hamilton reflects on ‘very turbulent year’ as Mercedes F1 career nears end

With four races left before his 2025 move to Ferrari, Hamilton is staying positive as his Mercedes era ends.

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Inside Franco Colapinto’s rapid Williams F1 rise: ‘A trajectory like a mountain slope’

"Don't worry, I'll get there." Against all the odds, the Argentine driver has gotten to F1 after a long decade of hard work away from home.

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