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Is Daniel Ricciardo's time in F1 up? Our writers have their say

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His demeanour at the end of the Singapore GP - not to mention the rumours linking Liam Lawson with his seat - left F1 media in little doubt that the Marina Bay event could be Daniel Ricciardo's final race.But if that's the case, is it fair or is Red Bull making the wrong decision?Our writers offer their views.His time in F1 is up - Ben HuntSadly, despite being one for characters in Formula 1, I ... Keep reading

Why McLaren was so dominant in the Singapore GP

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In a year when the fight at the front of Formula 1 has closed up perhaps like never before, the scale of McLaren's advantage in Singapore went against the grain.Indeed, just one weekend on from Baku, where Oscar Piastri had to fight tooth-and-nail with Charles Leclerc for a win that hung in the balance until the penultimate lap, the picture in Singapore could not have been more different.Lando ... Keep reading

Why its time for Martin to get his gloves off in MotoGP title run-in

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The events of Sundays Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will have far-reaching consequences on the 2024 MotoGP battle. While Francesco Bagnaias crash with a podium in the bag was obviously significant as it has handed a 24-point lead in the standings to Jorge Martin, its the final-lap clash between his team-mate Enea Bastianini and Martin that could have far more serious repercussions.Whatever ... Keep reading

Espargaro warns MotoGP stewards "incompetence" sending "dangerous" message

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Aprilias Aleix Espargaro said MotoGP stewards have sent a dangerous message to riders by letting Enea Bastianini get away with his collision with Jorge Martin in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Factory Ducati rider Bastianini attempted a divebomb pass over long-time race leader Martin on the final lap of the Misano race, leading to contact between the pair at Turn 4.Pramacs Martin was ... Keep reading

Ricciardo in much happier place over uncertain F1 future than 2022 McLaren exit

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Daniel Ricciardo admits there is a real chance he will not drive in Formula 1 again but is more at peace with a potential exit than he was two years ago.Reports leading into the Singapore Grand Prix suggested the Australians position at RB was in the balance depending on his performance at the Marina Bay Circuit, with reserve driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.A disappointing ... Keep reading

F1's break to take the sting out of Verstappen's rift with the FIA

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Max Verstappen's rift with the FIA over their decision to hand him a community service sanction for swearing, is poised to fizzle out.The Formula 1 world champion was left upset at the Singapore Grand Prix when he was summoned to the stewards for saying his car "was f'''ed" in the previous race in Baku.His comment, made during a live TV broadcast, drew the wrath of the FIA, who issued him with a

F1 drivers set for private talks over response to Verstappen swearing controversy

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Formula 1 drivers are planning discussions about how best to respond to their unease about the FIAs hardline response to Max Verstappen swearing in a press conference.The FIAs decision to impose a days public service punishment on Verstappen for saying "f'''''" ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix has not gone down well with the series current stars.It even prompted the Dutchman himself ... Keep

Why is F1 off for almost a month after the Singapore Grand Prix?

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F1 is undergoing another break in its calendar as its next race, the United States GP, is not until the 20 October which comes almost a month after the Singapore GP on the 22 September.That means three weekends without grand prix racing, a break that sounds illogical because the summer shutdown recently happened. So why is this the case?Why is there a month until the next F1 race?The 2024 F1 ... Keep reading

IndyCar announces establishment of long-awaited charter system

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The IndyCar Series has announced the establishment of the long-awaited charter system with 10 teams agreeing to the terms laid out.The new system will see charters for 25 entries in North Americas premier open-wheel racing series, effective immediately.This is an important development that demonstrates an aligned and optimistic vision for the future of our sport, said Mark Miles, CEO ... Keep reading

McLaren was taking the p''' in Singapore GP, says Horner

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner thinks McLaren was taking the p''' when Lando Norris revealed his true advantage after being told to speed up in the Singapore Grand Prix.Norris was lapping comfortably a couple of seconds ahead of title rival Max Verstappen early on before there was a short team radio discussion where he explained that he was running at pace six.His pit wall came back ... Keep reading

Leclerc- Consistency can still save Ferrari's long shot F1 title bid

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has conceded his team doesn't have the outright speed to challenge McLaren for this years' constructors' championship, but hopes it will still be in the mix through consistency.While McLaren has been the form team in F1, taking over from Red Bull, Ferrari's resurgence in recent races has allowed it to remain in outside contention for the world championship.With six ... Keep r

Michelin responds to Bagnaia's "strange" tyre issue in Misano

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Michelin says it couldn't find any problem with Francesco Bagnaia's rear tyre in its initial analysis following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Bagnaia suffered an inexplicable drop in pace after losing second place to team-mate Enea Bastianini on lap five of 27 at Misano, a problem that also threatened his place on the podium as Gresini's Marc Marquez closed in.But even ... Keep read

Quartararo lost Yamaha's best 2024 result by running out of fuel in Misano

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Fabio Quartararo was set to secure Yamahas best MotoGP result of 2024 in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix until running out of fuel with two corners to go.Having qualified an encouraging ninth on a weekend when he was the sole representative for Yamaha, Quartararo showed solid pace and capitalised on crashes ahead of him to run fifth as the Misano race neared its conclusion.But with the chequered ... Keep reading

Exclusive- Why Ricciardo's 'peculiar' fastest lap call was a reward not a conspiracy

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RB has rubbished conspiracies that its decision to let Daniel Ricciardo snatch fastest lap from Lando Norris at Formula 1s Singapore Grand Prix was about helping sister team Red Bull.A late call to pull Daniel Ricciardo in for soft tyres so he could gun for fastest lap caused controversy after Sundays race because of the potential implications it could have for the championship.For with RB ... Keep reading