Racing
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“It screwed us:” Safety Car period had major championship consequences for Haas
Haas regained sixth place from Alpine in the constructors’ championship for just one race, as the Safety Car worked against them in Qatar. Source
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“Am I dead last now?” Unheard radio from Hamilton’s disastrous Qatar GP
Lewis Hamilton grappled with dire handling, picked up two penalties, complained about the Safety Car and asked to retire in a dire Qatar GP. Source
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Leaving Alpine without farewell “not how I wanted things to end”
Esteban Ocon apologised to factory staff at Alpine following the announcement he will not drive for the team in this weekend’s season finale. Source
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FIA president Ben Sulayem open to adding 12th F1 team after Cadillac
In the round-up: 12th F1 team possible – Ben Sulayem • F1 Academy adds race • FIA plans ethics committee changes Source
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Another start-to-finish win shows Qatar GP could be F1’s most processional race
The Qatar Grand Prix hasn’t seen a lead change after lap one since it joined the calendar in 2021. More stats from last weekend’s race. Source
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Formula 1 announces final Dutch Grand Prix to take place in 2026
The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, the series has announced. Source
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McLaren or Ferrari for the title? Perez’s last race? Eight talking points for F1’s finale
The constructors’ championship will be decided at this weekend’s finale. But as many F1 drivers say goodbye, will Sergio Perez be among them? Source
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Arthur Leclerc to drive alongside brother Charles in first practice at Ferrari
Arthur Leclerc will make his debut in an official Formula 1 practice session at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi GP, alongside brother Charles. Source
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F1 Academy’s extra Yas Marina race technically reopens title fight
F1 Academy’s decision to reinstate the race it was forced to cancel last weekend means Abbi Pulling is no longer guaranteed the title. Source
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Hamilton’s puncture not caused by mirror debris
The puncture which struck Lewis Hamilton during the Qatar Grand Prix was not caused by the debris from Alexander Albon’s smashed mirror. Source
