Racing
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Should Norris have taken the championship lead off Verstappen two races ago?
Had either McLaren driver scored their team’s best result at every race this year, they would be leading the drivers’ championship. Source
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Red Bull’s revenue rises to £300m in record-shattering 2023 season
Red Bull reported an increase of revenues at its world championship-winning Formula 1 team during its dominant 2023 campaign. Source
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Williams reveal £84m loss after moving up to seventh in 2023 championship
Williams said a sharp increase in losses during its 2023 campaign was “in line with expectations” as it rose to seventh in the championship. Source
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Formula 1 postpones ‘rookie race’ plan to 2025
Formula 1 will not go ahead with plans to hold a one-off, non-championship race for rookies at the end of this year. Source
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Marko defends Red Bull over handling of Ricciardo’s dismissal
Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko said Daniel Ricciardo only showed he was quick enough twice in 25 races at their second team. Source
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“Racing would have been better” than spending 2022 as Alpine reserve
In the round-up: Piastri ‘would have preferred racing’ in 2022 • Russell completes Pirelli’s wet weather tyre test • Chambers moving to Red Bull Academy Source
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Ben Sulayem believes the FIA deserves more credit for running F1. Is he right?
While FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the governing body deserves more credit, a former team principal has criticised his leadership. Source
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“Too much rain” scuppers Schumacher’s wet weather tyre test at Magny-Cours
In the round-up: “Too much rain” ruins wet weather tyre test • Alpine workers slate decision to end engine programme • McLaren junior set for F3 Source
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Marko pushed for RB to drop Ricciardo after Spanish Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo nearly lost his seat at Red Bull’s second Formula 1 team much earlier in the season, Christian Horner has revealed. Source
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Alonso discusses being a “role model” and why he “didn’t choose to be a driver”
Fernando Alonso revealed he became a racing driver because his father wanted him to – and says F1 racers must act like role models. Source
