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2 years

Smiling Vettel #F1

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Had it confirmed to me that Paul di Resta will also not be part of Sky's #F1 coverage for the 2023 season.

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Seb’s here. #F1

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Apple have gone all in with the realism. This is the screens on their pit wall #F1

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Christian Horner and Adrian Newey on their memories of working with Sebastian Vettel. "It used to take him half an hour to debrief the formation lap!" jokes Horner. #F1

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George Russell #F1

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Death threats, racial abuse, misogynistic abuse. The social media world of #F1 is growing ever more toxic and dangerous. My piece for @Planet_F1 on why it must stop before it is too late.

Toxic social media poses far bigger threat to F1 than a breached cost cap

It is not the cost cap that threatens to tarnish F1 but it is the increasingly polarising war that is raging on social media.

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2 years

Adrian Newey #F1

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Unfortunately no interview with Vettel as he got something in his throat and had to run inside for a glass of water. #F1

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3 months

Firefighters have turned the Alpine hospitality into a white board. One of the objectives is to find and extinguish the fire which seems pretty self explanatory for a fire fighter. #F1 #McLaren #SpanishGP

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2 years

Sebastian Vettel has not yet decided if he will continue on in his role as GPDA director. Drivers decided to give him until start of 2023 #F1 season to make his decision. If he does leave, chairman Alex Wurz has told me a vote will take place at the first European race (Baku).

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1 year

Arrived at a less windy Goodwood and Sebastian Vettel is holding a press conference first up.

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Jamie Chadwick #F1

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Christian Horner #F1

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I will be reporting live from the red carpet of the @autosport awards tomorrow evening so make sure you follow this account as well as @Planet_F1 for the latest. George Russell, Christian Horner, Sebastian Vettel and others will be in attendance. #F1

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#McLaren ’s #MonacoGP race suits, matching their livery this weekend. #F1

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2 years

Logan Sargeant #F1

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2 years

Alfa Romeo signed a $100 million #F1 title sponsorship deal with Stake but dig deeper and you'll find: 🔴 Registered office in the Caribbean to avoid money-laundering laws 🔴 Defendant in a $400m NY lawsuit 🔴 Co-founder's father spent time in jail

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Sebastian #Vettel told me he is "talking" with #F1 and gave his thoughts on a possible comeback in some capacity. #GoodwoodFoS

Sebastian Vettel reveals talks with F1 and thoughts on possible comeback

Sebastian Vettel said "we'll see what the future brings” when asked if he would consider a return to Formula 1 in an official capacity.

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2 years

Arrived at the Autosport awards. Follow here for the arrivals. #F1

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Lewis Hamilton says the FIA's move to muzzle drivers "doesn't surprise" him but that "nothing will stop him" from speaking out. #F1

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2 years

I believe Yuki.

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5 years

Ben Stokes, England player of the tournament so far? That catch, wickets, almost saved the Sri Lanka game and is trying his best to save this one. #CWC19 #ENGvAUS #bbccricket

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2 years

Zak Brown #F1

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1 year

The special chrome livery #McLaren will run this weekend at the #BritishGP .

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2 years

Very cool day at @McLarenF1 HQ today.

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1 year

Got my hands on an early copy of Guenther #Steiner 's new book and well, he certainly doesn't hold back. Mick Schumacher (and his uncle), the German media, McLaren and the FIA all in the firing line. Here's what he had to say after that crash in Monaco.

Guenther Steiner tears into Mick Schumacher in 'Surviving to Drive' book

Guenther Steiner has admitted Mick Schumacher's crash in Monaco was the first time he had doubts about his driver.

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7 months

An update on Sebastian Vettel's GPDA future: 🔴 Has "stepped back" but still engages in debates from time to time 🔴 GPDA has no plans to replace him. Happy to go back to three 🔴 George Russell to be only active #F1 driver in director role

Sebastian Vettel GPDA future now decided as he ‘steps back’ from active role

Sebastian Vettel’s director seat in the GPDA will not be replaced with the German still expected to play some small part.

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2 years

IndyCar man Josef Newgarden.

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2 years

EXCL: GM say they are "dillengety working to respond" to FIA's Expression of Interest process. Believe that a "distinctly American team that will heighten enthusiasm for #F1 racing, globally."

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2 years

Jost Capito #F1

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1 year

Lewis and Max here. Lando still stuck in TV pen.

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2 years

#F1 drivers are concerned about burnout as the season hits 23 races. GPDA met with NASCAR representatives to discuss how they deal with an elongated calendar.

Exclusive: F1 drivers concerned about burnout over extended calendar

The Formula 1 drivers are concerned about burnout as the calendar continues to grow year by year with 23 grands prix in 2023.

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1 year

#RedBull confirm #Ricciardo loan move to #AlphaTauri : Following a strong performance in the tyre test at Silverstone, Ricciardo will be driving for AlphaTauri with immediate effect. Joining the Scuderia on loan from Oracle Red Bull Racing, Daniel will line up in Budapest.

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1 year

Pierre Gasly speaking before his Run for Anthoine Hubert

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2 years

This is the FIA's selection criteria for the formal application of the Expression of Interest process. #F1

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2 years

#F1

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10 months

A 51 year old and a 55 year old speaking in a non televised press conference in the middle of the night should not be punished for swearing.

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10 months

New document: Summons - Ferrari - Team Principal Published on 23-11-2023 13:32 CET #F1 #Formula1 #FIA #AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪

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1 year

Audi have revealed to me that fans can expect more news about their #F1 project at the Auto Shanghai motor show next month. @audisport

Audi tease F1 announcement at upcoming Shanghai International motor show

Audi have said to expect "more news" about their F1 project at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition next month.

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2 years

The new McLaren driver pairing with the #MCL60 . #F1

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9 months

🔴Well placed source claims multiple team principals' complaints behind FIA investigation, not just media report 🔴Also claims #FIA sent letters to #Mercedes and #F1 at same time as media briefing 🔴Mercedes deny this, say no letter received

Multiple team principals alleged to have complained to FIA regarding Toto Wolff

A source has said that multiple team principals complained to the FIA regarding similar allegations made in the media about Toto Wolff.

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1 year

I sat down with Yuki Tsunoda and one of the things we discussed was his #F1 future.

Exclusive: Yuki Tsunoda reveals Helmut Marko talks as he fights for F1 future

Yuki Tsunoda has hinted an extension to his AlphaTauri deal may be on the cards with a key figure happy with his performance.

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2 years

I spoke to Calvin Lo, a Hong Kong billionaire aiming to put an 11th team on the #F1 grid. Some of the topics discussed: 🔴 Why now 🔴 An untapped Asian market 🔴 Why he wants Mick Schumacher in his car

Meet Calvin Lo: The billionaire bidding to break up the established order in F1

Calvin Lo told PlanetF1 why he wants to be owner of the 11th team on the F1 grid and how much of an asset Mick Schumacher would be.

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2 years

Very much enjoy that a model of Aston Martin's B-spec version of the AMR22 is listed under the Red Bull portion of #F1 's official merch site.

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5 months

Great for Lando but once again the stewards not painting themselves in glory. Hamilton was last out on track so say he'd backed off and not tried to improve, what then? Hardly fair to delete a lap and then reinstate it with no warning #F1 #ChineseGP

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11 months

Always a treat to visit the MTC.

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2 years

McLaren CEO Zak Brown and new team principal Andrea Stella will host a press conference at 12:15 GMT. Follow this thread and @Planet_F1 for quotes. #F1

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1 year

So it turns out my seven-year-old granddad wrote a letter to Bob Gerard who was competing in the first ever #F1 race at Silverstone asking him if he could get some signatures. Well Bob certainly delivered. Some of the names on this....

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Bernie Collins (previously Performance Engineer at McLaren and Head of Race Strategy at Aston Martin) will be joining Sky Sports #F1 ’s coverage this season.

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2 years

Sir Jackie Stewart is here. #F1

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I spoke with the Panthera Team Asia F1 co-founder as they prepare for their #F1 bid. Key points: 🔴 Preparing for FIA's Expression of Interest process 🔴 Asian base with Asian academy and Asian driver 🔴 Has "pre-agreement" with current PU supplier

Panthera pushing for F1 spot, will build Asian academy and aiming for 2026 launch

The Panthera Team Asia F1 project is gearing up for another run at an F1 spot and this time, it may come off.

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2 years

Only had time for a quick question for @ZBrownCEO last night so asked him how their new man @OscarPiastri fared in testing last week. #F1

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1 year

Spa done ✅ #F1

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1 year

Another exciting day today as I’m at #F1 ’s home in Biggin Hill. Stay tuned to this thread for more pictures to come.

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1 year

CH: "His times during the tyre test were extremely competitive. It was a very impressive drive and we are excited to see what the rest of the season brings for Daniel on loan at Scuderia AlphaTauri."

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2 years

Toto Wolff has confirmed he has had the "first chat" with Lewis Hamilton about a new contract but nothing concrete as of yet. #F1

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1 year

Further proof that you shouldn't always believe what you read... #Audi have told me there is no truth in the recent Mattia #Binotto report and that he never even visited their Neuburg HQ. #F1

Audi F1 set the record straight on Mattia Binotto's reported 'private messages'

Audi F1 have categorically denied Mattia Binotto turned down an offer, saying he has never even visited their Neuburg HQ.

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7 months

Mick Schumacher with his new Alpine teammates.

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6 years

Big fan of @rashidkhan_19 's blue bat in the @BBL .

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2 years

Good day out at @MercedesAMGF1 yesterday with @eightsleep . They'll be a feature about my time there up soon on @Planet_F1 .

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2 years

Big fan of the FIA marking out an official donut zone. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP

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2 years

Huge thank you to @F1Manager and @frontierdev for this merch box which arrived today! Very cool and having had the chance to play a review copy of #F1Manager , it's got me hooked.

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Delighted to announce that I am moving up to a senior role at @Planet_F1 and am the new Audience Editor. Still plenty of writing and F1 races but my job also now involves creating much more different types of content for the site 🏁

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17 days

The top three at the #DutchGP will emerge through what I have dubbed as the Heineken Hole.

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1 year

Brad Pitt’s #F1 team setting up

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2 years

I’ve arrived. Pictures to follow in this thread. #F1

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Alpine will shortly be holding a press conference following their investment announcement this morning. Luca de Meo and Laurent Rossi will present the "ambitious plan". Quotes to follow in this thread #F1

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Exclusive: Sebastian Vettel given extra time to decide on future as GPDA director

Sebastian Vettel could continue on as a director of the GPDA with drivers waiting until the new season to give him the chance to mull it over.

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Mick Schumacher is out at Haas, but where did it all go wrong?

Where did it all go wrong for Mick Schumacher...and what comes next?

Months of speculation are over as Mick Schumacher has been shown the door at Haas, but where did it all go wrong?

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5 years

Am really digging the @headandtheheart 's new album. Up Against the Wall is a tune

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2 years

Further update on Panthera's bid to be on the #F1 grid. Had it confirmed to me that they are "working on" their Expression of Interest bid and to expect more news "soon."

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2 years

That’s that for the red carpet coverage. Will have interviews up on @Planet_F1 in the next few days and in the new year. Off to defrost. #F1

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1 year

Imola has confirmed the #F1 race will go ahead as planned later this month despite severe storms in the region. The weather has so far claimed the lives of two people with another currently unaccounted for.

Imola GP to go ahead despite severe storms in Emilia-Romagna region

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will go ahead as planned despite severe storms in the Italian region this week.

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4 years

If you, like me, have some extra cash from cancelling your sports tv, I'd recommend spending the money on magazines/podcasts that could do with the help whilst there is no sport. Just bought a copy of @MundialMag and @WisdenCricket and became a patreon of @FootballRamble .

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2 years

A 🧵 on some of the weird and wonderful things #F1 is currently auctioning off as part of the #AbuDhabiGP weekend.

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4 months

My grandad was seven at the time and lived not too far from the circuit so wrote to local car dealer Bob Gerald who happened to be taking part in the race to see if he could get some autographs for his book and Bob certainly delivered. Fangio, Moss and Farina all feature! #F1

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Happy 74th birthday to us 🎂 The very first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix took place on May 13, 1950 at Silverstone Nino Farina, who would win that year's title, led home team mates Luigi Fagioli and Reg Parnell for an Alfa Romeo 1-2-3! #F1

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In terms of driver recruitment, it is ability over nationality for Audi #F1 following links with Mick #Schumacher

Audi F1 discuss 2026 driver line-up criteria amid Mick Schumacher links

The CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH has said driver recruitment will be focused on ability rather than nationality following links with Mick Schumacher.

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2 years

New @WilliamsRacing man @LoganSargeant on if he feels any added pressure being the first American driver in #F1 since 2015.

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1 year

The early morning clouds have burned away and bright blue skies at Silverstone now. #F1 #BritishGP

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Pato O'Ward told me @IndyCar is in danger of being "swallowed up" by #F1 if the series does not "step up"

Pato O'Ward warns F1 'will swallow up IndyCar' if the series does not 'step up'

Following F1's dramatic rise in US popularity, Pato O'Ward has warned it could "swallow up IndyCar' if the series does not "step up."

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2 years

My profile of Max Verstappen for @pitch_magazine_ hits the shelves this week so if you want to read about how a boy left abandoned at an Italian petrol station became a two-time #F1 World Champion, you can order a copy here:

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George Russell gave me an update regarding Sebastian Vettel's GPDA future: 🟢 Spoke to #Vettel multiple times earlier this year 🟢 Discussions over Vettel's GPDA future have been moved to the end of the season #F1

George Russell provides a timeline on Sebastian Vettel’s GPDA future

George Russell has said the GPDA will meet with Sebastian Vettel at the end of the season to discuss if he wants to stay on in his role.

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1 year

It is my understanding George Russell has committed his #F1 future to Mercedes. Source said he’s going to be a member of the #Mercedes family long term.

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4 years

After about 400 train journeys from Devon to London, I've finally passed all my NCTJ Diplomas exams and am now a certified journalist 🗞️🎉

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2 years

A different kind of day today

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1 year

Audi have confirmed to me that they are not speaking with potential customer teams ahead of their 2026 entry as a PU supplier. Say full focus is on works partnership with Sauber. More on @Planet_F1 #F1

Audi F1 reveal stance on customer teams as F1 operation continues to scale up

Audi F1 say they are not “actively seeking” a customer team as their entry as a power unit supplier draws nearer.

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From going to races to watching at home or buying merch, fans are being priced out of #F1 and this greed will threaten the future of the sport. My thoughts on the rising cost of being an F1 fan.

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Is #F1 pricing out its loyal fanbase? From sky-high ticket prices and huge merchandise costs, it is getting increasingly difficult to see the value for money. ✍️: @samcooper_

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Some of the #F1 cars on display at #GoodwoodFoS

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2 years

Delighted to announce I will be joining @Planet_F1 as a full-time writer in May. It's a role I am hugely excited about and one that gives me the freedom to find the best stories in the sport during a season that has already shown its potential to be one of the best ever.

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Grosjean saying drivers are stupid for causing a crash #TuscanGP

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2 months

Instead of scenes of jubilation, #McLaren have questions to answer and it's not the first time the team have made some questionable choices when it comes to strategy this season. My reaction for @Planet_F1

Lando Norris’ indecision turns Oscar Piastri win into sour McLaren moment

Away from Oscar Piastri’s impressive on-track performance since his debut last season, one notable aspect has been his off-track demeanour.

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1 year

Richard Ashcroft is here filming a promo.

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4 years

Was informed last week that my job is likely to become redundant in the near future. I know times are tough but if anyone knows of an opportunity for an NCTJ-qualified sports journalist who has experience covering a variety of sports then please send it my way ✏️

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2 years

BREAKING: Andretti have teamed up with General Motors for their #F1 entry bid. Together they will explore the FIA's new expression of interest process.

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2 years

Had it confirmed to me that @F1LasVegas will not be using dynamic pricing for their inaugural #F1 race in 2023.

Exclusive: New ticket details emerge for Las Vegas GP, no dynamic pricing

The Las Vegas Grand Prix has confirmed to PlanetF1 that fans will not be faced with 'dynamic pricing' when it comes to buying tickets.

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China was Lando's eighth P2 of his career so forget the lack of a win, the #McLaren man is quite clearly one of the best drivers on the #F1 grid. #ChineseGP

Forget the missing win, Lando Norris has already proven himself one of F1’s best

Another podium for Lando Norris in China demonstrates how well the McLaren driver is doing, with or without a win.

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1 year

Christian Horner said, ‘It is great to see Daniel hasn’t lost any form while away from racing and that the strides he has been making in his SIM sessions translate on track.

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2 years

Sir Jackie Stewart has lived it all but perhaps the most remarkable feat of his #F1 career is that he is still here to tell the tale. My interview with the three-time World Champion for @Planet_F1 .

Sir Jackie Stewart on life and losing friends: 'In those days we drove through the fire'

PlanetF1.com spoke to three-time World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart ahead of the release of his eponymous documentary.

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2 years

I've taken a look at all the #F1 records broken by @Max33Verstappen (and the ones he could break) for @Planet_F1

The Formula 1 records currently held by Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen already has plenty of records under his belt and there is no telling just where he might stop.

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