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‘Hung on for dear life’: The anatomy of Piastri’s killer move
How Oscar Piastri did it. We break down the key moments that led to his “perfect drive” at Baku.
- by Russell Bennett
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‘Perfect drive’ stuns F1 world: Piastri shows nerves of steel to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Australian Formula 1 superstar Oscar Piastri put on a driving masterclass in Baku to hold off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
- by Russell Bennett
Lindsay Fox drops $1 million deposit on a car he can’t drive on the road
The billionaire car fanatic’s hypercar takes pride of place in his car museum.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new winner
The decision is a devastating one for Russell, who thought he had won his second race of the season after he opted to stay out after one pit stop.
- by Trevor Stynes
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Piastri clinches first GP victory after stunning drama with teammate Norris
On lap 68 of the 70-lap Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris slowed down to let Australian star Oscar Piastri past – securing the 23-year-old his maiden victory at the pinnacle of motor sport.
- by Russell Bennett
‘I can’t stop crying’: Hamilton overjoyed at drought-breaking Silverstone win
Pent-up emotion spilled from the British driver as he recorded his first grand prix win in 945 days.
- by Tom Morgan and Tom Cary
‘Red flag! I’m in the middle of the track’: Stranded F1 driver pleaded for protection moments before Ferrari win
In the closing moments of Sunday’s grand prix, George Russell of Mercedes was heard calling urgently for the red flag 12 times before the safety car was deployed. Fernando Alonso was penalised for his role in the crash that left Russell stranded.
- by Carla Jaeger
As it happened Grand Prix Melbourne 2024: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
‘Like Succession’: Christian Horner and the battle for Red Bull
The Christian Horner saga has fascinated the globe, a clash of sport, celebrity, ego and corporate governance that has a very uncertain outcome.
- by Stephen Brook
Melbourne to take pole position for Formula 1’s 2025 season
A likely attendance record at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix will remove any lingering F1 doubts about where to start next season.
- by Chip Le Grand
‘The fight is with Mercedes’: Piastri lasers in on high-octane Hamilton battle
Last year, understanding how to piece together an F1 race was a dark art for Oscar Piastri. With a full F1 season under his belt, he now has its biggest names in sight.
- by Matthew Clayton and Carla Jaeger
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