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“The risk for us is a Safety Car”: Why Norris’s win was in danger for six laps | Formula 1

Tue, 2025-07-08 14:43
Lando Norris spent six laps hoping the Safety Car wouldn't appear as it would have stopped him passing Oscar Piastri to win the British Grand Prix.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Hulkenberg overruled race engineer twice in first nine laps on way to podium | Formula 1

Tue, 2025-07-08 11:04
When Nico Hulkenberg's race engineer told him to pit, he stayed out. When told to stay out, Hulkenberg pitted - and put himself on course for the podium.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

2025 British Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings | Formula 1

Tue, 2025-07-08 07:15
Lando Norris won at home but Nico Hulkenberg stole the show and another driver also impressed in the rain. Here's RaceFans' verdict on the field.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Round-up: Steering wheel stolen from Silverstone F1 display, ‘V8s by 2029’ and more | RaceFans Round-up

Tue, 2025-07-08 00:01
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Aston Martin explain call which led Alonso to claim “you never get it right with me” | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 17:35
Aston Martin explained why Fernando Alonso didn't get the benefit of the strategy which worked so well for his team mate, following his criticism on his radio.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Piastri knew McLaren wouldn’t accept his request to swap places with Norris | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 14:59
Oscar Piastri admitted he never seriously expected McLaren to accept his request to swap their cars around after he fell behind his team mate due to a penalty.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Did switching to slicks before the start really “make no sense”? British GP data | 2025 British Grand Prix interactive data

Mon, 2025-07-07 12:44
Six drivers chose to start the British Grand Prix on slicks but rivals felt the decision made "no sense" as the track was so wet. Who was right?
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‘I was like, what the hell is going on?’ Hulkenberg’s overdue podium stuns rivals | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 10:56
Max Verstappen said Nico Hulkenberg's podium finish was "fantastic" and Charles Leclerc was stunned by the Sauber driver's achievement.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Komatsu accepts drivers’ explanation for collision in “terrible race” for Haas | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 10:20
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said neither of his drivers was to blame for their collision but admitted "we executed a terrible race."
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Russell defends his pre-race switch to slick tyres which Wolff called “wrong” | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 09:57
George Russell insisted his decision to switch to slick tyres before the start of the British Grand Prix was justified but team principal Toto Wolff is not convinced.
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Piastri penalty decision potentially influenced by rivals ‘making it looks worse’ – McLaren | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 08:16
McLaren believe the stewards' decision to penalise Oscar Piastri was potentially influenced by rivals exaggerating their reactions to his driving.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix

Leclerc apologised to Sainz for one of their two incidents in British Grand Prix | Formula 1

Mon, 2025-07-07 07:15
Charles Leclerc said he apologised to Carlos Sainz Jnr for one of the two incidents involving the pair during the British Grand Prix.
Categories: F1 Grand Prix