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Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1
George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.
Apr 17, 2026
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What it's really like to try to make it to F1
BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.
Apr 17, 2026
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Do you have to be a millionaire to become an F1 driver?
Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.
Apr 16, 2026
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Lotus 79 voted most beautiful F1 car by BBC Sport users
We asked you to select the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, and the Lotus 79 came out on top.
Apr 16, 2026
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What do you know about teenagers in F1?
Following 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of the drivers' championship, take the BBC Sport quiz to see how much you know about F1's teenagers.
Apr 15, 2026
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The Chequered Flag Podcast
How are F1’s smallest team performing so well?
Apr 16, 2026
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Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions
Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.
Apr 16, 2026
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Maybe Verstappen needs a break from F1? - Hill
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill thinks that if Max Verstappen is not enjoying the sport any more following regulation changes then perhaps he needs to take a break.
Mar 29, 2026
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'Antonelli had the luck, but sometimes you need it'
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Bec Clancy discuss how Kimi Antonelli benefitted from a slice of luck to take the win in Japan and feel that Mercedes will be ruing the extended break from racing in the coming month.
Mar 29, 2026
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Antonelli celebrations 'lovely to see' - Benson
On the latest episode of the The Chequered Flag Podcast, pundits Andrew Benson and Sam Bird say Kimi Antonelli's Chinese Grand Prix win at 19 years old "is as big as it comes" for a young driver, after the Italian was moved to tears following his win.
Mar 15, 2026
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