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Max Verstappen clinched Imola, but it was too close for comfort thanks to Lando Norris
Lando Norris pushed Imola winner Max Verstappen to the very end, setting up a thrilling finish and putting the F1 world champion on high alert.
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Hamilton: Mercedes in 'no-man's land'
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes are in 'no man's-land' after he finished Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in sixth place.
Formula One
Verstappen wins two races in one day
Max Verstappen celebrated a double win on Sunday, taking the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix for Red Bull after earlier being on the triumphant team for a virtual endurance race.
Formula One
Norris: I was praying for one more lap at Imola
Lando Norris was praying for an additional lap at the end of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after he closed to 0.725 seconds of eventual race winner Max Verstappen at the chequered flag.
Formula One
Verstappen holds off late Norris charge to win in Imola
Max Verstappen fends off a late challenge from Lando Norris to return to the top of the podium in Imola.
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Formula One
Vettel emotional after Senna, Ratzenberger tribute
Vettel was fighting back the tears after driving Senna's 1993 McLaren around the Imola circuit as a tribute to the late Brazilian and Roland Ratzenberger.
Max Verstappen
Verstappen claims record-equalling eighth pole in a row
Max Verstappen takes pole ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Imola.
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Formula One
Norris: Writing off Verstappen is 'a bit stupid'
Lando Norris never doubted Max Verstappen was the man to beat in qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, despite the world champion's scruffy start to the weekend.
Formula One
Piastri given 3-place grid pen, starts P5 at Imola
Oscar Piastri has lost his front row starting position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a three-place grid penalty for impeding another driver during qualifying.
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McLaren's Norris & Piastri 'very happy' with Imola qualifying
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri speak after finishing qualifying behind Max Verstappen on pole.
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Formula One
Sainz: Ferrari upgrade expectation was overhyped
Ferrari's drivers are confident the most recent upgrades to their car have worked as expected, even though Red Bull and McLaren remained ahead of the Italian team in qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
AutoRacing
How F1 is honouring the 30th anniversary of Senna's death at Imola
Nate Saunders explains how Ayrton Senna is being remembered at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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Formula One
Alonso & Perez crash out of final practice at Imola
Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez both cause separate red flags during the final practice session.
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Max Verstappen
Verstappen fears rivals have made step forward
Max Verstappen said Red Bull has work to do to maintain its big advantage over the rest of the field after a tough day of practice ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Formula One
Hamilton backs 17yo Antonelli as Merc successor
Lewis Hamilton has backed teenage driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace him at Mercedes next year.
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Williams still chasing star designer Newey
Williams boss James Vowles has not given up on luring star designer Adrian Newey to his team and also has three drivers in mind to partner Alex Albon next season and in 2026.
Fernando Alonso
Alonso: We all pay tribute to Senna when racing at Imola
Fernando Alonso speaks ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and joins members of the paddock for a Senna track run.
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Formula One
Monaco bump-start for 'Lambo' Norris
Lando Norris discovered another reward of becoming a Formula One winner after he was unable to start his classic Lamborghini on the streets of Monte Carlo and fans came to the rescue.
Formula One
Imola Paddock Diary: Vettel leads Senna tribute as F1 returns after 2023 floods
F1, F2 and F3 drivers all lined up to pay tribute to Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at Imola, as Max Verstappen looks to defend his title.
Formula One
Albon convinced to stay by Williams' 'high ceiling'
Alex Albon has said Williams can win races again during his stint with the team, which he has extended to at least 2027 with a newly signed contract.
Formula One
Newey open to joining another F1 team after break
Adrian Newey has admitted that he would be open to join another Formula One team following his decision to leave Red Bull in 2025.
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NFL
Broncos team up with F1 star Lewis Hamilton to reveal schedule
Lewis Hamilton samples an array of foods from the Broncos' opposition to unveil their NFL schedule.
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Formula One
Unlapped: How to listen or watch ESPN's F1 show, episode archive, and more
Unlapped is ESPN's new Formula One show, featuring Katie George and F1 writers Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson, as they serve both complete newbies and seasoned motorheads. This is your one stop shop for all things F1.
Formula One
Verstappen holds off Norris to win at Imola
Max Verstappen held off Lando Norris in a tense battle for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that finished with two cars split by just 0.725s - the smallest winning margin of the season to date.
Formula One
Verstappen pips McLaren to pole at Imola
Max Verstappen narrowly took pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who continued to show McLaren's resurgent pace.
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