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'An incredibly difficult pill to swallow': Monaco's impact on Russell title hopes

A series of errors in Monaco has seemingly derailed Russell's season. He and Mercedes remain optimistic.

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Hamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonelli

Lewis Hamilton joked that Kimi Antonelli is catching his record Formula 1 win tally after watching the the Italian teen claim a fifth straight victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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BARCELONA UP NEXT

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

Formula 1 heads to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli remains the driver to beat.

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MONACO GP

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari play down Monaco chances, qualifying to be 'tight'

Charles Leclerc expects a tight battle for pole position in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, despite Ferrari's strong start to the weekend in Friday practice.

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Hamilton sets the pace in second practice

Lewis Hamilton raised serious hope of landing his first victory in Ferrari colours after setting the pace in practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

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CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

'This fight is on': Mercedes will need to manage more Antonelli-Russell battles

Russell has nothing to lose after a disappointing finish in Montreal. That might create a driver management problem for Mercedes.

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Antonelli wins Canadian GP as Russell retires

Kimi Antonelli claimed a fourth successive win at the Canadian Grand Prix after his teammate George Russell was forced to retire amid a pulsating battle.

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VERSTAPPEN AT NURBURGRING

Call of the weird: The Nürburgring 24 Hours is unlike any other race on earth

The Nurburgring 24 Hours is not like other races. That was probably the appeal for Max Verstappen when he signed up to make his debut at the event this year, and it will be the takeaway for the thousands of fans who also watched it this weekend.

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Verstappen effect: Nürburgring 24 Hours sold out

Max Verstappen's debut appearance in the Nürburgring 24 Hours has led to a sellout of the event for the first time ever.

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'I'm happy': Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest

Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion.

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Stefano Domenicali: Max Verstappen needs to respect the weight of his voice

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