Formula 1

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F1: Portuguese Grand Prix to return on calendar in 2027

The Portuguese Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 and 2028 after reaching an agreement on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The race returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao having been previously held in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, both won by Lewis Hamilton. It is expected to take the place of the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be dropped...

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F1: Piastri remains focused despite shrinking championship lead

Oscar Piastri says his mentality has not changed as his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' championship continues to shrink, Afrosport reports. The Australian finished fifth at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday while Max Verstappen won the race with Lando Norris finishing second. The result left Piastri just 14 points ahead of his McLaren teammate Norris in the championship standings while Verstappen is 40...

F1: Mercedes confirm Russell, Antonelli as driver line-up for 2026

F1: Mercedes confirm Russell, Antonelli as driver line-up for 2026

Mercedes have confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as the driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season after signing contract extensions, Afrosport reports. Russell's existing deal was set to run out at the end of the year likewise rookie Antonelli, who replaced Lewis Hamilton. Both drivers are now going to be part of the grid next year when new technical regulations kick in. Russell's contract...

Glasner gives no excuse for the end of Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run

F1: Hamilton feels Ferrari pain after dreadful Singapore GP outing

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said he felt the pain for the entire Ferrari team after an underwhelming performance at the Singapore Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. Charles Leclerc and Hamilton finished sixth and seventh respectively but the latter dropped to eighth after he was hit with a five-second time penalty for exceeding track limits following multiple warnings. He also suffered brake issues towards the...

Glasner gives no excuse for the end of Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run

F1: McLaren’s Norris, Piastri thrilled to clinch constructors’ championship so early

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were filled with excitement after McLaren clinched the 2025 Formula 1 constructors' championship and 10th in their history at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The British team came into Marina Bay with a massive 337-point ead over Mercedes in standings and needed just 13 points to clinch back-to-back titles which was achieved with Norris and Piastri finishing third...