Eddie Jordan, 1948-2025 | Formula 1

Eddie Jordan, who has passed away at the age of 76, founded a much-loved Formula 1 team which defied their doubters by winning.

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Contact with team mate may have led to Bortoleto’s Austrian GP crash | Formula 1

Sauber is looking into the possibility Gabriel Bortoleto's race-ending crash last weekend was not caused by driver error.

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FIA extends DRS zone on Shanghai’s longest straight to make passing easier | Formula 1

Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to make more use of their Drag Reduction Systems at the Chinese Grand Prix this year.

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McLaren would have been “stupid” not to use hold position order – Norris | Formula 1

McLaren's decision to forbid its drivers from racing each other for three laps during the Australian Grand Prix was justified because of the conditions, says Lando Norris.

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Hamilton dismisses ‘negativity’ over his radio calls. ‘Other drivers are almost abusive’ | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton says he "doesn't know why everyone's been so negative" about his radio communications during the Australian Grand Prix.

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Eddie Jordan, former F1 team principal, manager and driver, dies aged 76 | Formula 1

Eddie Jordan, the founder of former Formula 1 team Jordan, has passed away a few days before his 77th birthday.

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Hadjar agrees with Marko over “embarrassing” reaction to Australian GP exit | Formula 1

Isack Hadjar is unbothered by the reaction of Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko to his crash in Melbourne last week.

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Antonelli “got really scared” when he made “big save” on first lap of Australian GP | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was alarmed when he came close to crashing on the first lap of the Australian Grand Prix.

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FIA’s new rear wing test ‘directed at other teams, not McLaren’ – Norris | Formula 1

Lando Norris says the FIA's change to its rear wing regulations is not targeted at McLaren and will not affect their performance in this weekend's round.

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Round-up: Mercedes’ eye on the weather, Zhou’s comeback goal, F1 Academy and more | Formula 1

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Williams explain role played by car’s systems in Sainz’s race-ending crash | Formula 1

Williams team principal James Vowles has shed further light on what caused Carlos Sainz Jnr to crash out on the first lap of the Australian Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/19/williams-explain-role-played-by-cars-systems-in-sainzs-race-ending-crash/

Will FIA’s new test clip McLaren’s wings? Six Chinese GP talking points | Formula 1

It’s only the second round of the season and already the rules are changing. Will that disrupt the pecking order? Plus, F1 could have a new championship leader by Sunday, and teams face the added challenge of a resurfaced track – again. Here are the talking points for Shanghai. Early clampdown on flexing wings Lando … Continue reading Will FIA’s new test clip McLaren’s wings? Six Chinese GP talking points

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Verstappen will leave Red Bull for Mercedes at the end of 2025, Brown predicts | Formula 1

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has claimed Max Verstappen will walk out on his long-term Red Bull deal and join their rivals Mercedes.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/19/verstappen-will-leave-red-bull-for-mercedes-at-the-end-of-2025-brown-predicts/

Rally drivers escalate swearing row with FIA by refusing to answer questions | Formula 1

Rally drivers, who joined their F1 counterparts in protesting the FIA's clampdown on swearing, are refusing to answer questions from the media this weekend.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/19/rally-drivers-escalate-swearing-row-with-fia-by-refusing-to-answer-questions/

Norris is only driver besides Verstappen to win back-to-back races since 2021 | Australian Grand Prix stats and facts

Formula 1 has a back-to-back winner who isn't Max Verstappen for the first time in four years. More noteworthy statistics and facts from the Australian Grand Prix here.

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Round-up: Wolff hails W16 gains, IndyCar tyre tweak, Shanghai resurfaced and more | Formula 1

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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“The only rookie that kept it on the road”: Full radio from Antonelli’s superb F1 debut | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli may have been in his first Formula 1 race but the 18-year-old sounded calm and composed as he climbed 12 places to finish fourth.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/18/the-only-rookie-that-kept-it-on-the-road-full-radio-from-antonellis-superb-f1-debut/

Drive to Survive producer insists “authenticity” is its goal amid claims of fakery | Formula 1

The new season of Netflix's hit Formula 1 series Drive to Survive has prompted fresh accusations of inaccuracy but its producer insists they strive to be authentic.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/18/drive-to-survive-producer-insists-authenticity-is-its-goal-despite-claims-of-fakery/

Red Bull “have a lot of work to do to fight for a win” – Verstappen | Formula 1

Max Verstappen says Red Bull need to make a lot of progress with their car to challenge for victories after McLaren won the season-opening race last weekend.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/18/red-bull-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-to-fight-for-a-win-verstappen/

Round-up: MCL39’s tyre advantage, Lawson’s big break, Bortoleto debut and more | Formula 1

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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