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F1 icon Herbert sent death threats after role in controversial Alonso penalty
Fernando Alonso was penalised at the Australian Grand Prix for causing George Russell to crash and former F1 racer Johnny Herbert was on the stewarding panel that handed out that sentence
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F1 2025 calendar confirmed with major change for Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut
The 2025 Formula 1 season will be the last under the current set of car regulations, with new design and engine rules coming into force and Audi entering for the first time in 2026
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Toto Wolff tells George Russell to "take responsibility" amid divisive F1 debate
George Russell was involved in a terrifying crash in the Australian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso being handed a 20-second penalty for his part in the incident
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George Russell demands F1 rule change after scary 'disaster waiting to happen'
George Russell was left begging for the Australian Grand Prix to be stopped as his smashed up Mercedes came to rest on its side in the middle of the track after crashing
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Fresh Lewis Hamilton concern as Mercedes admit being stumped by new car problem
Lewis Hamilton retired from the Australian Grand Prix after only 17 laps because of an engine failure, to cap a miserable weekend which saw Mercedes leave Melbourne pointless
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Terrifying new footage shows F1 rival save George Russell with "danger" shout
Fernando Alonso was penalised after the race over George Russell's late crash, and it seems the Brit avoided a much worse fate thanks to the other Aston Martin driver, Lance Stroll's, race engineer
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Wolff tests Verstappen's resolve as he outlines Hamilton replacement plan
Toto Wolff wants to try and take advantage of the divisions at Red Bull in the wake of the Christian Horner saga to sign Max Verstappen to become Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes
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Brundle makes Hamilton observation with Wolff's patience 'wearing very thin'
Mercedes failed to score a single point at the Australian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered an engine failure before George Russell crashed out while chasing down Fernando Alonso
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Aston Martin make Fernando Alonso appeal decision as huge penalty proves costly
Fernando Alonso was given a 20-second post-race penalty after the Australian Grand Prix after the stewards decided his driving was "potentially dangerous" and contributed to George Russell's crash
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Red Bull chief steps in after Sergio Perez makes Max Verstappen claim
Ferrari secured a 1-2 in Australia after Max Verstappen's retirement and there is soon disagreement within Red Bull about whether or not they would've won with the Dutchman in the race
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Christian Horner's attention caught by Red Bull 'nemesis' driver for 2025 seat
Carlos Sainz produced a flawless audition for a top seat in 2025 by winning the Australian Grand Prix for Ferrari, who are letting him go at the end of the year in favour of Lewis Hamilton
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Alonso surprised at F1 penalty over horror smash that left Russell screaming
George Russell crashed late in the Australian Grand Prix while trying to catch Fernando Alonso, his Mercedes smashing into a wall before flipping on its side and coming to rest back on the track
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'Stupid' Verstappen comment to Red Bull mechanic which prompted Horner response
Max Verstappen's race at the Australian Grand Prix lasted for only a few laps because of a brakes fire which melted the rear-right corner of his RB20, forcing him to retire
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Hamilton and Wolff at odds as Sky F1's Kravitz shines light on Mercedes discord
Mercedes had a wretched weekend in Melbourne and Toto Wolff admitted he has considered his future after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell did not finish the race
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Hamilton bemoans "worst ever" start to F1 season amid more Mercedes concerns
Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton has not held back in his brutally honest assessment of his own start to what has been a difficult season so far for the 39-year-old
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George Russell filmed in toilet at Australian GP as TikTok influencers slammed
TikTok-famous brothers Archie and Miles Shepherd, better known as the 'Shepmates', have been slammed for uploading a video of F1 driver George Russell using a urinal
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George Russell's terrified scream on radio as car flipped in Australian GP crash
George Russell crashed late in the Australian Grand Prix as he tried to get past Fernando Alonso, his Mercedes dramatically flipping onto its side and coming to rest in the middle of the track
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George Russell shows true colours as FIA investigate his Australian GP crash
George Russell crashed out of the Melbourne race while trying to catch and overtake Fernando Alonso, and the incident is now being investigated by the F1 stewards
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Carlos Sainz wins crazy Australian GP as Hamilton, Verstappen and Russell retire
Max Verstappen retired from the Melbourne race after just a few laps while Lewis Hamilton was also forced to pull over, as Carlos Sainz and Ferrari dominated in the Red Bull racer's absence
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Lewis Hamilton's Australian GP retirement explained as Mercedes confirm cause
Lewis Hamilton pulled over on the side of the Melbourne track less than 20 laps into the Australian Grand Prix, reporting an issue with his power unit over the radio to Mercedes
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Hamilton suffers Australian GP engine failure after Verstappen catches fire
Lewis Hamilton became the second retiree from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix with a power unit problem, not long after Max Verstappen's race was also ended prematurely
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Max Verstappen suffers fresh Australian GP blow which could lead to F1 penalty
Max Verstappen picked up damage on his Red Bull after making a mistake on a hot lap in practice on Friday, which seems to have had consequences for his power unit
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Ricciardo makes grim admission after Australia GP failure as F1 dream slips away
Daniel Ricciardo has been gunning for a Red Bull seat but will struggle to keep hold of his current place at sister team RB if he continues to struggle as he did in qualifying in Melbourne
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Australian GP qualifying result changes as Red Bull hit with grid penalty
Sergio Perez was third quickest in Australian Grand Prix qualifying but was removed from that position after the session when the F1 stewards deemed him guilty of impeding a rival
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Max Verstappen annoyed with Red Bull car problem despite Australian GP pole
Max Verstappen complained about understeer on his Red Bull car throughout practice and even in qualifying, but finished Saturday's running at the top of the timesheets