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"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion

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"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion
The three-time world champion assessed Lando Norris’ first title at the 2026 Autosport Awards

Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion

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Audi launch
Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion

Two recent surgeries could force Martin to miss Sepang MotoGP test

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MotoGP
Two recent surgeries could force Martin to miss Sepang MotoGP test

Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

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Audi launch
Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

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Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race

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Audi launch
Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race
Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowdon says a successful 2026 season-opener in Melbourne will be about executing well and earning rivals' respect

Alpine conducts shakedown of Mercedes-powered A526 at Silverstone

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Alpine conducts shakedown of Mercedes-powered A526 at Silverstone

Trackhouse unveils 2026 MotoGP colours in Milan launch

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MotoGP
Trackhouse unveils 2026 MotoGP colours in Milan launch

Inside Audi's Berlin F1 launch

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Inside Audi's Berlin F1 launch

Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

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Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience

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Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience
Apple’s global head of sports says the company will deploy its full ecosystem as it prepares to take over Formula 1’s US broadcast rights in 2026

Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

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Audi launch
Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

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Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

Yamaha launches V4-powered M1 for 2026 MotoGP season

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Yamaha launches V4-powered M1 for 2026 MotoGP season

How Audi won the F1 2026 shakedown race

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Audi launch
How Audi won the F1 2026 shakedown race

Why humble start won't define Audi's ambitious 2030 F1 targets

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Audi launch
Why humble start won't define Audi's ambitious 2030 F1 targets
As a first-time F1 power unit manufacturer and the new owner of the midfield Sauber outfit, Audi is under no illusion of the huge challenge it has taken on. But its short-term humility doesn't detract from its long-term ambitions to conquer the pinnacle of motorsport, just like it did with any other form of racing

Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

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Audi launch
Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

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Formula 1
Audi launch
Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

Bagnaia ready to challenge MotoGP champion Marquez after 'complete reset'

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MotoGP
Ducati launch
Bagnaia ready to challenge MotoGP champion Marquez after 'complete reset'

Lindblad goes off in brand-new Racing Bulls F1 car

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Lindblad goes off in brand-new Racing Bulls F1 car

"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
"It doesn't matter how good the car is": Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion
The three-time world champion assessed Lando Norris’ first title at the 2026 Autosport Awards

Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion

Two recent surgeries could force Martin to miss Sepang MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Two recent surgeries could force Martin to miss Sepang MotoGP test

Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

Formula 1
Formula 1
Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Cadillac reveals real target for its first F1 race
Cadillac F1 boss Graeme Lowdon says a successful 2026 season-opener in Melbourne will be about executing well and earning rivals' respect

Alpine conducts shakedown of Mercedes-powered A526 at Silverstone

Formula 1
Formula 1
Alpine conducts shakedown of Mercedes-powered A526 at Silverstone

Trackhouse unveils 2026 MotoGP colours in Milan launch

MotoGP
MotoGP
Trackhouse unveils 2026 MotoGP colours in Milan launch

Inside Audi's Berlin F1 launch

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Inside Audi's Berlin F1 launch

Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

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Formula 1
Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience

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Formula 1
Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience
Apple’s global head of sports says the company will deploy its full ecosystem as it prepares to take over Formula 1’s US broadcast rights in 2026

Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

General
General
Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

Yamaha launches V4-powered M1 for 2026 MotoGP season

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha launches V4-powered M1 for 2026 MotoGP season

How Audi won the F1 2026 shakedown race

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
How Audi won the F1 2026 shakedown race

Why humble start won't define Audi's ambitious 2030 F1 targets

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Why humble start won't define Audi's ambitious 2030 F1 targets
As a first-time F1 power unit manufacturer and the new owner of the midfield Sauber outfit, Audi is under no illusion of the huge challenge it has taken on. But its short-term humility doesn't detract from its long-term ambitions to conquer the pinnacle of motorsport, just like it did with any other form of racing

Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

Formula 1
Formula 1
Audi launch
Audi unveils debut F1 car for 2026

Bagnaia ready to challenge MotoGP champion Marquez after 'complete reset'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Ducati launch
Bagnaia ready to challenge MotoGP champion Marquez after 'complete reset'

Lindblad goes off in brand-new Racing Bulls F1 car

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Formula 1
Lindblad goes off in brand-new Racing Bulls F1 car

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How Solberg has proved that good things really do come to those who wait

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Haas' VF-26 demonstrates F1 2026's aero trends - and hints at Ferrari's key details

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Why Al-Attiyah’s Dakar legacy now belongs in Peterhansel territory

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