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MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather

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MotoGP's final Australian GP at Phillip Island cancelled due to poor weather

Antonelli pole shows Mercedes is 'finally seeing the results' of car upgrades

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Antonelli pole shows Mercedes is 'finally seeing the results' of car upgrades

Leclerc and Hamilton's differing theories behind Ferrari's Austin qualifying disappointment

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Leclerc and Hamilton's differing theories behind Ferrari's Austin qualifying disappointment

Norris frustrated after United States GP qualifying: "I did a very bad job"

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Norris frustrated after United States GP qualifying: "I did a very bad job"

F1 United States GP: Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole with Russell only sixth

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F1 United States GP: Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole with Russell only sixth

F1 United States GP: Ferrari completes perfect practice record as Hamilton tops FP3

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F1 United States GP: Ferrari completes perfect practice record as Hamilton tops FP3

F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Hamilton leads FP3

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F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Hamilton leads FP3

F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Antonelli on pole

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F1 United States GP live commentary and updates - Antonelli on pole
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F1 75 Surprises - The Most Unexpected Races in F1 History!

Most Formula 1 races go as expected, but every now and again, an unfancied car or driver has a special day. It can be due to chaos ahead, a stellar performance, unusual car strengths or a combination of all three

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Photo by: Rainer W. Schlegelmilch

Autosport Retro

Telling the forgotten stories and unearthing the hidden gems from years gone by.

In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outlines the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.

If you want to find out more about the best GPs of the past 75 years, look out for Smith and Turner’s new book, Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races.

 
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