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Is Red Bull a victim of F1's ADUO system? The surprising results explained

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Is Red Bull a victim of F1's ADUO system? The surprising results explained
Red Bull has asked the FIA to take another look at the ADUO results. While that review is a factual verification process, the provisional outcome exposes three more fundamental issues with F1’s catch-up mechanism

How Cammish outshone Sutton and Ingram at Oulton Park to have an outside look at a BTCC title chase

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How Cammish outshone Sutton and Ingram at Oulton Park to have an outside look at a BTCC title chase

What we learned from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

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What we learned from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Spool party: How F1's drivers will fight against turbo lag in Monaco

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F1 Formula 1
Spool party: How F1's drivers will fight against turbo lag in Monaco

How Trackhouse is preparing for the post-Brivio era

MotoGP
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How Trackhouse is preparing for the post-Brivio era

Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours looks like the hardest race to call

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Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours looks like the hardest race to call

The unique diffuser Mercedes brought to Canadian GP

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F1 Formula 1
The unique diffuser Mercedes brought to Canadian GP

How Evans finally overcame Ogier in Rally Japan fight to assert title authority

WRC
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How Evans finally overcame Ogier in Rally Japan fight to assert title authority

How Sutton's BTCC steamroller overcame Snetterton challenges

BTCC
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How Sutton's BTCC steamroller overcame Snetterton challenges

How Rosenqvist came of age in the closest Indy 500 finish in history

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How Rosenqvist came of age in the closest Indy 500 finish in history

Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1

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F1 Formula 1
Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1

Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada

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F1 Formula 1
Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada

The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

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F1 Formula 1
The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem

The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

What we learned from MotoGP's wretched Catalan GP

MotoGP
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What we learned from MotoGP's wretched Catalan GP

How F1's ADUO system works

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F1 Formula 1
How F1's ADUO system works

How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same

Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same

How F1's planned 60-40 power split for 2027 will affect each manufacturer

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F1 Formula 1
How F1's planned 60-40 power split for 2027 will affect each manufacturer

How Rally Portugal served up WRC redemption for Neuville 

WRC
WRC WRC
How Rally Portugal served up WRC redemption for Neuville 

How Sutton shone while Ingram’s luck deserted him at Brands Hatch

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How Sutton shone while Ingram’s luck deserted him at Brands Hatch

Five things we learned at the MotoGP French Grand Prix

MotoGP
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Five things we learned at the MotoGP French Grand Prix

The strategic gamble that ended BMW's WEC winless streak

WEC
WEC WEC
The strategic gamble that ended BMW's WEC winless streak

How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

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F1 Formula 1
How the 2027 F1 rule changes will work

How Penske could stay in Formula E despite DS exit

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How Penske could stay in Formula E despite DS exit

Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

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F1 Formula 1
Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

F1 2026 might be flawed, but Miami showed why it's also enjoyable

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F1 Formula 1
F1 2026 might be flawed, but Miami showed why it's also enjoyable

How Antonelli and Mercedes defeated Norris and McLaren in Miami's F1 thriller

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F1 Formula 1
How Antonelli and Mercedes defeated Norris and McLaren in Miami's F1 thriller

What we learned from the 2026 F1 Miami GP sprint race and qualifying

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F1 Formula 1
What we learned from the 2026 F1 Miami GP sprint race and qualifying

How Ogier mastered the fine margins in epic Solberg WRC duel

WRC
WRC WRC
How Ogier mastered the fine margins in epic Solberg WRC duel

Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP

MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP

Why Marquez avoided a penalty for his pitlane entry in the Spanish MotoGP sprint

MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Why Marquez avoided a penalty for his pitlane entry in the Spanish MotoGP sprint

What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

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F1 Formula 1
What's behind McLaren's fresh A-B F1 team angst?

Relationship between F1 driver and race engineer more crucial than ever

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F1 Formula 1
Relationship between F1 driver and race engineer more crucial than ever

How to make F1's 2026 rules simpler - and why Horner was half-right

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F1 Formula 1
How to make F1's 2026 rules simpler - and why Horner was half-right

How MotoGP's concessions system will work in 850cc new era

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How MotoGP's concessions system will work in 850cc new era

Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

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F1 Formula 1
Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team?

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F1 Formula 1
What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team?

How Hyundai snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as Katsuta made history

WRC
WRC WRC
How Hyundai snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as Katsuta made history

The questions that still need answering from the start of the 2026 F1 season

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F1 Formula 1
The questions that still need answering from the start of the 2026 F1 season

The three clues to the F1 start problem Antonelli is aiming to solve

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F1 Formula 1
The three clues to the F1 start problem Antonelli is aiming to solve

What happened to Evans and Solberg at WRC Rally Croatia

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What happened to Evans and Solberg at WRC Rally Croatia

The key figures Red Bull has lost over the past three years

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The key figures Red Bull has lost over the past three years

Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fill

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F1 Formula 1
Lambiase’s move to McLaren makes sense - but Red Bull faces another big hole to fill

How F1 teams are exploring 2026's bargeboard reforms

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F1 Formula 1
How F1 teams are exploring 2026's bargeboard reforms

How Super Formula deals with the problem F1 has been unable to solve

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How Super Formula deals with the problem F1 has been unable to solve

How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

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F1 Formula 1
How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP

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F1 Formula 1
Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP

Why Miami will be start of a "new F1 championship" for teams

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F1 Formula 1
Why Miami will be start of a "new F1 championship" for teams

“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

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F1 Formula 1
“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework

Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP

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How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP

The reasons behind Rovanpera’s surprise Super Formula withdrawal

Super Formula
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The reasons behind Rovanpera’s surprise Super Formula withdrawal

Five things we learned at the MotoGP United States GP

MotoGP
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Five things we learned at the MotoGP United States GP

What we learned in Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

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What we learned in Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Autosport Explains video: Williams chief aerodynamicist on design changes for F1 2026

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Autosport Explains video: Williams chief aerodynamicist on design changes for F1 2026

How Porsche continued its IMSA dominance at Sebring but with intra-team drama

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How Porsche continued its IMSA dominance at Sebring but with intra-team drama

Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix

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Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix

Autosport Explains video: The engineering challenges of F1's new power unit rules

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Autosport Explains video: The engineering challenges of F1's new power unit rules

130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?

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130R, Pouhon and Eau Rouge – Can drivers still make the difference in F1's iconic corners?