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Russell has 'no intention' of speaking to Verstappen
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Drivers forced to make at least two stops in Monaco
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Driving test week 'hell' for F1 rookie Antonelli
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I was really nervous - Antonelli on passing driving test. Video, 00:01:21
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I really don't feel any pressure - Bearman. Video, 00:03:17
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Don't ban F1 drivers for swearing - Sainz and Albon
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4 days ago

Three guilty of plot to blackmail family of Michael Schumacher
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5 days ago
Norris needs to be 'smart' to beat Verstappen
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5 days ago
5 Live Formula 1. Rebalancing the Grid. Audio, 90 minutes
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F1 'monitors' conflict amid Rwanda grand prix concerns
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6 days ago
McLaren extend aerodynamics chief Prodromou's deal
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7 days ago

Back to Base episodes 1-4

Opportunity of a lifetime. Audio, 38 minutes
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Project Pencil. Audio, 38 minutes
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Mission Control. Audio, 42 minutes
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The calm before the storm. Audio, 39 minutes
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Back to Base episodes 5-8

Echoes from the past. Audio, 37 minutes
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Total commitment. Audio, 40 minutes
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A lot more to lose. Audio, 40 minutes
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The search for perfection. Audio, 45 minutes
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More F1 news and analysis

When are the F1 cars revealed for the 2025 season?
BBC Sport explains when the Formula 1 cars will be released, and why they will be launched with one-off liveries.
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4 days ago
Gamer who drove Vettel's F1 car on course for real-world racing
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6 days ago
Meet the girls pushing to become future F1 stars
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5 February
Jordan group buys London Irish rugby club out of administration
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6 days ago
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Zhou joins Ferrari as reserve driver
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5 February
'Driving is like birthday and Christmas in one' Video, 00:01:07
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5 February
Mercedes raced by Moss and Fangio sells for record £42.75m
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2 February

Sauber owner Audi to open F1 base in the UK
The Swiss-based Sauber team says it will open a UK base this year as owner Audi gears up for its official entry into Formula 1 in 2026.
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4 February
Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa
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30 January
Herbert dropped from role as FIA steward
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29 January
Hamilton crashes Ferrari in pre-season testing
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29 January
Bearman looks for 'growth' in first full F1 campaign
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4 February
Hamilton's first test in Ferrari F1 car. Video, 00:00:27
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22 January
Mercedes' Antonelli, 18, passes driving test
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28 January

F1 in 10 years

'In 10 years you'll see a woman starting an F1 race'
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2 December 2024
How F1 'gladiators' became 'a thing of the past' - and what's next?
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9 October 2024
Is F1's cost cap leading to better racing?
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30 September 2024
F1 in 10 Years: The Grand Prix Ball. Video, 00:02:54
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29 August 2024
F1 in 10 Years: Norris says keeping 'sound and smell' is vital. Video, 00:02:39
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31 July 2024

Watch and listen

'I'm in a very fortunate position' - Newey on Aston Martin move. Video, 00:03:14
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10 September 2024
Why Norris wants Silverstone win more than any other. Video, 00:01:11
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4 July 2024
Bearman on F1 debut and working with Hamilton. Video, 00:01:59
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14 March 2024
Meet McLaren's first female development driver. Video, 00:01:30
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5 March 2024
Back at Base: Go behind the scenes at Mercedes & Williams. F1: Chequered Flag. Video, 00:00:34
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28 February 2024

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