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Reports: Key designer Newey wants Red Bull exit
Adrian Newey, Formula One's most sought-after designer, wants to leave champions Red Bull, according to media reports on Thursday.
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UNLAPPED PODCAST
Is this the best version of Max Verstappen we've seen yet?
Plus a look at drivers and teams stock after 5 races, and whether or not the Unlapped crew is buying, holding or selling stock after an entertaining weekend in China
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CHINESE GRAND PRIX
MORE MAX MASTERY
After Verstappen's Chinese GP victory, who can challenge his F1 dominance?
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is continuously upping his game, and his performance at the Chinese Grand Prix shows he's not slowing down.
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STATE OF PLAY
State of play in F1 as Red Bull, Max Verstappen untouchable while Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes struggle
With the Formula 1 season approaching its quarter-way point, we've taken a look at the state of play for each of the grid's 10 teams.
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FORMULA ONE
CHINESE GRAND PRIX
Verstappen eases to Chinese GP win, Norris second ahead of Perez
Max Verstappen overcame two different Safety Car periods to record another easy win at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Restart chaos causes two crashes at Chinese GP
Max Verstappen wins his first ever Chinese GP
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CHINESE GRAND PRIX
Zhou Guanyu 'emotional' after finishing the Chinese Grand Prix
Verstappen reacts to 'incredible weekend' at Chinese Grand Prix
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CHINESE GP
Chinese Grand Prix Paddock Diary: Guanyu's homecoming, track surface concerns
The track surface at the Shanghai International Circuit is an early talking point, while Zhou Guanyu races on home soil for the first time at the top level.
Why Sauber is a 'really good' option for Carlos Sainz
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DRIVER MARKET
Where could Alonso-Aston deal leave Sainz in 2025 F1 market?
After Aston Martin announced a new contract for Fernando Alonso on Thursday, the list of Carlos Sainz's potential new teams for 2025 shrunk by one.
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FORMULA ONE
Ricciardo's struggles being exacerbated by Tsunoda's speed
Daniel Ricciardo was supposed to spend 2024 preparing for a potential return to Red Bull. Instead, he's being outperformed by teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
Top Headlines
- Hulkenberg to join Sauber from Haas in 2025
- Ferrari signs title deal with computer giant HP
- Ferrari to add blue to F1 car for Miami GP
- F1 to discuss revised points structure
- Horner: Verstappen not making F1 'boring'
- Wolff: Verstappen could still leave Red Bull
- Norris 'pleasantly surprised' with podium finish
- Zhou on home race: I'm honoured to be here
- Ricciardo on crash: Stroll 'made my blood boil'