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F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Practice

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc set the pace during Friday’s second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, overcoming car problems to lead the way from Red Bull rival Sergio Perez and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton.

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Pérez: Verstappen style disguised Red Bull issues

Sergio Pérez suggested he could benefit more than team mate Max Verstappen from any fix to the car issues that have slowed Formula One champions Red Bull. The Mexican also told reporters ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the problems may have been masked by the drivers' different styles.

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Verstappen, Leclerc record fastest times at Azerbaijan GP practice

Lando Norris is only one of Max Verstappen's problems at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The other is his own car. Verstappen needs to tame a car he's called a “monster” to hold off Norris and defend his Formula 1 title, all while the Red Bull team's years of dominance in Formula 1 seem to be nearing their end. Verstappen and Red Bull haven't won any of the last six races going into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Norris: I don't expect Piastri to hand me wins

Lando Norris has said that while McLaren is now prioritising him and his championship aspirations, he will not expect teammate Oscar Piastri to move over and give up race wins on his behalf.

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Hamilton, Leclerc unfazed by Newey's Ferrari snub

Future teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have said they are not disappointed by Adrian Newey's decision to sign for Aston Martin over Ferrari next year. Often described as a design genius, Newey is among the most sought-after engineers in Formula 1.

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Collapse of an empire?

The last time Max Verstappen and Red Bull won a Formula 1 race was on June 23rd and at that time, Red Bull held a commanding lead in the standings. Just two months later, it's a vastly different situation as the team that broke win records a year ago is now trying to avoid one of the biggest collapses in F1 history. TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney has more.

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McLaren to prioritize Norris over Piastri for remainder of season

McLaren has asked Oscar Piastri to support teammate Lando Norris' in his title bid for the remaining eight races of the season. Norris is Max Verstappen's closest competitor in the drivers' standings and narrowed the gap to 62 points at the last round in Italy.

- Laurence Edmondson

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How to watch 2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on TSN

Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez have played tug-of-war for supremacy at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in recent years.

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Lawrence Stroll's ambition led Newey to take on Aston Martin project

Regularly described as a "design genius," Adrian Newey not only brings a proven record of success but also that most-prized attribute in a Formula One design office: the ability to consistently make race cars faster in new and interesting ways.

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How long will it take for Adrian Newey to design a championship level Aston Martin?

TSN racing analyst Tim Hauraney explains why Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin in March 2025 is more impactful than Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari and how long it could take for him to design a car that is ready to compete for a championship.

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Alonso: Aston Martin 'team of the future' with Newey

Fernando Alonso has said that he thinks Aston Martin will be a force to be reckoned with now that he finally has the opportunity to work with legendary designer Adrian Newey.

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What does Newey's move to Aston Martin mean for F1?

Adrian Newey, Formula One's foremost designer, will join Aston Martin from Red Bull in March 2025, and will lead the development of the team's 2026 car. TSN's Tim Hauraney has more on Newey's long list of accomplishments, and how the move will impact F1 as a whole,

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F1 car design great Newey joins Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull

Formula 1's most influential car designer, Adrian Newey, is joining Aston Martin in March 2025 after leaving Red Bull, ending months of speculation over a backroom figure who seemed more in-demand than any driver.

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Bearman back in F1 with Haas as replacement for suspended Magnussen

British teenager Oliver Bearman is returning to Formula 1 ahead of schedule after the Haas team said Friday he will replace the suspended Kevin Magnussen for next week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Las Vegas GP an 'easier sell' to locals for 2024 F1 race

After a controversial debut race Formula One is finding less resistance from the local community ahead of the second Las Vegas Grand Prix.

- Nate Saunders

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Did McLaren jeopardize F1 title bid, team harmony in Monza?

"The way to win a championship is with the team. You're going to need Oscar and you're going to need the team". At some point during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, or in the hours that followed, Lando Norris might well have reflected on those words.

- Nate Saunders

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Report: Rivals concerned by McLaren, Mercedes' front wing

Red Bull and Ferrari are seeking clarity over the legality of McLaren and Mercedes' front wing designs, sources have told ESPN.

- Nate Saunders

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Gasly: FIA should overturn Magnussen ban

Pierre Gasly believes the FIA should overturn the single race suspension Kevin Magnussen is set to serve at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision between the two drivers tipped Magnussen over his limit for penalty points and resulted in the ban.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Dejected Verstappen baffled as to how his dominant Red Bull car has become 'a monster'

Even Max Verstappen is at a loss as to how he went from having such a dominant Formula 1 car last season to one that he now describes as “a monster.”

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Horner admits Red Bull could lose both F1 championships

Red Bull's Christian Horner admits his team risks losing both drivers' and constructors' championships this year if it is unable to find a solution to the issues it faced at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen says F1 title double not realistic

Max Verstappen has said Red Bull has turned its once-dominant car into "a monster" and must face up to the prospect of losing one or both of F1's championships this year.

- Nate Saunders

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Haas' Magnussen expected race ban amid penalties at Italian Grand Prix

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen is expected to receive a one-race ban for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision with Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix resulted in his 12th penalty point in the past year.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Leclerc delights home fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold strategy pays off

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans’ delight, as the team's bold one-stop strategy paid off on Sunday.

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Norris expects Verstappen fightback at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris expects Max Verstappen to quickly fight back through the order at the Italian Grand Prix, with McLaren set to discuss team orders ahead of the race.

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Norris secures pole for Italian GP as McLaren lock out the front row at Monza

Lando Norris surged into pole position in qualifying for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix as he tries to cut further into Max Verstappen’s championship lead.

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Mercedes boss opens door for 2026 move for Verstappen

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has left the door open for the team to sign Max Verstappen in 2026. Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028 but sources have told ESPN the Dutchman's father, Jos, is keen for him to get out of that and join Mercedes at the earliest opportunity.

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Antonelli named as Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes

Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall.

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Mercedes boss Wolff hails Antonelli pace before crash

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described Andrea Kimi Antonelli's pace before his first practice accident at the Italian Grand Prix as "astonishing."

- Laurence Edmondson

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Teenager Antonelli crashes in F1 practice debut for Mercedes at Italian GP

Antonelli, who only turned 18 on Sunday, was involved in a high-speed crash in the first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix.

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New confidence for Ferrari heading into home race at Italian GP

New track, new colors and renewed confidence for Ferrari as the Formula One team heads into its home race at Monza. Watch the race LIVE Sunday on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

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Williams boss: Keeping Sargeant would be 'almost unfair'

Following his decision to cut Logan Sargeant from Williams mid-season, team principal James Vowles said it would have been "almost unfair" to continue with the American beyond his last race in Zandvoort.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Normally nervous Norris not feeling extra pressure heading into Italian GP amid F1 title chase

Lando Norris claimed he’s not feeling the pressure — no more than normal at least. Norris secured a dominant victory at the Dutch Grand Prix last time out to continue to chip away at Max Verstappen’s lead at the top of the Formula One standings.

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Rookie F1 driver Colapinto laughs off Messi comparisons as excitement rises in Argentina

Rookie driver Franco Colapinto laughed off comparisons to Lionel Messi as he prepares to become the first Argentine to race in Formula One for 23 years.

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Sargeant's struggles made American's F1 exit inevitable

As harsh as Logan Sargeant's axe from Williams might seem, there were signs it was coming. Since the opening few races of the season, there had been speculation about the 23-year-old American being replaced, and at no point was it denied by Williams team principal James Vowles.

Laurence Edmondson

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How to watch 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix on TSN, TSN+

Coverage of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix begins Friday on TSN+ and the TSN+ Multiplex and continues through Sunday's race.

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Norris, Verstappen in for F1 title fight: McLaren boss

McLaren boss Zak Brown is convinced Lando Norris has a car capable of overturning Max Verstappen's sizeable lead and can make a title fight out of the 2024 season.

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McLaren heavily favoured to claim F1's Constructors Championship this season

McLaren continues to chase Red Bull in the Formula One Constructors Standings this season, but the odds suggest the team will not remain in second for long. Watch every F1 race LIVE on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App, with bonus feeds available on TSN+.

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Williams tab Colapinto to replace Sargeant for remainder of 2024

Williams Racing are replacing Logan Sargeant with Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 season. Sargeant, who finished 16th at the Dutch Grand Prix this past weekend, was already set to be replaced by Carlos Sainz next season.

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Mercedes' Wolff hopes Schumacher gets chance with Williams this season

Mercedes principal and CEO Toto Wolff is hoping reserve driver Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, gets a chance to race with Williams before the end of the season.

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Formula 1 - News, Highlights and Analysis

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F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Practice

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Pérez: Verstappen style disguised Red Bull issues

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Verstappen, Leclerc record fastest times at Azerbaijan GP practice

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Norris: I don't expect Piastri to hand me wins

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Hamilton, Leclerc unfazed by Newey's Ferrari snub

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Collapse of an empire?

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McLaren to prioritize Norris over Piastri for remainder of season

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How to watch 2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on TSN

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Lawrence Stroll's ambition led Newey to take on Aston Martin project

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How long will it take for Adrian Newey to design a championship level Aston Martin?

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Alonso: Aston Martin 'team of the future' with Newey

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What does Newey's move to Aston Martin mean for F1?

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F1 car design great Newey joins Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull

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Bearman back in F1 with Haas as replacement for suspended Magnussen

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Las Vegas GP an 'easier sell' to locals for 2024 F1 race

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Did McLaren jeopardize F1 title bid, team harmony in Monza?

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Report: Rivals concerned by McLaren, Mercedes' front wing

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Gasly: FIA should overturn Magnussen ban

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Dejected Verstappen baffled as to how his dominant Red Bull car has become 'a monster'

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Horner admits Red Bull could lose both F1 championships

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Verstappen says F1 title double not realistic

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Haas' Magnussen expected race ban amid penalties at Italian Grand Prix

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Leclerc delights home fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold strategy pays off

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Norris expects Verstappen fightback at Italian Grand Prix

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Norris secures pole for Italian GP as McLaren lock out the front row at Monza

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Mercedes boss opens door for 2026 move for Verstappen

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Antonelli named as Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes

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Mercedes boss Wolff hails Antonelli pace before crash

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Teenager Antonelli crashes in F1 practice debut for Mercedes at Italian GP

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New confidence for Ferrari heading into home race at Italian GP

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Williams boss: Keeping Sargeant would be 'almost unfair'

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Normally nervous Norris not feeling extra pressure heading into Italian GP amid F1 title chase

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Rookie F1 driver Colapinto laughs off Messi comparisons as excitement rises in Argentina

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Sargeant's struggles made American's F1 exit inevitable

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How to watch 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix on TSN, TSN+

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Norris, Verstappen in for F1 title fight: McLaren boss

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McLaren heavily favoured to claim F1's Constructors Championship this season

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Williams tab Colapinto to replace Sargeant for remainder of 2024

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Mercedes' Wolff hopes Schumacher gets chance with Williams this season