The Irish Times

Fractious atmosphere and accusations as F1 sets up in Barcelona

Alonso accuses race stewards of incompetence over five-second penalty at race in Miami

Fri May 20 2022 - 19:36

Charles Leclerc wins Australian Grand Prix to extend championship lead

Max Verstappen forced into second retirement in three races; Lewis Hamilton fourth

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 12:15

‘The Mercedes car looks like it complies with the regulations’

Christian Horner describes the car as ‘innovative and an interesting solution’

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 19:00

Verstappen signs new five-year deal with Red Bull worth €241m

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will not be allowed to race at the British Grand Prix

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 17:20

Lewis Hamilton says FIA must ensure they have ‘non-biased stewards’

Mercedes team principal Wolff and his Red Bull rival Horner refute driver’s suggestion

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 20:22

Michael Masi removed from role as Formula One race director

Decision comes over two months after last campaign’s contentious season finale

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 17:11

Christian Horner: ‘We’ll fight them in the appeal court’

Red Bull boss labels Mercedes pleas ‘desperate’ as he defends Verstappen’s title

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 08:15

TV View: Sky hit on a winning formula of Grand Prix chaos and confusion

Just when you thought 2021 had peaked along came the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun Dec 12 2021 - 20:43

The heat is on for Formula One’s duel in the desert

Hamilton and Verstappen go into Sunday’s finale in Abu Dhabi equal on points

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 18:57

Lewis Hamilton ‘would like to believe’ Max Verstappen will keep it clean in decider

Drivers go into the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi tied on points

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 15:33

Max Verstappen ready for defining moment in ‘epic battle’ for world title

Dutch driver believes changes to Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi will benefit him

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 16:48

Mercedes and Red Bull principals face off in dramatic press conference in Qatar

Tension between sides continues after rejection of request for review of Verstappen

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 19:26

War of words between Red Bull and Mercedes in advance of Mexican Grand Prix

Hamilton a dozen points adrift of Verstappen with five races remaining

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 21:39

F1 programme presents potentially gruelling test for teams

Disquiet as two triple-headers and a record-breaking 23 races in 2022 announced

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 19:39

Max Verstappen triumphs in pulsating duel with Lewis Hamilton at French GP

Red Bull driver hunts down rival to overtake in penultimate lap

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 16:45

Pérez wins dramatic Azerbaijan race as Hamilton blunders in thrilling finish

Max Verstappen crashes out as focus turns to issues with Pirelli tyres

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 16:14

Charles Leclerc takes pole after chaotic qualifying session in Azerbaijan

Lewis Hamilton delighted to take a front row slot in Baku

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 14:46

Formula One to adopt trio of sprint qualifying races in 2021 season

Teams understood to have come to agreement on potential financial implications of move

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 22:32

Max Verstappen claims second pole of his career for Brazilian Grand Prix

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel completes front of grid at Interlagos

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 21:04

Lewis Hamilton denied top spot by team-mate in British Grand Prix practice

Valtteri Bottas comes out on top as Mercedes duo fend off Ferrari and Red Bull

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 20:03

Verstappen left fuming as Hamilton handed 10th win of season in Brazil

Dutch driver confronts Esteban Ocon after French driver ended his chances of a win

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 20:55

Vettel takes pole in Canada as Hamilton makes late mistake

Bottas takes second spot; Verstappen nips in to take third

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 20:52

Valtteri Bottas claims first pole position in Bahrain

Finnish driver leaves it late to usurp fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Punishing Lewis Hamilton could end up hurting Mercedes

British driver less than gracious in defeat on Sunday and disobeyed team instructions

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 08:05

Mercedes may suspend Lewis Hamilton for ignoring orders

British driver refused to drive faster at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 10:39

Lewis Hamilton still smarting at Mercedes for switching crew to Rosberg

Team decided to break up Hamilton’s successful crew, with five switching to Rosberg

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 20:07

Max Verstappen reignites spirits of Senna and Schumacher in Brazil

The young Red Bull driver steers through a sodden field to take third place in Grand Prix

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 17:42

Red Bull Formula 1 factory raided and thieves stole over 60 trophies

Questions over why anyone would want to steal trophies whose intrinsic value is low

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 13:48

Lewis Hamilton prepared to be patient ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix

Victory would seal six-race victory record and 11th success in season

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 17:13

Lewis Hamilton plays down fear of double points in US

English driver heads F1 championship but all hard work could be undone in Dubai

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 22:18

Sebastian Vettel to leave Red Bull for Ferrari

Four-time world champion to be replaced by Russian Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kyvat

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 10:24

Lewis Hamilton continues dominance with Chinese Grand Prix win

British driver closes gap on Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg after hat-trick of victories

Sun Apr 20 2014 - 11:31

Red Bull await verdict in Daniel Ricciardo appeal

Australian stripped of second in home Grand Prix after team found guilty of fuel infringement

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 18:10

Lewis Hamilton storms to impressive victory in Malaysia

British driver leads home Mercedes colleague Nico Rosberg at Sepang

Sun Mar 30 2014 - 11:31