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Motor racing

Max Verstappen ‘seriously considered’ quitting F1

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix on Sept 13.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix on Sept 13.

In the Driver’s Seat

A lucky day for Antonelli is an ‘insanely unlucky’ one for Norris

Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix.

World champion Lando Norris says Madring and F1’s virtual safety car rule both need to change

A disappointed McLaren driver Lando Norris after finishing third in the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on Sept 13.
A disappointed McLaren driver Lando Norris after finishing third in the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on Sept 13.

No stopping Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes now, says Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the race at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madring, Spain.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the race at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madring, Spain.

Mercedes ace Kimi Antonelli stretches lead as Madring’s first F1 winner

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sept 13.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sept 13.

Oscar Piastri still hoping to win races to set up 2027 title bid

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri competing during the Italian Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy, on Sept 6. With his title hopes effectively over for another season, Piastri is looking to 2027.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri competing during the Italian Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy, on Sept 6. With his title hopes effectively over for another season, Piastri is looking to 2027.

Qatar and Abu Dhabi decision could slip to October but Imola expected to host F1 finale

Formula One’s stance has long been that the races remain scheduled unless otherwise advised.
Formula One’s stance has long been that the races remain scheduled unless otherwise advised.

Thai F2 driver escapes fiery crash before F1 cars take to the Madring for Spanish GP practice

People walking on the Madring race track on Sept 10, 2026 ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. With 22 turns, it is a mix of street circuit and purpose-built track.
People walking on the Madring race track on Sept 10, 2026 ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. With 22 turns, it is a mix of street circuit and purpose-built track.

Torque Shop

Aerodynamics: The real reason cars have ‘wings’

F1 cars have aerodynamically sculpted bodies to maximise grip and performance.
F1 cars have aerodynamically sculpted bodies to maximise grip and performance.

Singaporean driver Christian Ho announces indefinite break to enlist for national service

After scoring straight As for his A Levels, Christian Ho is likely to begin NS later in 2026, although it is understood that he has not yet received his enlistment letter.
After scoring straight As for his A Levels, Christian Ho is likely to begin NS later in 2026, although it is understood that he has not yet received his enlistment letter.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.