The Guardian
Madrid's New F1 Track Promises Vroom, Delivers Neighbors' Dread
Madrid's new F1 track is louder than the legal limit, destroys wetlands, and is being sold as a 'small sacrifice' - residents beg to differ.
2026-09-01
The Guardian
2026-08-23
The Guardian Europe
Lewis Hamilton Accuses Ferrari of 'Wasting Time,' Longs for Mercedes' Swift Team Orders
Lewis Hamilton, now a Ferrari driver, discovers that grass isn't always greener as he watches his old team Mercedes execute flawless strategy while his new team fumbles.
2026-08-22
The Guardian Europe
George Russell Wins Dutch Sprint, Immediately Reminds Everyone He Still Exists
Russell wins Dutch sprint, cutting Antonelli's lead to 53 points, while Hamilton sulks in seventh and rain threatens to make things interesting.
2026-06-14
The Guardian Europe
Lewis Hamilton Ends Winless Drought, Proves Old Dogs Can Still Learn New Pit-Stop Strategies
Lewis Hamilton, 41, ends 41-race winless streak with Ferrari in Barcelona, proving self-doubt is just another thing you can overtake with sheer perseverance and possibly a Kardashian.
The Guardian Europe
George Russell Hopes Scooter Interview Translates to Track Victory at Barcelona GP
George Russell does a scooter interview, Fernando Alonso bemoans the worst car and engine, and Pirelli predicts tyre strategies - all ahead of the Barcelona GP where Kimi Antonelli leads the standings by 66 points.
2026-06-11
The Guardian Europe
George Russell Takes Philosophical Approach to Championship Hopes, Which Are Currently in Another Postcode
George Russell accepts his title hopes are gone while his teenage teammate wins everything, and Alpine argues that speed guns might be lying.
2026-06-08
The Guardian Europe
19-Year-Old Wins Monaco Grand Prix, Rivals Pretend This Is Fine
Kimi Antonelli, age 19, wins Monaco Grand Prix, extends championship lead to 66 points, and makes seasoned F1 champions look like they're driving in slow motion.
2026-06-06
The Guardian Europe
Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying: Where Overtaking Goes to Die and Dreams of Pole Position Thrive
Monaco qualifying: where overtaking is a myth, but the champagne flows freely, and Charles Leclerc hopes to repeat history.
2026-05-25
The Guardian Europe
George Russell Wondering Which Gods He Pissed Off as Teen Teammate Runs Away With Championship
George Russell's car gives up the ghost in Canada as 19-year-old teammate Kimi Antonelli builds a 43-point championship lead, leaving Russell to ponder divine intervention and his own rapidly shrinking title hopes.
2026-05-03
The Guardian Europe
Kimi Antonelli Wins Miami GP, Extends Championship Lead; Weather Gods Remain Indecisive
Kimi Antonelli wins Miami GP, extends championship lead, while the promised rain fails to show up, leaving weather forecasters and McLaren equally confused.
2026-05-01
The Guardian Europe
F1 Returns to Miami With Upgrades, New Rules, and a Weather Forecast That Has Its Own Dramatic Arc
F1 returns to Miami with upgraded cars, new rules, and a 85% chance of thunderstorms - because racing is hard enough without lightning playing spoiler.
The Good Times
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