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On the final day of F1 preseason testing, we learned: 🔢 The season's pecking order is becoming clearer 👶 The rookies wish there was more testing 🔴 Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari has 'work to be done' 🏎️ Reliability = stranger red flags @lukesmithf1.bsky.social & @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

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Lewis Hamilton says he wants to use any negativity directed toward him “as fuel” after calling out comments received through his Formula One career from “older, ultimately, white men.” “I’ve always welcomed the negativity." @lukesmithf1.bsky.social has more ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

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🟠 Why Lando Norris is "on a different planet" 🇳🇱 Max Verstappen has moved on from the booing storyline ⚪️ Updates on Mercedes 👀 The midfield has tightened up @lukesmithf1.bsky.social & @madelinecoleman.bsky.social report on Day 2 of F1 preseason testing

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F1's first day of 2025 testing is over. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social reflect on what they saw: 🔴 Lewis Hamilton's first long outing with Ferrari 💥 Power outages! 🔵 How much has changed on the Red Bull car? 👀 The vibes trackside: This could be a very competitive season

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A power outage at Bahrain means we have no cars out on the circuit. Luckily for you, @michaeljbailey.bsky.social is keeping the entertainment going with our live blog. 🔗 bit.ly/4igoRet

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▪️ Yellow helmet ▪️ Red racing suit ▪️ All eyes on Lewis Hamilton A first glimpse of Hamilton in the Ferrari SF-25 as he goes on the track in the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Follow our live blog for updates ⤵️ 🔗 bit.ly/4ieuDxf

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The motorsports swearing saga escalated further this year, just a few months after F1's Max Verstappen was punished with community service for using foul language. So, what’s the problem and what are the rules? @madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains all.

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When Formula One preseason testing begins on Wednesday in Bahrain, lap times will tell only half-truths. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social on how to make sense of the preseason running in Bahrain before what many anticipate to be one of the closest F1 seasons ever.

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that the boos directed towards Red Bull boss Christian Horner should not detract from the overall success of F1 75 Live.

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Margherita, pepperoni or plain cheese? The pizza slice a person picks says a lot about them 🍕 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social was in a New York pizzeria with Haas driver Esteban Ocon to talk about new beginnings, the new season and, of course, pizza toppings.

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The legal matters between Guenther Steiner and Haas are over, with the former Formula One team principal deciding to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit with prejudice after reaching an agreement in mediation. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

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Lewis Hamilton is weeks away from his first Ferrari race, and the hype is in full swing. But the driver in the next garage over could disrupt Hamilton’s bid for a record eighth championship: His teammate, Charles Leclerc. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

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Lewis Hamilton has a fresh spring in his step. He’s revitalized at Ferrari. Renewed. And he thinks the record-breaking eighth world championship is again within his sights. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social on Hamilton's first test of the 2025 car ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

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In celebration of its 75th anniversary, F1 pulled out all the stops Tuesday, creating a spectacle unlike any other for a season launch. What worked? What didn't? And which teams nailed their reveals? @lukesmithf1.bsky.social & @madelinecoleman.bsky.social weigh in.

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Biggest revelation of media day so far at F1 75 is that Ollie Bearman does have a driver's licence - but it took him two attempts to pass. He revealed he failed first time for failing to stop at a stop sign (which, as reasons to go, isn't bad for a racing driver!) #F1

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Formula 1 launches the 2025 season in London tonight with F1 75 LIVE. But before then, there are media duties — step up, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social. Get all the latest from the drivers across the day with our live blog ⤵️

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The O2 is all set for F1 75 Live tonight! First lot of media duties for most of the drivers this season to start with, sure they've missed us..! #F1

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Carlos Sainz hits the track for the first time in the Williams FW47! #F1

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💬 "I can say he’ll be back to Williams at some point." James Vowles is confident Franco Colapinto will return to Williams following his loan at Alpine, who he thinks offers the best chance of getting Colapinto on the F1 grid www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

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Max Verstappen has won four straight Formula 1 drivers' titles. He believes the next generation of F1 champions could already be racing — just virtually. And he has plans to make that a reality. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

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McLaren launched its 2025 F1 car on Thursday. Fresh off a team title, with two drivers capable of their own championship bids, McLaren is favored to be the class of the sport. The best wants to get better. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social on their “innovative” new car: 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

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A first look at the McLaren MCL39 on-track in a one-off camo livery (📸 x McLaren) #F1

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Netflix? ESPN? Amazon? F1’s U.S. broadcast rights are up for renewal at the end of the year. The next deal will likely far exceed the existing rights fee and could have a big impact on the sport. ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

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Netflix has been muscling in on the sports broadcasting scene over the past few years — now Formula One is in its sights. The streaming giant is considering a bid for the live broadcast rights of F1 in the United States from 2026. Full story from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️

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Kimi Antonelli passed his driving test last week. Next month the 18-year-old will race at the Australian GP in Lewis Hamilton’s old seat. He talks to @lukesmithf1.bsky.social about the “big responsibility” of replacing a driver who made history. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

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Going, going — gone for a cool $52m. A Mercedes once driven by F1 greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss has became the most expensive grand prix car ever sold.

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Max Verstappen faces the most serious challenge to his F1 crown this season. Off the track there are changes too. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social on why this year could represent a crossroads for a driver who has said he is closer to the end of his career than the beginning.

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Lewis Hamilton was unhurt after he crashed his Ferrari during a testing session in Barcelona on Wednesday. More from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

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Six new F1 drivers will join the 2025 grid — every one of them a product of driver development programs. How do these programs turn karting stars into seasoned juniors and shape future champions? @madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains.

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Johnny Herbert leaves job as F1 steward after role deemed ‘incompatible’ with media punditry duties www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

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The first images of Lewis Hamilton driving the Ferrari SF-24... 🔴 #F1

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Laura Muller will become the first female race engineer in Formula One history after being promoted into the role by Haas ahead of the 2025 season. More from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

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