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Antonelli’s title radio: ‘Get in there Kimi!’

The Mercedes driver beats Vettel’s record and ends Italy’s 73-year wait for an F1 champion

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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli holds an Italian flag as he celebrates winning the world championship title at the end of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on November 1st, 2026.

Yamaha withdraws from Qatar MotoGP over safety fears

Yamaha faces possible sanctions after withdrawing from Qatar MotoGP over safety fears

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's French rider Fabio Quartararo races during the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, north of Doha, on April 13, 2025.

Every record Antonelli could break with title in Mexico

The Italian needs just a P9 finish in Mexico to make F1 history and break several records

Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli could be crowned the 2026 F1 champion in just his second season

Hamilton reflects on Schumacher memories after pole

The Brit recalls Schumacher's Ferrari glory days after Mexico pole

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after securing pole position during the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix qualifying session at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack

The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

Big Premier League fixtures, potential world title race and sports right here in Dubai

Sports fans you're in for a treat this weekend!

Kings of Leon join Lewis Capaldi for Abu Dhabi F1 night

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Grammy-winning Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

FIA President calls for return of V8 engines to F1

FIA President advocates return of V8 engines for lighter, thrilling Formula One cars

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes bringing back V8 engines it will usher in a thrilling new era for Formula One

Lewis Hamilton reiterates his stance on Palestine

Hamilton uses platform to address global conflicts before Austin Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari speaks in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

FIA chief: Abu Dhabi GP a ‘source of national pride’

The Emirati FIA president spoke on governing Formula 1 and Abu Dhabi GP's success

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place at Yas Marina Circuit on December 4–6.

Formula 1 set to restore full race distances in 2028

F1’s maximum race distance is set to be shortened by 15km from the 2027 season

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton had previously voiced his opposition to the shorter races.

McLaren sells five F1 cars driven by Hamilton and Pitt

The cars will be sold through high-end dealer Tom Hartley Jr

McLaren puts five iconic F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna, Norris and Pitt up for sale.

DR Congo condemns F1 decision to race in Rwanda

Formula 1’s planned return to Africa has sparked a political row

On October 13, F1 announced a 10-year agreement for an African Grand Prix

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