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Official: Ford returning to Formula 1 with Red Bull in 2026

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American car maker Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula 1 in 2026.

F1 embraces the return of Ford – but is its major US rival welcome too?

2023 F1 season

Red Bull’s announcement its will bring Ford back to Formula 1 in 2026 is great news for the series – and for aspiring newcomers Andretti.

FIA confirms Ford and Honda among six engine manufacturers signed up for 2026

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The FIA has confirmed six engine manufacturers have signed up to produce power units for the forthcoming set of regulations which will arrive in 2026.

Verstappen signs partnership deal with F1 22 publisher EA Sports

2023 F1 season

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Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has signed a partnership with gaming giant EA Sports, who produce the official F1 game.

Red Bull unveil RB19 livery in New York

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Red Bull have unveiled the livery their RB19 will race in as they look to defend both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships in 2023.

Pictures: New drivers, liveries and track as IndyCar testing begins at The Thermal Club

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IndyCar’s pre-season testing began at The Thermal Club in California yesterday, with Andretti’s Colton Herta leading a 27-strong field featuring four new drivers.

“Widespread disgust” in F1 at Ben Sulayem controversies – reports

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In the round-up: “Widespread disgust” at Ben Sulayem – reports • Red Bull to launch female simracer search • First glimpse of Enzo Ferrari film

Jean-Pierre Jabouille, 1942-2023

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Jean-Pierre Jabouille, whose victory for Renault in the 1979 French Grand Prix heralded a new era of turbo-powered Formula 1 cars, has died at the age of 80.

Will Red Bull dominate again as their development handicap bites in 2023?

2023 F1 team preview

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Red Bull, who reveal their new livery tomorrow, have only lost one of the last 11 Formula 1 races. But will their budget cap breach penalty impact their quest for more championship silverware in 2023?

FIA invites applications for up to two new teams to enter F1 from 2025

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The FIA has formally invited applications for up to two new teams to enter Formula 1 from 2025.

First driver confirmed for new female junior racing series F1 Academy

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The first of 15 drivers who will contest Formula 1’s new all-female junior series has been announced. Lena Bühler will race for ART.

Rossi sees advantage for McLaren over rivals in unique F1-IndyCar team set-up

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Alexander Rossi sees benefits in the McLaren’s unique combination of Formula 1 and IndyCar programmes, having joined the latter operation for 2023.

Alesi appointed as new president of Paul Ricard circuit

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In the round-up: Alesi becomes Paul Ricard circuit president • Mercedes junior on course for title • F1 tests ‘an off-season thing’ for IndyCar pair

Andretti’s title-winning Lotus F1 car tipped to fetch up to $9.5 million at auction

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The only existing Formula 1 car used by an American driver to win a world championship will be put up for auction at the end of the current season.

Mick Schumacher to be reserve driver for McLaren too

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Mercedes’ reserve driver Mick Schumacher will be made available to customer team Mclaren in 2023 as part of an arrangement between the teams.

The F1 hopefuls who need to have a stand-out 2023 season

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With all 22 drivers in place for the new Formula 2 season, which are most in need of a major result in 2023 to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive?

De Vries admits he didn’t always cope with pressure during his long journey to F1

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New AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries admits he struggled to cope with the pressure at times on his way to F1 and was “too scared” to face one team after a crash.