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TAG Heuer replaces Rolex as F1 official timekeeper

Formula 1 has announced TAG Heuer as the first individual partner as part of its 10-year deal with LVMH.Replacing Rolex, TAG Heuer becomes the championship’s official timekeeper and branding will be used globally after LVMH struck a decade-long agreement to bring a number of its luxury brands to F1.TAG Heuer had previously been F1’s timekeeper from 1992 to 2003.The partnership …Keep reading

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Details of Hamilton’s first F1 tests with Ferrari emerge

Lewis Hamilton is set to make his Ferrari on-track debut in just two weeks’ time, Motorsport.com understands – as the Scuderia makes the most of new, more restrictive FIA regulations surrounding private testing with older machinery.Up to last season, there was no limit on how much running was allowed with two- to four-year-old cars, even for regular race drivers; the rules were tweaked for …Keep reading

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Tsunoda on the myths and reality of F1 perception problem

Yuki Tsunoda remains onboard at Racing Bulls for a fifth season in 2025 after being overlooked for Red Bull promotion, with the less experienced Liam Lawson instead being backed by Red Bull management to take up the difficult second seat alongside Max Verstappen.Ever since he was originally announced for 2025, at the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, the 24-year-old has been adamant he is ready for …Keep reading

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Why Alpine is taking the Mercedes gearbox for just one season

Alpine’s decision to take Mercedes’ Formula 1 gearbox for 2026 will give it “headroom” to develop elsewhere for the next series of regulations before building its own in 2027.Despite protestations from the personnel at the Renault Group’s Viry-Chatillon powertrain headquarters, the decision was made to shutter the French manufacturer’s 2026 engine project and assume a customer deal with …Keep reading

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