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Formula One

Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster
Friday
/ 19 May 2025

Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster

SA’s sport minister is speeding towards Formula One glory — never mind the potholes, power grid or the fiscal cliff

By Edwin Naidu
A red-letter day for Hamilton
Motoring
/ 11 February 2024

A red-letter day for Hamilton

The rumours have been quashed and the cat’s among the pigeons — champion driver Lewis Hamilton will be wearing Ferrari’s scarlet racing suit for the 2025 Formula One season

By Deon van der Walt
Does South Africa’s new tobacco bill have enough teeth to thwart F1 sprints on TV?
Health
/ 30 January 2024

Does South Africa’s new tobacco bill have enough teeth to thwart F1 sprints on TV?

Tobacco ads have been banned in many countries for years, but Big Tobacco is finding ways to get around the rules — like partnering with Formula 1 to punt their new products to a global audience

By Christina Pitt
Ford returns to Formula One
Motoring
/ 11 February 2023

Ford returns to Formula One

The motor manufacturer is back as Red Bull’s technical partner after being out of the race for two decades

By Brent van der Schyff
Japanese GP: Suzuka was short but sweet
Motoring
/ 12 October 2022

Japanese GP: Suzuka was short but sweet

Verstappen clinches a second title at a red-flagged Suzuka

By Brent van der Schyff
Why Kyalami’s 2023 F1 hopes were placed on ice
Motoring
/ 12 September 2022

Why Kyalami’s 2023 F1 hopes were placed on ice

The time and logistics needed to host an event of Formula One’s stature mean patience may win us the race in the long run

By Brent van der Schyff
Dutch Grand Prix Review: The Flying Dutchman
Motoring
/ 6 September 2022

Dutch Grand Prix Review: The Flying Dutchman

The Tifosi tested, Mercedes marched forward and Verstappen flew. The Dutch GP did not disappoint

By Brent van der Schyff
Kyalami F1 2023 is a no-go
Motoring
/ 2 September 2022

Kyalami F1 2023 is a no-go

Dry your tears, it’s not happening this year, folks, but that doesn’t mean it will never happen …

By Brent van der Schyff
Farewell Sebastian Vettel, humanitarian extraordinaire
Sport
/ 1 August 2022

Farewell Sebastian Vettel, humanitarian extraordinaire

Vettel’s departure, just like Kimi Raikkonen’s, is going to leave a huge hole in the sport

By Brent van der Schyff
The French GP … He who blinks first …
Sport
/ 26 July 2022

The French GP … He who blinks first …

Verstappen steals the flag, Mercedes closes the performance gap and Leclerc cracks under pressure. The Grand Prix at Paul Ricard had more drama than a French film

By Brent van der Schyff
Spinning into control
Friday
/ 19 November 2021

Spinning into control

Original Creative Breed’s new documentary tracks the trajectory of the underground automotive sport

By Kwanele Sosibo
Brad Binder breaks through the chaos
Sport
/ 18 December 2020

Brad Binder breaks through the chaos

This year the KTM rider became the first South African to win a MotoGP World Championship race 11 and the first rookie to do so since 2013

By Luke Feltham
Covid-19 red cards major events
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Covid-19 red cards major events

Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

By Luke Feltham
F1 flirts with a return to SA
Article
/ 6 March 2020

F1 flirts with a return to SA

Motosport’s top competition is dropping hints of coming back, but would we want this to happen?

By Luke Feltham
Formula One faces testing times over coronavirus
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Formula One faces testing times over coronavirus

The F1 world championship, which gets under way in Melbourne on March 15, had already lost the Chinese Grand Prix from its schedule

By Agency
Hamilton: Keep F1 where it’s popular
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Hamilton: Keep F1 where it’s popular

The British racing driver said he would prefer to see more stops in countries with a genuine racing tradition

By Agency
Hamilton won’t stop
Article
/ 23 March 2018

Hamilton won’t stop

The Billion Dollar Man refuses to let up, as he races to advance his winning streak

By Staff Reporter
Hamilton cruises to victory to end Rosberg’s resurgence
Article
/ 8 June 2015

Hamilton cruises to victory to end Rosberg’s resurgence

Lewis Hamilton ended teammate Nico Rosberg’s run of two wins by claiming glory in the Canadian Grand Prix.

By Staff Reporter
Vettel finding his mojo could take fight to Mercedes
Article
/ 8 April 2015

Vettel finding his mojo could take fight to Mercedes

Goading from dominant Mercedes turned into a scarlet-faced affair as Vettel took his first win for Ferrari, but will the rivalry continue in Shanghai?

By Staff Reporter
Ferrari’s Vettel breathes life into season with Malaysian win
Article
/ 30 March 2015

Ferrari’s Vettel breathes life into season with Malaysian win

Two days after being fairly criticised by Formula One’s chief executive, Sebastian Vettel made appropriate amends.

By Paul Weaver
Formula One: Even Arnie can’t mask the troubled start
Article
/ 16 March 2015

Formula One: Even Arnie can’t mask the troubled start

It says something about the state of Formula One when the highlight of the year’s first race is Arnold Schwarzenegger handing out prizes.

By Staff Reporter
Formula One: Ricciardo sets sights on world title
Article
/ 11 December 2014

Formula One: Ricciardo sets sights on world title

After winning three races for Red Bull in a breakthrough session, Australian Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo says he believes he can win the title.

By Staff Reporter
Female driver’s F1 hopes grind to a halt
Article
/ 1 October 2014

Female driver’s F1 hopes grind to a halt

Simona de Silvestro, who was aiming to be the first female F1 driver since 1976, has been booted off Sauber’s testing programme for lack of funds.

By Alan Baldwin
F1 championship could come down to reliability
Article
/ 22 September 2014

F1 championship could come down to reliability

Lewis Hamilton regained the championship lead after four months at the Singapore GP, but the title fight could eventually be decided by reliability.

By Sapa-DPA
Radio communication cut-back is no benefit to F1 – Alonso
Article
/ 18 September 2014

Radio communication cut-back is no benefit to F1 – Alonso

Former world champion Fernando Alonso said a new ruling ordering teams and drivers to cut back on radio conversations has "no benefit" to the sport.

By Sapa Afp
Mercedes power on to Bahrain F1 race
Article
/ 31 March 2014

Mercedes power on to Bahrain F1 race

The team is confident after two wins in the new Formula One season, but keeping an eye on rivals Red Bull.

By Staff Reporter
F1 boss Ecclestone begins search for successor
Article
/ 4 March 2014

F1 boss Ecclestone begins search for successor

Formula One head Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he is looking for someone to succeed him as the head of the sport.

By Staff Reporter
Schumacher’s condition remains critical
Article
/ 6 January 2014

Schumacher’s condition remains critical

Michael Schumacher’s condition remains stable but critical, the hospital says, eight days after he suffered brain injuries in a skiing accident.

By Reuters
Fans honour Schumacher on 45th birthday
Article
/ 3 January 2014

Fans honour Schumacher on 45th birthday

Fans of F1 legend Michael Schumacher have gathered outside a hospital where he is being treated for a head injury to honour him as he turns 45.

By Alexandria Sage
Former F1 champion Michael Schumacher suffers head injury
Article
/ 29 December 2013

Former F1 champion Michael Schumacher suffers head injury

The retired Formula One champion has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury during a skiing accident in the French Alps.

By Staff Reporter
Vettel closes Formula One season in style
Article
/ 25 November 2013

Vettel closes Formula One season in style

Sebastian Vettel has ended the 2013 Formula One season in typically record-breaking style, with his commanding victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

By Staff Reporter
Indian Grand Prix: Vettel registers seventh pole of season
Article
/ 26 October 2013

Indian Grand Prix: Vettel registers seventh pole of season

Sebastian Vettel has put himself on pole position for a fourth successive F1 title after lapping the Indian Grand Prix circuit faster than any driver.

By Alan Baldwin
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