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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 5h

And another bespoke livery, as Aston Martin has shown off its first ever livery takeover with title sponsor Aramco. #F1 #USGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 5h

Williams has revisited the 2002 FW24 for its livery this weekend! #F1 #USGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 11h

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Racing Bulls reveal new 'Tortoise' livery for United States Grand Prix

Racing Bulls has revealed a brand-new livery for the United States Grand Prix, in partnership with Cash App and country star Shaboozey.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 11h

Racing Bulls has revealed a new Cash App Tortoise livery for this weekend's race in Austin! #F1

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 15h

While no details regarding contract lengths have been revealed, it's understood that Russell's contract is a multi-year deal. #F1

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 15h

Mercedes has (finally!) confirmed Kimi Antonelli and George Russell formally for #F1 2026.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 17h

Horner is not thought to be actively pursuing a return to a front-line position as a team principal, and no longer has any interest in sitting on the pitwall, having done so for two decades in his role at Red Bull. #F1

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 19h

Christian Horner to Ferrari? #F1

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Christian Horner to Ferrari? There is a bigger F1 move much more likely to happen

Christian Horner's F1 future is yet to be decided, but it's not expected that the former Red Bull man might find a new home at Ferrari.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

David Coulthard told me why his famous crash in Australia at the end of 1995 had more to it than met the eye at the time... #F1

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Why David Coulthard's £2.5 million crash in 1995 wasn't entirely his own fault

David Coulthard has revealed how an infamous crash at the end of 1995 ended up costing him around £2.5 million.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

In 1 hour and 44 minutes of live race broadcast, just 20 seconds of it was taken up by F1 drivers’ girlfriends... #F1

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Does F1 have a girlfriend obsession? What Singapore GP coverage actually reveals

Just how much of the Singapore GP coverage was actually given away to drivers' girlfriends and other off-track considerations?

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

Esteban Ocon has revealed he "collapsed in the shower" following his Miami GP crash in 2022.

Which doesn't sound optimal during a Grand Prix weekend... #F1

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Esteban Ocon 'collapsed in the shower' following 51G Miami crash

Esteban Ocon has revealed that an apparently innocuous crash three years ago resulted in him "collapsing in the shower" shortly afterward.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 6d

Kalle Rovanpera is off to race for Team KCMG in Super Formula next season, alongside an F2 testing programme with Hitech's help.

With #F1 the goal, where are his most likely destinations?

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From WRC to F1? Kalle Rovanpera plots a path as sensational plans revealed

Might Kalle Rovanpera make it to Formula 1 in the coming years, having made a sensational decision to Super Formula and F2?

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 7d

Stevenson's promotion has opened up a vacancy at Audi, into which Matt Caller - currently Max Verstappen's number one mechanic - will slot.

Jon Caller, Matt's twin brother, will likely move across from Tsunoda's car to Verstappen's for 2026. #F1

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 7d

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set for a second term in office as FIA President. #F1

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem set to win FIA Presidency unopposed

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set to be confirmed as FIA president for a second term in December's election, in an unopposed race.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 7d

A promotion for Lee Stevenson at Audi has left a vacancy that means Max Verstappen is set for a new number one mechanic in F1 2026. #F1

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Huge change at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's number one leaves for Audi

Audi has secured the services of Max Verstappen's number one mechanic, Matt Caller, who will depart Red Bull at the end of the F1 2025 season.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 10d

"I'm so proud of you all. Beautiful, simply beautiful!" Norris radioes in as McLaren wraps up the Constructors' Championship for a second consecutive season.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 10d

McLaren asking permission from Norris to pit Piastri first, which is denied. Norris pits from the lead.

Well, Piastri knows which way the bread is buttered now. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 10d

Piastri is fuming. "That's not fair. That's not fair," he says, when told McLaren won't take action during this race.

He fell on his sword for a bad stop for the team for Norris' car at Monza, so does he have a point?

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 10d

Is that the moment that finally ends the McLaren nicey-nicey stuff? Piastri clearly incensed by that moment with Norris. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 11d

The two Williams drivers have been copped by technical delegate Jo Bauer for their DRS openings going wider than 85mm at the outer edges.

Appears to be a slam-dunk qualifying exclusion for a technical infringement, at present... #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 11d

When it comes to qualifying matters, alleged yellow flag infringements should take precedent over continuing the session.

How can it be fair to potentially have cars that shouldn't be in the session in Q2? #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 11d

Former Ferrari man Luca Colajanni is off to McLaren, as he departs Pirelli... #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Former Ferrari chief takes up new role at McLaren in key appointment

McLaren has secured the services of long-time Ferrari communications chief Luca Colajanni, replacing the departing Sophie Ogg.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 12d

At present, talks between Alex Dunne and Red Bull are focused on bringing him into the fold of the junior programme, rather than being specifically about an #F1 race seat for 2026.

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Alex Dunne 'very much like a Red Bull driver' as Helmut Marko confirms talks

Helmut Marko says Red Bull is now in active discussion with Alex Dunne as he has become available following a shock split from McLaren.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 12d

Aston Martin could be a particularly tempting scenario for Horner - not only would he be back with Newey and Honda, but would be doing so in brand-new facilities thanks to Stroll’s relentless capital investment. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Christian Horner could be F1’s next team owner as he plots big return

Christian Horner is plotting his F1 return and there are a wealth of options at his disposal. We take a look at the most likely routes.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 13d

The FIA has moved to prevent teams from using a usual piece of pitlane equipment from this weekend onward. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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FIA outlines new procedural change as key equipment access removed from teams

The FIA has introduced a procedural change in the pitlane that could impact teams' preparations at each Grand Prix from now on.

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