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Zak Brown denies destroying evidence in McLaren case against Alex Palou

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 12h

McLaren’s Zak Brown was accused of destroying crucial evidence, as his team claims $20.7m from IndyCar champion Alex Palou for breach of contract.

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was accused in court of deleting crucial WhatsApp messages, on his second day of giving evidence in the $20.7m case between his team and IndyCar champion Alex Palou

The rider who can seal Spain's MotoGP title sweep in 2025

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 18h

Spanish riders have won the #MotoGP and Moto3 titles. Can another make it a clean sweep with the Moto2 championship?
Adam Wheeler meets the leading contender
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With Marc Márquez and José Antonio Rueda crowned MotoGP and Moto3 champions, Spanish riders could secure a clean sweep of the top motorcycle world championships. Adam Wheeler speaks to the Moto2 championship leader who can make it happen

Did TV direction make the Singapore GP look more boring than it was?

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 20h

The Singapore GP wasn't the most thrilling #F1 race, but did the TV feed make it look more boring than it actually was?

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As his radio messages were highlighted again, Fernando Alonso told F1 after the Singapore GP to focus on improving its TV coverage instead - and judging by what fans didn't see, he might have a point

McLaren boss Zak Brown clashes with Alex Palou lawyer: 'You are talking rubbish!'

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 1d

Zak Brown is no stranger to tight battles on track and sparring with F1 bosses, but he came face-to-face with a formidable new adversary in court today:

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Zak Brown came under attack in court today, but wasn't afraid to shoot back, as he attempted to justify why his McLaren team is owed $20.7m by IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

McLaren boss Zak Brown clashes with Alex Palou lawyer: 'You are talking rubbish!'

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 1d

'You are talking rubbish!'

Zak Brown came under attack in court today, but wasn't afraid to shoot back, as he attempted to justify why his McLaren team is owed $20.7m by IndyCar champion Alex Palou: go.motorsportmagazine.com/4g...

Zak Brown came under attack in court today, but wasn't afraid to shoot back, as he attempted to justify why his McLaren team is owed $20.7m by IndyCar champion Alex Palou.

Brown denies 'shafting' and misleading drivers as Palou case continues

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 1d

McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has denied "stringing along" racing drivers involved in negotiations with his team as the court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou continues

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McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has denied "stringing along" racing drivers involved in negotiations with his team as the court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou continues

The making of Mansell: Brands Hatch race that fuelled him to F1 title

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 1d

Forty years on from his first #F1 win at Brands Hatch, Nigel Mansell's breakthrough remains a masterclass in grit and grace, as Matt Bishop recalls

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Forty years after Nigel Mansell's breakthrough victory at Brands Hatch, the day that transformed him from underdog to national hero still stands as one of British motor sport's most stirring moments

Piastri was right to be angry - 2025 Singapore GP takeaways

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

"After questioning the team’s Monza call and reminding them that pitstop errors are part of racing, his tone in Singapore hinted at a growing frustration that McLaren’s sense of fairness might not run both ways."

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A tense Singapore Grand Prix mixed team rivalries, redemption drives and F1's ongoing battle to make races less predictable

Inside Ducati's MotoGP tech office: the reason for Bagnaia's downfall revealed

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

Is this the most beautiful WRC car ever made?

The Lancia Stratos brought rallying out of the Dark Ages. John Davenport talks to those who helped make the legend in today's Great Read on this site: go.motorsportmagazine.com/48...

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

Ducati finally tells us the reasons behind Bagnaia’s downfall, while Fermin Aldeguer takes an astonishing first victory.

Mat Oxley's Mandelika report: go.motorsportmagazine.com/4q...

It’s a strange day when the MotoGP winner is a rookie and the winner of the last race looks like a rookie. So what the hell is going on? Ducati finally tells us the reasons behind Bagnaia’s downfall, while Fermín Aldeguer takes an astonishing first victory

How can you fix beige F1? 2025 Singapore GP – Up/Down

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

Was the blander than bland Singapore GP F1 actually 2025 in a microcosm?

James Elson thinks so: go.motorsportmagazine.com/4n...

This year's Singapore GP was the 2025 F1 season in a microcosm, writes James Elson

Mark Hughes: McLaren's internal rivalry undid its Singapore GP

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

Mark Hughes: McLaren's internal rivalry undid its Singapore GP.

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McLaren's stronger pace was undone by internal tactics, allowing Russell's Mercedes to take a comfortable Singapore GP victory. Mark Hughes analyses the Marina Bay race

Inside Ducati's MotoGP tech office: the reason for Bagnaia's downfall revealed

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

It's been MotoGP's biggest mystery: why has 2x champ Pecco Bagnaia had a horrible 2025?
@matoxley.bsky.social finally uncovered the answer on Sunday, beginning with a message from Ducati...
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It’s a strange day when the MotoGP winner is a rookie and the winner of the last race looks like a rookie. So what the hell is going on? Ducati finally tells us the reasons behind Bagnaia’s downfall, while Fermín Aldeguer takes an astonishing first victory

Piastri was right to be angry - 2025 Singapore GP takeaways

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

Oscar Piastri was furious at being barged aside by Lando Norris in Singapore - and he was right.
But Norris wasn't in the wrong.
Pablo Elizalde unpicks McLaren's team tactics tangle
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A tense Singapore Grand Prix mixed team rivalries, redemption drives and F1's ongoing battle to make races less predictable

How can you fix beige F1? 2025 Singapore GP – Up/Down

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

"You never caught Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher apologising for winning."

Lando Norris showing some grit was a rare bright spot in an uneventful race which typified the 2025 F1 season, writes James Elson: go.motorsportmagazine.com/4n...

This year's Singapore GP was the 2025 F1 season in a microcosm, writes James Elson

Mark Hughes: McLaren's internal rivalry undid its Singapore GP

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 2d

McLaren had the pace to win the Singapore Grand Prix, but its own internal rivalry undid its race, writes Mark Hughes #F1

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McLaren's stronger pace was undone by internal tactics, allowing Russell's Mercedes to take a comfortable Singapore GP victory. Mark Hughes analyses the Marina Bay race

From 1974 to 2025: The story of McLaren's 10 F1 constructors' titles

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 3d

McLaren clinched its 10th #F1 constructors' title in Singapore - another milestone in a legacy that's been growing since 1974.

Here's a look back at the championship-winning seasons that built it.

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McLaren secured its 10th constructors' championship in Singapore, adding a new chapter to a legacy built on landmark seasons from 1974 to today

Russell dominates as McLaren drivers clash - Singapore GP results

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 3d

Russell dominated the Singapore GP as McLaren clinched the constructors' title, but not without some controversy as Norris and Piastri clashed #F1

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Russell dominates the Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren clinches constructors' title amid controversy

The story of F1's most famous 'taxi rides'

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 4d

From Webber and Alonso to Senna and Mansell: F1's most famous 'taxi rides'
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From Webber and Alonso to Senna and Mansell, Formula 1’s history of 'taxi rides' has delivered some of the championship's most memorable - and occasionally controversial — moments

Tale of the unlikely F1 driver: Andrea de Adamich's leap from law school to Ferrari

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 5d

Born on this day in 1941, Andrea de Adamich was studying law when he took up motor racing. He was soon driving in F1 for Ferrari, McLaren & Brabham before a crash abruptly ended his career.
This tale of an unlikely #F1 driver is today's Great Read
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'Bookish', bespectacled Andrea de Adamich was studying law when he took up motor racing. A budding career ended abruptly at Silverstone 40 years ago, but today the pupil has turned…

Ella Lloyd on her breakout year - why F1 Academy star keeps getting better

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Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 5d

She's backed by McLaren and is an #F1Academy winner in her debut season.
Things are going "pretty well" says Ella Lloyd as she prepares for the Singapore race weekend
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She's backed by McLaren and is an F1 Academy race-winner in her debut season. Ella Lloyd tells James Elson her racing career is going "pretty well"

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 5d

Can Oscar Piastri fight back from his Baku disaster?

Here are our F1 Fantasy predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis: go.motorsportmagazine.com/47...

Piastri tops red flag-hit night practice - 2025 Singapore GP FP2 results

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 5d

Piastri tops FP2 in Singapore, a session with two red flags and a pitlane crash between Leclerc and Norris #F1

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Piastri goes fastest amid interruptions and a pitlane crash between Leclerc and Norris

Alonso quickest from Leclerc, Verstappen - 2025 Singapore GP FP1 results

Motor Sport @motor-sport.bsky.social · 5d

Fernando Alonso was the surprising pace-setter in FP1 in Singapore ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen #F1

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Spaniard Alonso led FP1 from Leclerc and championship contender Verstappen