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On this day in 2000 Michael Schumacher became the first Ferrari driver to win the world championship for 21 years, defeating McLaren's Mika Hakkinen at Suzuka.

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Strategic superiority clinches Schumacher's first Ferrari title

On this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher defeated Mika Hakkinen in a strategic fight at Suzuka to cliinch his third world title - and first for Ferrari.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 19h

NEW: The CEO of Mercedes title sponsor Petronas has apologised for participating in a podium celebration involving champagne at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes sponsor's CEO apologises over Singapore GP podium celebration

The CEO of Mercedes title sponsor Petronas has apologised for his actions during the podium celebration at last weekend's Singapore GP.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 20h

NEW: Red Bull have more upgrades coming to boost Max Verstappen's championship bid, team principal Laurent Mekies indicated.

"We have more coming" - Mekies hints Red Bull will continue late 2025 development push

Red Bull have more upgrades coming to boost Max Verstappen's championship bid, team principal Laurent Mekies indicated.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 21h

NEW: Ferrari failed to keep pace with their rivals on car development, Charles Leclerc has admitted, as the team faces ending the season without a win.

Ferrari 'didn't find the solution' rivals did with their 2025 cars - Leclerc

Ferrari failed to keep pace with their rivals on car development, Charles Leclerc admitted, as the team faces ending the season without a win.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 22h

NEW: Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series' classic venues must not assume they have a right to remain on the calendar.

Historic tracks must invest in infrastructure to remain on Formula 1 calendar - Domenicali

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series' classic venues must not assume they have a right to remain on the calendar.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 22h

NEW: Ferrari failed to keep pace with their rivals on car development, Charles Leclerc has admitted, as the team faces ending the season without a win.

Ferrari 'didn't find the solution' rivals did with their 2025 cars - Leclerc

Ferrari failed to keep pace with their rivals on car development, Charles Leclerc admitted, as the team faces ending the season without a win.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 23h

NEW: Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series' classic venues must not assume they have a right to remain on the calendar.

Historic tracks must invest in infrastructure to remain on Formula 1 calendar - Domenicali

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series' classic venues must not assume they have a right to remain on the calendar.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 1d

NEW: Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Round-up: Palou's exit hurt McLaren sponsor deal says Brown, Wolff wants Korea return and more

The 8th October 2025 edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 1d

NEW: Porsche will not return to the World Endurance Championship's top class next year after just three seasons in the Hypercar division.

Porsche to end WEC Hypercar programme after just three seasons

Porsche will not return to the World Endurance Championship's top class next year after just three seasons in the Hypercar division.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 1d

NEW: Formula 1 broadcast McLaren's 'fake' pit call to Lando Norris but not the discussions over whether he would attempt a risky undercut on the next lap.

"You've got to be onboard with it": Why didn't Norris take chance to 'undercut' Verstappen?

Formula 1 broadcast McLaren's 'fake' pit call to Lando Norris but not the discussion over whether to attempt a risky undercut on the next lap.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 1d

NEW: George Russell says he's more relaxed as a driver than he was earlier in his career after winning the Singapore Grand Prix.

Russell feels he's "a very different driver to a couple of years ago" after latest win

George Russell says he's more relaxed as a driver than he was earlier in his career after winning the Singapore Grand Prix.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 1d

NEW: George Russell says he's more relaxed as a driver than he was earlier in his career after winning the Singapore Grand Prix.

Russell feels he's "a very different driver to a couple of years ago" after latest win

George Russell says he's more relaxed as a driver than he was earlier in his career after winning the Singapore Grand Prix.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 2d

NEW: Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Round-up: Hamilton responds to Alonso's radio rant about him, and more

The 7th October 2025 edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 2d

NEW: Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Round-up: Hamilton responds to Alonso's radio rant about him, and more

The 7th October 2025 edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 2d

NEW: Few would have predicted the winner of the Singapore Grand Prix before the weekend began. But how did the whole field perform? Here's RaceFans' verdict.

2025 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings

Few would have predicted the Singapore GP winner before the weekend began. But how did the whole field perform? Here's RaceFans' verdict.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 2d

NEW: Williams got Carlos Sainz Jnr into the points from 18th on the grid by using his team mate to hold up their rivals.

"I can't go any slower": How Williams used Albon to get Sainz into the points

Williams got Carlos Sainz Jnr into the points from 18th on the grid by using his team mate to hold up their rivals.

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RaceFans @racefans.net · 2d

NEW: Fernando Alonso told F1 to "bring all the on-track excitement to the fans" after the television director missed his charge to catch Lewis Hamilton.

Alonso criticises TV coverage after broadcast misses last-lap drama with Hamilton

Fernando Alonso joined criticism of the Singapore Grand Prix broadcast, telling F1 to "bring all the on-track excitement to the fans."

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