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I am BBC Sport’s Formula 1 correspondent

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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 5h
Red Bull were tipped by George Russell and Charles Leclerc as the team to beat after the first day at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026: Russell says Red Bull strongest
Red Bull are tipped by George Russell and Charles Leclerc as the team to beat after the first day at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: George Russell says he ‘doesn’t feel lost any more’ - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: George Russell on confidence
George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ocon to leave Haas, putting F1 future in doubt - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Esteban Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fernando Alonso says 'I still feel as fast as anybody' as he confirms he will stay in F1 in 2027 with Aston Martin. His only English-language interview re the announcement today is here at BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Fernando Alonso says 'I still feel as fast as anybody' as he confirms he will stay in F1 in 2027 with Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ferrari back Frederic Vasseur as F1 team principal - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Ferrari back Frederic Vasseur as F1 team principal
Ferrari back Frederic Vasseur as their F1 team principal after former Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he would be interested in joining.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
F1 Q&A: Does Horner have a chance at Ferrari? What’s happening with the end of the season? Why no virtual safety car for last-lap Baku crash? Williams and Aston upgrades - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul... www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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F1 Q&A: Horner and Ferrari, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Bottas' Baku crash and the VSC, Williams upgrade
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto over ban comments after Azerbaijan Grand Prix - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto over ban comments after Azerbaijan Grand Prix
World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Formula 1: Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur says Christian Horner is proving a distraction - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Formula 1: Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur says Christian Horner is proving a distraction
Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On the Azerbaijan Grand Prix www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: George Russell 'comes through other side' after 'real tough period'
George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lando Norris says Franco Colapinto should be banned for causing Baku accident - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lando Norris says Franco Colapinto should be banned for causing Baku accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix result: George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Baku win - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix result: George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Baku win
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli says qualifying crash 'a good way to come back to earth' - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli says qualifying crash 'a good way to come back to earth'
Kimi Antonelli says he is "very mad" about his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start from 16th on the grid.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Russell takes pole as Antonelli 16th after hitting wall - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Russell takes pole as Antonelli out after hitting wall
George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: George Russell fastest in Thursday practice as Lando Norris says McLaren are 'miles off' the pace - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: George Russell fastest from Kimi Antonelli in Thursday practice
Mercedes driver George Russell heads both practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Kimi Antonelli exclusive interview: Mercedes driver on moment he knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver and this year - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Kimi Antonelli interview: Mercedes driver on moment he knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Isack Hadjar to remain Red Bull driver in 2027 - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Isack Hadjar to remain Red Bull driver in 2027
Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
F1 Q&A: Monaco sprint, VSC, Russell Spain strategy and having to let multiple drivers past - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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F1 Q&A: Monaco sprint, VSc, Russell Spain strategy and having to let multiple drivers past
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Formula 1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km among changes for 2027 - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Formula 1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km among changes for 2027
F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mike Elliott: Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Mike Elliott: Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer
Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Max vs 100: Verstappen overtakes 100 amateur karters in just 14 laps - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Max vs 100: Verstappen overtakes 100 amateur karters in just 14 laps
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Formula 1 2027: Calendar to have 10 sprint races next year, including Monaco - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Formula 1 2027: Calendar to have 10 sprint races next year, including Monaco
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
F1 Q&A: Madring's overtaking problem, virtual safety car operation and will there be any rookies in 2027? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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F1 Q&A: Madring's overtaking problem, virtual safety car operation and will there be any rookies in 2027?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix: Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Formula 1: Honda changes design boss after slow start to return - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Formula 1: Honda changes design boss after slow start to return
Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix: How VSC cost Lando Norris race win - and should F1 change the rules? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: How VSC cost Lando Norris race win - and should F1 change the rules?
Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins after Lando Norris loses lead because of VSC and slow pit stop - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins after Lando Norris loses lead because of VSC and slow pit stop
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix: Lando Norris has real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: Lando Norris has real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes Madrid pole from Kimi Antonelli with 'gorgeous' lap - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes Madrid pole from Kimi Antonelli with 'gorgeous' lap
Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix Madring circuit ‘very high risk’, says George Russell after Arvid Lindblad crash - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli fastest in Friday practice as Arvid Lindblad crashes
Arvid Lindblad crashes his Racing Bulls in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli sets the fastest time.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fernando Alonso cannot leave F1 while uncompetitive, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Fernando Alonso cannot leave F1 while uncompetitive, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Extended Max Verstappen interview - BBC Sport podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
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Max Verstappen Special
Podcast Episode · F1: Chequered Flag · 11 September · 27min
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix practice: Pace-setter George Russell says Madrid track has “less margin than Monaco” - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix practice report: George Russell sets pace in first practice
George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Spanish Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says he and Charles Leclerc have 'squashed' Monza controversy - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Spanish Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says he and Charles Leclerc have 'squashed' Monza controversy
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - exclusive Max Verstappen interview www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Max Verstappen interview: Red Bull driver on McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and why he speaks his mind
In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
FIA: Ukraine automobile federation calls for sanctions on Russian counterpart - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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FIA: Ukraine automobile federation calls for sanctions on Russian counterpart
Ukraine's national motorsport authority calls on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to impose sanctions on its Russian counterpart for opening offices in occupied parts of Ukraine.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
F1 Q&A: George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Aston Martin and Madrid - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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F1 Q&A: Are Charles Leclerc's crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli's stunning Monza victory will go down in F1 folklore - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli's stunning Monza victory will go down in F1 folklore
Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell for stunning Monza win from 19th on grid - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell for stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly has George Russell covered at Monza in biggest surprise pole in years - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly has George Russell covered at Monza in biggest surprise pole in years
Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly beats George Russell to stunning Monza pole - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly beats George Russell to stunning Monza pole
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly takes a stunning pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes' George Russell.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
FIA court of appeal refutes Flavio Briatore impartiality claims - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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FIA court of appeal refutes Flavio Briatore impartiality claims
The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix: George Russell leads Charles Leclerc in Friday practice at Monza - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix: George Russell leads Charles Leclerc in Friday practice at Monza
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's new engine is "an improvement" but that his team are still lagging behind Mercedes on the straights at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Pierre Gasly loses Monaco podium after McLaren and Red Bull win appeals - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Pierre Gasly loses Monaco podium after McLaren and Red Bull win appeals
McLaren and Red Bull win their appeals against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix after a controversy over multiple incorrect pit-lane speeding penalties.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says upgraded Ferrari engine 'step forward but not whole amount we need' - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...
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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says upgraded Ferrari engine 'step forward but not whole amount we need'
Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Formula 1: Isack Hadjar to miss second consecutive Grand Prix with wrist injury - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Formula 1: Isack Hadjar to miss second consecutive Grand Prix with wrist injury
Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
FIA wrong to lift Russia ban - Ukraine sports minister - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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FIA wrong to lift Russia ban - Ukraine sports minister
The FIA was wrong to lift the ban on Russian competitors because nothing has changed since it was imposed, the Ukrainian Minister for Youth and Sport says.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Red Bull hire Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough as head of racing - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Red Bull hire Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough as head of racing
Red Bull have head-hunted former Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to become their head of racing from 2027.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
F1 Q&A: Piastri after Norris deal, Antonelli's Italian GP penalty, Ferrari and Zandvoort - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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F1 Q&A: Piastri after Norris deal, Antonelli's Italian GP penalty, Ferrari and Zandvoort
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Ukraine escalates protest over FIA decision to lift ban on Russian competitions - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Ukraine file formal complaint to FIA ethics committee over decision to lift ban on Russian competitions
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
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Andrew Benson @andrewbensonf1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Lando Norris signs new McLaren contract until end of 2030, plus interview with the world champion - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
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Lando Norris signs new McLaren contract until end of 2030
Lando Norris signs a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.
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