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Staff writer covering F1 for The Athletic || opinions are my own

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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia? Send them over via the link below, and we’ll answer as best we can in this week's F1 mailbag. www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...
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Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What’s on your mind after the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia? Send us your questions and we’ll answer
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix? Send them over via the link below, and we’ll answer as best we can in this week's F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
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Azerbaijan GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lando Norris calls for race bans after Colapinto crash: “Some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” Read more about the McLaren driver's comments on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
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Lando Norris calls for race bans after Colapinto crash: “Some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” (Gift Article)
A late lock-up from Franco Colapinto ended the days of Norris and Pierre Gasly in Azerbaijan
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
For the first time since 2023, F1 has a new track on the calendar. Here's everything you need to know about Spain's Madring ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
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Madrid F1 track breakdown: A brutal layout that’s fun and ‘a little bit concerning’ (Gift Article)
Madrid is fast, varied and technically challenging. The layout also has some drivers wary
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Logan Sargeant needed time to heal once his F1 chapter came to an end. Away from the pressure and expectations, the American driver took the time to reset, waiting for the itch to drive to return. Eventually it did — and endurance racing and Ford came calling. www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Freed from F1’s pressure cooker, Logan Sargeant learns to love racing again in WEC
Logan Sargeant exited Formula 1 after a fiery crash in 2024 and rekindled his love for racing when Ford and endurance racing came calling.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Pierre Gasly stuns Mercedes in Italian GP qualifying to claim first F1 pole. Here's a brief recap of what happened, with more to come on @theathletic.com after the post-qualifying news conference wraps up. www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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Pierre Gasly stuns Mercedes in Italian GP qualifying to claim first F1 pole
The Alpine driver beat Mercedes racer George Russell by 0.06-seconds in a tight qualiying session at Monza
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Dutch Grand Prix? Send them over via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several of them in this week's F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
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Dutch GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What's on your mind after the Dutch Grand Prix?
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Here's why popularity alone couldn’t save F1’s Dutch GP www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
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Why popularity alone couldn’t save F1’s Dutch GP: ‘The risk is simply too high’ (Gift Article)
Privately funded and shut out of state support, Zandvoort's promoter says they needed three sell-outs a year to break even
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A different type of track breakdown this weekend, with @jeff-gluck.bsky.social for @theathletic.com! Here's a look at IndyCar's Freedom 250 circuit, including points of interest, the history of racing in Washington, D.C. and more. Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
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IndyCar Freedom 250 track breakdown: Racing on the Washington, D.C., streets (Gift Article)
Here's a look at the 7-turn, 1.7-mile circuit winding through the National Mall that will test IndyCar's drivers in a marathon race.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Before F1’s summer break began, we asked y’all what you wanted to read from us. My favorite question focused on what our personal summer plans were. Today marks the most important day out of my summer break, and I explained why in our latest mailbag. www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
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What can F1 teams do to their cars over the summer? Why is Oscar Piastri so inconsistent? (Gift Article)
As drivers enjoy their last few days on various yachts, golf courses and beaches, our experts answer your summer break questions.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
And just like that, the final F1 race before the summer shutdown has come and gone. Have any questions after the Hungarian GP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several in our next post-race mailbag on @theathletic.com later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
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Hungarian GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As Alex Albon prepares for his 100th race start with Williams, here's how he went from being Red Bull's reserve to Williams' record breaker. “I want this to go well. I poured a lot of my time and energy into this team, and I hope it’s for something.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
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Alex Albon: From Red Bull’s reserve to Williams’ record breaker (Gift Article)
Albon was demoted to Red Bull's reserve driver in 2020 but, after a move to Williams, he has forged a successful career in F1.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As Alex Albon prepares for his 100th race start with Williams, here's how he went from being Red Bull's reserve to Williams' record breaker. “I want this to go well. I poured a lot of my time and energy into this team, and I hope it’s for something.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
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Alex Albon: From Red Bull’s reserve to Williams’ record breaker (Gift Article)
Albon was demoted to Red Bull's reserve driver in 2020 but, after a move to Williams, he has forged a successful career in F1.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
When I stood in the media pen after the British GP, Kimi Antonelli's demeanor stood out to me. He's watched what was once a healthy F1 championship lead shrink after a recent run of bad luck. But he still feels the momentum is there. Free to read on @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
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Kimi Antonelli insists he has momentum but it’s all to play for in F1 title race (Gift Article)
Kimi Antonelli was calm and measured as he spoke after another race where mechanical issues contributed to his championship lead reducing
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
McLaren, Red Bull are lodging intentions to appeal the FIA ruling on Pierre Gasly's time penalties from Monaco. Here's why. Free to read on @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...
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McLaren, Red Bull lodging intentions to appeal FIA ruling on Pierre Gasly
Isack Hadjar has lost his first podium finish with Red Bull and McLaren's Oscar Piastri moves from fourth to fifth after the decision.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
ICYMI: Pierre Gasly has regained his Monaco GP podium after his time penalties were overturned. Here's how it unfolded, why the penalties were overturned and more ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...
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Pierre Gasly regains Monaco GP podium after time penalties overturned: How did it unfold?
The Alpine driver crossed the finish line third but was demoted to seventh, and will now regain his first podium finish since Brazil 2024.
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 04/05/2026
In the days leading up to the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli confronted questions about the pressure he faced. Three days later, Italy boasts a three-peat grand prix winner. And he’s only 19 years old.
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Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami
The pressure will continue building on F1's 19-year-old points leader, but Sunday proved he can take it.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami Free to read on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...
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Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami (Gift Article)
The pressure will continue building on F1's 19-year-old points leader, but Sunday proved he can take it.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How the Miami Grand Prix became a ‘Super Bowl weekend’: A 50ft ‘yacht’ and a hip hop museum Free to read on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...
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How the Miami Grand Prix became a ‘Super Bowl weekend’: A 50ft ‘yacht’ and a hip hop museum
If the sport is to continue to grow in the U.S., the Miami Grand Prix believes it needs to create a festival-like experience for fans.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Last week, I spoke w/ Doriane Pin about her first F1 test w/ Mercedes. She couldn't stop smiling. Here's why “It’s a big day, a historic day. I was able to show (people) that no matter the gender and no matter the path you took before, you can drive a Formula 1 car.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Doriane Pin just made F1 history for Mercedes. She wants more chances for women drivers
Doriane Pin - the 2025 F1 Academy champion - just tested a Mercedes F1 car. This made history
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
'The racing is not OK': How Bearman's crash exposed F1's 2026 safety problem www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
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Ollie Bearman’s Japan crash: What went wrong, and why F1 drivers are calling for change
Drivers feel as if they’ve been ignored by the FIA and F1 about the new regulations and potential for high-speed crashes like Bearman's
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Approximately 12 tonnes of the Formula 1 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen while transiting. "We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KITKAT — but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally,” a KitKat spokesperson said in a statement. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
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Twelve tonnes of Formula 1 KitKat bars stolen in Europe (Gift Article)
KitKat became F1’s official chocolate bar last year, during F1’s 75th anniversary and KitKat’s 90th anniversary.
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Damson Idris loved F1 from a distance, then got thrown into the deep end for "F1: The Movie." What followed — the spins, the weight loss, the five months of living like a driver — made him see the sport completely differently. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/7118563/?sou...
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Chinese Grand Prix? Send them over via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several of them in this week's F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
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Chinese GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 experts after F1's 2026 Chinese GP?
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs set to be canceled due to Middle East conflict www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...
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Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs set to be canceled due to Middle East conflict
Both races being canceled would leave a 35-day gap between the Japanese GP on March 29 and the Miami GP on May 3.
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Formula 1 has all-new cars for the 2026 season, but how they work has split the drivers, with some very unhappy with the new style of racing. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social outlines the various complaints from across the field at Albert Park ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/7098741/?sou...
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On International Women's Day 2026, @madelinecoleman.bsky.social tells the story of Christina Sullivan - how she went from the brink of abandoning her love of engineering for a career in the movie industry, to working in F1 for the Williams team. All thanks to her love of Netflix's hit docuseries.
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The F1 engineer who went from ‘Drive to Survive’ viewer to Williams employee
Christina Sullivan was aiming for a career in film production. "Drive to Survive" brought her back to engineering and an F1 job at Williams
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
You asked, he answered. Yesterday, while driving around the streets of Melbourne, Daniel Ricciardo answered several questions that were submitted via @theathletic.com's dedicated F1 WhatsApp channel. www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
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Daniel Ricciardo’s mailbag: Ex-F1 driver answers your questions
Ex-F1 driver and Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo exclusively answers fan questions on the eve of the 2026 Australian GP
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In a shocking move, Apple and Netflix announced a new F1 collaboration, involving Drive to Survive and live race weekend coverage. Here's more details on the announcement: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
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Season eight of Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ to be shown on Apple TV in the U.S.
In October, Apple TV agreed a deal to become Formula One's exclusive U.S. broadcaster.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Keep dreaming. Keep showing up. You belong here.
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
In my latest on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social: Why F1 world champion Jenson Button feels ‘liberated’ hanging up his helmet and more on his plans for his next chapter ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
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Why F1 world champion Jenson Button feels ‘liberated’ hanging up his helmet
Jenson Button has finally stopped racing. And the 2009 F1 world champion has a new role at Aston Martin
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
F1 is hitting the reset button this season, introducing a new set of the technical regulations that affect nearly every aspect of the car. Over the coming weeks, on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social, we'll be releasing a library of explainer stories breaking it all down. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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F1 hits reset in 2026. Your guide to the new cars, new rules and new era
Formula 1 evolves dramatically in 2026. Here's your year-long guide to it all
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
In my latest on @theathletic.com, here's more on why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal. Yes, you read that right — there is an in-person Times Square component to this reveal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal
The new Cadillac F1 team is taking unique steps to introduce itself to viewers across the U.S., plus championship's existing audience
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull raises expectations. But it’s personal for the family. www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
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Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull raises expectations. But it’s personal for the family
The Ford name will be back in F1 this season after a 22-year absence, and the family want to extend its impressive record in the sport
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Report card time again 📝 The 2025 Formula 1 season is done, and we're grading all 10 teams. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social & @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎰 Lapping casinos in search of light exposure 🕶️ Wearing special glasses that project light 🛏️ Keeping beds "sacred” @madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains how F1 drivers have adapted their extensive training regimes to prioritize sleep in recent years.
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How F1 drivers avoid jet lag: Casino lights, sleep coaching and making beds ‘sacred’
F1 drivers are finding new ways to get ahead - by sleeping better
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
In my latest on @theathletic.com, I learned more about why sleep matters, how F1 drivers combat jet lag and what sleep hygiene is ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
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How F1 drivers avoid jet lag: Casino lights, sleep coaching and making beds ‘sacred’
F1 drivers are finding new ways to get ahead - by sleeping better
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 30/11/2025
The F1 world drivers' championship is headed to Abu Dhabi, the final race of the season. Who's winning it all? 🍿
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Max Verstappen beat his McLaren rivals on strategy to claim a crucial victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, guaranteeing a three-way championship battle at the season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social & @lukesmithf1.bsky.social
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Qatar Grand Prix briefing: Verstappen wins, McLaren gamble backfires, title goes to wire
Max Verstappen wins in Qatar to move to second in the drivers' championship
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
At 24, Oscar Piastri is competing in one of the most pressure-filled spots on the F1 grid and has had to learn the hard way at times. He spoke to @madelinecoleman.bsky.social about how he dealt with blowing his points lead and more. 🔗 theathletic.com/6846924/?sou...
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 23/11/2025
And just like that, Max Verstappen’s chances of winning the 2025 Formula One world championship have drastically improved. As he left his home race in August, he was 104 points off the lead. But hours after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, new life was breathed into Red Bull.
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 23/11/2025
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, creating a significant shake-up in the drivers’ championship with two grands prix and one sprint race remaining in the 2025 Formula One season. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️
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Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP, rattling the F1 championship
The penalty for excessive plank wear erases crucial points from Norris' championship lead with two grands prix remaining
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Have any questions after the Las Vegas GP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag next week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Las Vegas GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 experts after the Las Vegas GP?
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Ahead of tonight’s F1 race, learn more about how the Las Vegas Grand Prix trophy design came to life ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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The Las Vegas GP trophy took a local designer, a blowtorch, and desert soul to get right
It took five months to design and build the Las Vegas GP trophy, which reflects an evolving twist on one of F1's oldest traditions
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
It’s been nearly 4,000 days since a woman participated in a Formula One practice session. But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6805715/?sou...
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r/formula1 @f1subreddit.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow! Ask them about the final races of the championship, being a writer covering F1 or any other questions you may have @lukesmithf1.bsky.social @madelinecoleman.bsky.social redd.it/1otjq5s #F1
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Madeline Coleman @madelinecoleman.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Have any questions after the #BrazilGP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Brazilian GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 writers?
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 31/10/2025
EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story. Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies has signaled an end to “silly games” with rival McLaren, saying these “got out of hand” in efforts to remove tape from Lando Norris’ race start grid spots. 📝 @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6746249/?sou...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/10/2025
From @theathletic.com: Amelia Dimoldenberg, the star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series, is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider
The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might
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