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Key talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

But victory is never guaranteed in motorsport and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be another tough test for the world's best drivers.

After struggling in the first two practice sessions on Thursday, news broke that Carlos Sainz will miss the rest of the weekend to undergo surgery for appendicitis.

The British prospect won Formula 4 in 2021 and has been climbing ever since in the hope of eventually earning a spot at the top table.

He has now been handed one of the rarest opportunities in the

Five key talking points ahead of the new Formula 1 season

The 2024 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix this Saturday and the excitement is ramping up as all 10 teams prepare to show their hands.

Max Verstappen is looking to claim his fourth consecutive World Championship with Red Bull, while Lewis Hamilton is dreaming of a fairytale ending with Mercedes before he departs for Ferrari in 2025.

Red Bull won 22 of the 23 calendar races last year and are expected to be on top again in 2024 — but there has been a dark cloud hanging over

Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour by Red Bull

An internal investigation took place after a complaint was made against the 50-year-old but the case has now been dismissed by the Formula 1 team's parent company Red Bull GmbH.

A spokesperson said: "The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete and Red Bull can confirm the grievance has been dismissed.

"The complainant has a right of appeal. Red Bull is confident the investigation has been fair, rigorous and impartial.

"The investigation report is conf

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025

Hamilton, 39, will end his 11-year association with Mercedes at the end of the 2024 campaign, having exercised a release option in the two-year contract he signed last summer.

Joining from McLaren in 2013, six of his record-equalling seven championship wins have come during his time with the Silver Arrows and he boasts the most race wins in the sport with 103.

Confirming his departure from Mercedes, Hamilton said: "I have had an amazing 11 years with this team and I'm so proud of what we have

Madrid to replace Barcelona on Formula 1 calendar from 2026

Formula 1 bosses aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2030 and are confident 90% of spectators will be able to access the new track by public transport.

The move marks the end of a 23-year stay at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which first welcomed the sport in 1991.

F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: "Madrid is an incredible city, with amazing sporting and cultural heritage, and today's announcement begins an exciting new chapter for F1 in Spain.

"It truly ep

Guenther Steiner leaves Haas after decade with F1 team

Guenther Steiner has been relieved of his duties as team principal at Haas, having led operations for the last decade.

Italian-born Steiner, 58, has not been issued a new contract by the American team with Ayao Komatsu installed as their new boss for the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Steiner had become a popular figure in the sport thanks to his charismatic appearances in Netflix's Drive to Survive series.

A statement from team owner Gene Haas said: "I'd like to start by extending my thanks to Guent

Formula 1 team Alfa Romeo revert to original Sauber name

Alfa Romeo have confirmed they will return to their original name of Sauber for the 2024 Formula 1 season and beyond.

The Swiss-based team finished ninth in the Constructors Championship this year and will drop their association with the Italian brand as they prepare for their transition into the factory Audi team for 2026.

Sauber entered F1 in 1993 and had raced under their own name until they partnered with Alfa Romeo in 2019.

A new platform for streaming and betting will be included in the

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur slams 'unacceptable' Las Vegas Grand Prix as practice session cancelled

Formula 1 has arrived in Sin City but the spectacle is facing teething issues with second practice being pushed back while the problems are resolved.

And Vasseur has expressed his anger at having just eight minutes to gather data in an already tightly-packed schedule.

He said: "I think it's just unacceptable. The situation is we damaged completely the monocoque, the engine, the batteries.

"What he [Sainz] said is 'I hit something on the track'. He didn't know exactly what it was.

"We had a v

Greg Maffei apologises to Vegas locals for disruption

Maffei apologises to Vegas locals on behalf of F1 for disruption

Liberty Media chief exec Greg Maffei has apologised to Las Vegas after locals voiced their concern over the impact Formula 1 is having on the city's infrastructure.

World champion Max Verstappen will be lining up alongside Lewis Hamilton and other stars this weekend as the sport arrives on the iconic Strip in the United States.

But there have been several teething problems ahead of the race, with tourists and locals finding thei

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ends Red Bull's winning run in Singapore spectacle

The win for the Prancing Horse puts an end to Red Bull's domination that had seen them win the 14 previous races this season and put them on the verge of retaining the Constructors' Championship.

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was involved in a crash on the circuit on Saturday and was not fit to race, meaning the grid was cut to 19 rather than the usual 20 drivers.

Russell looked to have a chance of claiming victory in the closing stages of the grand prix after the Mercedes cars pitted for medium

George Russell pleased to have 'greatest of all time' Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes team-mate

Russell pleased to have 'greatest of all time' Hamilton as Mercedes team-mate

The English duo have been working hard with their team to make up ground on the dominant Red Bulls this season and both drivers have been making steps forward with their cars.

On Hamilton, he said: "I joked with him once last season that he almost effectively saved my career.

"Had he retired the year before I joined Mercedes, and then as a team we're not performing, all the fingers will be pointing at the driver.

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