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CARLOS SAINZ JOINS WILLIAMS RACING WITH MULTI-YEAR DEAL STARTING IN 2025

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Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams Racing, signing a two-year contract starting from 2025, with options to extend. The 29-year-old Spaniard, who recently won his third Formula 1 race in Melbourne, faced a challenging decision after being left without a seat when Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton for 2025. Sainz, previously linked with Alpine, Sauber/Audi, and Mercedes, ultimately chose Williams.

MCLAREN BOSS ANDREA STELLA NEVER DOUBTED LANDO NORRIS AS A TEAM PLAYER

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella said he never doubted Lando Norris (24) would hand back the lead to winning teammate Oscar Piastri (23) in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix despite the Briton's clear reluctance.

MAX VERSTAPPEN FASTEST IN BELGIAN GP PRACTICE BUT FACED WITH ENGINE PENALTY TO START IN TENTH

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Red Bull's Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen (26) was fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri (23) but will face a 10-place grid penalty, after taking on a fifth engine.

OSCAR PIASTRI WINS HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX AMID MCLAREN DRAMA

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri clinched his maiden Formula One victory, leading a one-two finish for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix. However, the triumph was overshadowed by a dramatic standoff with teammate Lando Norris over team orders.

CARLOS SAINZ STILL CONSIDERING HIS FUTURE, NOT CONSIDERING A LEAVE FROM THE SPORT

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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz (29) remained tight-lipped on Thursday about his future ahead of this weekend's Belgian Prix, but said he would definitely remain in Formula 1.

CARLOS SAINZ AHEAD OF MAX VERSTAPEN AS HE COMES OUT FASTEST IN FIRST HUNGARY PRACTICE

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Carlos Sainz (29) raised Ferrari hopes by setting the fastest lap in first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of Red Bull's runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen (26).

VERSTAPPEN WON’T TONE DOWN FOUL LANGUAGE TO PLEASE CRITICS

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Three-time Formula 1 champion and current leader Max Verstappen (26) has no intention of changing how he speaks to his Red Bull team despite facing criticism, the Dutch driver said on Thursday. A frustrated Verstappen turned the air blue on the radio to the Red Bull pit wall during the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, where he finished fifth, and the defending champion has now gone three races without a win.

NASCAR REVEALS ITS FIRST EVER EV RACE VEHICLE

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In a groundbreaking move that signals a significant shift in the world of motorsports, NASCAR has unveiled its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) prototype. This innovative race car, developed in collaboration with Swedish electrification firm ABB, marks a pivotal moment in NASCAR's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.