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The highly-anticipated Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid is finally here as drivers prepare for their challenge on a brand-new circuit -- the Madring.

George Russell has got his wish after his grandstand joust with Lando Norris at Silverstone.

Max Verstappen is set to race 100 drivers in a unique go-karting challenge, and his fellow Formula 1 rivals have given their two pence on how they think the race will go down.

Bernie Ecclestone said he was stopped by police at an airport in Portugal for bringing a shotgun into the country he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.

Liam Lawson will continue to deputize for Red Bull's injured Isak Hadjar at the first ever Madrid Grand Prix, the team confirmed Monday.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year's Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation.

Lewis Hamilton has been warned that his in-fighting with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari "is not good for the team."

Formula 1 is heading to Madrid for this year's Spanish Grand Prix where a brand-new circuit will provide drivers with a fresh challenge to mark the end of the European races.

Pierre Gasly has said Alpine's surprisingly strong Italian Grand Prix will be a galvanising one for a team which has long set its sights on closing the gap to Formula 1's big four.

Kimi Antonelli has gone from a rookie "like deer in the headlights" to a continuously self-improving "AI agent," Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said after the 20-year-old's stunning victory at the Italian Grand Prix.