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Today in 1996: Panis takes only win as three cars stagger to the flag in Monaco

Today in 1996: Panis takes only win as three cars stagger to the flag in Monaco

Reddit /r/formula1May 19, 2026
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On this day: Oliver Panis takes only F1 win in chaotic Monaco GP

Olivier Panis may be one of the best examples of shock winners in Formula 1, as demonstrated by his memorable Monaco victory on 19 May 1996.Not that there’s anything wrong with the Frenchman – a five-time podium finisher…

Motorsport.comMay 19, 2026
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Round-up: Norris ‘planning Formula E run at some point’, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 18, 2026
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Lando Norris eyes Le Mans drive as McLaren endurance push heats up

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris fancies himself a drive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future. With McLaren's expanding endurance racing programme, there's an increasingly available route for such an am…

Motorsport.comMay 18, 2026
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Formula E: Rowland triumphs in Monaco with a perfectly judged drive

Oliver Rowland produced an impeccably controlled performance to win the 2026 Monaco E‑Prix, Round 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. F1Technicals senior writer Balazs Szabo reports from the Monaco FE paddock…

F1TechnicalMay 18, 2026
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Red Bull launches $95 Crocs clog with F1 car-inspired design

Red Bull has launched a footwear collection with Crocs, with the headline Crocband Clog carrying a retail price of $95. The full range will go to market on 21 May, a day before the Canadian Grand Prix weekend begins at C…

Motorsport.comMay 18, 2026
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Juan Pablo Montoya reveals reluctance before dominant Indy 500 debut in 2000

Juan Pablo Montoya's victory at the 2000 Indianapolis 500 remains one of the most legendary debuts in the history of the Brickyard. However, the Colombian recently revealed that he never actually wanted to enter the race…

Motorsport.comMay 18, 2026
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Exotic dancers target Canadian Grand Prix weekend with Montreal strike

A group of exotic dancers has announced a strike coinciding with the Canadian Grand Prix at the end of this month. This is being done with the aim of putting pressure on club owners for improved labour rights as millions…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit

Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict after Carlos Sainz completed his first laps of the Madring circuit ahead of its maiden grand prix in September.The Williams driver has given fans their first real glimpse of the a…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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Round-up: Verstappen’s Nuerburging 24hr bid ends in retirement, Palou on Indy 500 pole and more | RaceFans Round-up

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 17, 2026
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Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff has claimed that the GT racing community was overwhelmingly positive about Max Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, despite logistical c…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races"

As Max Verstappen recounted his sensational victory at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, he branded the wet-weather performance as one of the best drives of his Formula 1 career so far.The Dutchman put on a wet-weather mast…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli’s rivals issued warning as Otmar Szafnauer predicts further growth

Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger in his mid-20s.While the 19-year-old became the youngest driver in the history of F1 to lead the championship at th…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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F1 2027 engine shift could hurt Mercedes and disrupt team development, says Naomi Schiff

Formula 1's planned shift to a 60:40 internal combustion to electrical power distribution in 2027 could 'punish' Mercedes, according to Sky Sports F1 analyst and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff.The FIA has confirmed…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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Why F1 betting markets are preparing for fireworks

Starting in Canada next weekend, the next two months promise to be some of the most exciting on the Formula 1 calendar.

Formula1.comMay 17, 2026
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Max Verstappen opens up on pressure of sensational maiden F1 victory

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reflected on his extraordinary maiden victory at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. Speaking during a video with F1, Verstappen recently opened up about the whirlwind of emotions…

Motorsport.comMay 17, 2026
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Inside a hot lap of the Madring with home hero Sainz

Lawrence Barretto joins Carlos Sainz for his first laps of the Madring, a new circuit in the Williams driver's home city of Madrid set to make its F1 debut later this season.

Formula1.comMay 16, 2026
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GALLERY: Sainz completes the first laps at the Madring

Williams’ Carlos Sainz was given the chance to drive the Madring ahead of F1’s long-awaited return to Madrid for September’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula1.comMay 16, 2026
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"Faster than it looks" - Carlos Sainz's first impressions of Madring F1 circuit

Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz has completed a first lap of the Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit as the venue gets ready to host F1 in September.The Madring circuit, close to the Spanish capital's Barajas airport, i…

Motorsport.comMay 16, 2026
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Formula E: Ticktum storms to Monaco pole in thrilling qualifying session

Dan Ticktum delivered a standout performance in Monte Carlo to secure his second career Julius Baer Pole Position in Formula E. F1Technicals senior writer Balazs Szabo reports from the Monaco Formula E paddock.

F1TechnicalMay 16, 2026
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Esteban Ocon calls 2024 Brazilian GP podium the perfect end to Alpine chapter

Esteban Ocon described the double-podium finish for Alpine at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix as the perfect way to end his chapter with the French outfit.Ocon's rivalry with his Alpine team-mate at the time, Pierre Gasly,…

Motorsport.comMay 16, 2026