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Cadillac F1 is just a naming rights deal. No US DNA. The MAC-26 chassis and all operations are by Andretti in Silverstone, powered by Ferrari. The real issue isn't the car, but the two components between the steering wheel and the seat: one Mexican, one Finnish. #Andretti #F1

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The F1 paddock is trading champagne showers for baby showers. With Alonso and Verstappen in their dad eras, tire strategy discussions are replaced by diaper tactics and purees. The grid has never been so soft. #F1 #F1Dads #PaddockLife #Alonso #Verstappen

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The media won't stop linking Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian, but he's already 41. Will Lewis follow Ralf Schumacher's track and pull a complete lifestyle u-turn at 50? If he finally steps out of the closet then, Kim might just lose her grid position. #F1 #LewisHamilton

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At 50, most guys switch to sports cars or golf, but former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher switched lanes entirely. After a wife, a son, and a lifetime on the track, he just married a 36-year-old PR guy in a lavish Saint-Tropez wedding. #F1 #RalfSchumacher #LifeBeginsAt50

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The AMR22 is yet another of Adrian Newey’s regrettable design failures, while Honda blindly repeats its disastrous 2015 McLaren flop. Yet, Lance and Fernando seem easily impressed by a shiny new livery. Style over substance. #F1 #AstonMartin #MonacoGP

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Aston Martin revealed a special Monaco GP livery with a color-shifting effect. While Adrian Newey's car design and the Honda engine continue to face mechanical issues on track, the new visual look definitely turned out beautiful. #F1 #MonacoGP #AstonMartin

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Ferrari announced they renewed Charles Leclerc's contract. Although his previous deal ran past 2027, the Italian team moved early to secure him until after 2030. While Lewis Hamilton is signed through 2027, Ferrari is expected to promote Oliver Bearman. #Ferrari #CharlesLeclerc

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30 years ago today, Michael Schumacher delivered a masterclass at the rainy 1996 Spanish GP to claim his first-ever win with Ferrari. It remains one of the greatest, most dominant drives in F1 history, proving his absolute genius in the wet. #F1 #Schumacher #Ferrari #SpanishGP

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Keeping an eye on trends F1 could soon promote an opening race where all drivers will be mothers of current drivers. In this race Sophie-Marie Kumpen, Max's mother, definitely takes the lead. #F1 #SophieKumpen #MaxVerstappen #Motorsport #Gokart #Racing #Formula1

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Charles Leclerc promises to respond in Monaco using Hamilton's strategy: skipping simulators and bringing his mother, Pascale Leclerc. With the luck Carmen Larbalestier brought to Lewis in Canada, we might see a paddock full of moms very soon. #F1 #MonacoGP #Leclerc #Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton shines again. A Canada podium proves his new strategy works: ditching Ferrari simulators for real life and bringing his mom to races. Plus, biking with Kim Kardashian shows his vibe is unmatched. #F1 #LewisHamilton #LH44 #MonacoGP #KimKardashian

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My hair is standing on end. Don't worry, George, I learned some dirty tricks that Zak Brown used last year to ruin Oscar's championship, and then you'll be deluded like Lando, thinking you're the champion. #F1 #Formula1 #McLaren #GeorgeRussell #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #ZakBrown

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The Hamilton and Verstappen battle in Canada showed Ferrari and Red Bull are almost at peak form, which should peak at the Monaco GP. Meanwhile, Max remains fully focused on his main track duties. #F1 #MonacoGP #MaxVerstappen #LewisHamilton #Formula1

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Jos Verstappen calls out outsiders trying to influence the paddock. Listening to Bernie Ecclestone makes sense, but who writes more nonsense about Formula 1 these days? Ralf Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, or Guenther Steiner? #F1 #Formula1 #Verstappen #F1Paddock

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George Russell is still in denial after the start of the 2026 F1 season. He claims he can beat any driver on the grid, but in the same car, who is he fooling? On the other side of the garage, Kimi Antonelli keeps his feet firmly on the ground. #F1 #GeorgeRussell #Formula1

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As Mercedes drops Alpine share talks, BYD readies another F1 and FIA meeting at the Monaco GP. A perfect match for both sides. Will it be an Alpine buyout or the 12th grid team? One thing is certain: Christian Horner will be there. #F1 #MonacoGP #AlpineF1 #BYD #Formula1

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"Sicuramente so di poterlo battere adesso, e so che posso vincere delle gare. Questo mi dà molta energia", ha detto Antonelli a La Gazzetta dello Sport parlando del confronto con Russell e della competitività della sua vettura. #F1 #Antonelli #Gazzetta #Mercedes

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Six F1 drivers have hit groundhogs in Canada. Davidson (2007), Grosjean (2018), Latifi (2022) and Hamilton (2025) paved the way. Now Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly join this select, unusual club after their recent unfortunate weekend clashes in Montreal. #F1 #CanadianGP

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The F1 2027 silly season heats up with wild paddock rumors. Verstappen is linked to Mercedes. Briatore wants Russell, freeing Gasly. Cadillac might swap Bottas for Herta. Bearman is tipped for Ferrari, but with Hamilton back on top, who leaves? #F1 #Formula1 #F12027 #SillySeason

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The Canadian GP was pure chaos! Six DNFs made it look like a real-life version of Wacky Races. Unpredictable tracks and dramatic turns kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very last lap. #F1 #CanadianGP #WackyRaces #Formula1 #Racing #Motorsport