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An F1 weekend begins way before the race or qualifying, so what are the teams doing all that time and why do things happen the way they do? We go inside the paddock to explore how the key moments make a difference.
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The advance team has already been here for several days, setting up the garages and glitzy motorhomes – but this is when the drivers and race teams arrive.
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Championship leader Max Verstappen has won the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Mexican Grand Prix, although contact with both Mercedes drivers in 2019 ensured that he would not be able to convert pole into a third successive victory.
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Hit play on the video to see them answer a series of questions – including what tattoos they would choose for each other, and what bands Sebastian would put on a playlist for Mick – and find out who toppled the tower first...

Five races remain in this electric Formula 1 season and the Mexico City Grand Prix is up next, so who’s favourite to take the win? On this week's F1 Nation podcast, hosts Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham enlist the help of ex-Jordan, Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley to get the lowdown on this weekend's race...

Red Bull Racing were seen as the party team when they first entered the F1 paddock in 2005. But eight World Championships, 72 pole positions and 73 victories later, they've proved they're dead serious when it comes to racing...

With the tension rising up and down the grid as we get closer to the end of the season, here are some of the stories we expect people to be talking about in Mexico City...

Formula 1 drivers are incredibly skilled, fantastically dedicated, and among the most elite athletes in world sport. But can they shoot hoops?

The 2021 championship battle is now heading into the final furlong, with just five races to go until this thrilling season concludes. Currently Max Verstappen has a 12 point lead over Lewis Hamilton, but can the Dutchman maintain that lead and seal his first ever Formula 1 world championship title – or will Hamilton hit back and take a record eighth crown?

October saw Formula 1 announce a bumper 23-race calendar for 2022. But speaking at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix, reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton revealed the one place where he’d most like F1 to race in the coming seasons.

Yuki Tsunoda has the potential to be a star. Red Bull believe it. Honda believe it. AlphaTauri believe it. The 5ft 2in Japanese driver made quite the splash when he scored points on his debut, staying true to his aggressive brand of driving. It’s been trickier since then, but in recent races, the 21-year-old seems to have turned a corner. As he closes in on completing his first full campaign in Formula 1, we speak to those who have worked with him through his career up till now – plus the man himself…

Life has been tough for Haas these past few campaigns. But Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes that F1’s new 2022 regulations present a golden opportunity for the team to get themselves back in the midfield fight and rediscover their form from a few seasons ago.

Three virtual races that we will not soon forget are in the history books, with a flawless triple for Red Bull Racing Esports at Event 2 of the 2021 F1 Esports Series Pro Championship, presented by Aramco.

Alex Albon is playing a supporting role in helping fellow Red Bull family member Yuki Tsunoda settle into life as a Formula 1 driver with his AlphaTauri team.

Tonight attention turns to another classic track with the competitors set to fight it out for honours on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Can Red Bull make it three wins in a row?

With the 2022 cars, might we have seen Lewis close in sooner, then passing and repassing with Max all the way to the chequered flag?

George Russell might not have scored points in Austin but he is willing to take more risks chasing them after such a strong middle part of the season.

AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly endured his third no-score in four races at the United States Grand Prix, after a suspension issue ruled him out of the running – with the Frenchman left frustrated at not having been able to close the gap more to fifth-placed rivals Alpine in Austin.

Red Bull Racing Esports made a return to form on Wednesday, as they swept both wins in Silverstone and Monza, in the 2021 F1 Esports Series Pro Championship, presented by Aramco.

The action from Silverstone gets under way at 1830 GMT/1930 BST, and you can catch it all right here...

Four female drivers – W Series' Nerea Marti and Irina Sidorkova plus Iron Dames' Maya Weug and Doriane Pin – will take part in Formula 3 tests this November at former French Grand Prix host Magny-Cours.