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What are McLaren's papaya rules ahead of the F1 title decider?
What are McLaren's papaya rules ahead of the F1 title decider?
As McLaren goes into Formula 1's 2025 title decider with both drivers in contention for the world championship against Max Verstappen, two words come up again and again: papaya rules.The phrase was coined by team principal Andrea Stella - "Andreas like to come up with different names for different things," Lando Norris explained - and was first brought up on 1 September 2024, ahead ...Keep reading

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FIA crowns new champion in Qatar

4 days 11 hours ago

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While the F1 drivers' championship was not sewn up in Qatar, another FIA championship was sealed after a brilliant display from an Formula 1 hopeful. read more »

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'Not his strength' - Red Bull chief stunned by Adrian Newey appointment

4 days 12 hours ago

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Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that he was 'surprised' by Aston Martin's choice to promote Adrian Newey into a team principal position. read more »

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Max Verstappen's x-rated response to McLaren team orders request

4 days 13 hours ago

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Max Verstappen has weighed in on the internal dynamics at McLaren, as he fights both of their drivers for the F1 championship. read more »

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Martin Brundle admits 'dreading' listening to Lewis Hamilton

4 days 14 hours ago

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Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle admitted that he 'dreads' hearing Lewis Hamilton's despondent post-session interviews in 2025, after he endured yet another... read more »

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F1 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Yas Marina

4 days 14 hours ago

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After 23 rounds of a thrilling 2025 F1 season, the championship will finally be decided once and for all at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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F1 Store reduce Lewis Hamilton Ferrari merch by 40% in mega Cyber Monday sale

4 days 15 hours ago

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Following the major discounts on the F1 Store for this year's Black Friday sales, the official merchandise website has extended the deals for a limited time only to mark... read more »

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Australian politician raises McLaren 'bias' conspiracy in official Senate hearing

4 days 15 hours ago

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Australian politics, you've done it again. read more »

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Red Bull issue official apology after Kimi Antonelli abused online

4 days 16 hours ago

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Red Bull have expressed their 'sincere regret' that Kimi Antonelli was on the receiving end of threats and abuse after Sunday's F1 Qatar Grand Prix. read more »

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Aston Martin forced into 'emergency' Adrian Newey team boss change

4 days 17 hours ago

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Aston Martin were reportedly forced into making the 'emergency' change of appointing Adrian Newey as F1 team principal following alleged unrest within the... read more »

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Lewis Hamilton just gave a heartfelt defence for under pressure Ferrari staff

4 days 18 hours ago

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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has given a heartfelt defence for his Ferrari colleagues who have been under immense pressure during the 2025 F1 season. read more »

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Disqualification, disasterclass and now McLaren are blowing it

4 days 19 hours ago

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"If we had been in the position of how dominant a car McLaren had, the championship would have been over a long time ago." read more »

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Mercedes still an option? Max Verstappen ditches Red Bull entourage for Toto Wolff meeting

4 days 20 hours ago

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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen could be seen ditching his Red Bull entourage to pursue a chat with Toto Wolff during the weekend's Qatar Grand Prix. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton's boss admits underestimating Ferrari psychological damage

4 days 20 hours ago

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Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss and Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has pinpointed the key decision this year that has caused 'psychological' damage at the team. read more »

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Lando Norris blasts 'clueless' Max Verstappen for 'talking nonsense'

4 days 21 hours ago

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McLaren F1 star Lando Norris has blasted Max Verstappen for 'talking nonsense' amid the fight for the 2025 drivers' title. read more »

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F1 Title Scenarios: How Max Verstappen can win the championship in Abu Dhabi

5 days 7 hours ago

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The final round of the 2025 F1 season will take place at next weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and after a vital victory in Qatar, Max Verstappen could still retain the... read more »

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Don't be fooled by Max Verstappen magic the Qatar Grand Prix is a huge F1 problem

5 days 8 hours ago

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The Qatar Grand Prix has proven that F1 needs a major shake up...and we're not talking about keeping the new tyre rule. read more »

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F1 2025 Standings: Max Verstappen laughing as McLaren blunder in Qatar blows championship wide open

5 days 9 hours ago

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Max Verstappen's victory at the Qatar Grand Prix and McLaren's poor strategic decision has blown the F1 title race wide open. read more »

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Papaya fools! McLaren have scared themselves into setting up a Max Verstappen title win

5 days 9 hours ago

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What on earth are McLaren playing at? After lining up one-two on the grid at the Qatar Grand Prix, they were on course for a straight forward one-two finish... only to then... read more »

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F1 Results Today: Max Verstappen takes big stride to title after McLaren outsmarted in Qatar

5 days 10 hours ago

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Max Verstappen took a vital victory at this year's Qatar Grand Prix after an early incident in Lusail proved crucial to the race result and 2025 championship battle. read more »

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Max Verstappen takes F1 title gamble after crash brings out safety car

5 days 11 hours ago

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Max Verstappen and Red Bull took an F1 title gamble after a crash at the Qatar Grand Prix brought out a safety car. read more »

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Max Verstappen F1 title hopes given huge boost after poor Lando Norris start in Qatar

5 days 11 hours ago

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EARLY REPORT: Max Verstappen got the better of Lando Norris into Turn 1 during the opening lap of the Qatar Grand Prix, stealing second place and keeping his F1 title hopes alive. read more »

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Sky Sports pundit 'offered' new role by F1 star

5 days 12 hours ago

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An influential F1 star has namedropped a Sky Sports pundit as a voice of common sense in the sport, hinting that he would be one of his ideal potential future stewards for races. read more »

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Red Bull change Max Verstappen's engine moments before Qatar Grand Prix

5 days 12 hours ago

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Red Bull have made a last minute decision to swap Max Verstappen's engine in his RB21 moments before the Qatar Grand Prix at 4pm UK time. read more »

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Red Bull driver exit leaked as Max Verstappen's team-mate 'confirmed' for 2026

5 days 13 hours ago

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Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz has confirmed who Max Verstappen's team-mate will be at Red Bull in 2026 after leaking the details live on air after qualifying on Saturday. read more »

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'Oscar Piastri has to leave!' F1 fans fury after McLaren staff refuse to celebrate his pole position

5 days 14 hours ago

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Some F1 fans have continued to fall for McLaren conspiracy theories online after a clip from sprint qualifying went viral on social media on Friday. read more »