F1 Flashback – Schumacher takes fiery second Austria victory

The 2003 Austrian Grand Prix saw Michael Schumacher score his second Formula 1 win at the A1 Ring, despite a fire during his first pitstop. 

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Following an 11-year absence the race returned to the F1 calendar in 2014 at the revamped track, which is now known as the Red Bull Ring. 

2016 Austrian Grand Prix Preview

The ninth round of the 2016 Formula 1 season takes place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. 

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Following a short break, F1 returns to action in Austria for the first of four races in the space of just five weeks. 

F1 2016 in statistics: eight down, 13 to go

The F1 2016 season has yet to reach the halfway stage, but it has already been packed full of drama, excitement and controversy. 

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The Mercedes drivers lead the way in the standings, with the gap between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton increasing after Baku. Here are the key facts and stats from F1 2016 so far. 

2016 European Grand Prix In Pictures

The new Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan provided a unique backdrop as the European Grand Prix returned to the Formula 1 calendar. 

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Nico Rosberg dominated the race, with Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez completing the podium. Here is the first F1 race weekend in Azerbaijan in images.

2016 European Grand Prix Driver Reaction

The first ever European Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit was won by Nico Rosberg, with the Mercedes driver extending his lead in the championship.

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Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez completed the podium, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from his qualifying crash to finish fifth. Here's what the 2016 Formula 1 grid had to say after round eight of the season.

2016 European Grand Prix Weekend Report

The brand-new Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan debuted in Formula 1 as it hosted the eighth round of the 2016 season.

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The European Grand Prix returned to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2012, with Baku becoming the fifth track to host the standalone race.

Video: Baku City Circuit construction timelapse

The Baku City Circuit presents a timelapse of the new European Grand Prix venue being constructed on the streets of Azerbaijan's capital.

2016 European Grand Prix Preview

After a short absence, the European Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar in 2016 at the new Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan.

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The race last took place in 2012 at the Valencia Street Circuit in Spain. This year marks the 23rd running of the European GP as a standalone event.

2016 Canadian Grand Prix In Pictures

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is uniquely located on an island in the St. Lawrence River, with a stunning backdrop of parkland and the Montreal city skyline.

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Lewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas to victory, here's how the Canadian Grand Prix race weekend progressed in photos.

2016 Canadian Grand Prix Driver Reaction

Lewis Hamilton's strong form continued in Canada, with the three-time world champion picking up his second win of the 2016 Formula 1 season.

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Sebastian Vettel finished second, ahead of Valtteri Bottas. Here's what the F1 2016 grid had to say after the seventh round of the year.

2016 Canadian Grand Prix Weekend Report

Formula 1 returned to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada for round seven of the 2016 season.

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It marked the 47th running of the event and the 37th time the Canadian Grand Prix has taken place at the track, which is located on an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River.

F1 Flashback – Hamilton’s maiden victory

Lewis Hamilton stormed to his 44th career Formula 1 win at the last race in Monaco, so with the Canadian Grand Prix next up, it’s the perfect time to revisit his maiden win in the series. 

Hamilton has a strong track record at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and fond memories too, as in 2007 he became a race winner in F1 for the first time. 

2016 Canadian Grand Prix Preview

Round seven of the 2016 Formula 1 season takes place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada.

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Following a short stint competing closer to home in Europe, Formula 1 travels across the Atlantic Ocean for the first of this year’s two North American rounds. 

First impressions: Channel 4’s Formula 1 coverage

I wasn’t really sure what to expect from Channel 4’s Formula 1 coverage. Some said they were looking to do things differently, others thought they would pick up from where the BBC left off. 

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But we’ve seen a real mix of the two so far during the 2016 season, bringing in a fresh, new vibe while keeping many key components that worked so well for the previous free-to-air broadcaster of F1 in the UK. 

F1 2016 in statistics: six down, 15 to go

The F1 2016 season has got off to a dramatic, unexpected start, but Nico Rosberg remains at the top of the standings despite a disappointing Monaco Grand Prix result. 

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The Mercedes driver’s lead in the standings was cut by Lewis Hamilton’s win at the Circuit de Monaco. Here are all of the key facts and statistics the 2016 season so far.