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F1 News Recap: Another mid-season driver swap confirmed as bizarre promotion announced

Catch up on another crazy day of F1 news!

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Monday 7 April 2025 23:27

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It has been confirmed that a Formula 1 star has completed a surprise mid-season move to a rival team ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.

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F1 star climbs three places in drivers' standings despite scoring ZERO points in Japan

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A Formula 1 world champion has managed to climb three places in the drivers' championship standings, even though he didn't score a single point at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur has fired back over criticism of star driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Kelly Piquet parties on luxury super yacht for epic baby shower

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Kelly Piquet has been treated to an extravagant baby shower ahead of the arrival of her first child with Formula 1 world champion, Max Verstappen.

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Russell hints at Wolff plan amid Verstappen-Mercedes rumours

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George Russell has taken a relaxed approach to Mercedes contract talks, amid rumours surrounding a potential Max Verstappen transfer to the team.

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