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Kyalami nears host status as upgrade plans approved

South African circuit Kyalami says plans to upgrade its facility to Grade 1 status have been approved by the FIA, which would make it eligible to host Formula 1 races once the necessary works are complete.

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Disappointment for the King and Queen as Miss Information triumphs at Ascot

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Royal Ascot horse Harry's Girl dies as tragedy strikes in first race of the day

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Tragedy as Royal Ascot horse Harry's Girl dies seconds into opening race of day two

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Lewis Hamilton F1 car on sale for £20k but there's a catch for any buyers

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Lewis Hamilton brutally teased actor in F1 movie as Hollywood star spills the beans

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George Russell doesn't hold back after Mercedes staff forced to miss plane home

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Field Of Gold headlines regal first day at Royal Ascot with decisive victory in St James’s Palace Stakes

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George Russell responds to Christian Horner as Mercedes staff forced to miss flights

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Revealed: Royal Ascot drink prices increase yet AGAIN - as one drink is on sale for £560

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King Charles III's horse Reaching High is well-beaten in the Ascot Stakes on the first day of royal race meeting

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Toto Wolff risks angering George Russell with surprising Max Verstappen comment

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Christian Horner makes statement on Max Verstappen's future and risky contract clause

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McLaren 'unhappy with Nico Rosberg' as Lando Norris comments cause drama

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Toto Wolff tears into Red Bull's 'petty' and 'embarrassing' protest against George Russell - after Mercedes star won race following Max Verstappen incident

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Royal Ascot’s richest owner has £370m superyacht, private airline and rare car collection

F1 could host race in new country after £900m bid approved by government

F1 could host race in new country after £900m bid approved by government

George Russell targeted for huge F1 transfer with Mercedes issue still to be decided

George Russell targeted for huge F1 transfer with Mercedes issue still to be decided

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'I predicted 8,000-1 Derby 1-2-3 – these are my three Royal Ascot day one tips'

George Russell interrupts Brad Pitt interview as Lewis Hamilton takes centre stage

George Russell interrupts Brad Pitt interview as Lewis Hamilton takes centre stage

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Toto Wolff goes in on Red Bull for 'embarrassing' attempt to strip George Russell of win

Christian Horner makes Max Verstappen admission but issues warning on move to F1 rivals

Christian Horner makes Max Verstappen admission but issues warning on move to F1 rivals

Toto Wolff slams 'petty' and 'embarrassing' Red Bull after second Mercedes protest

Toto Wolff slams 'petty' and 'embarrassing' Red Bull after second Mercedes protest

Brad Pitt interview is gatecrashed by F1 star at Times Square premiere of new film - as duo joke about their outfits on the back of Mercedes star's Canadian Grand Prix win

Brad Pitt interview is gatecrashed by F1 star at Times Square premiere of new film - as duo joke about their outfits on the back of Mercedes star's Canadian Grand Prix win

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Royal Ascot betting offer: 40/1 on Field Of Gold to win St James’s Palace Stakes

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'I'm backing 18/1 and 25/1 shots to win - here are my Day One Royal Ascot tips'

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F1 star sends special present to Lionel Messi with emotional seven-word message

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Troubled Lando Norris cuts a lonely figure on F1 stars and WAGs' movie premiere 'date night' without girlfriend Margarida Corceiro after crashing into his own team-mate

F1 LIVE: Lando Norris set for McLaren talks after crash as Verstappen and Russell unite

F1 LIVE: Lando Norris set for McLaren talks after crash as Verstappen and Russell unite

See the shocking photos that led to top greyhound trainer being charged with a staggering 26 alleged offences

See the shocking photos that led to top greyhound trainer being charged with a staggering 26 alleged offences

Meet Royal Ascot jockey, 17, who hated school and is now tipped for the top

Meet Royal Ascot jockey, 17, who hated school and is now tipped for the top

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Royal Ascot 2025 tips: The Scout's four to follow on Tuesday with 33-1 odds

Willie Mullins hopes to put on a show fit for the King as Reaching High aims to emulate his father Estimate by providing a Royal winner at Ascot

Willie Mullins hopes to put on a show fit for the King as Reaching High aims to emulate his father Estimate by providing a Royal winner at Ascot

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Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, June 17

Kia Joorabchian splashes out £2million on horse the Amo Racing boss hopes will make his Royal Ascot dream come true

Kia Joorabchian splashes out £2million on horse the Amo Racing boss hopes will make his Royal Ascot dream come true

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Lando Norris to have showdown McLaren meeting after Oscar Piastri crash

Inside Travis Kelce and Ryan Reynolds' F1 team... and what REALLY happens behind the scenes

Inside Travis Kelce and Ryan Reynolds' F1 team... and what REALLY happens behind the scenes

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Royal Ascot Day 1 tips: Rosallion and Ruling Court to grab early headlines

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2025 Royal Ascot Specials: What colour will the Queen’s hat be and more royal bets

Sky Sports F1 host takes drastic action over 'vile abuse' from Max Verstappen interview

Sky Sports F1 host takes drastic action over 'vile abuse' from Max Verstappen interview

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Lando Norris facing 'tough conversations' after collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, warns McLaren team principal Andrea Stella

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Top 20 Betting Sites for Royal Ascot 2025

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Lewis Hamilton blocked from addressing Ferrari issues in cryptic Canadian GP message

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The moment ‘devastated’ Lewis Hamilton ran over groundhog during Canadian Grand Prix

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The shocking moment Lewis Hamilton is left 'devastated' after hitting a furry animal at 100mph and damaging his car in F1's Canadian Grand Prix

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Pick a winner with your Express this Royal Ascot

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Fans convinced F1 icon ‘cursed’ Lando Norris before Canadian Grand Prix crash

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Red Bull made cheeky FIA request to protect Max Verstappen as row reignited