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Silverstone is set to host two races this summer after Formula One got the green light from the British Government, according to reports. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Silverstone gets green light to host two Formula 1 races this summer

Silverstone is set to host two races this summer after Formula One got the green light from the Government, according to reports.

Obituary: Arthur Jolley

Arthur Jolley, who died recently aged 95, was a top class motorcyclist and rally co-driver who in the 1950s scored two top five finishes in the Monte Carlo Rally. With the legendary Cecil Vard, later the motoring correspondent for the Sunday Independent, at the wheel and Arthur navigating, they steered Vard's mother-in-law's Jaguar Mark V through 2,000 miles of snow, hail and rain to receive their laurels from Prince Rainier. Of great pride to Irish motorsport was the fact that the car was assembled and prepared in Ireland - by Maurice Cavey from his works in Camden Street.

'The problem is that F1 cannot wait indefinitely for an answer.' (stock image)

Formula One chiefs hope UK government will save British Grand Prix

The UK government is in urgent talks with Formula One to save this year's British Grand Prix, with Silverstone officials prepared to delay hosting two races until late August as anxieties mount over strict UK quarantine regulations

Daniel Ricciardo. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Ricciardo in frame to replace Vettel at Ferrari

Daniel Ricciardo can dare to believe that a lifelong dream is his to seize after the news that Sebastian Vettel is to leave Ferrari at the end of this season.

Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill at a post-race press conference in Adelaide following the controversial incident which helped the German win the 1994 title. Photo: GP Library/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

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The day Michael Schumacher crashed his car - and won the F1 championship

One of the most controversial incidents in Formula 1 history is the signature flashpoint of a bitter rivalry which lit up the 1990s and left spectators crying out for another episode of a soap opera played out at speeds of 200mph.

‘On the podium, Jochen Rindt wept as he accepted the trophy from Princess Grace after what race engineer Herbie Blash called “the race of his life.”’ Photo: Victor Blackman/Getty Images

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Eamonn Sweeney Opinion Bravery and brilliance of three fallen heroes still echoes 50 years later

This morning 50 years ago an Austrian, a New Zealander and a Swede woke up and prepared to drive in the world's most famous Grand Prix. For one man it would be his finest hour in Formula 1, for one his final bow and for another his first.

The fatal crash at the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, 1996 at the Imola circuit which claimed the life of Ayrton Senna, who is still regarded by many as the greatest F1 driver ever to have lived. Photo: Getty Images

'Grim Sunday on a weekend that will be forever shrouded in sadness' - Ayrton Senna's death still seared into soul of F1

A brass plaque on a grassy circle in Sao Paulo's Morumbi cemetery marks the last resting place of a man revered by many as Formula One's greatest driver.

David Coulthard remains hopeful that the 2020 F1 season will eventually get under way. Photo: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for Red Bull Racing

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'All he wanted was my money... Eddie's too razor-sharp as a businessman for my south-west of Scotland approach'

He remembers Eddie Jordan selling the idea as an act of philanthropy almost, a seat in his team garlanded with audacious promises.

Formula One legend Stirling Moss passes away

Motor racing great Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90.

Bernie Ecclestone says Formula One season should be cancelled due to coronavirus shutdown

Bernie Ecclestone believes this season's Formula One championship should be cancelled as he does not think enough races can be completed for it to be valid.

Ayrton Senna (daSilva) in Mondello park.

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Vincent Hogan Opinion Ayrton Senna at Mondello Park - As told by those who watched and raced against the Formula 1 legend

The shrine at the end of Joey Greenan's hall in Belfast takes him to a place soaked in much more than foolish nostalgia.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton leads Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo credit: David Davies/PA Wire.

Formula One announces current drivers will compete in online Esports Virtual Grand Prix series while racing suspended

Formula One has replaced races postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus with an Esports Virtual Grand Prix series that will see current drivers battle it out online.

The Monaco street circuit in Monte-Carlo. Photo: JEAN CHRISTOPHE MAGNENET/AFP/Getty Images

Monaco Grand Prix cancelled as Dutch and Spanish races also fall victim to Covid-19 pandemic

Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix have all been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lewis Hamilton spoke his mind in Melbourne. Photo: Rick Rycroft/AP Photo

Hamilton's wit helps jolt F1 from its fantasy

Few figures in Formula One emerged with any great credit as the season opener fell apart in Melbourne. Coronavirus, as had seemed inevitable, simply proved an implacable force against which the sport's attempt to pretend it was business as usual was left looking impotent and foolhardy.

The Australian Grand Prix could be cancelled after three F1 team members went into self-isolation. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Coronavirus: Uncertainty around Australian Grand Prix as three F1 team members go into self-isolation

A member of McLaren's Formula One team is in self-isolation after being tested for coronavirus at the Australian Grand Prix.

Speedy: Nicole Drought in a Jordan F1 in the US

Just the speeding ticket

Nicole Drought: Nicole is forging a reputation as one of Irish motorsport's most exciting emerging talents since her first win at the Irish Touring Car Championship in 2016.

Hamilton to extend Mercedes contract

Lewis Hamilton has given his clearest signal yet that he expects to renew his Mercedes contract beyond this year and spurn a move to Ferrari, saying: "I don't think that there's going to be a huge amount of movement."

A man wears a mask as he walks past a mural showing a modified image of the Chinese Communist Party emblem in Shanghai, China after the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus

Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to outbreak of coronavirus

The Formula One Chinese Grand Prix will not take place as scheduled on April 19 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Lucca Allen, son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, is looking for investors to fuel his Formula One ambitions. Photo: Zoe Ardiff

Allen seeks investors to power F1 dream

Formula One aspirant Lucca Allen has signed a major deal to pursue his racing career in Japan and has launched an investment offering to raise funding to race on the highly competitive Super Formula circuit.

Lewis Hamilton collides with Red Bull’s Alexander Albon. Photo: DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images

Verstappen wins, Ferraris crash out and Hamilton is demoted from podium after chaotic finish

Max Verstappen won the Brazilian Grand Prix as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc crashed out following a dramatic late finish.

Top of the world: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrates after sealing the title by finishing runner-up at the USA Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Hamilton hungry for more glory after clinching sixth world title

Rubbing tears from his eyes in the cockpit, Lewis Hamilton struggled to absorb the feat he had just accomplished. Here in Austin, Texas, the heart of cowboy country, he had performed not his first rodeo, or his second, but his sixth.

Nov 3, 2019; Austin, TX, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Great Britain celebrates winning his sixth world championship at the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lewis Hamilton moves one behind Michael Schumacher's record after wrapping up sixth F1 title in America

Lewis Hamilton wrote his name into the pantheon of Britain's all-time sporting greats by winning his sixth Formula One world championship in America.

Obituary: David Marren

David Marren, who died recently after a short illness, was at the heart of an amazing era where Ireland and Irish people held significant influence in world motor sport - F1, sports car racing and the World Rally Championship.

Hamilton orchestrates American coronation

In his own quiet way, Lewis Hamilton is orchestrating a coronation. On each day of this race weekend, he is being accompanied on the short freeway ride from Austin to the Circuit of the Americas by father Anthony and stepmother Linda, who will, in all likelihood, be guests of honour tomorrow night as he toasts a sixth Formula One world title.

Motor Sport

June 2020

Silverstone gets green light to host two Formula 1 races this summer

May 2020

Obituary: Arthur Jolley

Formula One chiefs hope UK government will save British Grand Prix

Ricciardo in frame to replace Vettel at Ferrari

The day Michael Schumacher crashed his car - and won the F1 championship

Eamonn Sweeney Opinion Bravery and brilliance of three fallen heroes still echoes 50 years later

'Grim Sunday on a weekend that will be forever shrouded in sadness' - Ayrton Senna's death still seared into soul of F1

April 2020

'All he wanted was my money... Eddie's too razor-sharp as a businessman for my south-west of Scotland approach'

Formula One legend Stirling Moss passes away

Bernie Ecclestone says Formula One season should be cancelled due to coronavirus shutdown

Vincent Hogan Opinion Ayrton Senna at Mondello Park - As told by those who watched and raced against the Formula 1 legend

March 2020

Formula One announces current drivers will compete in online Esports Virtual Grand Prix series while racing suspended

Monaco Grand Prix cancelled as Dutch and Spanish races also fall victim to Covid-19 pandemic

Hamilton's wit helps jolt F1 from its fantasy

Coronavirus: Uncertainty around Australian Grand Prix as three F1 team members go into self-isolation

Just the speeding ticket

February 2020

Hamilton to extend Mercedes contract

Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to outbreak of coronavirus

January 2020

Allen seeks investors to power F1 dream

November 2019

Verstappen wins, Ferraris crash out and Hamilton is demoted from podium after chaotic finish

Hamilton hungry for more glory after clinching sixth world title

Lewis Hamilton moves one behind Michael Schumacher's record after wrapping up sixth F1 title in America

Obituary: David Marren

Hamilton orchestrates American coronation

October 2019

Meet the gamer who won a $1million competition to become a professional racing driver

Hamilton wins but celebrations must wait

Laps of honour: Galway's Alex O'Grady (10) crowned world kart champion

Perez crashes out - and finishes ninth

September 2019

Ferrari meltdown opens Russian Grand Prix door for Lewis Hamilton as he edges closer to sixth title

Vettel ends 392-day losing streak with 'breakthrough' in Singapore