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World’s first official Formula 1 experience set to make global debut in Spain’s capital

Simon Hunter - 1 Mar, 2023 @ 20:15

THE WORLD’S first official Formula 1 exhibition will be making its global debut in the Spanish city of Madrid on March 24, running until...

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F1’s Sebastian Vettel chases thieves in Barcelona following Spanish GP

Dilip Kuner - 25 May, 2022 @ 14:15

F1 driver Sebastian Vettel was in a race of a different kind when he tried to chase down thieves who had snatched his bag. The...

Class Of 2022 Junior Programme Line Up Luna Fluxa

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11-year-old from Spain’s Mallorca becomes first female recruit at Mercedes F1 young driver programme

George Mathias - 25 Feb, 2022 @ 09:30

MALLORCAN Luna Fluxa has become the first girl to join Mercedes F1 teams’ junior driving programme. The 11-year-old is the current IAME Euro Series champion...

Formula 1 Grand Prix race is secured in Spain through to 2026

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New deal secures Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Spain through to 2026

Alex Trelinski - 26 Nov, 2021 @ 12:45

SPAIN will continue to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix race until at least 2026 following a contract renewal with the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. A condition...

Celebrity

Spanish Government and bullfighters SLAM British F1 star Lewis Hamilton over his ‘offensive’ criticism of bloodsport

Charlie Smith - 15 Jun, 2020 @ 20:24

BRITISH F1 star Lewis Hamilton has been slammed by Spain over his incendiary bullfighting remarks. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver, 35, posted a picture of a...

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Spanish motorsport legend Fernando Alonso primed for F1 return, says long-term boss Briatore

James Warren - 18 May, 2020 @ 16:33

FERNANDO Alonso's long-term manager Flavio Briatore has tipped the Spanish motorsport stalwart for a return to F1 in 2021 after a year out. In an...

Barcelona

‘SPIRIT ANGEL’: Terminally ill British boy, 5, who inspired Lewis Hamilton to Spain F1 title dies in ‘terrible pain’

Charlie Smith - 5 Jun, 2019 @ 15:50

Over €250,000 was raised in Harry’s name for the the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Celebrity

World’s greatest F1 champ spotted on the island in first sighting since 2013

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar, 2019 @ 13:57

MICHAEL Schumacher is reportedly spending winter at a luxury £26 million Mallorca mansion with round-the-clock carers. A respected German magazine said the seven times Formula...

Sport

Fernando Alonso praises new F1 regulations for improving racing cars

Laurence Dollimore - 22 Apr, 2017 @ 09:29

The Spaniard has had two tough seasons, finishing 17th and 10th, so he says he doesn't mind doing the extra gym work as long as his car grows with him.

Sport

Mercedes mechanics forced to check 1,200 parts of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s cars following Spanish grand prix crash

Rob Horgan - 8 Jun, 2016 @ 10:57

Rosberg has subsequently taken the blame for the collision

Sport

Formula One driver Rio Haryanto plans to relocate to Spain

Laurence Dollimore - 14 May, 2016 @ 11:01

Haryanto's trainer is Spanish

Sport

Spanish F1 star Fernando Alonso may have to sit out China Grand Prix

Laurence Dollimore - 13 Apr, 2016 @ 14:19

The star had to sit out of Bahrain following horrific crash

Sport

F1’s Lewis Hamilton was in Spain last week

Iona Napier - 18 Mar, 2016 @ 16:40

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UPDATE: Spanish F1 driver Fernando Alonso leaves hospital after crash

Imogen Calderwood - 25 Feb, 2015 @ 15:40

The McLaren driver suffered concussion after crashing during pre-season testing in Barcelona

Sport

Formula 1 2015 season testing begins at Jerez

Karl Smallman - 1 Feb, 2015 @ 17:02

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg unleashed the new W06 Hybrid on the track in southern Spain on Sunday

Sport

Formula One stars set to descend on Jerez

Rob Horgan - 18 Jan, 2015 @ 11:00

Anticipation for the new F1 season is mounting in Jerez as the star-studded drivers prepare for the first testing session of the year

Sport

Has Fernando Alonso split with girlfriend?

Rob Horgan - 15 Dec, 2014 @ 11:14

The F1 driver has not been seen with Russian model Dasha Kapustina for three months

Sport

Fernando Alonso signs with McLaren-Honda

Rob Horgan - 13 Nov, 2014 @ 16:00

Fernando Alonso has signed a two-year deal with McLaren for next season

Sport

Fernando Alonso faces uncertain future

Jacqueline Fanchini (Reporter) - 31 Oct, 2014 @ 12:50

F1 star Fernando Alonso could be left without a team for next season

Sport

Fernando Alonso accused of smashing snapper’s camera

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 12 May, 2013 @ 07:30

Spanish Ferrari driver is said to have 'manhandled' a photographer in Barcelona

National News

Spanish F1 test driver on road to recovery

Helen Pierpoint - 12 Jul, 2012 @ 11:20

The Spaniard lost an eye in a crash in Cambridgeshire last week

Sport

Spain’s wonder woman

James Bryce - 3 Apr, 2012 @ 14:00

Maria de Villota has landed a prestigious test driving role at Formula One team Marussia

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Formula One racing stars on the charge in Andalucia

Eloise Horsfield - 1 Feb, 2012 @ 10:40

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be heading to Andalucia this month

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Unveiling the Treasures of Egypt: A Journey of Discovery

Staff Reporter - 6 Jun, 2023 @ 21:21

If you like travelling the world and exploring new things, Egypt should be on your bucket list. This country features numerous modern and ancient...

British Mother And Daughter Struck By 'hit And Run' Van In Spain's Canary Islands

British government warns of delays and travel disruption for holidaymakers heading to Spain’s Canary Islands

6 Jun, 2023 @ 19:00

Feel like waiting six months for your fast food? McDonald’s new ad campaign thinks you do

6 Jun, 2023 @ 18:45

Changes to Spain’s trans, euthanasia and education laws: Popular Party candidate hints at policies should he become prime minister

6 Jun, 2023 @ 18:00

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6 Jun, 2023 @ 17:15

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Gibraltar Chief Minister Picardo marks ‘charisma’ of Carmen Gomez as she becomes mayor

6 Jun, 2023 @ 16:45

Ham luggage: Ryanair settles row over extra charges for Mallorcan pork-fat pastry

6 Jun, 2023 @ 16:30

Spain's Costa Blanca Looks To Woo Foreign Pet Owners To Come Over For A Holiday

Spain’s Costa Blanca looks to woo foreign pet owners to come on holiday

6 Jun, 2023 @ 15:45

Free money to clean up building facades in old city centre area on Spain's Costa Blanca

Free money to clean up building facades in popular tourist city on Spain’s Costa Blanca

6 Jun, 2023 @ 15:00

Easterly winds delay lifting of OS 35 from Gibraltar’s Catalan Bay with wreck removers on standby

6 Jun, 2023 @ 14:44

Key Health Services '100%' Guaranteed In Torrevieja During Busy Costa Blanca Summer In Spain

Key health services ‘100%’ guaranteed in Torrevieja area during busy Costa Blanca summer in Spain

6 Jun, 2023 @ 14:15

Storm Gerald causes severe orange weather alert to parts of Spain's Valencia region

Spain’s stormy summer continues as Oscar makes landfall and heads to Andalucia

6 Jun, 2023 @ 13:30

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