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Formula One (F1)

Formula One (F1)
Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars.
John Han poses with the kart that delivered him the 2026 Junior FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific Championship title. Photo: Elson Li

Fiery crashes and costly karts do little to deter Han from chasing F1 dream

Hongkonger John Han has won 2026 Junior FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific Championship, a competition aimed at making sport accessible.

Timepieces

From Rolex to Tag Heuer, pastel watches are taking over

China's economic recovery

Beijing bets on a US$1 trillion sports boom to revive consumption, job market

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Aryna Sabalenka

Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis

The Belarusian tennis star first got to know the Brazilian entrepreneur – who co-owns Le Mans FC – as an ambassador for his açaí brand in 2024.

Tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Brazilian entrepreneur Georgios Frangulis have been engaged since March. Photo: @georgiosfrangulis/Instagram
Max Verstappen

The last lap: fans, drivers bid fond farewell to ‘old school’ Dutch Grand Prix

‘It’s definitely going to be missed, for sure. It’s always been really fun to drive,’ four-time world champion Max Verstappen says.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex celebrates 25 years with the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

A highlight of Monterey Car Week in California, the Reunion brought together car enthusiasts, designers, celebrated racers and Rolex Testimonees.

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Malaysia

Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’

The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war.

The official F1 website shows that tickets in several categories for the race in Malaysia in October were sold out. Photo: F1
Then Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton leads the pack during the 2017 F1 Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang. Photo: AFP
Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen drives his car during the 2017 F1 Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang. Photo: AFP
Get to Know

Meet fried chicken mogul Todd Graves, who spent US$100 million on a World Cup party

From the Super Bowl to Coachella, the multibillionaire’s high-profile bashes draw A-listers like Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cardi B.

Timepieces

5 top watch moments in July, from Wimbledon wrist game to an F.P. Journe for auction

Former Audemars Piguet CEO unveils a new brand, IWC and Longines lean into blue dials, and a US watch retailer sues over Trump tariffs on Swiss imports.

Malaysia

How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’

The one-off race in Sepang could deliver an economic boost and position Malaysia as a stable regional base for global events, analysts say.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen drives during the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on October 1, 2017. Sepang will host this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix in October. Photo: AFP
Singapore Grand Prix

Malaysia to make Formula 1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain Grand Prix

Addition of Sepang race, which will be called ‘Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’, returns championship calendar ⁠to 23 stops.

Max Verstappen on his way to winning the Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang in 2017, when the race was last held there. Photo: AFP
Lando Norris

F1 needs better balance between business, sport, says world champion Lando Norris

Audi’s entry resulted in rule changes while drivers have very little say, says McLaren lead ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Petronas

Malaysia back in Formula 1 frame as Bahrain hopes recede amid conflict in region

Malaysia’s Sepang circuit, which hosted F1 from 1999 to 2017, could replace a Middle Eastern race, possibly between Baku and Singapore stops.

Loewe

4 pairs of oversized wraparound sunglasses to make a big splash this season

Command attention like Kim Kardashian, with futuristic shield sunglasses from major fashion houses.

Kim Kardashian after the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo last month. Photo: Getty Images
Charles Leclerc

Formula One’s Charles Leclerc and 4 of his most expensive watches

The recently married Ferrari driver loves a pricey watch – though he’s had one of his limited edition RMs stolen off his wrist while signing autographs.

Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc, wearing one of his prized watches. Photo: @charles_leclerc/Instagram
Style Edit

Style Edit: 7 new sporty Solargraph timepieces from Tag Heuer to watch

The two 28mm Aquaracer models and five pastel-coloured Formula One watches all share Solargraph technology that charges the battery on natural or artificial light.

Lewis Hamilton

Stopping Hamilton when he ‘smells blood’ will not be easy, Mercedes F1 boss says

Toto Wolff is all too aware of the threat posed by the British seven-time world champion, who won his first race with Ferrari on Sunday.

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McLaren

McLaren to join Ferrari as only Formula 1 teams to make 1,000 grand prix starts

Second most successful ‌F1 team of all time with 203 grand prix victories will celebrate milestone race in Monaco this weekend.

McLaren legend Ayrton Senna of Brazil (left) with team manager Ron Dennis after winning the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Renault

Chinese car giant BYD eyes Alpine route among possible roads into Formula 1

Former team principal of Red Bull Racing Christian Horner also reportedly approached by the electric vehicle maker at an event in Cannes.

Max Verstappen

Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with win at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Italian, 19, expects strong responses from teammate George Russell, who won the race last year, and from Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.

David Beckham

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.

David Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami and has several brand ambassador roles while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham owns a fashion label. Photo: EPA
Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes F1 boss hopes Italian public are fair to ‘superstars’ Antonelli, Sinner

Toto Wolff wary of Italy’s World Cup failure adding to hype around driver, who has become first Italian to win three straight races since 1952.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff (left) with driver Kimi Antonelli after the Italian won the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Charles Leclerc

Who is F1 driver Charles Leclerc’s younger brother, Arthur?

Arthur is a F1 development driver for his brother’s team, Ferrari; the 2 made history in 2024 as the first siblings to drive together as teammates.

McLaren

F1 returns in Miami after forced break with rule tweaks, Antonelli hat-trick bid

McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull push to challenge Mercedes’ winning streak, while Cadillac have special ⁠livery for home grand prix debut.

Technology

Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key.

Paying greater attention to posture and adding neck-specific exercises to a fitness routine are small changes that could ease discomfort for office worker who use screens extensively. Photo: Shutterstock
Style Edit

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

Powered by the in-house Calibre TH20-11, the new Tag Heuer Monaco comes in three versions, including this one in a black dial with silver subdials and rose gold accents. Photo: Handout
Max Verstappen

Formula One chiefs unanimously agree to make rule changes after drivers’ criticism

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen called the new style of racing ‘a joke’ and hinted he would take a break from the sport in 2027.

Singapore Grand Prix

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture

Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend.

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