Thomas Maher
@thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social
F1 editor/Journalist @PlanetF1com.bsky.social
FIA-accredited. Irish.
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FIA-accredited. Irish.
Email: thomas.maher@planetsport.com
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Red Bull and Racing Bulls will launch their 2026 #F1 seasons at Ford Racing's season starter in Detroit on January 15th.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Red Bull and Racing Bulls will launch their 2026 #F1 seasons at Ford Racing's season starter in Detroit on January 15th.
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In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe with everyone, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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Oscar Piastri penalty a microcosm of playing it safe in McLaren's polite title fight
Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil isn't quite the final nail in the coffin of his championship, but he needs some fortune for a turnaround.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe with everyone, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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Reposted by Thomas Maher
In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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Oscar Piastri penalty a microcosm of playing it safe in McLaren's polite title fight
Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil isn't quite the final nail in the coffin of his championship, but he needs some fortune for a turnaround.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
In his attempts to be cautious and play it safe, Piastri only cost himself dearly; a perfect summation of his entire championship bid, given how his own willingness to play the team game has yielded little reward. #F1
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These are surprising comments from Ferrari president John Elkann.
The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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'Focus on driving': Ferrari boss' surprise advice for Hamilton and Leclerc
The Ferrari president has offered some advice to Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, urging them to "talk less".
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
These are surprising comments from Ferrari president John Elkann.
The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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The insinuation is that the drivers are somehow, unfocused and distracted, and this is why Ferrari isn't 'cohesive'. #F1 #BrazilGP
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Check out my Winners and Losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. #F1 #BrazilGP
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Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos)
Another victory for Lando Norris, his seventh of the season, and the British driver's grip on the title is tightening.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out my Winners and Losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix. #F1 #BrazilGP
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What's most frustrating about Sprint weekends overall is the lack of overall preparation time.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
What's most frustrating about Sprint weekends overall is the lack of overall preparation time.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
It's clear several teams haven't unlocked their cars' potential given this lack of time, and this excellence is, fundamentally, what #F1 is supposed to be all about. 1 hour isn't it.
Williams will race with this Gulf Oil livery on its cars this weekend, a design focusing on fan-voted words 'Legacy', 'Passion', and 'Teamwork'. #F1
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Williams will race with this Gulf Oil livery on its cars this weekend, a design focusing on fan-voted words 'Legacy', 'Passion', and 'Teamwork'. #F1
The Bruce McLaren Trust has released a statement, confirming that the graves of Bruce and the McLaren family have been vandalised.
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Bruce McLaren Trust has released a statement, confirming that the graves of Bruce and the McLaren family have been vandalised.
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this." #F1
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Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as 2026, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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Controversial F1 2026 change under scrutiny as behind-closed-doors talks confirmed
Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as the F1 2026 season, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Formula 1 could introduce two mandatory pit stops as early as 2026, but shouldn't the sport be looking in the other direction?
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From 2026, Williams will race with a 21st century iteration of the 1970s Williams logo used by Frank Williams in the early days of the team. It will also be renamed Atlassian Williams F1 Team, rather than 'Atlassian Williams Racing'. #F1
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
From 2026, Williams will race with a 21st century iteration of the 1970s Williams logo used by Frank Williams in the early days of the team. It will also be renamed Atlassian Williams F1 Team, rather than 'Atlassian Williams Racing'. #F1
FIA statement: Having analysed the telemetry from the incident, we can confirm that Liam Lawson slowed appropriately and reacted correctly to the double yellow flags displayed, passing significantly slower than racing speed into Turn 1. He is not at fault in this incident." #F1
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
FIA statement: Having analysed the telemetry from the incident, we can confirm that Liam Lawson slowed appropriately and reacted correctly to the double yellow flags displayed, passing significantly slower than racing speed into Turn 1. He is not at fault in this incident." #F1
The only driver whose salary is (somewhat) revealed through company accounts is Lance Stroll... #F1
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Lance Stroll F1 salary hinted at in Aston Martin company accounts
Company accounts lodged in the UK have offered some hints as to Lance Stroll's salary from Aston Martin under his latest contract agreement.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The only driver whose salary is (somewhat) revealed through company accounts is Lance Stroll... #F1
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An unofficial explanation into Liam Lawson's Mexico City GP near-miss with track marshals has been offered by the Mexican ASN.
However, this is separate from the FIA's own investigation. #F1
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However, this is separate from the FIA's own investigation. #F1
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Finger pointed at Liam Lawson over 'could have killed' marshals scare
Mexico's national sporting authority offered an explanation into Liam Lawson's near-miss encounter with marshals during last weekend's race.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
An unofficial explanation into Liam Lawson's Mexico City GP near-miss with track marshals has been offered by the Mexican ASN.
However, this is separate from the FIA's own investigation. #F1
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However, this is separate from the FIA's own investigation. #F1
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I spoke with Zhou Guanyu, and he is not giving up on the idea of making an #F1 return...
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Why Zhou Guanyu’s time at Ferrari might be the key to his F1 comeback
During a year out, Zhou Guanyu has vowed his quest to return to the F1 grid isn't over as his time at Ferrari has made him stronger.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I spoke with Zhou Guanyu, and he is not giving up on the idea of making an #F1 return...
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From a breach being an 'open secret' to no breach whatsoever... what changed? Was the speculation, from multiple disconnected sources, that wildly wrong?
My colleague @matcoch.bsky.social believes greater transparency is needed. #F1
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My colleague @matcoch.bsky.social believes greater transparency is needed. #F1
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Why rumours of alleged cost cap breach highlight need for greater FIA transparency
The FIA's announcement of the 2024 cost cap findings contradicted strong allegations within the F1 paddock, and raised serious questions.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
From a breach being an 'open secret' to no breach whatsoever... what changed? Was the speculation, from multiple disconnected sources, that wildly wrong?
My colleague @matcoch.bsky.social believes greater transparency is needed. #F1
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My colleague @matcoch.bsky.social believes greater transparency is needed. #F1
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The FIA has confirmed, aside from Aston Martin's procedural breach, all nine teams are in compliance with the cost cap regulations.
Multiple paddock sources have suggested something has changed regarding a potential breach for another team. #F1
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Multiple paddock sources have suggested something has changed regarding a potential breach for another team. #F1
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FIA confirms Aston Martin procedural cost cap breach as review ends
Aston Martin has been revealed as the team to have committed a "very minor" procedural breach of the Formula 1 cost cap
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October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The FIA has confirmed, aside from Aston Martin's procedural breach, all nine teams are in compliance with the cost cap regulations.
Multiple paddock sources have suggested something has changed regarding a potential breach for another team. #F1
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Multiple paddock sources have suggested something has changed regarding a potential breach for another team. #F1
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Aston Martin has been found to have committed a minor procedural breach of the 2024 #F1 cost cap, while a rival team is understood to have committed a substantial breach.
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Minor Aston Martin cost cap breach revealed as rival faces 'substantial' infraction
Aston Martin is one of two teams to have broken the FIA's cost cap in F1 2025 with one team committing a 'substantial' breach.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Aston Martin has been found to have committed a minor procedural breach of the 2024 #F1 cost cap, while a rival team is understood to have committed a substantial breach.
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Little bit of R&R before the final push to the end of the season!
October 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Little bit of R&R before the final push to the end of the season!
With McLaren's title hopes diluted across two drivers, is it time for them to pick a side?
The issue with that is Oscar Piastri couldn't have chosen a worse time to go through a difficult patch... #F1 #USGP
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The issue with that is Oscar Piastri couldn't have chosen a worse time to go through a difficult patch... #F1 #USGP
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Are alarm bells ringing at McLaren amid Max Verstappen onslaught?
McLaren's desire to maintain parity between its drivers is in danger of costing both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri the chance of the title.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
With McLaren's title hopes diluted across two drivers, is it time for them to pick a side?
The issue with that is Oscar Piastri couldn't have chosen a worse time to go through a difficult patch... #F1 #USGP
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The issue with that is Oscar Piastri couldn't have chosen a worse time to go through a difficult patch... #F1 #USGP
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Another spark of intrigue for the championship, with Max Verstappen going quickest in the Sprint Qualifying. #F1 #USGP
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US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen ups the pressure on McLaren with stunning pole
Max Verstappen has snatched another Sprint Qualifying pole, as he toppled the McLaren drivers to set up an exciting front-row in Austin.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Another spark of intrigue for the championship, with Max Verstappen going quickest in the Sprint Qualifying. #F1 #USGP
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