Madeline Coleman

Staff Writer, F1

Madeline Coleman is a Staff Writer for The Athletic covering Formula One. Prior to joining The Athletic, she served as a writer and editor on Sports Illustrated’s breaking and trending news team. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

F1 Belgian GP takeaways: Mercedes' bittersweet victory, Ferrari's frustration

Plus: Piastri on the hunt, Verstappen holds serve, and Ricciardo makes a move.

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George Russell disqualified from Belgian Grand Prix, making Lewis Hamilton the winner

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F1 Belgian GP preview: Ferrari looks to capitalize from pole, Checo's big chance

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Belgian GP track breakdown: The glory and tragedy of F1's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

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Max Verstappen's frustrated radio messages show the growing pressure at Red Bull

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Mattia Binotto returns to F1, joining Audi project as exec at Sauber Motorsport AG

This management realignment comes at a time when Audi is ramping up its preparations for its debut, when it takes over the Sauber-run team.

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F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri takes his maiden win in drama-packed race

The Australian finished ahead of teammate Lando Norris in a finish that tested their bond as teammates.

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F1 Hungarian GP preview: McLaren v. Verstappen rolls on as pressure mounts on Pérez

Plus: Mercedes slips backward and Williams' Logan Sargeant takes a step forward.

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F1 Hungarian GP track breakdown: The narrow, bumpy, relentless Hungaroring

As the summer heat settles on Budapest, F1 takes to the Hungaroring, a narrow and bumpy circuit that offers few breaks over 2.72 miles.

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes re-emerge as F1 contender: Why the storied team feels it's back

Has Mercedes finally found the breakthrough it's sought since 2022?

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How McLaren threw away its shot at winning F1's British GP: 'We got it wrong'

Mistakes doomed the latest race McLaren had the pace to win.

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Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix after 945-day F1 victory drought

The seven-time world champion's win marks Mercedes' second consecutive victory this season.

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F1 British GP preview: Mercedes leads a 'Battle of the Brits' at Silverstone

Opportunity for the British drivers. Redemption for Pérez. Damage-control for Ferrari. And all the while, Verstappen looms.

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George Russell takes British GP pole, leads all-British top three in qualifying

Russell will lead countrymen Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to start the British GP on Sunday.

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Silverstone track breakdown: F1's historic track makes drivers feel like jet pilots

The British Grand Prix offers one of the most iconic tracks on Formula One’s calendar, rich in history and a thrilling high-speed drive.

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F1 Austrian GP takeaways: A familiar Verstappen returns, Haas hits it big

Plus: Mercedes' mega day and Oscar Piastri's disappointment.

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George Russell wins Austrian GP in last-minute upset after Max Verstappen, Lando Norris collision

The Mercedes driver takes his second win after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris knock each other out.

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Yuki Tsunoda fined for using ableist language over team radio during F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Yuki Tsunoda has received a hefty fine for “inappropriate comments made on team radio” during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. According to the stewards’ decision document, the fine is €40,000 ($42,882), half of which (€20,000) is suspended for the rest of the season “on the condition that no infringement of similar nature occurs.” During qualifying, the RB driver was queuing in the fast lane, and another driver merged in front of him. He expressed his frustration over the radio, saying, “These guys are f—ing r—–ed.” He was later...

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F1 Austrian GP preview: Max Verstappen chases ‘home’ win amid team tension

Everyone is chasing Verstappen after a whopper qualifying session – but the battles in Austria should still entertain.

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Austrian GP track breakdown: The small but mighty Red Bull Ring takes F1 to the mountains

The Austrian circuit features 2.7 miles of steep elevation changes, long straights, all kinds of corners — and track limits concerns.

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F1 track limits, explained: How a simple racing rule became a complicated topic

Track limits seem simple: Stay within the white lines, and you’re golden. But at some F1 tracks, enforcing that rule can get tricky.

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F1 Spanish GP takeaways: McLaren and Mercedes optimism, a step up for Alpine

The Spanish GP was further proof that the F1 grid is growing more and more competitive.

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Spanish GP preview: Will F1 get the Verstappen-Norris battle it’s been waiting for?

Plus: Ferrari's struggles, Alpine's prime opportunity ... and is Mercedes back?

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Toto Wolff condemns online abuse of Russell, reported anonymous email to police

“I think we need support, not negativity," Lewis Hamilton said of his teammate.

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Spanish GP track breakdown: The Barcelona circuit that gobbles F1 tires

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya features a mix of low- and high-speed corners and a reputation for high tire degradation.

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