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Luke Smith

@lukesmithf1.bsky.social

Senior Writer covering F1 for The Athletic

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 6mo ago

💬 "Maybe you want to find excuses before they have even started, why things are not good." Toto Wolff has taken a dim view on scrutiny of Mercedes' F1 engine, saying rivals should "get your s**t together" and focus on themselves - does he have a point? www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff tells F1 rivals to ‘get your s— together’ on engine scrutiny – does he have a point?

Other F1 teams have raised concerns about Mercedes and Red Bull finding an engine loophole - a topic that is set to remain in the spotlight.

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 10mo ago

✅ Deal done: George Russell has his new contract as Mercedes officially announces him in 2026 F1 line-up alongside Kimi Antonelli 📝 Understood to be a multi-year agreement for Russell More on the announcement on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

George Russell secures Mercedes F1 contract extension as team confirms 2026 line-up

Five-time grand prix winner Russell, 27, has raced for Mercedes since 2022 and was part of its young driver roster from 2017.

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Fred Vasseur interview for @theathletic.com ⬇️ 🔍 Being "exposed" as Ferrari boss in tough season 💬 "We missed the good opportunities for us." 🤝 Full trust in Lewis Hamilton 🤫 Understanding Leclerc without even speaking 📺 No social media and... no TV? www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur on working with Lewis Hamilton: ‘We need to improve step by step’

Taking the reins of the most famous and successful team in F1 history brings with it great pressure

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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 10mo ago

𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀—. Fred Vasseur knew the Ferrari job came with glory 𝙖𝙣𝙙 heat. He speaks with @lukesmithf1.bsky.social about the truth behind Ferrari's tough 2025 — and why he's confident next year will be better.

Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur on working with Lewis Hamilton: ‘We need to improve step by step’

Taking the reins of the most famous and successful team in F1 history brings with it great pressure

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport? Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Christian Horner has unfinished business in F1 and his return feels inevitable

If recently-sacked Red Bull principal can find the right terms and the right fit, a Formula One comeback would seem certain

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention? 💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage 👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams 🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Azerbaijan Grand Prix briefing: Max Verstappen wins, Oscar Piastri crashes out

Max Verstappen makes it back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2024 season as McLaren has a weekend to forget

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Piastri's 5 second penalty for the jump start won't be converted into a grid drop. Penalty guidelines: "In cases where there is a single 5s penalty which a driver is unable to serve due to retirement, the stewards will not convert that into a grid penalty for a subsequent race."

Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Wind, rain, red flags and crashes turned qualifying into a day for the underdog as Baku made good on its promise to "expect the unexpected" - even if it all ended with Max Verstappen on pole. Tried making sense of a topsy-turvy day for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

F1 qualifying went sideways in Azerbaijan — and the underdogs came out on top

Max Verstappen is inevitable. But how we got to another Red Bull pole on Saturday? That was something to behold

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

George Russell and Mercedes are taking their time to finalise terms over his new contract - and rightly so, given the importance of the deal entering the prime years of his F1 career. Latest piece for @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

George Russell’s F1 contract limbo: Why the Mercedes driver remains unsigned

Mercedes has openly said it will re-sign George Russell for the 2026 F1 season. But why is he yet to put pen to paper?

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Luke Smith@lukesmithf1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🇺🇸 Miami 2041 🇦🇹 Austria 2041 🇨🇦 Canada 2035 🇲🇨 Monaco 2035 F1's calendar could look very similar for many years to come. But why have so many races been getting long-term contracts of late? www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Why F1’s calendar could look the same for years as tracks ink long-term deals

F1 has recently announced a series of new deals for many races on its current schedule. A new business tactic is driving this change

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The Athletic | F1 @theathletic-f1.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Max Verstappen laughed when McLaren asked Oscar Piastri to give up position to Lando Norris after a slow pit stop. Most F1 teams would never make such a call. But McLaren is doubling down on its unprecedented approach to fairness between title-fighting teammates. ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

McLaren’s F1 team orders had Verstappen laughing — but it won’t change its ways

McLaren's harmonious F1 title fight survived another team orders test. Can it last?

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