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Kieran Jackson

Formula 1 Correspondent@kieranrjackson

Kieran Jackson is Formula 1 Correspondent at The Independent, reporting on all the latest news from the world of motorsport and writing features and interviews. Having worked as a Sports Reporter at MailOnline for three years, Kieran joined The Independent in June 2022 and has covered races from Silverstone and Monza to Zandvoort and Mexico City. He also produced a special report about the world-famous Isle of Man TT motorbike event in 2023. Outside of F1, he has a keen interest in tennis, reporting from Wimbledon and other grass court events.

<p>Daniel Ricciardo is back in Formula 1 – and he has more motivation than ever before </p>
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Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top

The Honey Badger is back. Returning to Formula 1 this weekend in Hungary, Kieran Jackson speaks one-on-one with the sport’s most popular driver and delves into the depths of Ricciardo’s time away and why he still believes he can win a world championship

<p>Guy Martin suffered serious injuries when his bike exploded into flames at the 2010 Isle of Man TT </p>
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Isle of Man TT: Sights and sounds of the world’s most dangerous race

<p>Guenther Steiner spoke exclusively to <em>The Independent</em> ahead of the 2023 F1 season </p>
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Guenther Steiner interview: What makes star of Drive to Survive tick?

<p>Meet the Ukrainian drivers racing on the world stage against the backdrop of war</p>
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Meet the Ukraine drivers racing with pride against backdrop of war

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP LIVE: Qualifying updates and times at Yas Marina

<p>Lewis Hamilton arrives for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Kamran Jebreili/AP)</p>
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What time is qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday?

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When does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start and how can I watch?

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When does the 2024 F1 season start?

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Relegation in F1? An alternative reality to reinvigorate Abu Dhabi

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F1 2023 season race schedule: When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

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Mayhem, mischief and Masi: Abu Dhabi, two years on

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Horner reveals talks with Hamilton’s father over Red Bull seat

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‘He’s stirring things!’ Lewis Hamilton takes aim at Christian Horner

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F1 to trial AI at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Wolff and Vasseur receive warnings over ‘swearing’ in Las Vegas

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Why are Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen missing FP1 in Abu Dhabi?

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Hamilton ‘made contact with Red Bull and Ferrari’ before new Merc deal

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Hamilton ‘made contact with Red Bull and Ferrari’ before new Merc deal

<p>Mick Schumacher will make a return to racing for Alpine in 2024</p>
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Mick Schumacher returns to racing with Alpine in 2024

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Guenther Steiner to produce new hit ‘workplace comedy’ show

<p>F1 Juniors saw Formula 1 push the boat out with their broadcast for children using 3D graphics in Hungary</p>
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F1 Juniors an admirable idea – but all kids want to be is grown up

<p>Shaquille O’Neal meets Red Bull’s Christian Horner on the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid </p>
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Walking with the stars: Inside the lines of Las Vegas Grand Prix grid

<p>Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates with third-placed Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez (left) and Ferrari’s runner-up Charles Leclerc</p>
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Las Vegas GP dazzles on debut with usual dose of Verstappen reality

<p>Lando Norris crashed out of the Las Vegas Grand Prix</p>
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Lando Norris endures heavy crash at start of Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Lando Norris explained issues with Las Vegas circuit before crash

<p>Charles Leclerc celebrates his qualification to the Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
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What Charles Leclerc needs to finally claim victory from pole in Vegas

<p>Lando Norris crashed out of the Las Vegas Grand Prix</p>
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Lando Norris endures heavy crash at start of Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Lando Norris explained issues with Las Vegas circuit before crash

<p>Charles Leclerc celebrates his qualification to the Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
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What Charles Leclerc needs to finally claim victory from pole in Vegas

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Verstappen: ‘Las Vegas is National League, Monaco is Champions League’

<p>F1 Las Vegas Auto Racing</p>
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‘It happens’: F1 fail to apologise or issue refunds to Las Vegas fans

<p>Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari is carried away after crashing in first practice</p>
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F1 enters new Las Vegas dawn with disaster on opening night

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Wolff launches furious defence of F1 after absurd start to Vegas GP

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Ferrari boss rages after ‘unacceptable’ drain cover wrecks Sainz’s car

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Ferrari boss rages after ‘unacceptable’ drain cover wrecks Sainz’s car

<p>The Caesars Palace Grand Prix took place in the Las Vegas hotel’s parking lot in 1981 and 1982 </p>
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How F1 gambled on Vegas in the ‘80s – and came hurtling off the tracks

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Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘jet lag’ worries ahead of Las Vegas GP

<p>Max Verstappen was very critical of Wednesday’s opening ceremony for the Las Vegas GP </p>
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‘You look like a clown’: Verstappen derides Vegas GP opening ceremony

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Lewis Hamilton makes F1 ‘circus’ plea after backlash from Vegas locals

<p>Formula 1 now has three races and record interest in the United States –but how have they done it? </p>
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How Formula 1 cracked America

<p>The new pit building constructed for the Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
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‘I would not be shocked if King Charles showed up’: F1 heads to Vegas

<p>Machine Gun Kelly puts his thumb down to the camera after a bizarre exchange with Martin Brundle in Brazil</p>
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Machine Gun Kelly storms off after odd exchange with Martin Brundle

<p>Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari on the formation lap in Brazil</p>
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Leclerc crashes on formation lap in dramatic start to Brazilian GP

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The highs and lows of Bernie Ecclestone

<p>Senna inspired a generation of drivers, including Lewis Hamilton </p>
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Senna was a dazzling genius – but where’s the next Brazilian F1 star?

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F1 responds to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix cancellation fears

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‘Lawrence is not happy’: Aston chief reacts to poor run of form

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‘Life isn’t fair’: Schumacher’s brother opens up about accident

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Mercedes F1 chief announces shock departure

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Alonso, Aston and a ‘miserable’ decline which could have consequences

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Alonso, Aston and a ‘miserable’ decline which could have consequences

<p>Michael Schumacher has not been seen publicly for nearly 10 years </p>
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Schumacher’s lawyer explains no ‘final report’ on F1 star’s health

<p>Kevin Magnussen’s car catches fire after a high-speed crash at the Mexico City Grand Prix </p>
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Kevin Magnussen’s car catches fire after high-speed crash

<p>Footage has emerged online of a spectator attacking two Ferrari fans in Mexico</p>
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F1 fan banned for life after attacking Ferrari supporters in Mexico

<p>Charles Leclerc defended himself after being booed by the Mexican fans</p>
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‘A lot of booing!’ Leclerc reacts after jeers from Mexican fans

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How Sergio Perez can silence doubters and retain 2024 Red Bull seat

<p>‘Sure. I was a role model because I was doing something no other Black kid had done. But for me? It was about going fast’ </p>
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F1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘I was never going to play the victim’

<p>Max Verstappen, left, will be accompanied by two bodyguards in Mexico City this weekend </p>
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Red Bull hire bodyguards for Verstappen over safety concerns in Mexico

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Mercedes chief admits ‘embarrassment’ after Hamilton disqualification

<p>Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc posted an amusing joint Instagram on Monday</p>
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Hamilton and Leclerc post amusing joint Instagram after DSQ

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Red Bull chief condemns Mexican fans who booed Max Verstappen

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Hamilton and Mercedes react to disqualification from US Grand Prix

<p>Logan Sargeant has earned his first point in Formula 1 </p>
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Logan Sargeant earns first F1 point in bizarre circumstances

<p>Lewis Hamilton, left, and Charles Leclerc were both disqualified from the race</p>
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Chaos as Hamilton disqualified four hours after finishing second in US

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Max Verstappen booed by American fans on podium after victory

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Lando Norris reflects on 2023 win prospects after another near-miss

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Lando Norris reflects on 2023 win prospects after another near-miss

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Lewis Hamilton rues Mercedes error which cost him victory at US GP

<p>George Russell was perplexed at his lack of pace on Friday</p>
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George Russell perplexed after ‘strange’ day at US GP qualifying

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Verstappen fumes with Red Bull team towards end of US GP qualifying

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Why Daniel Ricciardo now has to prove he still belongs on the F1 grid

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‘I want to stay’: Sergio Perez addresses Red Bull future

<p>Bianca Bustamente has joined McLaren’s driver development programme </p>
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McLaren confirm first female driver in development programme

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Nico Rosberg identifies ‘dream candidate’ for Red Bull seat

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Hamilton penalty in Qatar ‘revisited’ in light of ‘role model status’

<p>Nicolas Hamilton is determined to make his own way both on and off track </p>
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Nicolas Hamilton: ‘Lewis has never put a penny into my racing’

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F1 gives Belgian Grand Prix update for 2025 calendar

<p>FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants more teams and less races in F1 </p>
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‘More teams, less races’: FIA boss outlines goals for future of F1

<p>New images have been revealed of what the Las Vegas Grand Prix will look like</p>
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F1 reveal unique Las Vegas GP schedule and ‘opening ceremony’ plans

<p>Wayne Rooney is the new Birmingham City manager </p>
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Wayne Rooney confirmed as new Birmingham City boss

<p>A man has died working on construction ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix (pictured: paddock building site) </p>
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F1 construction worker killed in Las Vegas while setting up circuit

<p>Lance Stroll was fuming after qualifying in Qatar</p>
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Stroll ‘may have contravened FIA rules’ during furious outburst

<p>Lance Stroll was fuming after qualifying in Qatar</p>
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Stroll shoves personal trainer and gives furious six-word interview

<p>A man has died working on construction ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix (pictured: paddock building site) </p>
F1

F1 construction worker killed in Las Vegas while setting up circuit

<p>Lance Stroll was fuming after qualifying in Qatar</p>
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Stroll ‘may have contravened FIA rules’ during furious outburst

<p>Lance Stroll was fuming after qualifying in Qatar</p>
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Stroll shoves personal trainer and gives furious six-word interview

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McLaren set astonishing new F1 record after Lando Norris pit stop

<p>Lewis Hamilton apologised to George Russell after their collision in Qatar</p>
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Hamilton, Russell and the deeper tale at play for Mercedes

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Carlos Sainz misses Qatar Grand Prix in huge Ferrari blow

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The unique 40-year F1 streak broken by Verstappen after title win

<p>Max Verstappen has claimed his third F1 world title in Qatar</p>
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Max Verstappen seals 2023 F1 world championship in Qatar

<p>F1 returns to Qatar for the first time since the inaugural race in 2021 at Lusail</p>
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How Qatar plans to make F1 grand prix their ‘new World Cup’

<p>Owner of Aston Martin F1 Team Lawrence Stroll ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia</p>
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Aston Martin boss reacts to Andretti’s bid to become 11th F1 team

<p>Oliver Bearman will feature for Haas in Mexico and Abu Dhabi later this season</p>
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British F2 star to make F1 debut with Haas

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