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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. Kieran joined The Independent in June 2022 and has covered F1 races from Silverstone and Monza to Zandvoort and Las Vegas. Outside of F1, Kieran has a keen interest in tennis and football and has reported on Wimbledon and various Premier League matches. In 2024, Kieran was 'highly commended' by Motorsport UK in their Young Journalist of the Year category.

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F1 Vegas GP LIVE: Practice results after Lewis Hamilton goes fastest

<p>F1-LAS VEGAS AÑO 2</p>
F1

F1 2024 schedule: Where are the next races?

F1

Las Vegas GP returns with key ingredient present after F1 debut

<p>Ollie Bearman has landed a drive with Haas next year (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

Who are the drivers on the 2025 F1 grid?

F1

When does the 2025 F1 season start? Full calendar and testing schedule

<p>Yuki Tsunoda says he was interrogated at the US border ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
F1

F1 star interrogated at US border: ‘I was wearing pyjamas’

F1

How can Max Verstappen win the 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas?

<p>Sergio Perez (right) and his father, Antonio Perez Garibay (left), in 2018</p>
F1

Perez condemns father’s homophobic remarks about Ralf Schumacher

F1

Lewis Hamilton admits he wanted to leave Mercedes early

F1

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024: Start time and how to watch F1 race

Tennis

Nadal was more than a genius – his eccentric style made him an icon

F1

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024: Why is F1 race on a Saturday?

F1

Brundle sends Hill touching farewell message after Sky F1 exit

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Tennis

Federer pens emotional letter to Nadal ahead of final tournament

F1

How to buy tickets for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

<p>The Canadian Grand Prix will shift to a date in May from 2026 </p>
F1

F1 makes 2026 calendar change for Canadian Grand Prix

F1

Mick Schumacher breaks silence after missing out on F1 return in 2025

<p>Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join rivals Ferrari</p>
F1

Hamilton has ‘weird’ statistic on his mind ahead of Ferrari move

<p>A hologram of the 2025 F1 season launch event </p>
F1

F1 issues ‘fraudulent’ ticket warning for 75 Live at London’s O2 Arena

<p>Damon Hill (right) will be leaving Sky Sports F1 </p>
F1

Much-loved F1 pundit announces surprise Sky Sports departure

<p>A visionary photo of the 2025 F1 season launch event at London’s O2 Arena </p>
F1

F1 announces 2025 launch event in London – with ticket prices revealed

<p>F1 has agreed a contract extension with the Monaco Grand Prix </p>
F1

F1 agrees new deal with Monaco GP with major date change in future

F1

Mick Schumacher reflects on dad’s accident: ‘Had to find my own feet’

F1

The never-ending dilemma of Monaco – is the ‘boring’ race solvable?

<p>Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join rivals Ferrari</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari F1 test revealed ahead of 2025 debut

F1

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari F1 test revealed ahead of 2025 debut

<p>Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join rivals Ferrari</p>
<p>Sebastian Vettel performs doughnuts in his Ferrari car at F1 Live London in 2017</p>
F1

F1 75 is intriguing – and comes years after Hamilton’s London snub

<p>Liam Lawson believes McLaren should play the New Zealand national anthem on the podium </p>
F1

Lawson slams McLaren for playing British national anthem after F1 wins

F1

Ex-F1 race director Wittich claims he didn’t ‘resign’ – he was ‘fired’

F1

Mercedes agree F1 deal with Alpine ahead of new rules in 2026

F1

Mercedes agree F1 deal with Alpine ahead of new rules in 2026

<p>Lawrence Stroll (right) believes he has a ‘bargain’ in Adrian Newey (left) (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
F1

Aston Martin announce shock F1 leadership change after Newey arrival

F1

Damon Hill predicts frontrunner to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull

<p>Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 world champion, is the son of former Ferrari star Gilles Villeneuve </p>
F1

Jacques Villeneuve condemns ‘heartless’ thieves after statue stolen

<p>David Coote has officiated in the Premier League since April 2018 </p>
Football

Who is David Coote? Referee suspended after apparent anti-Klopp rant

F1

Wolff insists Hamilton has a ‘shelf life’ ahead of Mercedes F1 exit

<p>Audi are joining F1 in 2026 </p>
F1

Qatar ‘set for buy in of Audi F1 team’ ahead of 2026 entry

<p>Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are battling for the F1 drivers’ title (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

F1 standings after Brazil GP as Norris loses ground to Verstappen

F1

When is 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and how can I watch?

<p>Audi are joining F1 in 2026 </p>
F1

Qatar ‘set for buy in of Audi F1 team’ ahead of 2026 entry

<p>Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are battling for the F1 drivers’ title (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

F1 standings after Brazil GP as Norris loses ground to Verstappen

F1

When is 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and how can I watch?

F1

F1 boss teases unprecedented calendar shake-up

F1

F1 boss teases unprecedented calendar shake-up

F1

Hamilton ‘won’t win’ another title with Ferrari tipped to back Leclerc

F1

Sauber confirm Bottas replacement for 2025 F1 season

F1

Herbert fires back at Max Verstappen and dad Jos after ‘steward’ row

F1

Brundle dismisses ‘potshot’ claim over Hamilton and Norris

F1

Brundle dismisses ‘potshot’ claim over Hamilton and Norris

<p>Max Verstappen celebrates with his team after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix </p>
F1

How Verstappen exposed Norris’ flaws with drive of his life in Brazil

<p>Lando Norris looks on in the paddock </p>
F1

The anatomy of Norris on pole – and the eight times it’s gone wrong

F1

When can Max Verstappen win 2024 F1 world title?

<p>Lewis Hamilton was critical of his Mercedes car at the Brazilian Grand Prix </p>
F1

Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP

F1

Norris reacts after Verstappen’s Brazil win: ‘Not talent, just luck’

<p>Emirates Sphere</p>
F1

When is the next F1 race?

<p>Alex Albon crashed in qualifying on Sunday morning </p>
F1

Alex Albon withdrawn from Brazil GP after massive crash in qualifying

F1

Verstappen rages at ‘stupid’ red flag after shock Brazil GP qualifying

<p>Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are battling for the F1 drivers’ title (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

F1 standings after Brazil GP sprint as Norris cuts gap on Verstappen

<p>Qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix was postponed on Saturday in Sao Paulo </p>
F1

Brazil GP qualifying postponed after heavy rain and lightning

Football

Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Man Utd decided they had to have new manager

Football

Who is Ruben Amorim? Why Man Utd decided they had to have new manager

LiveF1

F1 Mexico Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz wins ahead of Lando Norris

<p>Padel has become the fastest-growing sport in the UK </p>
Sport

Padel’s popularity raises one question – could it be in the Olympics?

F1

Patrick explains why she backs Trump as ex-driver votes for first time

F1

Perez’s F1 clock is ticking and impact on Mexico GP could be huge

F1

Perez’s F1 clock is ticking and impact on Mexico GP could be huge

<p>Martin Brundle attempted to speak to Franco Colapinto on the grid in Austin</p>
F1

F1 rookie Colapinto explains Brundle grid walk snub in Austin

<p>Lando Norris was handed a five-second penalty after his battle with Max Verstappen </p>
F1

McLaren launch stunning appeal to overturn Norris penalty

F1

Lewis Hamilton replaced by Mercedes for Mexico GP practice after crash

F1

Johnny Herbert insists Red Bull should drop Sergio Perez immediately

F1

Martin Brundle calls for F1 rule change after Norris-Verstappen clash

<p>Anthony Davidson insists F1 bosses need to put a gravel track outside turn 12 at the Circuit of the Americas</p>
F1

Davidson insists F1 chiefs must make change after contentious clash

<p>Chris Hoy revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis </p>
Sport

Chris Hoy given two to four years left after terminal cancer diagnosis

<p>Lando Norris now trails the Dutch-Belgian driver by 57 points with five rounds remaining </p>
F1

How Verstappen outfoxed Norris in most riveting 10 laps of F1 season

<p>Toto Wolff was unimpressed by the decisions of the stewards in the US Grand Prix </p>
F1

Wolff slams ‘biased’ F1 stewards before cryptic interview at US GP

<p>Lando Norris was handed a five-second penalty after his battle with Max Verstappen </p>
F1

Why was Lando Norris given a five-second penalty in F1 US Grand Prix?

<p>Martin Brundle attempted to speak to Franco Colapinto on the grid in Austin</p>
F1

Brundle brutally ignored by F1 rookie Colapinto on grid walk

F1

Brundle brutally ignored by F1 rookie Colapinto on grid walk

<p>Martin Brundle attempted to speak to Franco Colapinto on the grid in Austin</p>
F1

Toto Wolff labels George Russell penalty ‘total joke’ in US Grand Prix

<p>Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are battling for the F1 drivers’ title (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

F1 standings after US Grand Prix as Norris loses ground to Verstappen

F1

Brundle reveals secrets to F1 grid walk and ‘car crash television’

F1

Patrick added as new Drive to Survive pundit alongside ex-F1 team boss

F1

Patrick added as new Drive to Survive pundit alongside ex-F1 team boss

F1

Hamilton endures worst F1 qualifying in seven years at US Grand Prix

<p>Martin Brundle was speaking on Sky Sports F1 at the US Grand Prix </p>
F1

Brundle insists there is ‘no smoking gun’ in Red Bull bib device saga

<p>Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest lap in the last race in Singapore</p>
F1

F1 makes shock rule change for 2025 season

<p>Donald Trump congratulated winner Lando Norris after the Miami Grand Prix</p>
F1

How Trump and Harris revealed F1’s true value in US presidential race

<p>Red Bull’s cockpit device has come under scrutiny </p>
F1

FIA clamps down after suspicions Red Bull exploited trick with F1 car

F1

Vettel announces racing return in ‘super team’ alongside axed F1 star

F1

Red Bull ‘cannot afford’ driver disparity as pressure grows on Perez

<p>Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are battling it out for F1’s drivers’ championship </p>
F1

Verstappen vs Norris: predicting who will win the 2024 F1 title

<p>Lewis Hamilton has spoken passionately about F1 hosting a race in Africa </p>
F1

Hamilton and F1 are aligned on Africa – but these obstacles remain

F1

Button backs Norris to overhaul Verstappen in F1 title race

F1

Mick Schumacher could be handed F1 lifeline: ‘We are evaluating him’

F1

Red Bull face ‘big question’ over ‘magic’ F1 upgrade for US Grand Prix

F1

Audi boss says F1 entry is like ‘climbing Everest’ amid torrid season

<p>Kyle Ryde (left) beat Tommy Bridewell after a thrilling end to the British Superbikes season </p>
Motor Racing

Hill gets ‘goosebumps’ after ‘thrilling’ finale to British Superbikes

F1

Piastri reveals ‘awkward’ cooldown room moment with Hamilton

<p>F1 hosted a race in South Korea from 2010-2013 </p>
F1

South Korean city sends ‘letter of intent’ to host F1 race in 2026

<p>Kyle Ryde (left) beat Tommy Bridewell after a thrilling end to the British Superbikes season </p>
Motor Racing

Hill gets ‘goosebumps’ after ‘thrilling’ finale to British Superbikes

F1

Piastri reveals ‘awkward’ cooldown room moment with Hamilton

<p>F1 hosted a race in South Korea from 2010-2013 </p>
F1

South Korean city sends ‘letter of intent’ to host F1 race in 2026

<p>The FIA will hold their end-of-season gala on 13 December in Kigali, Rwanda </p>
F1

FIA push forward with gala in Rwanda despite Marburg virus outbreak

F1

Hamilton would have eight F1 titles if Whiting ‘was in charge’ in 2021

<p>Haas are led in the paddock by Japanese engineer Ayao Komatsu </p>
F1

Haas F1 link up with Toyota in new partnership

F1

Nico Rosberg compares Aston Martin F1 team to star-studded PSG era

<p>US Open Quiz Tennis</p>
Tennis

Federer reacts to Nadal retirement: ‘Hoped this day would never come’

<p>Kamala Harris appears on The Howard Stern Show on October 8.</p>
F1

Kamala Harris explains ‘love’ for F1 and reveals her favourite driver

<p>Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement (PA).</p>
Tennis

Nadal’s retirement statement in full: ‘I leave with peace of mind’

<p>Jules Bianchi was F1’s last fatality after he passed away in July 2015 following a crash in October 2014</p>
F1

F1, tragedy and grief: Inside the devastating reality of motorsport

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