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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.

F1

Sergio Perez’s plans at Red Bull for 2025 revealed after F1 axe

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

Ferrari ‘not worried’ after Hamilton’s worst season ahead of 2025 move

<p>The F1 drivers dinner in Abu Dhabi</p>
F1

Lawson lifts lid on awkward Verstappen and Russell moment at F1 dinner

F1

Colapinto F1 seat update given for 2025 after Perez dropped

F1

Isack Hadjar lands Racing Bulls F1 seat to complete 2025 grid

<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?

<p>Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Liam Lawson of New Zealand</p>
F1

It’s tough on Tsunoda – but here’s why Lawson landed Red Bull F1 seat

LiveF1

F1 LIVE: Latest news and reaction as Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull

<p>New Zealand driver Liam Lawson, 22, has raced only 11 times in Formula One </p>
F1

Liam Lawson confirmed as Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull F1 in 2025

F1

Bottas reunites with Mercedes after missing out on F1 seat in 2025

<p>Harvey Elliott celebrates his first goal of the season as Liverpool beat Southampton </p>
Football

Elliott shines brightest as Liverpool sneak through Carabao Cup test

F1

Sergio Perez confirms Red Bull exit after disastrous F1 season

F1

Perez’s dreadful form cost Red Bull 2024 F1 title – he had to go

<p>Federico Chiesa has been absent from the Reds team since September </p>
Football

Liverpool’s forgotten man set to return just in time for festive chaos

F1

Max Verstappen tears apart McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ after F1 title win

<p>Mykhailo Mudryk insists he has done ‘nothing wrong’ after a positive test for a banned substance </p>
Football

Mudryk breaks silence after positive test for banned substance

<p>Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced that the country is bidding to host an F1 race in the future </p>
F1

Rwandan president Paul Kagame confirms bid to host F1 grand prix

<p>Kyalami is eyeing a return to the F1 calendar in 2027 </p>
F1

South Africa targeting spot on F1 calendar: ‘It’s going to happen’

F1

The five burning F1 questions heading into 2025 season

F1

Max Verstappen defends Sergio Perez after’ very harsh’ criticism

F1

Alonso insists Aston can challenge for title: ‘F1 is for dreamers’

<p>Lewis Hamilton at Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton starts Mercedes farewell tour in Kuala Lumpur

<p>Cadillac announced last week that former Marussia boss Graeme Lowdon (pictured) will be their new team principal </p>
F1

Cadillac reach agreement with F1 team in major boost to 2026 entry

LiveF1

F1 news: Perez faces Red Bull decision and Abu Dhabi test updates

F1

F1 2024 season awards: Best driver, biggest shock and worst race

F1

F1 2024 season awards: Best driver, biggest shock and worst race

F1

Hamilton picked his moment perfectly – but one man deserved better

<p>Max Verstappen has been punished for swearing in a press conference in Singapore </p>
F1

Verstappen given F1 ‘community service’ in Rwanda after swearing

F1

Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Wolff ahead of Ferrari

F1

Norris holds his nerve to guide McLaren to F1 glory after 26-year wait

F1

Norris holds his nerve to guide McLaren to F1 glory after 26-year wait

F1

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

F1

F1 2024 final standings as McLaren beat Ferrari to constructors title

<p>Isack Hadjar stalled at the start in a nightmare end to his F2 title dream </p>
F1

Hadjar stalls in ‘worst moment of my life’ as Bortoleto wins F2 title

F1

Hamilton suffers badly on final Mercedes bow as Norris claims pole

Michail Antonio was frustrated by West Ham’s exit (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Who is Michail Antonio? West Ham and Jamaica forward involved in crash

F1

Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘idiotic’ mistake

<p>Lewis Hamilton is abut to start a new chapter in his career </p>
F1

Hamilton leaves unparalleled Mercedes legacy – but not how you think

<p>F1 will race in China for at least another five years </p>
F1

F1 signs new contract with Chinese Grand Prix

F1

Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘idiotic’ mistake

<p>Lewis Hamilton is abut to start a new chapter in his career </p>
F1

Hamilton leaves unparalleled Mercedes legacy – but not how you think

<p>F1 will race in China for at least another five years </p>
F1

F1 signs new contract with Chinese Grand Prix

F1

Horner hits back at Wolff: ‘I’d rather be a terrier than a wolf’

F1

Horner hits back at Wolff: ‘I’d rather be a terrier than a wolf’

F1

F1 2024 schedule: Where are the next races?

<p>Russell talks with Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on 5 December</p>
F1

Inside George Russell’s outburst which reignites F1’s biggest feud

F1

Verstappen hits back at Russell as row escalates: ‘He is a loser’

F1

Wolff takes swipe at Horner: ‘He’s a yapping little terrier’

F1

Wolff takes swipe at Horner: ‘He’s a yapping little terrier’

F1

Masi would be ‘fearing for his life’ if Verstappen had lost 2021 title

F1

Russell reveals incredible Verstappen threat to ‘put me in the wall’

F1

Hamilton reflects on ‘emotional year’ ahead of final Mercedes race

<p>Valtteri Bottas is without a full-time F1 seat in 2025 </p>
F1

Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been a tough ride’

F1

Every F1 driver ranked and rated ahead of 2024 season finale

F1

Wolff pens emotional letter ahead of Hamilton’s final Mercedes race

F1

F1 prize money: How much do teams earn for 2024 season?

F1

Who will replace Sergio Perez in 2025 F1 seat at Red Bull?

F1

Hamilton’s three-word admission that gives Ferrari a huge problem

F1

McLaren boss mystified by Norris penalty in Qatar: ‘Quite peculiar’

F1

Horner takes swipe at Russell after Qatar GP controversy

F1

Horner takes swipe at Russell after Qatar GP controversy

<p>Esteban Ocon will not race for Alpine in Abu Dhabi, according to reports </p>
F1

Ocon axed as Alpine confirm replacement for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1

Verstappen ‘lost all respect’ for Russell after controversial incident

F1

Norris receives ‘unbelievably extreme’ penalty in dramatic Qatar GP

F1

When is the next F1 race? Abu Dhabi GP date and time

F1

When is the next F1 race? Abu Dhabi GP date and time

Sport

Jermaine Jenas dropped from another lead TV role after BBC axe

<p>Gabriel Leone stars as Ayrton Senna in Netflix’s new bio-drama ‘Senna’ </p>
F1

The never-ending legacy of Ayrton Senna continues in new Netflix drama

F1

Norris reacts to Verstappen F1 title dig: ‘He should start comedy’

<p>Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Mary McGee after her death at the age of 87 </p>
F1

Hamilton pays tribute to Mary McGee after motorsport pioneer’s death

F1

Mick Schumacher makes shock career switch away from F1

F1

Valtteri Bottas announces 2025 racing return after F1 axe

<p>FIA president Mohamemd Ben Sulayem has sacked F1’s lead steward </p>
F1

F1 steward sacked by FIA – just weeks after race director dismissed

<p>Scenes of celebration at Monza after Charles Leclerc’s win earlier this year </p>
F1

F1 signs new long-term contract with Monza for the Italian Grand Prix

Sport

Best F1 betting sites in the UK for 2024

F1

Ferrari ‘interested’ in signing current F1 driver for 2025 season

F1

Verstappen is on the cusp of F1 GOAT debate – if he really wants it

F1

Verstappen is on the cusp of F1 GOAT debate – if he really wants it

F1

Brundle gives honest reaction to Cadillac joining F1 grid in 2026

<p>General Motors have been approved to join F1 as an 11th team </p>
F1

F1 ‘reaches agreement’ over 11th team for 2026 season

F1

Max Verstappen calls out Zak Brown after ‘fastest car’ remark

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F1

Martin Brundle endures ‘really odd’ moment on F1 grid in Las Vegas

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F1

Martin Brundle endures ‘really odd’ moment on F1 grid in Las Vegas

F1

Charles Leclerc fumes in expletive-laden rant after Ferrari issue

F1

A look at the five races which won Max Verstappen the 2024 F1 title

F1

Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to join elite list

F1

Max Verstappen reacts to F1 title and predicts ‘proper battle’ in 2025

F1

Lewis Hamilton gives Max Verstappen message after fourth F1 title win

F1

Lando Norris makes shock McLaren statement after missing out on title

F1

Carlos Sainz loses patience with Ferrari at Vegas GP: ‘Wake up guys!’

F1

Colapinto medical update after massive crash in Las Vegas qualifying

F1

Norris insists Verstappen would not win F1 title in a McLaren

F1

Las Vegas GP returns with key ingredient present after F1 debut

<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’

<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

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

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