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Annealing approach to form a nanotube from graphdiyne ribbon: A theoretical prediction

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03573A, Paper
Bo Song, Kun Cai, Jiao Shi, Qinghua Qin
A precisely controllable heat treatment process is critical for nanofabrication. We developed a two-step method to fabricate a graphdiyne nanotube (GNT) through heat treatment in an argon environment. Initially, we...
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Magnetic field enhanced discharge and water activation of atmospheric pressure plasma jet: effect of assistance region and underlying physico-chemical mechanism

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03938F, Paper
Xiongfeng Zhou, Bin Chen, Hua Liao, Kun Liu
Magnetic field-assistance holds the promise of becoming a new or complementary approach to enhance the efficiency of atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ), but there is currently a lack of research...
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Uniaxial Tensile Strain Impact on 1T-NbS2 Monolayers as Cathode Material for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03156C, Paper
Shanling Ren, Xiaocong Tan, Xin Huang, zhihong yang, Yunhui Wang
In this work, we report our study on asymmetrical Janus TiSSe monolayers as cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries by first-principles calculations, encompassing adsorption, catalytic, and conductive properties. The results indicate...
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A composite of pineapple leaf-derived porous carbon integrated with ZnCo-MOF for high-performance supercapacitors

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02882A, Paper
Xiaoxiao Ma, Yunfan Bai, Shuangli Chen, Zhixian He, Pingping Wu, Yabing Qi, Sijing Zhang
Pineapple leaf-derived biochar (PLB) served as a carrier for ZnCo-MOF in the preparation of ZnCo-MOF@PLB-800. The porous structure of PLB reduced ZnCo-MOF aggregation, enhancing electron transfer and the conductivity of the electrode material.
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Anna Samuel’s hyper reality cakes come in the form of biryanis and kappa-meen curry

Anna’s cakes are customised to suit client’s tastes and each is a piece of edible art




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Chennai | Catch Aladdin live as Union Christian School brings the magic to Museum Theatre

Get ready to be swept away on a magical journey as the timeless tale of Aladdin comes to life on stage




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Singer Dana Razik and her family feature in an original musical production, Rooh-E-Mardem

Dana Razik and her family unite for an original music video Rooh-E-Mardem



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Planning to order bakshanams for Deepavali? Chennai’s caterers have you covered

This Deepavali, Chennai’s caterers are turning wedding halls into massive festival kitchens, complete with free snacks and courier collection centres. We drop in for adirasam and details




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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

The Afro hip-hop song ‘Thakthom’ is a collaboration with Ireland-based Malayali musicians and influencers Reyan and Melvin




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The Lab in Goa spotlights cocktails with stories and local culture

Tucked into a new boutique hotel, Amaraanth, The Lab is Goa’s latest cocktail address. Try red amaraanth, a local curry and sarsaparilla in cocktails with meaningful backstories that spotlight the local culture




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Understanding the encumbrance certificate

All the details of any transaction on the property will be listed in it. It is important for you to get this certificate if you plan to buy the property or take a home loan, says Preenand P.



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Q & A: What is the standard car park stall size as per CMDA norms?

Your construction-related queries answered by Green Evolution, a Chennai-based architectural service firm



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Calculating maintenance charges

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Applying for a succession certificate

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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High triboelectrification and charge collection efficiency of direct current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by tri-synergistic enhancement strategy

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03784G, Paper
Shuyan Xu, Jian Wang, Chuncai Shan, Kaixian Li, Huiyuan Wu, Gui Li, Shaoke Fu, Qionghua Zhao, Yi Xi, Chenguo Hu
Direct current triboelectric nanogenerator (DC-TENG) utilized air-breakdown effect to collect triboelectrification charges from dielectric tribo-layers, providing a new type of mechanical energy harvesting mode for TENGs, which has demonstrated its...
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Microstructures of layered Ni-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00741C, Review Article
Jingyu Lu, Chao Xu, Wesley Dose, Sunita Dey, Xihao Wang, Yehui Wu, Deping Li, Lijie Ci
The microstructural degradation, stabilization, and characterization of layered Ni-rich cathodes for Li-ion batteries are comprehensively reviewed in this paper.
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Radical reactions enabled by polyfluoroaryl fragments: photocatalysis and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00889D, Review Article
Mikhail O. Zubkov, Alexander D. Dilman
The review summarizes advances in the radical chemistry of polyfluorinated arenes under photocatalytic conditions. The fluoroaryl fragment serves as enabling motif for the reaction design and efficient generation of reactive intermediates.
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Oxygen vacancy chemistry in oxide cathodes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3302-3326
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00872J, Review Article
Yu-Han Zhang, Shu Zhang, Naifang Hu, Yuehui Liu, Jun Ma, Pengxian Han, Zhiwei Hu, Xiaogang Wang, Guanglei Cui
This review focuses on the chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics of intrinsic and anionic redox-mediated oxygen vacancies in oxide cathodes.
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Advancing nanotechnology for neoantigen-based cancer theranostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3224-3252
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00162H, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Jianhua Zou, Yu Zhang, Yuanbo Pan, Zhengwei Mao, Xiaoyuan Chen
Developing nanotechnology for neoantigen-based precision therapy, including photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, radiotherapy, chemo/chemodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, and other therapies.
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Recent advances in super-resolution optical imaging based on aggregation-induced emission

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3350-3383
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00698K, Review Article
Feng-Yu Zhu, Li-Jun Mei, Rui Tian, Chong Li, Ya-Long Wang, Shi-Li Xiang, Ming-Qiang Zhu, Ben Zhong Tang
From aggregation-induced emission to super-resolution imaging: the significance of reversible dynamic interaction.
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Recent advances in Rh(I)-catalyzed enantioselective C–H functionalization

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3457-3484
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00762F, Review Article
Open Access
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Yue Zhang, Jing-Jing Zhang, Lujun Lou, Ruofan Lin, Nicolai Cramer, Shou-Guo Wang, Zhen Chen
This review aims to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date summary of recent advances in Rh(I)-catalyzed enantioselective C−H functionalization highlighting diverse reaction development, chiral ligand design and mechanistic investigation.
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Double-cavity cucurbiturils: synthesis, structures, properties, and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3536-3560
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00961K, Review Article
Qing Li, Zhengwei Yu, Carl Redshaw, Xin Xiao, Zhu Tao
This review article presents the structures, properties, and the emerging applications of a subset of cucurbit[n]uril-type receptors that have two cavities.
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Correlating concerted cations with oxygen redox in rechargeable batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3561-3578
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00550J, Review Article
Shiqi Wang, Lifan Wang, David Sandoval, Tongchao Liu, Chun Zhan, Khalil Amine
This review underscores the critical importance of oxygen redox and elucidates the precise commonalities of cations in regulating oxygen redox.
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Sixty years of electrochemical optical spectroscopy: a retrospective

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3579-3605
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00734K, Review Article
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Chao-Yu Li, Zhong-Qun Tian
After sixty years of development, electrochemical optical spectroscopy has evolved from the early phase of proof-of-concept to an advanced phase with various spectroscopic modes and has contributed significantly to the field of electrochemistry.
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Low oxidation state and hydrido group 2 complexes: synthesis and applications in the activation of gaseous substrates

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00097H, Review Article
Matthew J. Evans, Cameron Jones
This review summarises advances in the chemistry of low-oxidation state and hydrido group 2 metal complexes, focussing on their use for the reductive activation of feed-stock gaseous small molecules, and their subsequent transformation into value added products.
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Theoretical and computational methods for tip- and surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01070H, Review Article
Sai Duan, Guangjun Tian, Yi Luo
The effective field Hamiltonian can rigorously treat the quantum interactions between all components of localized optical fields and molecules, which predicts the breakdown of diverse selection rules and extends the application of optical techniques.
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Advanced cathodes for aqueous Zn batteries beyond Zn2+ intercalation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00771E, Tutorial Review
Junnan Hao, Shaojian Zhang, Han Wu, Libei Yuan, Kenneth Davey, Shi-Zhang Qiao
This Review outlines advancements in cathodes beyond Zn2+ intercalation for aqueous Zn batteries, assesses the challenges in transitioning from laboratory research to industrial application, and identifies promising candidates for practical use.
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Advances in morphology-controlled alumina and its supported Pd catalysts: synthesis and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00776F, Review Article
Yanpeng Yang, Chenglin Miao, Ruoyu Wang, Rongxin Zhang, Xiaoyu Li, Jieguang Wang, Xi Wang, Jiannian Yao
This review highlights the preparation and regulation strategies of alumina materials from different dimensions and summarizes the preparation, metal–support interaction, and application of Pd/Al2O3 catalysts on important industrial catalysis.
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SERS in 3D cell models: a powerful tool in cancer research

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01049J, Review Article
Open Access
Lara Troncoso-Afonso, Gail A. Vinnacombe-Willson, Clara García-Astrain, Luis M. Liz-Márzan
3D cancer models recapitulate the tumor microenvironment and serve as a platform to study cancer cell behavior, drug discovery and early diagnosis, which can be monitored chemically with subcellular resolution in real time, via SERS.
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Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC)

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00736G, Review Article
Ziming Wang, Xuanli Dong, Wei Tang, Zhong Lin Wang
Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) is an emerging field that utilizes electron transfer occurring at the liquid–solid and even liquid–liquid interfaces because of the contact-electrification effect to stimulate redox reactions.
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Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial development in advanced all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00439B, Review Article
Jieun Lee, Chen Zhao, Changhong Wang, Anna Chen, Xueliang Sun, Khalil Amine, Gui-Liang Xu
This review builds upon the fundamentals and substantial progress achieved, aiming to inspire the battery community to advance all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries toward practical applications and accelerate the industrialization process.
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Mechanistic studies on single-electron transfer in frustrated Lewis pairs and its application to main-group chemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00185K, Tutorial Review
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Lars J. C. van der Zee, Jelle Hofman, Joost M. van Gaalen, J. Chris Slootweg
Here, we discuss predicting thermal and photoinduced single-electron transfer (SET) in frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) and characterizing the resulting radical pair. We then extend these methods' application to main-group chemistry.
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Gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00551H, Review Article
Open Access
Xiaoyan Zhou, Yifang Zhou, Le Yu, Luhe Qi, Kyeong-Seok Oh, Pei Hu, Sang-Young Lee, Chaoji Chen
Design principles, engineering strategies, challenges, and opportunities of gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications are thoroughly reviewed.
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Flexible molecular crystals for optoelectronic applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3687-3713
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00116D, Review Article
Chuanxin Wei, Liang Li, Yingying Zheng, Lizhi Wang, Jingyao Ma, Man Xu, Jinyi Lin, Linghai Xie, Panče Naumov, Xuehua Ding, Quanyou Feng, Wei Huang
This review provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the current flexible molecular crystals, specifically concerning their mechanical properties and optoelectronic performance, intending to advance their flexible optoelectronic applications.
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Engineered two-dimensional nanomaterials based diagnostics integrated with internet of medical things (IoMT) for COVID-19

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3774-3828
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00719G, Review Article
Mohd. Abubakar Sadique, Shalu Yadav, Raju Khan, Avanish K. Srivastava
Engineered 2D nanomaterials-based smartphone-assisted detection approaches integrated with IoMT, focusing on reliable, sensitive, and rapid diagnostics for COVID-19.
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Electrochemical coupling in subnanometer pores/channels for rechargeable batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3829-3895
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01043K, Review Article
Yao-Jie Lei, Lingfei Zhao, Wei-Hong Lai, Zefu Huang, Bing Sun, Pauline Jaumaux, Kening Sun, Yun-Xiao Wang, Guoxiu Wang
This review categorizes subnanometer pores/channels (SNPCs) from structural perspective and demonstrates electrochemical couplings in SNPCs for batteries while proposing corresponding challenges and future research directions.
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Recent advances in the chemistry of isolable carbene analogues with group 13–15 elements

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3896-3951
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00784G, Review Article
Mian He, Chaopeng Hu, Rui Wei, Xin-Feng Wang, Liu Leo Liu
This review provides an overview of main group carbene analogues, covering recent advancements, synthesis strategies, and the diverse reactivity of elements in groups 13–15 based on their structural characteristics.
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DNA nanostructures for exploring cell–cell communication

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4020-4044
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00944K, Review Article
Ya Wang, Yamin Xiong, Kangqi Shi, Clement Yaw Effah, Lulu Song, Leiliang He, Jianbo Liu
This review is dedicated to offering a new perspective on using DNA nanostructures to explore the progress of cell–cell communication.
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Self-indicating polymers: a pathway to intelligent materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4045-4085
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00431G, Review Article
Mobina Bayat, Hanieh Mardani, Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani, Richard Hoogenboom
Self-indicating polymers undergo detectable variations in response to stimuli. Important mechanisms of self-indication are aggregation, phase transition, covalent and non-covalent bond cleavage, isomerization, charge transfer, and energy transfer.
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Peptide-based self-assembled monolayers (SAMs): what peptides can do for SAMs and vice versa

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3714-3773
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00921A, Review Article
Open Access
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Carlos Redondo-Gómez, Paula Parreira, M. Cristina L. Martins, Helena S. Azevedo
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) based on peptides represent a reproducible platform for screening and studying peptide functions and facilitating their translation into multidisciplinary applications.
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Degradable biomedical elastomers: paving the future of tissue repair and regenerative medicine

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4086-4153
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00923H, Review Article
Ben Jia, Heyuan Huang, Zhicheng Dong, Xiaoyang Ren, Yanyan Lu, Wenzhi Wang, Shaowen Zhou, Xin Zhao, Baolin Guo
This review critically analyzes degradable biomedical elastomers, focusing on their degradation, synthesis, microstructure, and role in tissue repair. It guides experts in balancing degradation with tissue repair for improved applications.
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Progress and perspectives on iron-based electrode materials for alkali metal-ion batteries: a critical review

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4154-4229
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00819C, Review Article
Junzhe Li, Chao Wang, Rui Wang, Chaofeng Zhang, Guanjie Li, Kenneth Davey, Shilin Zhang, Zaiping Guo
This review critically evaluates recent advances in iron-based electrode materials and applications in alkali metal ion batteries, covering chemical synthesis, structural design, and modification strategies, with insights into future directions.
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Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4230-4301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00929G, Review Article
Jingqiang Wang, Yan-Fang Zhu, Yu Su, Jun-Xu Guo, Shuangqiang Chen, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Shu-Lei Chou, Yao Xiao
Various optimization strategies are reviewed and summarized to formulate design principles for layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
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Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3656-3686
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00894K, Review Article
Shuang Zhang, Na Kong, Zezheng Wang, Yangheng Zhang, Can Ni, Lingjun Li, Hongbin Wang, Min Yang, Wenrong Yang, Fuhua Yan
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest nanochemistry advancements in the design, synthesis, and utilization of engineered gold nanostructures (GNSs) for dental healthcare applications.
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The mechanism of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01031G, Review Article
Shujiao Yang, Xiaohan Liu, Sisi Li, Wenjie Yuan, Luna Yang, Ting Wang, Haoquan Zheng, Rui Cao, Wei Zhang
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms using transition metal-based electrocatalysts are instrumental in providing novel insights into both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.
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Formula 4 night street car race | Madras High Court waves green flag

Justices R. Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq refrain from stalling the conduct of the race, they permit TN government to conduct the race with certain conditions




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Motor racing | Verstappen wants more focus on car, not Red Bull drama

Verstappen, who has won the last three world championships with Red Bull, said the internal strife had no impact on his performance or comfort within the team.




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F1 champion Sebastian Vettel gets back behind the wheel with Porsche to test a Le Mans car

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is getting back behind the wheel




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Australian GP qualifying | Verstappen takes pole position; Carlos Sainz also in front row

Verstappen has won both races to start the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia




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Carlos Sainz — the smooth operator with a hard edge

The 29-year-old returned from emergency appendix surgery to win the Australian GP, remaining the only driver outside Red Bull to triumph since 2022. Out of contract at the end of the season, the Spaniard’s analytical approach and aggressive driving style are set to attract top suitors