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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
Mark Hughes
Grand Prix editor
In previous lives Mark raced cars, worked at Jim Russell racing school, got a university degree which he never used, tried working in industry, didn’t like it, left and joined Motoring News in 1988 as a junior club race reporter. Went freelance in ’96, concentrated on F1 from 2000. Grand Prix editor of Autosport for 10 years.
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn's goal is within reach
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Mark Hughes: How McLaren could have won in Singapore — if its drivers weren't fighting
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
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Mark Hughes: McLaren's internal rivalry undid its Singapore GP
McLaren's stronger pace was undone by internal tactics, allowing Russell's Mercedes to take a comfortable Singapore GP victory. Mark Hughes analyses the Marina Bay race
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MPH: Christian Horner's already talking to Aston Martin about F1 return
Christian Horner looks set on a return to Formula 1 and the timing could be perfect for Aston Martin, writes Mark Hughes. Lawrence Stroll may well agree — he's already spoken to the ex-Red Bull boss
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MPH: Horner GP — Will ex-Red Bull boss return as F1 team owner?
Christian Horner's disruptive instincts mean his F1 story may be far from over. The only question is where he resurfaces. Mark Hughes looks at his options
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Not just genius: Why Verstappen and Senna still needed the right car on the day
Max Verstappen showed his driving genius in steering a flawed F1 car to victory at Baku, just as Ayrton Senna did at Donington in 1993. Or did they? Don't overlook the full picture, says Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes: The post-Horner change behind Red Bull's F1 revival
Max Verstappen's push for a more driver-led set-up has reshaped Red Bull's approach and sparked a return to winning form, as seen in the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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MPH: Oscar Piastri could be on F1 sidelines if it wasn't for Pierre Gasly
He's currently leading the Formula 1 championship, but Oscar Piastri could just as easily be languishing as a frustrated reserve driver for Alpine — if it wasn't for Pierre Gasly, writes Mark Hughes.
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MPH: The F1 force that could split Leclerc & Ferrari — and even McLaren
Formula 1 history shows that success and failure alike can rupture partnerships. Could Ferrari and Leclerc be next? Mark Hughes wonders
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Mark Hughes: Why McLaren team orders brought painful F1 flashback for Coulthard
In a race where McLaren colluded with Williams against Ferrari, David Coulthard was ordered to move over for team-mate Mika Häkkinen — a raw wound reopened three decades on by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris's Monza switch
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Mark Hughes: Monza pitstop blunder left McLaren facing a familiar headache
A slow pitstop for Lando Norris left McLaren tripping over itself at Monza, turning a straightforward race into another uneasy team orders dilemma, as Mark Hughes explains
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