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Mark Hughes analysis: Why Red Bull sacked Christian Horner
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
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The downfall of Christian Horner
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of F1’s greatest pantomime villain
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Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull one year on from scandal
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
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Christian Horner: From aspiring F1 driver to Red Bull team principal
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
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Matt Bishop: The wild French GP circuit that was too dangerous for F1
France’s narrow Clermont-Ferrand circuit threaded through volcanic rock faces, sheer drops, and untamed countryside, posing one of F1’s greatest-ever tests of nerve. No wonder only the very best drivers won there, says Matt Bishop
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All the F1 drivers and teams expected at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature enough F1 drivers to fill almost two GP grids as it celebrates 75 years of the world championship. Here are all of the confirmed attendees and F1 teams
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How Hülkenberg did it – from P19 to first F1 podium
Hülkenberg’s long-awaited first F1 podium at Silverstone was the result of bold strategy, perfect timing, and a faultless drive from 19th on the grid in a race shaped by changing weather and opportunity. Here’s how he pulled it off
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McLaren’s unstoppable force: Neil Oatley designed F1 title winners for Senna. Now he’s working on a new Le Mans car
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Aintree: Britain’s forgotten F1 circuit
Just how good was Aintree, the circuit situated six miles north of Liverpool’s city centre? Created on the hallowed precincts of the Grand National horse race, it opened to international-class…
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Mark Hughes analysis: Why Red Bull sacked Christian Horner
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
F1
The downfall of Christian Horner
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of F1’s greatest pantomime villain
F1
Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull one year on from scandal
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
F1
Christian Horner: From aspiring F1 driver to Red Bull team principal
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
F1
Matt Bishop: The wild French GP circuit that was too dangerous for F1
France’s narrow Clermont-Ferrand circuit threaded through volcanic rock faces, sheer drops, and untamed countryside, posing one of F1’s greatest-ever tests of nerve. No wonder only the very best drivers won there, says Matt Bishop
F1
All the F1 drivers and teams expected at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will feature enough F1 drivers to fill almost two GP grids as it celebrates 75 years of the world championship. Here are all of the confirmed attendees and F1 teams
F1
How Hülkenberg did it – from P19 to first F1 podium
Hülkenberg’s long-awaited first F1 podium at Silverstone was the result of bold strategy, perfect timing, and a faultless drive from 19th on the grid in a race shaped by changing weather and opportunity. Here’s how he pulled it off
Subscriber
Archive
McLaren’s unstoppable force: Neil Oatley designed F1 title winners for Senna. Now he’s working on a new Le Mans car
Here is a bold claim with which to kick off an interview/profile: no one has ever devoted to motor sport so great a proportion of such a long working life…
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Aintree: Britain’s forgotten F1 circuit
Just how good was Aintree, the circuit situated six miles north of Liverpool’s city centre? Created on the hallowed precincts of the Grand National horse race, it opened to international-class…
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Mark Hughes analysis: Why Red Bull sacked Christian Horner
Christian Horner’s dismissal well and truly marks the end of a wildly successful era for Red Bull. Mark Hughes examines how the team started to crumble
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Mark Hughes: So many obstacles, but Norris overcame all to realise British GP dream
Lando Norris finally realised his childhood dream of winning the British Grand Prix, overcoming fierce rivals, chaotic weather and a race full of peril to triumph at Silverstone. Mark Hughes explains how the McLaren driver did it
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MPH: Doubts over ‘science project’ 2026 F1 cars are not going away
As more drivers get a feel for the 2026 Formula 1 cars in simulators, concern is growing that the new regulations may sacrifice driving enjoyment in pursuit of technical ambition, as Mark Hughes reports
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
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The downfall of Christian Horner
From Sebastian Vettel to sexting: the rise and fall of F1’s greatest pantomime villain
F1
Christian Horner sacked by Red Bull one year on from scandal
Christian Horner has been released from his position as Red Bull F1 team principal and will be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Laurent Mekies
F1
Christian Horner: From aspiring F1 driver to Red Bull team principal
Christian Horner hoped he would end up racing in Formula 1; fell into the team manager role; and became one of the most successful bosses in the series’ history. Here’s his story, from early days of racing in Formula Renault to managing Red Bull to multiple F1 title triumphs – and his exit after a controversial final season
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