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Heartbreak for Norris hands Hamilton his 100th F1 win: 2021 Russian GP report
“Just a bit of heartbreak, you know.” Lando Norris had tears in his eyes as he reflected on what should have been his milestone day for all the right reasons.…
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100 not out: Hamilton’s most unlikely F1 wins
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Hamilton snatches 100th win in late rain drama: Russian GP lap-by-lap
Lewis Hamilton became the first driver in history to win 100 grands prix at Sochi, as he took victory at the Russian Grand Prix from a devastated Lando Norris. The…
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Lewis Hamilton becomes first driver in history to win 100GPs
Lewis Hamilton has become the first driver to win 100 grands prix, after winning in Sochi this afternoon. Starting from fourth on the grid and slipping further back after the…
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Hamilton’s search for 100th F1 win: ‘It’s taking longer than ever to get it’
Can Lewis Hamilton finally log his historic 100th Grand Prix victory in Sochi after a wait of four races since his 99th success at Silverstone? If he does pull it…
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Lando looks for deserved debut win as Hamilton slips up: 2021 Russian GP qualifying report
From the moment that a Sochi three-place grid penalty for Max Verstappen was announced in the aftermath of the coming-together with Lewis Hamilton at Monza, there was a strong possibility…
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Norris takes maiden pole as Hamilton hits wall: Russian GP qualifying round-up
Lando Norris secured his first F1 pole position, denying Carlos Sainz at the end
Inside this month’s issue
The great unraced: ghost cars that could have been legendary but which never turned a wheel in anger.
Also: Celebrating 60 years since Phil Hill’s F1 title | Exclusive extract from new Murray Walker bio | Goodwood Revival returns | Books special
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The great unraced ghost cars: Born not to run
Champagne was poured over the nose according to Porsche tradition and the car the world…
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The grace of Phil Hill
Phil Hill, who in September 1961 became America’s first Formula 1 world drivers’ champion, began…
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When Murray Walker joined ITV’s F1 team: Exclusive book extract
Speculation had ended on Monday September 23, 1996 when it was revealed that Murray Walker…
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2021 Goodwood Revival: Another vintage year
Is there a UK motor sport happening more hotly anticipated this year than Goodwood’s jewel,…
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David Richards: The Motor Sport Interview
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A day at the E-races — 2021 London ePrix
The silence, as they say, is deafening. Blinding artificial light bounces off gleaming bodywork as…
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The evolution of Fernando Alonso: how F1’s all-rounder has added another level
Third was good enough to secure Alonso his maiden F1 crown but the driver today is worlds away from 2005’s champion
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Fantasy F1: top picks and predictions for the 2021 Russian GP
Taking into account grid penalties and form drivers, who should you pick for the 2021 Russian GP on F1 Fantasy?
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The dark days are over at McLaren — how long until it’s in the F1 title fight?
Andreas Seidl says McLaren’s Monza win is a sign the team is on the right path but isn’t getting carried away
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FP3 abandoned due to torrential rain: 2021 Russian Grand Prix practice round-up
Valtteri Bottas topped the timesheets in both Friday practice but heavy rain overnight led to the abandoning of FP3
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Mick Schumacher’s steely drive to honour his dad — MPH
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Lyn St. James: from secretary to Indianapolis Rookie of the Year
She continues to act as an advocate for women in motor racing and Preston Lerner details how Lyn St. James defied convention to race in an era it was actively discouraged
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Mick Schumacher’s steely drive to honour his dad — MPH
“I think Dad and me we would understand each other in a different way now,” said Mick Schumacher in the new Netflix production, Schumacher, the documentary tribute to the seven-time…
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Silky Russell & audacious Norris signal F1 golden era — MPH
Lando Norris and George Russell have long been touted as future stars, but this season has provided the best examples yet of their prodigious abilities
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What part will Michelin play in the MotoGP title race?
Nothing matters more than tyre performance and there have been some faulty tyres at some recent races, so how does Michelin’s MotoGP system work and will it affect the title race?
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Bastianini: the next MotoGP emperor of the elbow?
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You were there: Jaguar E-type’s debut race at Oulton Park, 1961
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Did Stan Barrett break the sound barrier?
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The most explosive motor racing rivalries
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Podcast: Romain Dumas, Porsche’s winning formula
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Podcast: Jochen Mass, Porsche’s winning formula
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Podcast: Norbert Singer, Porsche’s winning formula
The architect of Porsche’s sports car racing triumphs for 40 years, Norbert Singer joins us for a podcast to explore the company’s remarkable record of success
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Podcast: Tim Schenken, Porsche’s winning formula
A race winner in Porsche’s 917, Tim Schenken also started 40 F1 races and was a works driver for Ferrari and Jaguar. He joins us for our latest Porsche’s winning formula podcast
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What part will Michelin play in the MotoGP title race?
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Bastianini: the next MotoGP emperor of the elbow?
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Stirling Moss’s Mille Miglia-winning Mercedes makes its final run
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