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High-speed Silverstone is an Formula 1 favourite, but this year’s British Grand Prix will see cars slowing on the straights as they run out of electrical energy. What does that mean for the race?
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Ferrari’s innovative new wheels have been credited for the team’s success by some observers. We have the full story
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Kimi Antonelli delivered his sixth F1 victory of 2026 at the Belgian Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. But this year’s cars and their energy limitations made Spa-Francorchamps a shadow of the challenge it usually is
This year’s F1 cars have never raced in the rain – which Spa’s unpredictable mini-climate could deliver at the Belgian GP. Is the combination of high-torque, low downforce cars a recipe for disaster, or a chance for wet-weather aces to shine?
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10. Mario Andretti + Ronnie Peterson 1978 Win rate: 57% Win count: 6 + 2 out of 14 GPs One drivers’ title One constructors’ title In the mid-70s, Mario Andretti…
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