Podcast: Has F1 achieved the impossible with its 2026 rules?
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Were we too quick to judge the new 2026 F1 rules? Plus: Why Ollie Bearman is ready for a title bid; can Kimi Antonelli take the fight to his team-mate? And why Aston's woes may mean Fernando Alonso stays in F1 even longer
Formula 1 found its happy place in Shanghai, says Mark Hughes. Can it recreate that sensational racing for the rest of the season? We look at why the Chinese Grand Prix was so much better than in the Australian round.
Also: Can Kimi Antonelli challenge George Russell for the championship? How Ollie Bearman’s showing he’s ready for a top team, and why Aston Martin’s troubles might mean Fernando Alonso stays even longer in F1.
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Plus, Mark answers your questions: Should F1 teams be given more power unit freedom? And why can hybrid sports cars in the World Endurance Championship always race flat-out, while F1 cars can’t?
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