F1
Mark Hughes: Is Norris vs Piastri F1's next team-mate battle for the ages?
2025 could boil down to a title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – will the McLaren mates keep it cordial?
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.
Latest articles from Mark
F1
Mark Hughes: McLaren found sweet spot in Australian GP. But its car has Achilles heel
McLaren had the fastest car at the 2025 Australian GP and found the elusive perfect tyre balance, says Mark Hughes. But Lando Norris still had his work cut out to win — and warned that the car will struggle later this season
F1
MPH: Why Antonelli can't expect to match Hamilton's mega rookie year
A reflective Lewis Hamilton recalled the first days of his F1 career as he sat next to Kimi Antonelli, about to start his debut season with a similar level of hype. It would be too much, writes Mark Hughes, to expect the 18-year-old to hit the heights of Hamilton's stellar rookie year
F1
MPH: Next F1 megastar could emerge in days thanks to season start in Melbourne
Years after Melbourne lost its opening slot, it's back as the first F1 race of the 2025 season. It gives this year's F1 rookies the chance to follow in the footsteps of F1 winners who shone on their debut amid the formidable challenge of Albert Park
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MPH: One team led the way in F1 testing, but it won't be feeling breezy yet
F1 drivers shivered at a cold and windy Sakhir circuit during 2025 F1 preseason testing, writes Mark Hughes. The weather conditions put paid to anyone's hope of a suntan — or of establishing a competitive order
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MPH: Ferrari's big F1 car changes — why team is convinced of major advance
F1's frontrunners were so closely matched last year that minor gains could give one team an advantage in 2025, says Mark Hughes. Where might that leave Ferrari which believes it's significant advances after an extensive rethink?
F1
MPH: Will Norris fight like Verstappen for F1 crown?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers' title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
F1
MPH: Most racing drivers are 'ballsy' — but Tony Rolt was really brave
The words brave and courageous are thrown around regularly in motor racing. But, as Mark Hughes suggests, should such terms be reserved for the few heroic souls that truly deserve it?
Opinion
F1
The key reason Honda's engine 'struggles' are lost in translation
Honda says it's struggling with 'technically challenging' 2026 Aston Martin power unit but Newey and Stroll shouldn't worry just yet
F1
MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
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MPH: Will Alpine pick Doohan or Colapinto? It’s closer than you think
Imagine you’re a driver who has worked for years towards their goal of F1, had success in the junior categories, got yourself onto a team’s junior programme, done all the…
F1
Ultra-competitive Cowell gives Newey a clear run at devising next-gen Aston F1 car
Aston Martin F1's CEO Andy Cowell has made himself its team boss too, demoting Mike Krack to a trackside role. Mark Hughes explains how the brilliant former Merc engine guru can make the difference
