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The ten best US racing drivers
From IndyCar superstars to NASCAR supremos — and those who made it across the Atlantic to F1: this is Motor Sport‘s pick of the best American racing drivers in history
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Road Cars
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F1
Marvel at Verstappen’s talent, but his F1 consistency isn’t that impressive — MPH
Max Verstappen was lauded for his consistent Mexican GP lap times, but they are nothing exceptional for an F1 driver — you need to look at another of this year’s races to appreciate his talent, writes Mark Hughes
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F1
Magnificent, merciless Riverside: the F1 circuit too lethal for racing
Careening through Californian desert, Riverside was a wild test of skill and courage, with merciless consequences for drivers who got it wrong. Now under a shopping mall, it defined F1’s soul, writes Matt Bishop
MotoGP
Bezzecchi makes MotoGP history for Aprilia
Portugese GP winner Bezzecchi proved that Aprilia’s RS-GP finally has a rear end to match its awesome front end to score the brand’s third win of the year so far. Meanwhile Ducati’s factory team had something to celebrate – its first Sunday point since September!
F1
Norris’s champion-worthy drive can’t outshine Verstappen – Sao Paulo GP takeaways
Norris surged toward title favourite status in Brazil, but Verstappen’s recovery, Piastri’s penalty, Antonelli’s rise and Hamilton’s despair told the real story of an eventful Interlagos weekend
Opinion
F1
Brazil was F1’s real 2025 finale – Going Up, Going Down
The 2025 Sao Paulo GP demonstrated F1 at its brilliant best – showing just how important racing at the right venue is
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