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Melbourne’s season-opener delivered spectacular racing – but raised uncomfortable questions about what Formula 1 has become
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
Why did Ferrari’s pre-season promise disappear in qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? Mark Hughes has a theory that we may soon see it again
As Aston Martin’s 2026 nightmare unfolds, history offers a stark warning: in Formula 1, a bottomless budget has never been enough
As conflict continues to affect the Middle East, the F1 calendar could shrink
The Lotus that Senna drove to two victories and five pole positions in 1986 is heading to auction
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why Adrian Newey’s towering ambitions could come good. Plus: what to look for at the Australian GP; F1 contingencies if Bahrain GP is cancelled; and Mark answers your questions
Two decades ago Fernando Alonso looked set to rule F1 for years. But in the twilight of his F1 career he has taken on the role of tragic hero: still razor-sharp but burdened with a car that’s farcically uncompetitive
Melbourne’s season-opener delivered spectacular racing – but raised uncomfortable questions about what Formula 1 has become
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
Why did Ferrari’s pre-season promise disappear in qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? Mark Hughes has a theory that we may soon see it again
As Aston Martin’s 2026 nightmare unfolds, history offers a stark warning: in Formula 1, a bottomless budget has never been enough
As conflict continues to affect the Middle East, the F1 calendar could shrink
The Lotus that Senna drove to two victories and five pole positions in 1986 is heading to auction
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why Adrian Newey’s towering ambitions could come good. Plus: what to look for at the Australian GP; F1 contingencies if Bahrain GP is cancelled; and Mark answers your questions
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost
Why did Ferrari’s pre-season promise disappear in qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? Mark Hughes has a theory that we may soon see it again
It’d be easy to laugh at Aston Martin’s disastrous start to 2026 after owner Lawrence Stroll invested millions into making it an F1 super-team. But don’t mock, writes Mark Hughes. Adrian Newey’s ambitious design could well come good
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Two decades ago Fernando Alonso looked set to rule F1 for years. But in the twilight of his F1 career he has taken on the role of tragic hero: still razor-sharp but burdened with a car that’s farcically uncompetitive
Melbourne’s season-opener delivered spectacular racing – but raised uncomfortable questions about what Formula 1 has become
As Aston Martin’s 2026 nightmare unfolds, history offers a stark warning: in Formula 1, a bottomless budget has never been enough
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