Will Silverstone become F1’s next super-clipping trap?
British GP briefing
As F1’s title fight tightens, Silverstone’s unique demands threaten to scramble the order further in what might turn out to be an atypical British GP
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British GP briefing
As F1’s title fight tightens, Silverstone’s unique demands threaten to scramble the order further in what might turn out to be an atypical British GP
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Two controversies involving George Russell and Mercedes, one technical and one sporting, didn’t expose flaws in Formula 1’s rules, but how quickly reason is lost in the noise of reaction, Mark Hughes argues
Mercedes’ teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli has the advantage in this year’s F1 title race, but former team boss Claire WIlliams believes that George Russell’s experience will give him the edge by the end of the season
F1 flashback: 1926 grands prix
As the British Grand Prix celebrates its centenary, Matt Bishop recounts another GP held 100 years ago, which failed to deliver much excitement, but featured an extraordinary array of characters
The Austrian GP was the result Red Bull needed, but is it enough to start convincing Max Verstappen to stay around?
June 7, 1970 Spa-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium By F1’s Round 4 at Spa in 1970, Jack Brabham was at the top of the standings with eventual title winner Jochen Rindt trailing by…
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British GP briefing
As F1’s title fight tightens, Silverstone’s unique demands threaten to scramble the order further in what might turn out to be an atypical British GP
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 British Grand Prix
Mercedes’ teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli has the advantage in this year’s F1 title race, but former team boss Claire WIlliams believes that George Russell’s experience will give him the edge by the end of the season
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