Mark Hughes

‘If only Perez and Verstappen can win F1 title, let’s hope it’s a proper fight’

2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix analysis: Midfield battles provided most of the entertainment as Sergio Perez led Max Verstappen to a Red Bull 1-2. On current form there’s no other way they’ll be beaten, writes Mark Hughes

20th March 2023

MPH: Dominant Red Bull could be curbed by F1 rule change – should it?

New F1 regulations were designed to bring cars closer together, but Red Bull appears to be pulling further clear of the field. Don’t be surprised if the rules are changed to rein it in, writes Mark Hughes

17th March 2023

Hamilton needs right F1 car to unlock his talent. Will Mercedes listen? – MPH

Mercedes has the most successful driver in F1 history but Lewis Hamilton says it’s not listening to his requests on car development. Can the team deliver a machine that allows him to fully exploit his ability?

10th March 2023

Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests: analysis

The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was a display of domination by Max Verstappen, but F1 rivals could well find themselves closer to Red Bull away from the Sakhir circuit, writes Mark Hughes

6th March 2023

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BTCC set to star at Shelsley Walsh

Shelsley Walsh’s annual Classic Nostalgia event will feature a host of headline anniversary celebrations this year, including a special event to mark 65 years of the British Touring Car Championship…

You were there: 1985 pre-season F1 testing at Silverstone

You were there: 1985 pre-season F1 testing at Silverstone

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John Surtees legend still inspires Ferrari

Ferrari’s new British signing for its Hypercar programme has spoken of how he is inspired by his hero John Surtees. James Calado, was announced as part of the Ferrari squad…

Second career down under for GP greats

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Alastair Caldwell: The Motor Sport Interview

Alastair Caldwell: The Motor Sport Interview

Alastair Caldwell’s life in motor racing began in early 1967, stepping off the plane from New Zealand and onto the first rung of the ladder as a fabricator for Bruce…

January 2023 Issue

By Rob Widdows

George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season

George Russell’s rollercoaster 2022 F1 season

Of course George Russell was brilliantly quick in his first season at Mercedes. Just as he’d been brilliantly quick in his Williams – recall that front row in the wet…

January 2023 Issue

Twists and turns of 2023 WRC start at Monte Carlo

Twists and turns of 2023 WRC start at Monte Carlo

Sébastien Ogier took a record ninth victory at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally for the 2023 WRC curtain-raiser in January, but it was an event which highlighted the championship’s shortcomings…

Formula E — the new power generation

Almost a decade on from Formula E’s birth, its third generation of cars brought a new electric circus to Mexico City in January. But whether its big-top performers created the…