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The lost legends: Will Verstappen thwart F1’s golden generation?
F1 has entered its next era of dominance where Red Bull reign supreme. But will Max Verstappen’s success force other great talents to be forgotten?
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F1
Did F1 grid’s hot air prevent a decent race? Up and down at Spain ’23
The brooding skies of Spain reflected the mood of most F1 fans the world over as we strived for just one thing – a decent race
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F1
‘One tiny mistake costs everything’: the signs F1 is nearing level playing field
Small errors cost Ferrari and Mercedes dearly at the Monaco GP, as closely-matched rivals took advantage. It’s evidence the F1 field is closing up under the cost cap, writes Chris Medland — even Red Bull can’t be complacent
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F1
Alonso throws away his only chance of a win: Up and down in Monaco
The rain fell mainly on Spain’s best chance of an F1 win this season in Monaco – until we’re proved wrong by a home win next weekend
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F1
Aston Martin shows ruthlessness again in swoop for Honda F1 engine
Under Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin is in no mood to wait for F1 success, writes Chris Medland. Its Honda engine deal shows once more that it’s prepared to commit fast — and now has the final element for a title challenge
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F1
How Alpine has to hit back after CEO Rossi ripped into F1 team
Last week Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi tore into his F1 operation. Harsh as it was, how can the team hit back and appease the boss?
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F1
God save Jackie Stewart – Up and down in Miami
The 2023 Festival of Greed – sorry, Miami GP – lived up to all the off-track hyperbole by delivering a race of little substance. Job done!
Le Mans News
‘It’s not enough to be fast’: Ferrari sets Le Mans pace, but prepares for a fight
Two Ferraris will head the pack at the start of this year’s 2023 Le Mans 24 Hour race. Its drivers claim they’ll be happy to just finish… but are still thinking how to defeat Toyota for the win
Le Mans News
Your ultimate Le Mans guide: a century of the world’s greatest race
The very best of 100 years at Le Mans: our three special issues are the perfect accompaniment to this weekend’s 24 Hour race
100 years of Le Mans
Porsche’s Le Mans comeback: how it built winning 919 ‘from nothing’
There are few names more steeped in Le Mans lore than Porsche, with the company firmly cemented at the top of the charts for overall wins. Yet in the first…
F1
Merc’s F1 upgrades might be deceptive – can Ferrari catch it in Canada?
Mercedes’ upgrades allowed it to pull clear as best of the rest in Spain, but can Ferrari show its true colours in Canada?
Le Mans News
Rain and thunder predicted for 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours – full forecast
Here is the full weather forecast for a weekend of racing at the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours, including the Friday parade, the Saturday start and Sunday’s chequered flag
100 years of Le Mans
‘We have no words’ – Ferrari takes first Le Mans pole for 50 years
Antonio Fuoco claimed a historic Le Mans pole for Ferrari with a brilliant lap to see off the Toyota challenge
F1
Merc’s F1 upgrades might be deceptive – can Ferrari catch it in Canada?
Mercedes’ upgrades allowed it to pull clear as best of the rest in Spain, but can Ferrari show its true colours in Canada?
F1
Lauda vs Marko: how Verstappen extended grand old F1 rivalry
Max Verstappen’s 40th F1 win in Barcelona was the latest landmark in a long history of rivalry and friendship between Helmut Marko and the late Niki Lauda and Dietrich Mateschitz
MotoGP
Bezzecchi’s MotoGP crew chief: ‘My best teacher was Jeremy Burgess!’
Matteo Flamigni was Valentino Rossi’s data engineer for almost two decades. When the nine-time world champion retired at the end of 2021 Flamigni started his “second life” in MotoGP, as…
MotoGP
MotoGP surprise: sprint races are slower than GP races
Anyone would expect riders to be quicker in MotoGP’s brand-new quick-fire sprint races, but in fact they’re slower. Here’s why…
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Podcast: 2023 F1 season preview with Mark Hughes & Johnny Herbert
Motor Sport’s expert panel explore the big questions ahead of the first grand prix of 2023 — stream our Formula 1 season preview podcast now
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 team 2022
Red Bull had the greatest success but was it the strongest F1 team of 2022? Allan McNish and Lawrence Barretto join Chris Medland for a podcast with some surprising verdicts
Motor Sport Podcast
Podcast: Best F1 race 2022
Which of this year’s 22 grands prix stands out as the best? Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls join Chris Medland to pick the race that combined drama, excitement and overtaking
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Video: F1 drivers who raced through injury
With races, titles and even careers on the line, F1 drivers will go above and beyond in search of success — no matter what the pain. Here are nine incredible stories
F1
‘My husband the true racer’: Gilles Villeneuve’s wife, Joann pays tribute, 40 years on
https://youtu.be/P-AHASG5Ddc Gilles Villeneuve’s wife, Joann, has paid tribute to him as a true racer who sought out the very edge of performance, in a video clip released to commemorate the…
Racing History
Video: Final blast for Stirling Moss’s Mille Miglia-winning Mercedes 300 SLR
The Mercedes 300 SLR ‘722’ steered to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia by Stirling Moss was given one final blast through London to the home of its pilot
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Final victory of F1’s greatest engine: DFV powers Tyrrell to Detroit win
Forty years ago, Michele Alboreto won the 155th and last grand prix for the Ford-Cosworth DFV engine (in DFY spec), which dominated pre-turbo F1. Paul Fearnley looks back at Tyrrell’s 1983 Detroit GP triumph
F1
Cold conflict on the only F1 podium Prost, Senna & Schumacher shared
Three of Formula 1’s greatest-ever drivers shared a podium only once — at the 1993 Spanish Grand Prix. In the middle of a season of varying fortunes, there was little camaraderie between Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, writes Damien Smith
Indycar Racing News
Mark Donohue’s 1972 Indy 500 win: why success was bittersweet for McLaren
McLaren goes into this year’s Indy 500 with hopes of a fourth win at The Brickyard — 51 years after a first victory by Mark Donohue that was tinged with frustration
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Did F1 grid’s hot air prevent a decent race? Up and down at Spain ’23
The brooding skies of Spain reflected the mood of most F1 fans the world over as we strived for just one thing – a decent race
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‘One tiny mistake costs everything’: the signs F1 is nearing level playing field
Small errors cost Ferrari and Mercedes dearly at the Monaco GP, as closely-matched rivals took advantage. It’s evidence the F1 field is closing up under the cost cap, writes Chris Medland — even Red Bull can’t be complacent
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Johnny Herbert: ‘Silverstone is better than it’s ever been’
We’re gearing up for the British Grand Prix in Silverstone’s 75th anniversary year. From a driver’s perspective, Silverstone has always been about high speed. I always recommend you go to…
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Alonso throws away his only chance of a win: Up and down in Monaco
The rain fell mainly on Spain’s best chance of an F1 win this season in Monaco – until we’re proved wrong by a home win next weekend
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