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Ferrari’s F1 Brit pack
John Surtees Lewis Hamilton is set to become the 13th British driver to start a world championship Formula 1 grand prix for Scuderia Ferrari (let’s hope that’s not an omen).…
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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F1’s ‘planets aligned’ for Hamilton and Ferrari. But will Leclerc remain the star?
Lewis Hamilton heads into the 2025 Formula 1 season with more questions hanging over him than ever before. The seven-time world champion moves to Ferrari amid high expectations – from…
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Karun Chandhok: F1 rookies face brutal reality after Max & Lewis raised the bar
The 2024 season started with the exact same driver line-up as we ended 2023 and frankly that was a bit dull. Fortunately Lewis Hamilton spectacularly kicked off the silly season…
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Verstappen and Alonso to swap teams? Something’s going on in F1…
Just prior to writing this month’s column, the idea of Max Verstappen considering a move to Aston Martin for 2026 was just one of those theoretical ‘it has a logic…
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What happens during an F1 shakedown or filming day?
Before pre-season testing, F1 teams typically carry out shakedowns of their new F1 cars on filming days: here’s how they work
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Hot Wheels reveals pocket-size F1 models — and they’re not just for kids
Is there any limit to the Netflix effect? Hot Wheels says that the surge in F1’s popularity is behind its new range of models
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Will Buxton: ‘F1 would look so different without Drive to Survive’
Netflix’s massively successful F1 series Drive to Survive has transformed the grand prix world – one of its stars, Will Buxton, talks about being witness to the revolution
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MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
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Ferrari’s F1 Brit pack
John Surtees Lewis Hamilton is set to become the 13th British driver to start a world championship Formula 1 grand prix for Scuderia Ferrari (let’s hope that’s not an omen).…
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Lewis Hamilton’s crucial first 100 days at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s first 100 days at Ferrari – from January 1 to April 10 – will be crucial in setting the tenor of his season and maybe even the tone…
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F1’s ‘planets aligned’ for Hamilton and Ferrari. But will Leclerc remain the star?
Lewis Hamilton heads into the 2025 Formula 1 season with more questions hanging over him than ever before. The seven-time world champion moves to Ferrari amid high expectations – from…
Opinion
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Karun Chandhok: F1 rookies face brutal reality after Max & Lewis raised the bar
The 2024 season started with the exact same driver line-up as we ended 2023 and frankly that was a bit dull. Fortunately Lewis Hamilton spectacularly kicked off the silly season…
Archive
Verstappen and Alonso to swap teams? Something’s going on in F1…
Just prior to writing this month’s column, the idea of Max Verstappen considering a move to Aston Martin for 2026 was just one of those theoretical ‘it has a logic…
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What happens during an F1 shakedown or filming day?
Before pre-season testing, F1 teams typically carry out shakedowns of their new F1 cars on filming days: here’s how they work
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Hot Wheels reveals pocket-size F1 models — and they’re not just for kids
Is there any limit to the Netflix effect? Hot Wheels says that the surge in F1’s popularity is behind its new range of models
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Will Buxton: ‘F1 would look so different without Drive to Survive’
Netflix’s massively successful F1 series Drive to Survive has transformed the grand prix world – one of its stars, Will Buxton, talks about being witness to the revolution
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MPH: How might mischievous F1 drivers defy race ban for swearing?
F1 drivers face a month-long ban if they swear too many times during a press conference. Has the FIA gone too far this time? asks Mark Hughes. And what will the crafty grid do about it?
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Podcast: ‘Having the best AI in F1 may be more important than the best engine’
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Why AI is set to become a major factor in F1. Plus: Adrian Newey’s extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner’s potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars
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MPH: ‘Speed chess’ and the new DNA of F1 racing
F1’s new ’50/50′ power units bring the fiendish problem of how to deploy and harvest electrical energy. It’s the ideal scenario for AI, writes Mark Hughes. F1 is on the brink of a significant evolution
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MPH: F1’s big fears fade as a new era begins smoothly
Mark Hughes dissects F1’s first shakedown, revealing why the opening signs are far more positive than expected
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Jamie Chadwick shines at the Silverstone 4 Hours
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…
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McLaren drivers swapped tips ahead of Chinese GP. Norris also quietly planned attack
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
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One race to prove himself at Alpine? Heat is on Jack Doohan as Ocon signs off
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
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Bahrain 2026 F1 testing: How to watch and who is driving each day
A guide to Formula 1’s 2026 pre-season testing schedule, including dates, venues and how the winter running is structured
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Matt Bishop: What Jenson Button really brings to Aston Martin
Drawing on a quarter-century of shared history, Matt Bishop explains why Jenson Button is exactly the ambassador Aston Martin needs now
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Bahrain F1 test will expose Barcelona’s illusions
Barcelona proved Formula 1’s radical 2026 cars can run, but only Bahrain’s tests will reveal who’s genuinely quick and who’s in trouble
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