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The Adrian Newey profile: F1’s most successful car designer
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations – read his story
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New blast in F1 wind tunnel wars: Aston & McLaren’s latest tech
Having a state-of-the-art wind tunnel is still crucial to F1 development – particularly with the 2026 rule changes. McLaren’s latest facility has helped it back to the front, and Aston Martin is hoping to do the same
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MPH: The critical Red Bull flaw – with no Newey to fix it
Red Bull finds itself with an overly complex 2024 F1 car that even Max Verstappen can’t overcome – does it turn back, or risk going into a development dead end?
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Jim Clark’s 1963 Diary: a year to savour
The first world title 1963 The year of Profumo, great train robbers, ‘loveable mop tops’ – and the grassy knoll. In its midst, a quiet Scottish hill farmer delivered on…
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Lunch with… David Brabham
We’ve noted before the potency of the motor-racing gene, the father-and-son successions such as the Hills and the Villeneuves, and dynasties from the Unsers to the Andrettis. More rarely, a…
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Antonelli was breathtaking before crash — like another Monza GP debut 99 years ago
Two drivers, almost a century apart, lit up the Monza timesheet then crashed heavily on their GP weekend debuts. Mark Hughes compares Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular drive for Mercedes with another superstar’s appearance in 1925
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Lewis Hamilton’s incredible single-seater debut – told by team members
Lewis Hamilton made a momentous single-seater debut with Manor in 2001 – key team members remember his debut and subsequent success in Motor Sport’s October 2024 edition
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Christian Horner case appeal is dismissed
An appeal lodged by the female employee who accused Red Bull team principal Christian Horner of coercive and controlling behaviour was dismissed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Horner, 50,…
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Pourchaire can set F1 alight. Audi must give him the chance
Sauber’s rapid junior Theo Pourchaire has set records in F2 and impressed in IndyCar – it has to give him an F1 chance, says James Elson
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The Adrian Newey profile: F1’s most successful car designer
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations – read his story
F1
New blast in F1 wind tunnel wars: Aston & McLaren’s latest tech
Having a state-of-the-art wind tunnel is still crucial to F1 development – particularly with the 2026 rule changes. McLaren’s latest facility has helped it back to the front, and Aston Martin is hoping to do the same
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MPH: The critical Red Bull flaw – with no Newey to fix it
Red Bull finds itself with an overly complex 2024 F1 car that even Max Verstappen can’t overcome – does it turn back, or risk going into a development dead end?
Great Read
Archive
Jim Clark’s 1963 Diary: a year to savour
The first world title 1963 The year of Profumo, great train robbers, ‘loveable mop tops’ – and the grassy knoll. In its midst, a quiet Scottish hill farmer delivered on…
Great Read
Archive
Lunch with… David Brabham
We’ve noted before the potency of the motor-racing gene, the father-and-son successions such as the Hills and the Villeneuves, and dynasties from the Unsers to the Andrettis. More rarely, a…
F1
Antonelli was breathtaking before crash — like another Monza GP debut 99 years ago
Two drivers, almost a century apart, lit up the Monza timesheet then crashed heavily on their GP weekend debuts. Mark Hughes compares Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular drive for Mercedes with another superstar’s appearance in 1925
F1
Lewis Hamilton’s incredible single-seater debut – told by team members
Lewis Hamilton made a momentous single-seater debut with Manor in 2001 – key team members remember his debut and subsequent success in Motor Sport’s October 2024 edition
Archive
Christian Horner case appeal is dismissed
An appeal lodged by the female employee who accused Red Bull team principal Christian Horner of coercive and controlling behaviour was dismissed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Horner, 50,…
Opinion
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Pourchaire can set F1 alight. Audi must give him the chance
Sauber’s rapid junior Theo Pourchaire has set records in F2 and impressed in IndyCar – it has to give him an F1 chance, says James Elson
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Mark Hughes: How Verstappen crushed McLaren after Norris took ‘consequences’
Behind Max Verstappen’s perfect 2025 United States GP weekend was a much-improved Red Bull, some rapid sim work, and a bit of strategic luck. But how much did Lando Norris’s ‘consequences’ play in McLaren’s defeat?
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MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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MPH: Rovanperä might just have enough time to reach F1
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
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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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Who can win the 2025 F1 title — how Verstappen can beat Piastri and Norris
Max Verstappen has reignited his 2025 F1 championship chances after a dominant US Grand Prix weekend. Here’s how he can win it — along with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris’s paths to victory
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Verstappen nears historic F1 comeback – US GP takeaways
Verstappen’s double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
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Verstappen’s saving F1 from papaya coporate protocol: Up/Down in Austin
Could F1 2025 be about to wake from its slumber? James Elson identifies the culprit poking the bear
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