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Piastri is becoming Norris’s support act – Mexican GP takeaways
Norris stamped his authority on the title fight in Mexico, as Verstappen battled back, Piastri faltered and Bearman announced himself with a standout drive
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Matt Bishop Meets… Claire Williams
Claire Williams, who was born in the hot and arid summer of 1976 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, has faced both advantage and disadvantage throughout…
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‘That is not fair,’ says Piastri
The delicate equilibrium at McLaren as the team endeavours to give Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris fair shots at the world title is coming under increasing tension from Max Verstappen’s…
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F1 race reports: Singapore GP & US GP
Earlier this season when Red Bull was struggling and the internal atmosphere was strained, it was more than feasible that Max Verstappen might switch to Mercedes from 2026. Merc boss…
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Cost cap breach rumours sweep the F1 paddock: What you missed at Mexico City GP
An action-packed race and a change in the championship lead made for a potentially pivotal Sunday in Mexico City, but there were plenty of big topics rumbling along off-track too as the teams ticked off the latest double-header and entered the business end of the season
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What George Russell should do next
Over the past couple of weeks the case between IndyCar star Álex Palou and McLaren has hit the headlines while George Russell’s contract at Mercedes has finally resolved itself with…
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The reason behind Red Bull’s resurgence
For all that there’s been plenty of chat about how much Red Bull’s improved form has come about in the wake of the team listening more to Max Verstappen, there’s…
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Mark Hughes: How Norris found serenity – with Mexico chaos behind
Lando Norris delivered a flawless Mexico City Grand Prix to take a one-point lead in the title chase, as Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri struggled to find the balance that defined the winner’s dominance, as Mark Hughes explains
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Massa F1 court case is irrational. But it makes perfect sense
Felipe Massa faces a multi-million pound bill if he loses his High Court case to be recognised as 2008 F1 champion. By pressing on, the former Ferrari driver is showing that winning still means everything
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Piastri is becoming Norris’s support act – Mexican GP takeaways
Norris stamped his authority on the title fight in Mexico, as Verstappen battled back, Piastri faltered and Bearman announced himself with a standout drive
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Matt Bishop Meets… Claire Williams
Claire Williams, who was born in the hot and arid summer of 1976 in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, has faced both advantage and disadvantage throughout…
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‘That is not fair,’ says Piastri
The delicate equilibrium at McLaren as the team endeavours to give Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris fair shots at the world title is coming under increasing tension from Max Verstappen’s…
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F1 race reports: Singapore GP & US GP
Earlier this season when Red Bull was struggling and the internal atmosphere was strained, it was more than feasible that Max Verstappen might switch to Mercedes from 2026. Merc boss…
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Cost cap breach rumours sweep the F1 paddock: What you missed at Mexico City GP
An action-packed race and a change in the championship lead made for a potentially pivotal Sunday in Mexico City, but there were plenty of big topics rumbling along off-track too as the teams ticked off the latest double-header and entered the business end of the season
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What George Russell should do next
Over the past couple of weeks the case between IndyCar star Álex Palou and McLaren has hit the headlines while George Russell’s contract at Mercedes has finally resolved itself with…
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The reason behind Red Bull’s resurgence
For all that there’s been plenty of chat about how much Red Bull’s improved form has come about in the wake of the team listening more to Max Verstappen, there’s…
Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes: How Norris found serenity – with Mexico chaos behind
Lando Norris delivered a flawless Mexico City Grand Prix to take a one-point lead in the title chase, as Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri struggled to find the balance that defined the winner’s dominance, as Mark Hughes explains
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Massa F1 court case is irrational. But it makes perfect sense
Felipe Massa faces a multi-million pound bill if he loses his High Court case to be recognised as 2008 F1 champion. By pressing on, the former Ferrari driver is showing that winning still means everything
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MPH: Did resurgent Red Bull force McLaren into Las Vegas ride-height error?
Mark Hughes examines McLaren’s explanation for the paradoxical ride-height behaviour behind its Vegas disqualification, and whether it signals trouble for Qatar
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Mark Hughes: McLaren ‘conspiracy’ is more likely a push for every microsecond
McLaren’s disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix led to speculation about a conspiracy to bring Max Verstappen back into the title fight. But there’s a more realistic explanation
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MPH: Did Norris find code to crack Vegas at last year’s race?
F1’s 2025 championship leader said he had to go to real set-up extremes to make his car competitive in the final Las Vegas Grand Prix stint last year – could that be key to Lando Norris’s success in the race this season?
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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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F1 Fantasy: top picks & predictions for the 2025 Qatar GP
Who will win F1 Fantasy’s duel in the desert at the 2025 Qatar GP? Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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Newey’s team principal move is Stroll’s riskiest F1 gamble
Aston Martin’s call to make Adrian Newey team principal marks Lawrence Stroll’s boldest decision yet
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Adrian Newey profile: from F1 design guru to Aston Martin team boss
Over four decades Adrian Newey has become F1’s most successful car designer, his longevity ensured by a host of technological innovations. Now he’s the Aston Martin F1 team boss – read his story
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