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Is ‘boring’ Barcelona that bad? Five of F1’s best Spanish GPs there
Are all F1 races at Circuit de Catalunya really that dull? We look back at five of Barcelona’s best over three decades of racing
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The unlikely Swedish GP winners: an F1 race that bucked the form book
There was little shortage of drama whenever the F1 circus visited Anderstorp. From unconventional polesitters to six-wheeled winners, Matt Bishop looks back on the chaotic history of the Swedish Grand Prix
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Apex F1 movie: plot, release date, cast and filming of Brad Pitt’s grand prix film
The release date and title of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton’s F1 movie has now been confirmed, with more filming recently spotted also. Here’s everything we know about the movie so far, including details on the car, the cast and the plot
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Why Williams gamble could pay off big for Sainz in 2026 F1 lottery
Carlos Sainz has been linked to a seat at Williams for 2025 after the doors to Mercedes and Red Bull have been slammed shut. Adam Cooper analyses why a move to Grove over Audi be better suited to the Spaniard
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How to watch the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix: start time, live stream and TV schedule
Could Red Bull re-establish its dominance in Barcelona? Full details on how to watch the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, plus live stream, TV schedule, and highlights
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Gilles Villeneuve was first magician of Montreal – an F1 circuit that still demands commitment
Unpredictable weather delivered much-needed drama at the 2024 Canadian GP. As Mark Hughes recalls, a similar day in Montreal over 40 years ago helped create a winning-opportunity for Gilles Villeneuve on a circuit which would later bear his name
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Watching Button’s unlikely Canada GP win with Ron Dennis: ‘We could hardly speak’
Jenson Button defied the odds in 2011 by winning the longest race in F1 history with a dramatic last-lap overtake. Matt Bishop arguably had the best seat in the house, as he watched the race’s final moments with McLaren’s speechless team boss
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Alpine team-mate drama is perfect F1 soap opera – Canada Up/Down
Team players? No one wants to see that, as the 2024 Canadian GP proved
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Hamilton’s joke that shows Mercedes is on the right track: Canadian GP diary
The paddock gives its feedback on the 2026 regulations; Zak Brown’s impact on McLaren’s resurgence; Mercedes’ change in attitude; and the good and bad of Montreal. Chris Medland with his 2024 Canadian GP diary
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Is ‘boring’ Barcelona that bad? Five of F1’s best Spanish GPs there
Are all F1 races at Circuit de Catalunya really that dull? We look back at five of Barcelona’s best over three decades of racing
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The unlikely Swedish GP winners: an F1 race that bucked the form book
There was little shortage of drama whenever the F1 circus visited Anderstorp. From unconventional polesitters to six-wheeled winners, Matt Bishop looks back on the chaotic history of the Swedish Grand Prix
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Apex F1 movie: plot, release date, cast and filming of Brad Pitt’s grand prix film
The release date and title of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton’s F1 movie has now been confirmed, with more filming recently spotted also. Here’s everything we know about the movie so far, including details on the car, the cast and the plot
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Why Williams gamble could pay off big for Sainz in 2026 F1 lottery
Carlos Sainz has been linked to a seat at Williams for 2025 after the doors to Mercedes and Red Bull have been slammed shut. Adam Cooper analyses why a move to Grove over Audi be better suited to the Spaniard
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How to watch the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix: start time, live stream and TV schedule
Could Red Bull re-establish its dominance in Barcelona? Full details on how to watch the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, plus live stream, TV schedule, and highlights
F1
Gilles Villeneuve was first magician of Montreal – an F1 circuit that still demands commitment
Unpredictable weather delivered much-needed drama at the 2024 Canadian GP. As Mark Hughes recalls, a similar day in Montreal over 40 years ago helped create a winning-opportunity for Gilles Villeneuve on a circuit which would later bear his name
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Watching Button’s unlikely Canada GP win with Ron Dennis: ‘We could hardly speak’
Jenson Button defied the odds in 2011 by winning the longest race in F1 history with a dramatic last-lap overtake. Matt Bishop arguably had the best seat in the house, as he watched the race’s final moments with McLaren’s speechless team boss
Opinion
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Alpine team-mate drama is perfect F1 soap opera – Canada Up/Down
Team players? No one wants to see that, as the 2024 Canadian GP proved
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Hamilton’s joke that shows Mercedes is on the right track: Canadian GP diary
The paddock gives its feedback on the 2026 regulations; Zak Brown’s impact on McLaren’s resurgence; Mercedes’ change in attitude; and the good and bad of Montreal. Chris Medland with his 2024 Canadian GP diary
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Mark Hughes: When first’s the worst. Why F1 drivers lose to slower team-mates
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
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Porsche’s ready-made route into F1: will it join the grid at last?
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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Why did Ferrari fade in high-pressure Hungarian GP?
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
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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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Axe hangs over Perez as Marko jets in to discuss Red Bull replacement
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
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F1 2025 team-mate battles – Who’s leading each team at the summer break?
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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Matt Bishop: How many F1 titles would Didier Pironi have won?
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
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Will Apple shake up F1 coverage? What you missed at the Hungarian GP
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
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