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McLaren: Life after Bruce
There was a lot to think about. But Bruce Leslie McLaren — boss / designer / engineer / tester / racer — preferred it that way. Three years of his…
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Emerson Fittipaldi: Young gun, old master
Emerson Fittipaldi’s language dates him, reminding you of a time in motor-racing more violent and dangerous, yet also gentler, less hard-nosed. ‘Dice’, for example, is a favourite word of his,…
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Why Red Bull gave ‘broken’ Perez a new F1 deal — and didn’t swoop for Sainz
Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz would have made for a stellar Red Bull driver line-up in 2025. Adam Cooper reveals why it extended Sergio Perez’s contract early in the year — but has now apparently changed its mind
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Late-’90s F1 cars rock: look at the last McLaren constructors’ champion
In Abu Dhabi, McLaren was crowned F1 constructors’ champion for the first time since its MP4-13 delivered the title 26 years ago. Matt Bishop recalls what made Adrian Newey’s first McLaren masterpiece ‘seriously rock’
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2024 F1 drivers ranked: Is Verstappen really No1?
2024 has been the most competitive F1 season on record – but which driver has been the best this year? We rank them all
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The 13 F1 rookies appearing in Abu Dhabi’s 2024 post-season test
All ten F1 teams are back in action in Abu Dhabi this Tuesday for 2024 post-season testing, with at least 13 rookie drivers appearing on track. Here’s everything you need to know about each one
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Season review awards: best F1 moments of 2024
Who stood out in F1 this year? Vote now to have your say on the highlights of an eventful 2024 season
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Who is driving in Abu Dhabi’s post-season F1 test? Sainz spotted in Williams
Just 24 hours after the chequered flag dropped at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, all teams and many drivers will be returning to their garages this week for critical…
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Verstappen proves Russell right: Abu Dhabi GP 2024 – Up/Down
Verstappen’s prang at the first corner of the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi vindicated George Russell’s recent rant
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McLaren: Life after Bruce
There was a lot to think about. But Bruce Leslie McLaren — boss / designer / engineer / tester / racer — preferred it that way. Three years of his…
Great Read
Archive
Emerson Fittipaldi: Young gun, old master
Emerson Fittipaldi’s language dates him, reminding you of a time in motor-racing more violent and dangerous, yet also gentler, less hard-nosed. ‘Dice’, for example, is a favourite word of his,…
F1
Why Red Bull gave ‘broken’ Perez a new F1 deal — and didn’t swoop for Sainz
Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz would have made for a stellar Red Bull driver line-up in 2025. Adam Cooper reveals why it extended Sergio Perez’s contract early in the year — but has now apparently changed its mind
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Late-’90s F1 cars rock: look at the last McLaren constructors’ champion
In Abu Dhabi, McLaren was crowned F1 constructors’ champion for the first time since its MP4-13 delivered the title 26 years ago. Matt Bishop recalls what made Adrian Newey’s first McLaren masterpiece ‘seriously rock’
F1
2024 F1 drivers ranked: Is Verstappen really No1?
2024 has been the most competitive F1 season on record – but which driver has been the best this year? We rank them all
F1
The 13 F1 rookies appearing in Abu Dhabi’s 2024 post-season test
All ten F1 teams are back in action in Abu Dhabi this Tuesday for 2024 post-season testing, with at least 13 rookie drivers appearing on track. Here’s everything you need to know about each one
F1
Season review awards: best F1 moments of 2024
Who stood out in F1 this year? Vote now to have your say on the highlights of an eventful 2024 season
F1
Who is driving in Abu Dhabi’s post-season F1 test? Sainz spotted in Williams
Just 24 hours after the chequered flag dropped at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, all teams and many drivers will be returning to their garages this week for critical…
Opinion
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Verstappen proves Russell right: Abu Dhabi GP 2024 – Up/Down
Verstappen’s prang at the first corner of the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi vindicated George Russell’s recent rant
Standings – 2025 F1 World Championship
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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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Don’t judge 2026 F1 cars on Melbourne performance, warns McLaren
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says power unit mastery and continuous upgrades will separate winners from losers under new F1 rules
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2026 McLaren F1 car launch: team unveils new livery
McLaren presented its colour scheme for the 2026 F1 season in Bahrain on Monday
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2026 Aston Martin F1 car launch: AMR26 revealed – watch the live-stream
Aston Martin has revealed its 2026 Formula 1 car, the first designed by Adrian Newey
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